The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs has announced a funding opportunity aimed at combating child labor and promoting acceptable work conditions in Tanzania’s artisanal small-scale gold mining sector. Approximately $4 million will be allocated for one cooperative agreement over a period of 54 months, focusing on improving the implementation of relevant laws and policies to address these issues. Eligible applicants may include commercial, educational, or non-profit organizations, among others. Key project outcomes involve enhancing stakeholder capacities to collect and disseminate data on child labor, increasing monitoring and reporting of labor violations, and addressing child labor collaboratively at the local level. Applicants must select a region—either Mbeya, Geita, Shinyanga, or Mara—as a focus area and align with Tanzania’s national strategies regarding child labor and women's rights. An in-country stakeholder engagement in the first six months is required to validate project strategies according to the current context. There is potential for a Phase II funding of an additional $4 million based on successful outcomes from Phase I. This funding opportunity serves critical international labor goals, advancing child labor eradication and enhancing sustainable practices in Tanzania’s gold mining industry.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs announces a funding opportunity of approximately $4 million for a technical assistance project aimed at combating child labor and promoting acceptable conditions of work in Tanzania's artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector. The project will span 54 months and is open to various organizations eligible for funding. Key outcomes include enhancing stakeholder capacity for data collection on child labor, improving monitoring and reporting of violations, and strengthening local responses to address these issues. Applicants must focus on a specific region where artisanal mining is prominent and align their proposals with national policies such as the National Strategy on the Elimination of Child Labor. A stakeholder engagement phase is mandated for strategy validation after the award, while potential Phase II funding of an additional $4 million is contingent on Phase I success. The document outlines detailed eligibility criteria, application submission guidelines, project objectives, necessary partnerships, and monitoring requirements, emphasizing the U.S. government's commitment to sustainable labor practices and protection for vulnerable populations in Tanzania’s mining industry.