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

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.

Program Details

Bureau of Consular Affairs is a federal agency that offers the Effects of International Parental Child Abduction on Abducted Children and Left-Behind Parents grant program to support health and wellness programs. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Bureau of Consular Affairs through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for health and wellness programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Bureau of Consular Affairs or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $1M – $2M. The application deadline is September 16, 2026 (62 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports health and wellness programs. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 621330, 621420. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Programs related to mental health

Award details

Award range: $1M – $2M. Applications close on September 16, 2026 (62 days remaining).

Categories

Health