[Bureau of Counterterrorism](https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-civilian-security-democracy-and-human-rights/bureau-of-counterterrorism-and-countering-violent-extremism)

June 9, 2026: Full application deadline

$986,679 (single award; cooperative agreement)

Supports projects to counter ISIS-K’s online radicalization and recruitment of Central Asian foreign workers, particularly Tajik and Uzbek speakers, through early interventions and digital disruption.

--- ## Description This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism funds projects aimed at disrupting ISIS-K’s online radicalization and recruitment of Central Asian foreign workers, especially those who are Tajik and Uzbek speakers. The initiative targets sophisticated, multilingual online propaganda used by ISIS-K—across social media, gaming platforms, and generative AI—to recruit vulnerable labor migrants working abroad. The grant seeks to close pathways terrorists use to move people, money, and operational guidance toward U.S. targets by advancing early investigative interventions. Potential project activities include: - Online peer engagement to address isolation among foreign workers - Pre-departure and on-arrival consultations for migrants - Digital literacy and online safety training - Strengthening trust and reporting mechanisms between local law enforcement and communities - Enhancing information-sharing platforms and digital forensics capabilities - Partnering with NGOs and experts to identify and disrupt online terrorist recruitment - Providing technical assistance to Central Asian law enforcement on digital evidence and counterterrorism prosecutions --- ## Due Dates - June 9, 2026: Full application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Total available: $986,679 (single award; cooperative agreement) - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations) - Public and private educational institutions - For-profit organizations (if allowed by appropriation) - Public International Organizations (PIOs) and governmental institutions --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted by the deadline via the appropriate platform as detailed in the full announcement. - Review the full Notice of Funding Opportunity and follow all instructions regarding required documentation and submission procedures. - For more details or to apply, refer to the [MyGrants opportunity page](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=f13d549393484fd0d114b7986cba1008&view=Default) or [Grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361836). --- ## Additional Information - The program emphasizes early intervention and digital disruption as key strategies to reduce threats to the U.S. and its interests. - Technical assistance for Central Asian law enforcement is a priority component. - Award is made as a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial involvement by the Bureau of Counterterrorism. --- ## External Links - [Bureau of Counterterrorism (Funder Home)](https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-civilian-security-democracy-and-human-rights/bureau-of-counterterrorism-and-countering-violent-extremism) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361836) - [MyGrants Opportunity Page](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=f13d549393484fd0d114b7986cba1008&view=Default) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Person | Email | |-------------------------------|------------------------| | Bureau of Counterterrorism | StearnsBE@state.gov |

Countering Terrorist Recruitment of Central Asian Foreign Workers

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