Bureau of International Labor AffairsIssuing agency·Nationwide·via the Grants.gov Search APIThe Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $5,000,000 total costs (subject to the availability of Federal funds) for 1 cooperative agreement(s) to fund a technical assistance project aimed at supporting fair labor standards in the critical minerals sector, specifically copper, lithium, and silver, in Argentina and Chile to support American workers and American manufacturing competitiveness. This three-year project will engage partner government agencies, regional associations, workers and worker organizations, and the private sector to improve labor enforcement.
The objective of the project is to strengthen labor standards compliance and transparency in Western Hemisphere critical minerals supply chains to advance U.S. manufacturing competitiveness.
Outcome(s)
Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Forecast may be emailed to OGM_ILAB@dol.gov; however, please note there is limited information that may be shared with the public, as this FOA is currently under development. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.
The project will engage partner government agencies, regional associations, workers and worker organizations, and the private sector to improve labor enforcement. The objective is to strengthen labor standards compliance and transparency in Western Hemisphere critical minerals supply chains to advance U.S. manufacturing competitiveness. Project outcomes will be developed by the applicant.
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