Support for Return and Rehabilitation of Ukrainian Children
Summary
The U.S. Department of State, through the Office of Global Criminal Justice, has announced a funding opportunity (Assistance Listing 19.878) to support the return and rehabilitation of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred to the Russian Federation. The program aims to collect evidence and provide specialized rehabilitation and reintegration services.
What changed
The U.S. Department of State's Office of Global Criminal Justice has issued a funding opportunity (Assistance Listing 19.878) to support Ukraine's efforts in returning and rehabilitating children forcibly transferred to the Russian Federation. The program, with an award range of $20,000,000 to $25,000,000, has two main objectives: collecting and preserving evidence related to these children and providing them with specialized rehabilitation, family reunification, and reintegration services. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and public international organizations.
Nonprofit organizations and public international organizations should review the eligibility criteria and application process detailed on Grants.gov. The application deadline is April 29, 2026. This funding opportunity requires a cooperative agreement and does not have a cost-sharing requirement. Compliance officers should ensure their organizations meet the eligibility requirements and prepare applications for submission by the specified deadline.
What to do next
- Review eligibility criteria for nonprofit organizations and public international organizations.
- Prepare and submit grant applications through Grants.gov by April 29, 2026.
- Familiarize with the program's objectives regarding evidence collection and child rehabilitation services.
Source document (simplified)
Support for the Return and Rehabilitation of Forcibly Transferred Ukrainian Children
Agency: Office of Global Criminal Justice
Assistance Listings: 19.878 -- EUR-Other
Last Updated: March 26, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The goal of the program is to support the Government of Ukraine and Ukrainian and other organizations in the identification, return and reintegration of Ukrainian children and youth who have been forcibly transferred and/or held in the Russian Federation and Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine. The program will have two major objectives: 1) support efforts to securely collect, analyze, and preserve evidence related to Ukraine’s forcibly transferred children and youth and 2) support the Government of Ukraine and local organizations to provide returned Ukrainian children and youth with specialized... rehabilitation services, family reunification, and reintegration services such as case management, legal aid and educational screening and placement. Show full description
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
Public International Organizations and international institutions
Grantor contact information
Description
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Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Closing: April 29, 2026
Application process
This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov
Award
$25,000,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$20,000,000
Award Minimum
$25,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DFOP0017950
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Human rights
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 26, 2026
Archive date:
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