Countering Terrorist Recruitment Online
DOS-SCT Posted DFOP0018502
Close Date:
July 27, 2026
Deadline passed
Description
U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs), including jihadist networks, drug cartels, and individual extremists, continue to act on violent ideations and inspire others globally. Recruitment efforts are increasingly digital, thus making counterterrorism investigations more complex across borders. Furthermore, emerging technology, such as generative artificial intelligence (AI), are enhancing recruitment effectiveness with target populations. The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism, announces this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to support law enforcement in countering U.S.-designated FTO online recruitment, pending the availability of funds.
Eligibility
The following types of organizations are eligible to apply:
Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
Public and private educational institutions
For-profit organizations;
Public International Organizations (PIOs) and Governmental institutions
Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
Public and private educational institutions
For-profit organizations;
Public International Organizations (PIOs) and Governmental institutions
Actions
Funding Details
- Award Floor
- $4,933,399.00
- Award Ceiling
- $4,933,399.00
- Total Estimated Funding
- Not specified
- Expected Awards
- Not specified
Key Dates
- Posted
- June 22, 2026
- Closes
- July 27, 2026
- Archive Date
- N/A
Agency Information
- Agency Name
- Bureau of Counterterrorism
- Agency Code
- DOS-SCT
- Funding Instrument
- Other