Child Protection Compact Annual Program Statement

The Child Protection Compact (CPC) Annual Program Statement, solicitation number DFOP0018775, is issued by the Department of State's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. This funding opportunity seeks applications for grants or cooperative agreements to establish multi-year plans between the United States and recipient governments to combat child trafficking. The program focuses on four primary objectives: strengthening the capacity to prosecute and convict traffickers, providing comprehensive care and support for child victims, preventing all forms of child trafficking, and improving national coordination. The anticipated period of performance is 60 months, with a projected start date in April 2027. Eligible applicants include non-profits, educational institutions, public international organizations, and certain for-profit entities. All applicants must possess a Unique Entity Identifier and maintain active registration in SAM.gov. Proposals are evaluated based on the quality of the country child trafficking situational assessment, organizational capacity and previous grant records, and demonstrated relationships with anti-trafficking actors. Applications must be submitted in English using 14-point Times New Roman font, with a proposal limit of five pages. The selection process includes a technical screening and a content review by experts, with final decisions aligned with the National Security Strategy and the most recent Trafficking in Persons Report. In the event of a tie in scoring, preference is given to the applicant with the lower indirect cost rate.