Global Digital Threat Lab

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

Published: Jul 14, 2026

Updated: Jul 15, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the information and communication technology, legal services and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on artificial intelligence, Human Rights Law and Elections. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 3.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before August 13, 2026.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the information and communication technology sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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. Agency: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor CFDA: 19.345 Eligible Applicants: 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 Applicant Types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Cost Sharing: No More Info: Link to Opportunity in MyGrants — https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=9e73394e1b0e4f10e02962cae54bcbb6&view=Default Contact: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on July 14, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor has issued 8 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Law & Legal Services, and Security, Defense & Justice. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: July 14, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Grants.gov to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 13, 2026. You have 29 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is $2,960,039 - $2,960,039. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.