[Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs](https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-political-affairs/bureau-of-european-and-eurasian-affairs)

April 29, 2026

$20,000,000–$25,000,000 total for one award (project period: 20–30 months)

Supports identification, return, and rehabilitation of Ukrainian children and youth forcibly transferred to Russia or Russian-occupied territories.

--- ## Description This opportunity aims to support the Government of Ukraine and relevant organizations in the identification, return, and reintegration of Ukrainian children and youth who have been forcibly transferred and/or held in the Russian Federation or Russian-occupied territories. The program has two primary objectives: 1. **Evidence Collection and Preservation**: Securely collect, analyze, and preserve evidence related to forcibly transferred Ukrainian children and youth. 2. **Rehabilitation and Reintegration**: Provide returned children and youth with specialized rehabilitation services, family reunification, case management, legal aid, educational screening, and placement. The award is intended to strengthen Ukraine’s capacity to address the needs of returned children and youth, including medical, psychological, and social support, and to improve coordination among organizations working on these issues. --- ## Due Dates - **Full application deadline:** April 29, 2026 (by 11:59 PM Eastern Time) --- ## Funding Amount - **Total available funding:** $25,000,000 - **Award range:** $20,000,000 (minimum) to $25,000,000 (maximum) - **Number of awards:** 1 - **Project duration:** 20 to 30 months - **Cost sharing/matching:** Not required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - Public international organizations and international institutions - Think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations - For-profit organizations and public/private educational institutions **Additional requirements:** - All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and active registration in [SAM.gov](https://sam.gov/). - Primary applicants may submit only one application. - Individuals are not eligible to apply. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/) or the [MyGrants portal](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=5bb1d472937b7ed0d114b7986cba1052&view=Default). - Required documents include: - SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) - SF-424A (Budget Information) - SF-424B (Assurances) - Proposal (max 15 pages) - Budget justification narrative - CVs of key personnel - Letters of support from partners - (If applicable) Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) - All documents must be in English and formatted according to the NOFO instructions. - Applications must address both major program components: (1) identification/return and (2) rehabilitation/reintegration. --- ## Additional Information - **Substantial involvement:** The Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs (EUR/ACE) will provide ongoing guidance and oversight as part of the cooperative agreement. - **Funding restrictions:** Funds may not be used for support to UNRWA or for the purchase/use of certain foreign-manufactured unmanned aircraft systems. - **Reporting:** Quarterly financial and programmatic reports are required. - **Branding:** U.S. Department of State branding requirements apply. - **Indirect costs:** Organizations without a NICRA may request up to 15% of Modified Total Direct Costs. --- ## External Links - [Full opportunity listing on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361686) - [Opportunity details and application via MyGrants](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=5bb1d472937b7ed0d114b7986cba1052&view=Default) - [Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs](https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-political-affairs/bureau-of-european-and-eurasian-affairs) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | |------------------------|-------------------------------| | Program Questions | EUR-ACE-Programs@state.gov | ---

Support for the Return and Rehabilitation of Forcibly Transferred Ukrainian Children

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