When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 31, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $900,000 – $1,967,535.

It was issued by Bureau Of Democracy, Human Rights, And Labor, Department Of State. The work is located in Colombia; Ecuador; Mexico.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Human rights organizations or social-impact consultancies with experience documenting abuses. Firms skilled in evidence collection, accountability mechanisms, and strategic advocacy. Providers with expertise supporting civic organizations, affected communities, and human rights defenders. Organizations experienced in judicial security, legal protection services, migration analysis, or institutional reform. U.S.-based or internationally experienced teams capable of working with government and civil society stakeholders.

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Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Colombia; Ecuador; MexicoPosted: August 15, 2026Deadline: August 31, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Washington, DC government authority seeks proposals for one or two programs addressing documentation, accountability, protection, and legal support related to organized crime-linked human rights abuses. Funding is subject to availability.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov
Must have an active registration in SAM.gov
Must be a not-for-profit organization, civil society/non-governmental organization, or public/private educational institution of higher education
Must be U.S.-based or international organization
Must apply a Do No Harm approach to documentation efforts
Must submit only one proposal per organization
Must be able to manage federal funds with internal controls, financial management system, and a bank account

BUDGET

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$900,000 – $1,967,535

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

Application deadline: August 31st, 2026

Anticipated project start date: September 30th, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Bureau Of Democracy, Human Rights, And Labor, Department Of State

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Washington, DC is seeking proposals for one or two programs designed to strengthen accountability for human rights abuses committed by organized crime groups. The selected provider or providers will support efforts to improve how civic organizations document violations and collect evidence for use in accountability mechanisms.

Programs will also expand community access to protection and legal support services, analyze the relationship between human rights abuses and mass or illegal migration, and advance judicial security, transparency, and reform through strategic advocacy. The intended outcomes include reducing impunity for organized crime-related abuses and increasing protection for affected communities and human rights defenders, thereby contributing to greater security. This opportunity is subject to the availability of funding.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 31, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $900,000 – $1,967,535.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Bureau Of Democracy, Human Rights, And Labor, Department Of State. The work is located in Colombia; Ecuador; Mexico.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Human rights organizations or social-impact consultancies with experience documenting abuses
Firms skilled in evidence collection, accountability mechanisms, and strategic advocacy
Providers with expertise supporting civic organizations, affected communities, and human rights defenders
Organizations experienced in judicial security, legal protection services, migration analysis, or institutional reform
U.S.-based or internationally experienced teams capable of working with government and civil society stakeholders

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