International Labor Affairs Bureau (ILAB) International Grants

International Labor Affairs Bureau (ILAB) International Grants is a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, International Labor Affairs Bureau that funds organizations to combat child labor, forced labor, and other violations of internationally recognized worker rights globally.

The program supports work to level the playing field for American workers through projects addressing labor standards in U.S. trade relationships, including implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, international organizations, and educational institutions with relevant international labor expertise.

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gov Maintenance Calendar Leveling the Field for American Workers in U.S.-Mexico Trade Bureau of International Labor Affairs Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:FOA-ILAB-25-43 Funding Opportunity Title:Leveling the Field for American Workers in U.S.-Mexico Trade Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity:Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Category Explanation:This is a funding opportunity announcement for a cooperative agreement.

Expected Number of Awards:1 Assistance Listings:17. 401 -- International Labor Programs Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Aug 28, 2025 Original Closing Date for Applications:Sep 26, 2025 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Current Closing Date for Applications:Sep 26, 2025 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

Archive Date:Oct 26, 2025 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 10,000,000 Award Ceiling:$10,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility: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.

## Additional Information Agency Name:Bureau of International Labor Affairs Description:The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $10,000,000 total costs (subject to the availability of Federal funds) for one (1) cooperative agreement to reduce wage suppression and other unfair labor practices in key trade sectors in Mexico to allow American workers to compete on a level playing field in trade.

The project should collaborate with state governments, the private sector, and worker organizations in key trade sectors in Mexico to: • Strengthen Labor Law Enforcement: Support state labor authorities to improve enforcement of labor laws and to proactively engage employers and workers on unfair labor practices to promote stronger industrial relations.

• Improve Private Sector Compliance: Provide companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with compliance assistance and clear guidelines to improve compliance with United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) labor obligations.

• Improve Wages and Labor Conditions: Educate Mexican workers in understanding their labor rights, build their collective negotiating capabilities so they have the tools to advocate for competitive wages, fair labor practices, and how to seek remediation when their rights are violated. The duration of the project will be 54 months from the award date.

Applicants may propose a shorter period of performance in line with their proposed strategy. Link to Additional Information:https://www. dol.

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