Advancing Labor Rights in the Garment Industry
Agency: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Assistance Listings: 19.345 -- International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
Last Updated: July 29, 2026
Description
The program will strengthen labor rights protections consistent with labor rights commitments and support labor rights reforms in strategic partner countries with existing Agreements on Reciprocal Trade (ARTs). This program will support garment workers to help them better understand and exercise their labor rights, freely associate, and access timely, non-retaliatory remedies for workplace abuses across the garment supply chain. Activities may include supporting workers and worker organizations to organize and advocate for their rights, documenting labor rights violations, promoting accountability...
and remediation for workplace abuses, and engaging employers, civil society, and government stakeholders to improve compliance with labor standards and working conditions in the garment sector. By strengthening implementation of labor provisions in trade agreements and supporting labor rights reforms aligned with the Trump administration’s trade and economic policy, this program will support a more level playing field for responsible businesses and reinforces U.S. economic and strategic interests in key manufacturing markets.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
The following organizations are eligible to apply:
U.S.-based non-profit organizations/NGOs with or without 501(c)(3) status
Private, public, or state institutions of higher education
For-profit organizations or businesses
Foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO)
Public International Organizations
Grantor contact information
Description
DRL-PRU-Solicitation@state.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Budget_Template_FY26_with_MTDC_Calculation_Final.xlsx | Budget Template | Jul 29, 2026 07:01 PM UTC |
| 2026_Proposal_Submission_Instructions_Updated.pdf | Submission Instructions | Jul 29, 2026 07:00 PM UTC |
| MTDC_Calculation_Table.xlsx | MTDC Calculation | Jul 29, 2026 07:01 PM UTC |
| DFOP0019477_NOFO.pdf | NOFO | Jul 30, 2026 03:25 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: August 27, 2026
Award
$986,500
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$986,500
Award Minimum
$986,500
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DFOP0019477
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Funding to support Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
July 29, 2026
Archive date:
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