§ Federal grant opportunity · DFOP0019659
Promoting Responsible Investment and Rights-Respecting Production Models
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor is accepting applications for Promoting Responsible Investment and Rights-Respecting Production Models. The deadline is August 31, 2026 and the published award range is $3.0M.
Key facts
- Funder
- Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
- Application deadline
- August 31, 2026
- Award range
- $3.0M
- Eligibility
- The following organizations are eligible to apply: - Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations - Public and private educational institutions - For-profit organizations (only if allowed by appropriation - not for PD funds) - Individuals - Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
- Opportunity number
- DFOP0019659
Program overview
This program will help responsible businesses counter unfair competition from production models relying on forced labor, worker exploitation, and other violations or abuses of internationally recognized labor rights. The program will also promote worker upskilling by working with leading foreign companies in critical industries to develop and strengthen private-sector workforce development practices and programs that support resilient, rights-respecting supply chains.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before August 31, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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