Supporting Implementation of the Labor Provisions of Trade Arrangements for American Worker Competitiveness
DOL-ILAB Forecasted FOA-ILAB-26-28Description
This is a Notice of Intent/Forecast only. The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), DOL intends to award two (2) cooperative agreements ( $18 million, total costs subject to the availability of Federal funds) to fund technical assistance projects to improve labor law enforcement in targeted sectors of key trade partner countries to ensure unfair competition does not undercut American workers and producers. One cooperative agreement for a project in the Western Hemisphere , focused on Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala (award ceiling: $10 million) and the other in Asia , focused on Bangladesh and Malaysia (award ceiling: $8 million) . Both projects will support the implementation of labor commitments in trade arrangements, with a focus on free trade agreements and Agreements on Reciprocal Trade (ARTs). If applicants choose to apply for both geographic regions, they must submit separate applications for each, and each application will be evaluated independently. Outcome(s) The project outcomes will be developed by the applicant. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Forecast may be emailed to OGM_ILAB@dol.gov; however, please note there is limited information that may be shared with the public, as this FOA is currently under development. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.
Eligibility
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.
Actions
Funding Details
- Award Floor
- $8,000,000.00
- Award Ceiling
- $18,000,000.00
- Total Estimated Funding
- $18,000,000.00
- Expected Awards
- 2
Key Dates
- Posted
- July 16, 2026
- Closes
- N/A
- Archive Date
- N/A
Agency Information
- Agency Name
- Bureau of International Labor Affairs
- Agency Code
- DOL-ILAB
- Funding Instrument
- Other