Documenting Violence Against Women and Children
Agency: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Assistance Listings: 19.345 -- International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
Last Updated: August 18, 2026
Description
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for data collection and research on sexual violence and abuses globally, particularly against women and girls. This program will explore the drivers in the rise of sexual violence, accountability pathways for perpetrators regardless of nationality or status, and document victims of crimes including sexual assault, human trafficking, and forced displacement. The program will provide comprehensive reporting to inform law enforcement on human rights violations (HRVs), support civil society...
organizations working on victim protection and assistance, and identify recommendations for reducing sexual violence against populations in the target countries.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
The following U.S-based and international organizations are eligible to apply:
• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
• Public and private educational institutions
• For-profit organizations
• Individuals
• Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
Grantor contact information
Description
DRL-PRU-Solicitation@state.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Documenting_Violence_Against_Women_and_Children_-_NOFO.pdf | NOFO | Aug 18, 2026 11:29 AM UTC |
| Budget_Template_FY26_with_MTDC_Calculation_Final.xlsx | Budget Template | Aug 18, 2026 11:30 AM UTC |
| 2026_Proposal_Submission_Instructions_Updated.pdf | Instructions | Aug 18, 2026 11:34 AM UTC |
| MTDC_Calculation_Table.xlsx | MTDC Calculation Table | Aug 18, 2026 11:34 AM UTC |
| NOFO_FAQs.docx | FAQs | Aug 18, 2026 11:35 AM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: August 31, 2026
Award
$1,973,359
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$1,973,359
Award Minimum
$1,973,359
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DFOP0019701
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Funding to support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
August 18, 2026
Archive date:
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