Countering Transnational Repression Through Evidence-based Research
This grant funds research on how transnational repression targets diaspora communities through faith-based or quasi-government groups, aiming to develop actionable solutions to stop and prevent such practices.
Funder: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Due Dates: August 10, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Single award of $986,679 for a project period of up to 24 months
Summary: Supports evidence-based research on transnational repression targeting diaspora communities, with actionable findings for mitigating risk and informing policy.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), seeks proposals for programs that investigate how perpetrators of transnational repression (TNR) infiltrate diaspora communities, often using faith-based or quasi-government organizations. The funded project should leverage rigorous, evidence-based research—including open-source intelligence (OSINT)—to document TNR tactics, analyze perpetrator networks, and produce actionable resources for civil society, law enforcement, judicial bodies, and policymakers. The ultimate aim is to strengthen prevention, detection, and response capacities, improve documentation and reporting, promote accountability, and foster international cooperation to protect at-risk individuals and catalyze collective action against TNR globally.
