[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)

April 25, 2026 (Questions due) | June 9, 2026 (Full application due)

One award of $986,679 (12 months; no cost sharing required)

Supports programs to strengthen law enforcement engagement with individuals repatriated from northeast Syria and Iraq to reduce radicalization and improve community reintegration.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Counterterrorism seeks to improve law enforcement’s ability to engage productively with individuals repatriated from northeast Syria and Iraq in their countries of origin. The program aims to prevent negative interactions with returnees, reduce community tensions and stigmatization, and lower the risk of terrorist radicalization and recidivism. It also supports more effective monitoring of returnee populations and the establishment of early warning mechanisms for those at risk of radicalization or reengagement in terrorist activity. Priority regions include Europe and Eurasia, South and Central Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, East Asia and Pacific, and the Western Hemisphere, with specific interest in Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Maldives, Tajikistan, Iraq, Indonesia, and Trinidad and Tobago. The program is designed for a 12-month period and emphasizes flexible implementation in coordination with the Bureau of Counterterrorism. --- ## Due Dates - **April 25, 2026**: Deadline for receipt of questions from applicants (by 5:00 PM, Washington, D.C. time). - **June 9, 2026**: Full application submission deadline (by 5:00 PM, Washington, D.C. time). Questions and answers will be posted by May 1, 2026, on Grants.gov. --- ## Funding Amount - **Total funding available:** $986,679 - **Award size:** One cooperative agreement of $986,679 (award floor and ceiling are equal) - **Project duration:** 12 months - **Cost sharing/matching:** Not required and does not affect competitiveness --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs) - Public and private educational institutions - For-profit organizations (if allowed by appropriation) - Public International Organizations (PIOs) and governmental institutions **Additional requirements:** - All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov and active registration at the time of application. - Only one proposal per organization is permitted. Multiple submissions from the same organization will render all proposals ineligible. - Subrecipients must also obtain a UEI prior to receiving funds. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Applications must be submitted electronically through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361864) or [MyGrants](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=87d6ceaf93c8c314d114b7986cba10ed&view=Default). - **Required documents:** - SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B forms - Proposal (max 12 pages, excluding cover, forms, and attachments) - Budget and detailed budget narrative - Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) with at least three CT indicators - Logic Model and Theory of Change - Key personnel CVs/resumes - Letters of support from partners - Risk analysis - (If applicable) Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) - **Formatting:** All documents must be in English, formatted to 8.5" x 11" paper, single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman, with 1-inch margins. --- ## Additional Information - **Program requirements:** Substantial involvement from the Bureau of Counterterrorism, including biweekly written reporting and coordination calls. - **Monitoring and evaluation:** Applicants must propose a robust PMP with both output- and outcome-level indicators, baseline data, and quarterly reporting. - **Indirect costs:** Organizations without a NICRA may claim up to 15% of Modified Total Direct Costs. - **Restrictions:** No funds may be used for alcoholic beverages or for activities supporting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Prohibitions apply to certain drone purchases and compliance with anti-discrimination and anti-trafficking laws is required. - **Review criteria:** Proposals are evaluated on program quality, organizational capacity, program planning, monitoring and evaluation, budget, and sustainability. --- ## External Links - [Full Grant Listing on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361864) - [Opportunity in MyGrants](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=87d6ceaf93c8c314d114b7986cba10ed&view=Default) - [Bureau of Counterterrorism – Funder Page](https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-civilian-security-democracy-and-human-rights/bureau-of-counterterrorism-and-countering-violent-extremism) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Notes | |---------------------------|--------------------------|-------------------------------------| | Bureau of Counterterrorism | hyattke@state.gov | For program and application queries | | Grants.gov Help Desk | support@grants.gov | 1-800-518-4726 (24/7 except holidays) | | MyGrants/ILMS Help Desk | 1-888-313-4567 | [Self Service Portal](https://afsitsm.service-now.com/ilms) (24/7) |

Strengthening Law Enforcement Engagement with Repatriated Individuals

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