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Fostering the Future Together: Empowering Youth for a Safe Digital World is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). This funding opportunity supports projects that promote child well-being, online safety, positive youth development, education, digital skills, and protection from child labor and online exploitation.
While not exclusively focused on Africa, it supports international labor programs, and aligns with skills development and youth empowerment which is highly relevant to African contexts.
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Opportunity Listing - Fostering the Future Together: Empowering Youth for a Safe Digital World Fostering the Future Together: Empowering Youth for a Safe Digital World Agency: Bureau of International Labor Affairs Assistance Listings: 17. 401 -- International Labor Programs Last Updated: August 12, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to OGM_ILAB@dol.
gov. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants. gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA. 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. Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated FOA-ILAB-26-43_FTFT.
pdf FOA Aug 12, 2026 03:11 PM UTC Financial-System-Risk-Assessment-Form. pdf Financial System Risk Assessment Form - Fillable Aug 20, 2026 06:12 PM UTC Link to additional information Closing: September 10, 2026 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible organizations from the United States and other countries may apply, provided they satisfy the detailed requirements in the official Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,000,000–$3,000,000 (total $15,000,000 across 5 awards). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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Fostering the Future Together: Empowering Youth for a Safe Digital World is funded by U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Fostering the Future Together: Empowering Youth for a Safe Digital World (FOA-ILAB-26-43) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). This funding opportunity supports projects that promote child well-being, online safety, positive youth development, education, digital skills development, and safe pathways into employment, with an international focus, including Latin America.
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