Supporting Implementation of the Labor Provisions of Trade Arrangements for American Worker Competitiveness
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The Bureau of International Labor Affairs within the Department of Labor has issued a forecast for a funding opportunity titled Supporting Implementation of the Labor Provisions of Trade Arrangements for American Worker Competitiveness, set to be posted on July 16, 2026. This initiative aims to advance the enforcement and application of labor standards embedded in U.S. trade agreements to strengthen worker competitiveness and uphold labor rights. While the solicitation number and detailed requirements have not yet been released, interested parties are encouraged to monitor the opportunity through Grants.gov for future updates and official application details. The forecast remains in development, and only limited information can be shared publicly at this stage. All inquiries should be directed to Sue Levenstein at OGM_ILAB@dol.gov or by calling 877-872-5627. The opportunity is anticipated to support activities related to labor governance, capacity building, and compliance with international labor obligations under trade frameworks, though specific funding amounts, eligibility criteria, and performance locations are not yet available. Applicants are advised to register for email alerts on Grants.gov to receive notifications when the full announcement becomes active. The agency operates under U.S. jurisdiction, and no set-aside designations or NAICS codes have been provided at this time.
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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.
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- 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.