Global Coalition Against Transnational Repression
The US State Department seeks proposals for a global program to counter transnational repression by boosting coordination and capacity among governments, law enforcement, and civil society groups.
Funder: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Due Dates: August 12, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, 11:59 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: $2,000,000–$2,960,039 total; 1 award; project duration 24–36 months
Summary: Supports a global program to counter transnational repression by enhancing coordination and capacity among governments, law enforcement, and civil society.
Description
This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) funds a new global initiative to counter transnational repression (TNR). The program seeks to strengthen international collaboration and build capacity among partner governments, law enforcement agencies, and civil society organizations to identify, prevent, and respond to TNR threats. TNR involves authoritarian regimes reaching across borders to silence, intimidate, or harm diaspora communities, dissidents, journalists, and human rights defenders. The funded program will organize regional convenings, develop educational toolkits, establish secure information-sharing platforms, and provide training to better equip stakeholders to counter TNR and protect vulnerable populations.
