RFE / RL Inc.
Washington, DC Doing business as Radio Free Europe
- UEI
- JNXVYWEXC959
- CAGE
- 9T714
- Primary NAICS
- Not on record
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 1250 Connecticut Ave NW #450, Washington, DC 20036, USA
- Website
- rferl.org
- Founded
- 1950
- Employees
- 251-1K
- Estimated annual revenue
- $50M-$100M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Media
- Broadcasting
- SIC code
- 48 Communications
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planningandoperationsexpensesrelatedtointernationalbroadcastingineasterneurope | US Agency for Global Media | $165,186,260 | |
| Planningandoperationsexpensesrelatedtointernationalbroadcastingineasterneurope | US Agency for Global Media | $135,016,000 | |
| Planningandoperationsexpensesrelatedtointernationalbroadcastingineasterneurope | US Agency for Global Media | $151,808,695 | |
| Planningandoperationsexpensesrelatedtointernationalbroadcastingineasterneurope | US Agency for Global Media | $153,256,456 | |
| A program to train journalists from balkan and eastern europe countries in investigative and digital media reporting… | Department of State | $161,343 |
About RFE / RL Inc.
RFE / RL Inc., doing business as Radio Free Europe, is a tax-exempt nonprofit recipient of federal grants for international broadcasting and journalism training programs, funded by the U.S. Agency for Global Media and the Department of State. The organization operates exclusively as a grant recipient (100% of awards); it does not hold federal contracts or subcontract on federal work.
RFE / RL Inc. delivers multimedia international broadcasting services and journalist-training programming to Eastern Europe and related regions. The organization's core capability is the production and distribution of news, information, and current-affairs content across traditional radio, digital platforms, podcasts, and video formats, with the stated mission to provide accurate, objective reporting to audiences in countries with limited press freedom and to promote alternative information sources against state-controlled media. Recent grant work includes a $137.1 million Project Grant from the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) under CFDA 90.500 (International Broadcasting Independent Grantee Organizations program), awarded October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, for planning and operational expenses supporting Eastern European broadcasting initiatives. The organization also holds a Cooperative Agreement from the Department of State's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, awarded September 19, 2022, with ultimate completion July 31, 2025, to train journalists from Balkan and Eastern European countries in investigative and digital media reporting practices.
Customer concentration is heavy with USAGM and the Department of State. The top three funding agencies account for 94% of RFE / RL Inc.'s 18 awards: USAGM leads with 11 grants, the Department of State Bureau of Public Affairs holds 4 awards, and the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs holds 2 awards. The organization's grant footprint is narrowly focused on international public diplomacy and media freedom programming; no federal contracting vehicles or industrial subcontracting relationships are present in the award record. Recent activity shows one award per year across 2023–2025, with one grant completing within the next twenty-four months and therefore subject to recompete. RFE / RL Inc. operates from its headquarters at 1250 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC.
Quick answers
What is RFE / RL Inc.'s UEI?
RFE / RL Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is JNXVYWEXC959.
What is RFE / RL Inc.'s CAGE code?
RFE / RL Inc.'s CAGE code is 9T714.
Where is RFE / RL Inc. located?
RFE / RL Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 1250 Connecticut Ave NW #450, Washington, DC 20036, USA.
Is RFE / RL Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. RFE / RL Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through November 6, 2026.
What is RFE / RL Inc.'s most recent federal award?
RFE / RL Inc.'s most recent federal grant award is Planningandoperationsexpensesrelatedtointernationalbroadcastingineasterneurope (106026GO00001), from US Agency for Global Media, on October 1, 2025.
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