Countering Terrorist Recruitment Online
This grant supports law enforcement efforts to combat online recruitment by U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organizations using emerging technologies.
Funder: Bureau of Counterterrorism
Due Dates: July 27, 2026
Funding Amounts: $4,933,399 per award (single fixed amount; cooperative agreement)
Summary: Supports law enforcement and partner organizations in countering the online recruitment efforts of U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organizations, including those using emerging technologies.
Description
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Counterterrorism aims to combat the increasing use of digital platforms and emerging technologies, such as generative AI, by foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) for recruitment purposes. The program supports law enforcement and partner organizations in developing and implementing strategies to disrupt and counteract online recruitment by U.S.-designated FTOs, jihadist networks, drug cartels, and individual extremists. The initiative is intended to enhance international counterterrorism efforts and address the complexities of cross-border digital investigations.
