At a glance
Global Digital Threat Lab is a federal competitive grant from Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $3M. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). The following organizations are eligible to apply: - U.S.-based non-profit organizations/nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). The application deadline is August 13, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $3M
- Deadline
- Aug 13, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
Freedom of expression online faces threats globally from authoritarian governments employing sophisticated technology to restrict speech, control the flow of information, and chill dissenting voices. These challenges infringe on privacy; access to information; and the exercise of freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly, association, and religion or belief online. The misuse of commercial spyware is increasingly deployed by authoritarian governments and other digital threat actors to suppress dissent and restrict freedom of expression and privacy. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now facilitating cyberattacks, lowering the barrier of entry for threat actors and improving their efficiency and effectiveness.
Who can apply
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). The following organizations are eligible to apply: - U.S.-based non-profit organizations/nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) - Foreign-based non-profit organizations/NGOs - Private or public institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations or businesses
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number DFOP0019364. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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