Revitalizing Domestic Manufacturing by Developing the Next Generation of America’s Shipbuilders through International Partnerships
ID: 360093Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of International Labor Affairs (DOL-ILAB)

Award Range

$8M - $8M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360093

Additional Information

http://www.dol.gov/ilab
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) of the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Revitalizing Domestic Manufacturing by Developing the Next Generation of America’s Shipbuilders through International Partnerships," which aims to enhance the U.S. shipbuilding industry through international collaboration. The initiative seeks to establish a cooperative agreement for a four-year project that will create an international shipbuilding fellowship and training program, facilitating the training of U.S. workers in countries with advanced shipbuilding expertise and developing a specialized trade curriculum for use in the United States. This project is crucial for sustaining the future of shipbuilding in the U.S. by expanding the skilled workforce and enhancing training institutions. The total funding available for this opportunity is approximately $8,000,000, with applications due by September 26, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Sue Levenstein at OGM_ILAB@dol.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    OGM_ILAB@dol.gov
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    FOA-ILAB-25-45.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) has announced a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA-ILAB-25-45) for an $8,000,000 cooperative agreement. The project, titled "Revitalizing Domestic Manufacturing by Developing the Next Generation of America’s Shipbuilders through International Partnerships," aims to strengthen the U.S. shipbuilding industry by establishing international collaborations. This four-year initiative will create an international shipbuilding fellowship and training development program. It will facilitate the training of U.S. workers in allied countries with advanced shipbuilding expertise and develop an internationally recognized trade curriculum for use in the United States. Eligible applicants include commercial, international, educational, and non-profit organizations, with applications due by September 26, 2025.
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