Effects of International Parental Child Abduction on Abducted Children and Left-Behind Parents
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs, through the Office of Children’s Issues, is seeking proposals to fund a cooperative agreement research study on the impacts of international parental child abduction (IPCA). The selected recipient will conduct research to identify the short- and long-term effects of IPCA on abducted children and left-behind parents in the United States, determine existing gaps in support, and recommend solutions to address those gaps. Eligible applicants, including public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education and research as well as non-profit organizations, must submit a proposal narrative limited to twenty pages along with detailed budget justifications and human subjects protection documentation. Applications are due by September 16, 2026, with an expected single award carrying a funding ceiling of $1,973,000 and a floor of $1,000,000, and inquiries may be directed to OCSGrants@state.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education; Private Institutions of Higher Education; Public/State Controlled Institutions of Research; Private Institutions of Research; Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education or Research; Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status ; Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status