Better Tools for Fair Cotton: Traceability Solutions to Protect U.S. Supply Chains from Chinese Forced Labor
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs is seeking to fund a cooperative agreement to protect U.S. supply chains from Chinese forced labor through traceability solutions for fair cotton. The selected recipient will implement a project to strengthen traceability and responsible sourcing in cotton supply chains in South Asia, incentivizing suppliers to adopt responsible labor practices and improving verification of cotton origin. This initiative aims to protect American supply chains from forced-labor-tainted goods while enhancing the reputation and export opportunities of sustainable, labor-compliant, U.S.-produced cotton. The project features a 36-month period of performance and is open to commercial, international, educational, non-profit, faith-based, and public international organizations. Total estimated funding for this single award is $6 million, and prospective applicants can direct inquiries to Sue Levenstein at OGM_ILAB@dol.gov.
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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