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Supporting Implementation of the Labor Provisions of Trade Arrangements for American Worker Competitiveness

ID: FOA-ILAB-26-28 • Type: Posted
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Description

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Background
The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) of the U.S. Department of Labor announces the availability of approximately $18,000,000 for two cooperative agreements aimed at improving labor law enforcement in key trade partner countries. This initiative is part of a broader effort to combat foreign labor abuses and ensure fair competition for American workers and producers.

The funding opportunity focuses on supporting the implementation of labor commitments in trade arrangements, particularly in the Western Hemisphere and Asia.

Grant Details
The grant will fund two technical assistance projects: one in the Western Hemisphere ($10,000,000) focusing on Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala; and another in Asia ($8,000,000) targeting Bangladesh and Malaysia. Each project aims to strengthen labor law enforcement capacities and improve outcomes to eliminate unfair trade practices.

Applicants must propose strategies to address labor violations in sectors that compete with U.S. production, such as agriculture and manufacturing. The projects will last 36 months from the award date. Activities may include drafting regulations, improving union registration processes, increasing transparency through compliance reports, conducting needs assessments for labor inspectorates, and raising awareness among workers about their rights.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include U.S. organizations (nonprofits, educational institutions, for-profit organizations) and non-U.S. entities (public international organizations). Organizations associated with terrorism or that have been debarred are not eligible. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is set for 36 months from the award date, allowing for all necessary implementation activities.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is approximately $18,000,000 with individual awards up to $10 million for the Western Hemisphere project and up to $8 million for the Asia project.

Place of Performance
The projects will be implemented in Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala (Western Hemisphere), Bangladesh, and Malaysia (Asia).
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Overview

Agency
Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILA) [DOL]
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
17.401 - International Labor Programs
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 8/21/26 the Bureau of International Labor Affairs posted grant opportunity FOA-ILAB-26-28 for Supporting Implementation of the Labor Provisions of Trade Arrangements for American Worker Competitiveness with funding of $18.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 17.401 International Labor Programs. It is expected that 2 total grants will be made worth between $8.0 million and $18.0 million.

Timing

Posted Date
Closing Date
Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Last Updated
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Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Eligible applicants include any commercial, international, educational, or non-profit organizations, including any faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, or public international organizations (PIOs). Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply, as are all organizations. Those that meet the eligibility requirements may receive awards under this funding opportunity. DOL will not, in the selection of recipients and administration of the grant, discriminate on the basis of an organization's religious character, affiliation, exercise, or lack thereof, or on the basis of conduct that would not be considered grounds to favor or disfavor a similarly situated secular organization.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$18,000,000
Floor
$8,000,000
Estimated Program Funding
$18,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
2

Contacts

Contact
Bureau of International Labor Affairs
Contact Email
ogm_ilab@dol.gov   Profile
Contact Phone
(202) 693-2860
Additional Information Site
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ilab

Documents

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