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U.S. Bars French Groups From State Department Grant Program

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC · How we work

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The United States excluded French organizations from a State Department grant program supporting Trump-aligned priorities in Europe.
The program offers $1 million to $3 million to groups for democratic resilience, rule of law, and press freedom.
Officials said U.S.-funded activities could conflict with a proposed French law targeting online disinformation and foreign interference.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned foreign interference in France’s election on X, saying it would not be tolerated.

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The United States excluded French organizations from a State Department grant program supporting Trump-aligned priorities in Europe.
The program offers $1 million to $3 million to groups for democratic resilience, rule of law, and press freedom.
Officials said U.S.-funded activities could conflict with a proposed French law targeting online disinformation and foreign interference.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned foreign interference in France’s election on X, saying it would not be tolerated.