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Frank Wolf International Religious Freedom Award

Q: How often is Frank Wolf International Religious Freedom Award offered?

Frank Wolf International Religious Freedom Award runs on an annual cycle.

21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center

Foundation Annual Human Rights Grants Grants for Religious Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

An annual award honoring an outstanding organization or individual advancing freedom of religion or belief by standing against oppression.

Named After: Congressman Frank Wolf, long recognized as the House's "Champion of Human Rights" and "Conscience of Congress," who served 34 years in Congress and later served as Distinguished Senior Fellow at 21Wilberforce.

Geographic Scope: International (global focus on religious freedom issues)

Focus Areas:

Advancing freedom of religion or belief
Standing against oppression and persecution
International religious freedom advocacy
Peacemaking and bridge-building across faith communities
Addressing religious persecution globally

Past Recipients

2025: Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP)
2023: Pastor Bob Roberts, Jr.
2020: Ambassador Sam Brownback
2019: Archbishop Benjamin and Dr. Gloria Kwashi
2018: (inaugural award year)

Contact Information

21Wilberforce

Address: 405 North Washington Street, Suite 300, Falls Church, Virginia 22046
Phone: 571.297.3177
Website: 21wilberforce.org

Organization Background

21Wilberforce is a Christian human rights organization dedicated to defending freedom of religion, belief, and conscience for all people. The organization works globally to advocate for persecuted communities, challenge religious repression, and expand religious freedom.