Documenting Violence Against Women and Children

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is soliciting proposals under solicitation DFOP0019701 for a program focused on documenting sexual violence and abuses globally, with a specific emphasis on women and girls. The initiative aims to research drivers of sexual violence, establish accountability pathways for perpetrators, and document victims of human trafficking, sexual assault, and forced displacement. The primary goal is to provide comprehensive reporting to inform law enforcement on human rights violations, support civil society organizations in victim protection, and develop recommendations to reduce sexual violence in target countries. The estimated contract value is 349,105 USD. Applicants must submit proposals electronically via MyGrants or Grants.gov by August 31, 2026. Requirements include a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov and a comprehensive submission package consisting of a proposal narrative, detailed line-item budget in Excel, a monitoring and evaluation plan, a project timeline, and identification of 3 to 5 key personnel. The proposal narrative is limited to 15 pages and must adhere to specific formatting standards, including 14-point Times New Roman font and single-spacing. All activities and financial reporting must comply with 2 CFR 200 federal grant requirements.