FY26 Countering Violence Against Christians and Religious Groups in Nigeria Grant
Summary
The U.S. Embassy Abuja Public Diplomacy Section announced a limited competition funding opportunity (PDS-NOFO-FY26-01) for programs countering violence against Christians and other ethnic/religious groups in Nigeria. Awards range from $75,000 to $100,000 for eligible nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. Applications close June 8, 2026.
What changed
The U.S. Department of State published Notice of Funding Opportunity PDS-NOFO-FY26-01 for up to $100,000 in grants to counter violence against Christians and other ethnic/religious communities in Nigeria's North-Central states. The program supports inter-community-based interventions and government-community relationship building aligned with Nigeria's Country of Particular Concern designation.
Eligible applicants include nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status) and public/state institutions of higher education. No cost-sharing or matching is required. Organizations should monitor Grants.gov for application details and submit before the June 8, 2026 closing date.
What to do next
- Review eligibility requirements for nonprofit and higher education institutions
- Prepare and submit application via Grants.gov by June 8, 2026
- Contact PASAbujaGrants@state.gov for clarifications
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FY26 PDS Notice of Funding Opportunity – Countering Violence Against Christians and Other Ethnic/Religious Groups in Nigeria
Agency: U.S. Mission to Nigeria
Assistance Listings: 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs
Last Updated: April 8, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Embassy Abuja Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces this limited competition call for organizations to submit applications to implement programming that directly aligns and addresses the U.S. Government’s designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular concern (CPC). The funding goal is to counter violence against Christians and other ethnic/religious groups through inter-community-based interventions. Similarly, strengthening relationships between communities and governments on issues that exacerbate violent extremism, particularly against Christians and other ethnic/religious communities in North-Central states of Nigeria. The administration’s America First approach ensures that U.S. taxpayer resources are directed toward interventions that deliver measurable results, advance U.S. security interests, and uphold the fundamental right to religious freedom. By supporting these types of projects, the United States is positioning itself as the partner of choice – i.e., making American stronger – for reducing violence in Nigeria, which threatens U.S. commercial interests in the country.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
PDS Abuja Grants Team
For Inquiries
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| PDS-NOFO-FY26-01CounteringViolenceAgainstChristians.pdf | Funding Opportunity document | Apr 8, 2026 09:07 AM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: June 8, 2026
Application process
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Award
$100,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$75,000
Award Minimum
$100,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
PDS-NOFO-FY26-01
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Public Diplomacy
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
April 8, 2026
Archive date:
July 8, 2026
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