Track 2.0 Peacebuilding and Dialogue Support
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DFOP0019287
- Agency
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Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $1,973,359
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
- Not on record
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor is soliciting applications for a Track 2.0 Peacebuilding and Dialogue Support cooperative agreement, with applications due August 13, 2026. One award of $1,973,359 will support rapid-response mechanisms for Track 2.0 style peacebuilding convenings in conflict-affected regions. The Department of State maintains substantial involvement in convening participant approval, work plan review, security protocols, and strategic guidance.
Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society organizations, public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. All applicants must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier and maintain active SAM.gov registration.
The project performance period runs 18 to 24 months with an anticipated start date of September 30, 2026. Priority regions include Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Thailand, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and other conflict-affected regions of strategic importance to the United States. The program seeks to facilitate dialogue among civil society actors, activists, journalists, and community leaders to build trust across conflict lines and enhance their capacity to contribute to peace processes.
Proposals must not exceed 15 pages and include mandatory SF-424 forms, detailed budget justification, security plan with risk assessment (3-page limit), letters of support from partners, and descriptions of key personnel positions and criteria. The Department reviews applications based on program quality and feasibility, organizational capacity, ability to achieve objectives, budget reasonableness, monitoring and evaluation plans, and sustainability. Recipients must comply with 2 CFR Part 200 guidance, trafficking in persons compliance certifications, branding requirements, and quarterly financial and narrative reporting using the Federal Financial Report and Program Indicators.
The Assistance Listing number is 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor).
Synopsis
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a rapid response mechanism to support Track 2.0 style peacebuilding convenings in conflict-affected regions of strategic importance to the United States. This program will provide flexible, timely support for convening civil society actors, activists, journalists, and other key stakeholders who are essential to advancing and sustaining peace processes in priority regions including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Thailand, DRC, Rwanda, and other conflict affected regions of strategic importance.
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