The Trump Administration Announces Funding Opportunities Concerning Christian Persecution in Nigeria

The Trump administration is doing what it can to protect religious freedom in the U.S. and around the world.

What the U.S. Department of State’s Office of International Religious Freedom (IRF) is offering right now may be of interest to pastors in CURE’s Clergy Network and other faith-based organizations:

  • IRF FY25 Nigeria Documentation and Accountability for Religious Freedom Abuses

Organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that improve documentation and reporting of religious abuses in Nigeria. Available funding: $3.5 million. Length of the program: 24-48 months. Find out more information on this State Department web page.

  • IRF FY25 Nigeria Strengthening Capacity of the Legal Community

This is a different funding program but also applies to organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that improve documentation and reporting of religious abuses in Nigeria. Available funding: $3.5 million. Length of the program: 24-48 months. Find out more information on this State Department web page.

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