[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

$986,679 (single award; cooperative agreement)

Supports projects countering ISIS-K’s online radicalization and recruitment of Central Asian foreign workers, especially Tajik and Uzbek speakers, to reduce threats to U.S. security.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism seeks projects that counter ISIS-K’s online radicalization and recruitment of Central Asian foreign workers, particularly those who speak Tajik and Uzbek. ISIS-K leverages sophisticated, multilingual propaganda—including social media, gaming platforms, and generative AI—to target vulnerable labor migrants from Central Asia working abroad. The resulting recruitment pipeline poses a persistent risk that radicalization abroad may translate into attacks on U.S. soil or against U.S. persons and assets in key transit hubs. Funded projects are expected to advance early investigative interventions to close pathways terrorists use to move people, money, and operational guidance toward U.S. targets. Activities may include: - Online peer engagement to address isolation among foreign workers - Pre-departure and on-arrival consultations for migrants - Digital literacy training - Measures to strengthen trust between law enforcement and communities - Enhancing information-sharing platforms and digital forensics capabilities - Partnerships with experts and NGOs to disrupt online terrorist recruitment - Technical assistance to Central Asian law enforcement to improve digital evidence identification and counterterrorism prosecutions --- ## Due Dates - Full application/Closing date: June 9, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Total funding available: $986,679 (cooperative agreement) - Expected number of awards: 1 - Award floor/ceiling: $986,679 - No cost sharing or matching requirement --- ## 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) - Governmental institutions --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted by June 9, 2026. - Review the full Notice of Funding Opportunity and submit proposals through the [MyGrants Portal](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=f13d549393484fd0d114b7986cba1008&view=Default). - No cost sharing or matching is required. - Refer to the [official grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361857) for application details and required documentation. --- ## Additional Information - The opportunity focuses on counterterrorism, specifically on disrupting the online recruitment pipeline targeting Central Asian foreign workers. - Activities should prioritize technical assistance, digital literacy, and partnerships to enhance the capacity of local law enforcement and communities. - Only one award is expected to be made. --- ## 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) - [Official Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361857) - [MyGrants Portal (Application Submission)](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 | |----------------|---------------------| | Program Contact | StearnsBE@state.gov |

Countering Terrorist Recruitment of Central Asian Foreign Workers

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