Grant opportunity
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.
- Funder
- Office of International Religious Freedom / Department of State
- Closes 2026-07-09
- Closes 2026-07-09: Jul 9, 2026
- Award
- up to USD 3,500,000; floor USD 3,500,000; estimated total 0; 1 expected award
- Applicant
- Organizations and Institutions
- Discipline
- Social Sciences and Public Policy
- Region
- Global
- Posted
- Jun 2, 2026
Call summary
Overview
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.
Who can apply
Consult Section B.1 for eligibility information.
What it supports
- Social Sciences and Public Policy
- Global
- Official opportunity number: DFOP0018450.
Funding and duration
- 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
How to apply
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.
Call details
Source-based overview
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.
Eligibility
Consult Section B.1 for eligibility information.
Funding and benefits
up to USD 3,500,000; floor USD 3,500,000; estimated total 0; 1 expected award
Themes and supported activities
Social Sciences and Public Policy
Global
Official opportunity number: DFOP0018450.
Deadline and timeline
Closes 2026-07-09: Closes 2026-07-09: Jul 9, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
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 applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.