U.S. Department of State Global Promote Religious Freedom Program Service Applications

The U.S. Department of State Office of International Religious Freedom seeks applications to implement global programs promoting religious freedom. Project scope covers government and policy advancements to protect religious freedom, promoting societal respect, improving public media access to balanced information, and strengthening religious community resilience against suppression. Organizations perform the work offsite. Eligible applicants include foreign-based non-profits, U.S.-based non-profits with or without 501(c)(3) status, public international organizations, higher education institutions, and for-profit businesses, though non-profits are preferred. Applications require standard SF-424 forms, a proposal narrative, budget guidelines, logic models, and monitoring and evaluation narratives. Fixed Amount Awards up to the simplified acquisition threshold are permitted if adequately justified. Proposals are evaluated on criteria including cost-effectiveness, project monitoring and evaluation, and reasonable administrative costs.