Documenting Violence Against Women and Children

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

Here's an active community funding opportunity from Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, open to eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 31, 2026. It provides awards up to $2.0M.

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Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Award amount

Up to $2.0M

Expected awards

Posted

Aug 18, 2026

Opportunity number

DFOP0019701

CFDA

19.345

Opportunity 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.

Who can apply

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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

Funding

Award floor

$2.0M

Award ceiling

$2.0M

Agency contact

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

DRL-PRU-Solicitation@state.gov

Submitting your application

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