Promoting Responsible Investment and Rights-Respecting Production Models

The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor within the Department of State is soliciting proposals under solicitation DFOP0019659 to support a program focused on promoting responsible investment and rights-respecting production models. The initiative aims to counter unfair competition from production models that rely on forced labor and worker exploitation while promoting worker upskilling and the development of resilient, rights-respecting supply chains in critical industries. The total estimated project value is 349,105 USD, consisting of 303,482.61 USD in direct costs and 45,522.39 USD in indirect costs. The program is governed by 2 CFR 200 standards, requiring applicants to be registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier. Proposals must include a narrative not exceeding 15 pages, a detailed budget in Excel, a monitoring and evaluation plan, and a timeline. Performance is based on output- and outcome-based indicators tracked through a logic model. All submissions must be made electronically via MyGrants or Grants.gov by the August 31, 2026, deadline. The project emphasizes strict adherence to federal cost principles, including the Fly America Act for travel and specific guidelines for the management of equipment and supplies.