Deadline: 29-Apr-2026
This funding opportunity supports the Government of Ukraine and partner organizations in identifying, returning, and reintegrating forcibly transferred Ukrainian children and youth. Grants up to $25 million fund projects over 20–30 months, focusing on evidence collection, rehabilitation, and sustainable reintegration services.
What is the Ukraine Child Recovery and Reintegration Program?
The program aims to address the urgent needs of forcibly transferred Ukrainian children and youth by supporting two core objectives:
- Securely identifying, tracking, and returning abducted children
- Providing comprehensive rehabilitation and reintegration services
Key Focus Areas Include:
- Collecting, analyzing, and preserving evidence of child abductions
- Delivering medical, psychological, legal, and social support
- Facilitating family reunification and long-term reintegration
- Strengthening local capacity and sustainable care systems
Funding Details
- Total program budget: $25 million
- Project duration: 20–30 months
- Expected start date: June 2026
- Funding structure: Cooperative agreement
- Eligible applicants: Non-profits, educational institutions, for-profit organizations, and international bodies
Program Components
Component 1 – Identification and Return (≈$15 million)
- Strengthen digital systems for tracking and returning children
- Integrate data sources including registries, satellite imagery, and open-source intelligence
- Ensure secure collection and storage of evidence in line with legal standards
- Facilitate coordination among networks and stakeholders involved in child recovery
Component 2 – Rehabilitation and Reintegration (≈$10 million)
- Provide medical and psychological care to returned children and youth
- Support family reunification and case management
- Offer legal aid, educational screening, and skills/employment pathways for youth aged 18–23
- Build sustainable, integrated care systems to prevent re-traumatization
Who is Eligible?
Eligible applicants include:
- Non-profit organizations
- Educational institutions
- For-profit organizations
- International organizations
Applications may be submitted by a single entity or a consortium, with a lead organization responsible for coordination.
How the Program Works
- Identify children and youth affected by forced transfer or abduction
- Implement secure data collection, tracking, and integration systems
- Provide comprehensive rehabilitation and reintegration services, including medical, psychological, legal, and educational support
- Collaborate across organizations and networks to ensure cohesive case management and follow-up
- Submit project proposals demonstrating clear objectives, timelines, budgets, and coordination strategies
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Proposals lacking collaboration or information-sharing mechanisms
- Failing to address both program components (identification/return and reintegration)
- Neglecting legal and ethical standards for evidence collection and data protection
- Omitting clear plans for sustainable care and trauma prevention
- Submitting proposals without a lead entity in consortium applications
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who can apply? Non-profits, educational institutions, for-profits, and international organizations.
- What is the total funding available? Up to $25 million.
- What is the project duration? 20–30 months.
- Can organizations apply as consortia? Yes, with a lead entity coordinating the project.
- What ages are prioritized for reintegration support? Children and youth, with targeted services for youth aged 18–23.
- What types of evidence collection are supported? Secure digital systems, satellite imagery, open-source intelligence, and integrated registries.
- Are both identification and reintegration services required in proposals? Strongly encouraged to address both components for a cohesive approach.
Conclusion
The Ukraine Child Recovery and Reintegration Program provides critical funding to identify, return, and support forcibly transferred children and youth. By integrating secure evidence systems, delivering comprehensive rehabilitation services, and fostering strong collaboration among stakeholders, the program ensures safe reintegration and sustainable support for affected children and youth.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
