Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #DFOP0018453
Research Study on Effects of International Parental Child Abduction
Posted
July 14, 2026
Respond By
September 10, 2026
Identifier
DFOP0018453
NAICS
541720
This opportunity is issued by the Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, Office of Children’s Issues, to fund a comprehensive research study on international parental child abduction (IPCA): - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, Office of Children’s Issues - Objective: - Fund a single research study under a cooperative agreement - Examine the effects of IPCA on abducted children and left-behind parents in the United States - Scope of Study: - Assess short- and long-term impacts in areas such as: - Psychological and mental health - Child development and welfare - Economic and financial effects - Social and community factors - Legal, law enforcement, and governmental systems - Identify gaps in support for affected individuals - Recommend solutions to address these gaps - Funding Details: - Cooperative agreement with funding between $1,000,000 and $1,973,000 - Eligibility: - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and certain research institutions - No OEMs or specific vendors are mentioned, as this is a research service procurement - No specific products or part numbers are involved; the focus is on research services only
Description
The Office of Children’s Issues seeks to fund one research study to better understand the effects of international parental child abduction (IPCA) on abducted children and their left-behind parents. The study aims to identify short- and long-term effects across multiple domains, identify gaps in support for affected individuals in the United States, and recommend solutions to these gaps. This cooperative agreement supports research to improve support for impacted individuals, families, and communities.