§ Federal grant opportunity · FOA-ILAB-26-44
Freedom Shield: Global Forced Labor Import Prohibition Initiative
Bureau of International Labor Affairs is accepting applications for Freedom Shield: Global Forced Labor Import Prohibition Initiative. The deadline is September 21, 2026 and the published award range is $7M – $18M.
Key facts
- Funder
- Bureau of International Labor Affairs
- Application deadline
- September 21, 2026
- Award range
- $7M – $18M
- 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.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
- Opportunity number
- FOA-ILAB-26-44
Program overview
Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to OGM_ILAB@dol.gov.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Bureau of International Labor Affairs.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before September 21, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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