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Effects of International Parental Child Abduction on Abducted Children and Left-Behind Parents

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

Published: Jul 14, 2026

Updated: Jul 15, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the social protection, legal services and Research sectors, with a focus on Human Rights Law, Scientific Research and Laboratories. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 1.0 million – USD 2.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 10, 2026.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the social protection sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Through this cooperative agreement, the Office of Children’s Issues seeks to fund one research study whose goal is to better understand how international parental child abduction (IPCA) affects abducted children and their left-behind parents in order to better support impacted individuals, their families, and their communities in the United States. The study objectives are: 1) identify short- and long-term effects of IPCA on abducted children and left-behind parents across multiple domains (including psychological/mental health, child development, child welfare, economics/finance, social and community factors, legal, law enforcement and other governmental systems); 2) identify gaps in support for children and left-behind parents impacted by IPCA in the United States; and 3) recommend solutions to the identified gaps in support in the United States. Agency: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor CFDA: 19.043 Eligible Applicants: Public/State Controlled Institutions of Research (Other than Institutions of Higher Education); Private Institutions of Research (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) Applicant Types: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Cost Sharing: No More Info: Link to Opportunity in SAMS Overseas — https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/overseas?id=&table=x_g_usd4_c_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=1204861647890f1067358810326d4331&view=Default Contact: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

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This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on July 14, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor has issued 8 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Law & Legal Services, and Security, Defense & Justice. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: July 14, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 10, 2026. You have 57 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is $1,000,000 - $1,973,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.