Ensuring “Pro-American Worker” Critical Minerals Supply Chain in the Western Hemisphere
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of International Labor Affairs is seeking applications to fund a cooperative agreement aimed at ensuring a "Pro-American Worker" critical minerals supply chain in the Western Hemisphere. The selected recipient will work to improve labor standards and strengthen labor law enforcement within the region's critical minerals mining and processing sectors. Eligible applicants include commercial, international, educational, public international, and non-profit organizations, which will be evaluated on their ability to implement the project's strategic labor objectives. The agency expects to award a single cooperative agreement worth $5,000,000, and electronic applications must be submitted by September 21, 2026.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants include any commercial, international, educational, or non-profit organizations, including any faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, or public international organizations (PIOs). Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply, as are all organizations. Those that meet the eligibility requirements may receive awards under this funding opportunity. DOL will not, in the selection of recipients and administration of the grant, discriminate on the basis of an organization's religious character, affiliation, exercise, or lack thereof, or on the basis of conduct that would not be considered grounds to favor or disfavor a similarly situated secular organization.
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