Supporting Implementation of the Labor Provisions of Trade Arrangements for American Worker Competitiveness
About This Grant
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.
Grant Summary
Supporting Implementation of the Labor Provisions of Trade Arrangements for American Worker Competitiveness is a Bureau of International Labor Affairs grant providing $8M to $18M for nonprofit, faith based. Applications are due 2026-10-15 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
Requirements
- must submit separate applications for each, and each application will be evaluated independently
How to Apply
$8M–$18M
2026-10-15
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Supporting Implementation of the Labor Provisions of Trade Arrangements for American Worker Competitiveness from Bureau of International Labor Affairs, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Bureau of International Labor Affairs before the deadline.
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Supporting Implementation of the Labor Provisions of Trade Arrangements for American Worker Competitiveness: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Supporting Implementation of the Labor Provisions of Trade Arrangements for American Worker Competitiveness?
Supporting Implementation of the Labor Provisions of Trade Arrangements for American Worker Competitiveness is offered by Bureau of International Labor Affairs and is generally open to nonprofit, faith based. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Supporting Implementation of the Labor Provisions of Trade Arrangements for American Worker Competitiveness provide?
Supporting Implementation of the Labor Provisions of Trade Arrangements for American Worker Competitiveness provides between $8M and $18M per award from Bureau of International Labor Affairs. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Supporting Implementation of the Labor Provisions of Trade Arrangements for American Worker Competitiveness deadline?
Applications for Supporting Implementation of the Labor Provisions of Trade Arrangements for American Worker Competitiveness are due 2026-10-15 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Bureau of International Labor Affairs, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Supporting Implementation of the Labor Provisions of Trade Arrangements for American Worker Competitiveness?
To apply for Supporting Implementation of the Labor Provisions of Trade Arrangements for American Worker Competitiveness, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Bureau of International Labor Affairs.
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