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Ensuring “Pro-American Worker” Critical Minerals Supply Chain in the Western Hemisphere

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs is forecasting a future funding opportunity to strengthen the “Pro-American Worker” critical minerals supply chain within the Western Hemisphere. This initiative aims to support workforce development and labor standards that align with U.S. economic and foreign policy priorities by promoting domestic and regional production of essential minerals critical to national security and clean energy goals. While the solicitation number and specific funding amounts have not yet been released, interested parties are encouraged to monitor the opportunity through Grants.gov for updates as the announcement is still under development. All correspondence regarding the forecast should be directed to ogm_ilab@dol.gov or by calling 877-872-5627, with Sue Levenstein listed as the primary point of contact. Due to the preliminary nature of this forecast, limited details are available to the public at this time. Prospective applicants are strongly advised to set up a subscription on Grants.gov to receive notifications about the official release of the full solicitation, including eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and program guidelines. There is currently no information available regarding set-asides, NAICS codes, or specific geographic restrictions for performance locations.

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U.S. Department of Labor forecasts funding to boost Western Hemisphere critical minerals workforce and labor standards.

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Department Of Labor → Bureau Of International Labor AffairsView Agency

NAICS

813930 - Labor Unions and Similar Labor OrganizationsView NAICS

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AgencyDepartment Of Labor → Bureau Of International Labor Affairs
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Department Of Labor → Bureau Of International Labor Affairs
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Sue Levenstein
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The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $5,000,000 total costs (subject to the availability of Federal funds) for 1 cooperative agreement(s) to fund a technical assistance project aimed at supporting fair labor standards in the critical minerals sector, specifically copper, lithium, and silver, in Argentina and Chile to support American workers and American manufacturing competitiveness. This three-year project will engage partner government agencies, regional associations, workers and worker organizations, and the private sector to improve labor enforcement. 


The objective of the project is to strengthen labor standards compliance and transparency in Western Hemisphere critical minerals supply chains to advance U.S. manufacturing competitiveness.  


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  • 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.

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