Opportunity Information: Apply for DFOP0019295
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering a discretionary grant opportunity called "Leveraging Early Warning Early Response Systems to Promote Peace and Security in Sudan" (Funding Opportunity Number DFOP0019295). The competition is open to organizations that can design and implement projects aimed at strengthening local-level capacity in Sudan to prevent, mitigate, and respond to atrocities, while also supporting broader peace and security objectives. In practical terms, the opportunity is centered on improving how communities and local actors identify emerging risks of violence, communicate those risks to the right stakeholders, and take timely action to reduce harm before situations escalate.
The program emphasis is on early warning and early response approaches. Early warning typically refers to systems and practices that help detect indicators of rising tensions or potential mass violence, such as community monitoring networks, incident reporting mechanisms, analysis of conflict drivers, and information-sharing channels. Early response generally refers to the concrete steps taken once risks are identified, such as rapid local mediation, community protection measures, de-escalation efforts, coordination among local leaders and civil society, referral pathways for threats and attacks, and other locally led interventions that can reduce the likelihood or severity of atrocities. DRL is specifically looking for projects that are grounded in local realities and that support community or subnational efforts, rather than only high-level national policy work.
The opportunity is administered as a grant under CFDA number 19.345 and falls under an "Other" funding activity category. The listed award ceiling is $1,973,359, meaning proposals may be submitted up to that maximum amount. The posted original closing date for applications is August 17, 2026. The notice lists "ExpectedAwards: 0" in the source data; that field can sometimes reflect how the opportunity was entered or updated in a system and does not necessarily mean awards will not be made, but applicants should read the full solicitation carefully for details on anticipated funding, number of awards, and any additional program requirements.
Eligibility is broad and includes not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations), public and private educational institutions, and for-profit organizations. This suggests DRL is open to a range of implementers, including groups with field presence and community networks, universities with relevant research or training capacity, and private sector entities that may contribute specialized technical tools, data systems, or operational capabilities, as long as the proposed work aligns with atrocity prevention and peace and security goals at the local level in Sudan.
Overall, this funding opportunity is best understood as a call for practical, locally anchored projects that improve the ability of communities and local partners in Sudan to recognize warning signs of potential atrocities early, organize credible information flows, and act quickly and effectively to prevent or reduce violence. Applicants should be prepared to show how their approach strengthens local capacities, translates warning into response, and supports durable peace and security outcomes in the areas where they plan to work.Apply for DFOP0019295
- The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Leveraging Early Warning Early Response Systems to Promote Peace and Security in Sudan" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-07-16.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-08-17. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,973,359.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Leveraging Early Warning Early Response Systems to Promote Peace and Security in Sudan".
Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
The funder is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DFOP0019295.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is focused on strengthening local-level capacity in Sudan to prevent, mitigate, and respond to atrocities, while also supporting broader peace and security objectives. In practice, it emphasizes improving how communities and local actors identify emerging risks of violence, communicate those risks to appropriate stakeholders, and take timely action before situations escalate.
What does DRL mean by "early warning" in this opportunity?
In this context, early warning refers to systems and practices that detect indicators of rising tensions or potential mass violence. Examples mentioned include community monitoring networks, incident reporting mechanisms, analysis of conflict drivers, and information-sharing channels.
What does DRL mean by "early response" in this opportunity?
Early response refers to the actions taken once risks are identified. Examples mentioned include rapid local mediation, community protection measures, de-escalation efforts, coordination among local leaders and civil society, referral pathways for threats and attacks, and other locally led interventions that reduce the likelihood or severity of atrocities.
Is this opportunity focused on national policy reform or local/community action?
The emphasis is on projects grounded in local realities that support community or subnational efforts, rather than projects focused only on high-level national policy work.
Where is the project work expected to focus geographically?
The opportunity is focused on Sudan, with an emphasis on strengthening local-level capacity and community/subnational systems.
What kinds of activities are explicitly aligned with the opportunity?
Activities aligned with the description include strengthening community monitoring and reporting, improving communication and information flows about emerging risks, analyzing conflict drivers, and building the ability of local actors to carry out rapid, practical responses such as mediation, de-escalation, community protection steps, coordination mechanisms, and referral pathways when threats or attacks occur.
What is the CFDA number for this grant?
The CFDA number listed is 19.345.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other".
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $1,973,359, meaning proposals may be submitted up to that maximum amount.
What is the application deadline?
The posted original closing date for applications is August 17, 2026.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- Not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations)
- Public and private educational institutions
- For-profit organizations
Does this opportunity require applicants to have a specific type of organization (nonprofit only)?
No. The eligibility description indicates DRL is open to a range of applicants, including nonprofits, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations, as long as the proposed work aligns with the local atrocity prevention and peace and security goals described.
What does the listing "ExpectedAwards: 0" mean?
The notice lists "ExpectedAwards: 0" in the source data. The description notes that this field can sometimes reflect how the opportunity was entered or updated in a system and does not necessarily mean awards will not be made. Applicants are advised to review the full solicitation for details on anticipated funding, number of awards, and any additional program requirements.
Are proposals expected to include both early warning and early response components?
The opportunity is centered on early warning and early response approaches and describes the importance of translating warning into timely response. Proposals should be prepared to show how their approach strengthens local capacities and connects warning to action.
What kind of project approach is DRL looking for?
DRL is looking for practical, locally anchored projects that improve the ability of communities and local partners in Sudan to recognize warning signs early, organize credible information flows, and act quickly and effectively to prevent or reduce violence.
How should applicants position their proposed value-add?
Based on the opportunity description, applicants should be ready to explain how their project will strengthen local capacities, improve risk identification and communication to relevant stakeholders, and enable timely interventions that contribute to durable peace and security outcomes in the areas where they plan to work.
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