Supporting Implementation of the Labor Provisions of Trade Arrangements for American Worker Competitiveness
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs is forecasting a funding opportunity titled Supporting Implementation of the Labor Provisions of Trade Arrangements for American Worker Competitiveness, with a posted date of July 16, 2026. This initiative is aimed at advancing the enforcement and integration of labor standards within international trade agreements to strengthen American worker competitiveness, and it falls under the NAICS code 541690, which covers other scientific and technical consulting services. Prospective applicants are encouraged to monitor the Grants.gov portal for updates, as the solicitation is still in development and no formal application package has been released yet. Limited information is available to the public at this stage, and inquiries should be directed to OGM_ILAB@dol.gov, with limited responsiveness expected due to the pre-solicitation status. The point of contact for this forecast is Sue Levenstein, reachable via email at ogm_ilab@dol.gov or by phone at 877-872-5627. There is no designated set-aside type or specific geographic restrictions for performance, and the place of performance has not been specified. Applicants must register for grant updates through Grants.gov to receive notifications when the formal solicitation becomes available. While no deadline or funding amount is currently published, interested parties should prepare to align proposals with labor policy implementation, international trade compliance, and workforce development objectives consistent with U.S. trade agreement obligations.
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Full Description
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.
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