Leveraging Early Warning Early Response Systems to Promote Peace and Security in Sudan
Funding available for organizations to develop projects that use early warning and response systems to prevent atrocities and promote peace and security in Sudan.
Funder: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Due Dates: August 17, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000,000–$1,973,359 per award | 18–36 months project duration
Summary: Supports local efforts to prevent, mitigate, and respond to atrocities and promote peace and security in Sudan through early warning and response systems.
Description
This grant opportunity, offered by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), aims to support projects that empower local stakeholders in Sudan to detect, prevent, and respond to early warning signs of violence and instability. The program focuses on building robust Early Warning Early Response (EWER) systems, enhancing coordination between local and high-level actors, and generating actionable policy recommendations to inform diplomatic efforts and sustainable peace processes. Activities may include monitoring conflict indicators, rapid communication of alerts, supporting local mediation, documenting human rights violations, and fostering collaboration among civil society, humanitarian, and official actors.
