Ensuring “Pro-American Worker” Critical Minerals Supply Chain in the Western Hemisphere
Agency: Bureau of International Labor Affairs
Assistance Listings: 17.401 -- International Labor Programs
Description
The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $5,000,000 total costs (subject to the availability of Federal funds) for 1 cooperative agreement(s) to fund a technical assistance project aimed at supporting fair labor standards in the critical minerals sector, specifically copper, lithium, and silver, in select Western Hemisphere countries to support American workers and American manufacturing competitiveness. 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 labor standards compliance and transparency in Western Hemisphere critical minerals supply chains to advance U.S. manufacturing competitiveness.
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
OGM_ILAB@dol.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
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Forecasted
Estimated Post Date:
September 1, 2026
Estimated Application Due Date:
October 17, 2026
Estimated Due Date Description:
Not available
Estimated Award Date:
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Estimated Project Start Date:
December 31, 2026
Fiscal Year:
2026
Award
$5,000,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$5,000,000
Award Minimum
$5,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FOA-ILAB-26-30
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
NOTE: This is a Notice of Intent. An announcement is not related to this notice. We are not accepting applications at this time.
History
Version:
3
Forecast posted date:
July 16, 2026
Archive date:
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