IRF FY25 Nigeria Strengthening Capacity of the Legal Community

The Office of International Religious Freedom (IRF) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support Nigeria’s legal community to defend religious freedom and constructively engage state actors on cases involving religious freedom violations, including violations of mutually reinforcing rights, such as the freedoms of association, assembly, expression, and movement. Eligibility: Consult Section B.1 for eligibility information. Opportunity number: DFOP0018450. Closing date: 2026-07-09. Funding: up to USD 3,500,000; floor USD 3,500,000; estimated total 0; 1 expected award.

Consult Section B.1 for eligibility information.

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Official opportunity number: DFOP0018450.

up to USD 3,500,000; floor USD 3,500,000; estimated total 0; 1 expected award

Closes 2026-07-09: Closes 2026-07-09: Jul 9, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Use the official Grants.gov listing for application package, forms, attachments, and agency-specific instructions. Submit by 2026-07-09 unless the agency updates the official listing.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.