Synopsis

This program will help responsible businesses counter unfair competition from production models relying on forced labor, worker exploitation, and other violations or abuses of internationally recognized labor rights. The program will also promote worker upskilling by working with leading foreign companies in critical industries to develop and strengthen private-sector workforce development practices and programs that support resilient, rights-respecting supply chains.
Response Date	Aug 31, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Aug 14, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	2,959,500
Award Floor	2,959,500
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info on Eligibility:	The following organizations are eligible to apply: - Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations - Public and private educational institutions - For-profit organizations (only if allowed by appropriation - not for PD funds) - Individuals - Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

Additional Information

Agency Name	Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Link to Additional Information:	Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-890-9795

CFDA Program(s)

• 19.345: International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor