Protecting the American Seafood Supply Chain by Countering Unfair Labor Practices and Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing  
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs has issued a forecast for a funding opportunity aimed at safeguarding the American seafood supply chain by addressing unfair labor practices and combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing activities. This initiative seeks to strengthen the integrity of the seafood industry through interventions that promote fair labor standards and suppress illicit fishing operations that undermine both environmental sustainability and worker rights. Although the solicitation number is not yet available and the official request for proposals has not been released, prospective applicants are encouraged to monitor the Grants.gov platform for updates by subscribing to notifications for this forecast. The anticipated project will focus on enforcement mechanisms, data collection, and collaborative efforts with stakeholders to ensure compliance and transparency throughout the seafood supply chain. The program is managed by the Office of Global Matters within the Bureau of International Labor Affairs, with Sue Levenstein serving as the designated point of contact for inquiries. Applicants can reach out via email at ogm_ilab@dol.gov or by phone at 877-872-5627 for general guidance, though detailed information remains limited as the formal announcement is still under development. The forecast does not specify any set-aside provisions, NAICS codes, or eligibility criteria at this stage, and performance locations are not defined. This initiative reflects a broader commitment by the Department of Labor to uphold labor rights and environmental protections in global supply chains, with particular emphasis on the seafood sector’s vulnerabilities to exploitation and illegality.
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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 $11,000,000 total costs (subject to the availability of Federal funds) for 1 cooperative agreement(s) to fund a technical assistance project aimed at addressing abusive labor practices associated with Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in Indonesia and the Philippines that disadvantage American seafood workers and businesses. 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 mechanisms to address and prevent the use of abusive labor practices in the global seafood supply chain to allow American seafood workers and businesses to compete on a level playing field.
Outcome(s)
- 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.
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.