Fostering the Future Together: Empowering Youth for a Safe Digital World
Limited submission
The U.S. Department of Labor will fund $9M in projects across three countries to advance child well-being, online safety, and youth digital skills as part of the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition.
Funder: Bureau of International Labor Affairs
Due Dates: August 27, 2026 (technical questions) | September 10, 2026 (full application)
Funding Amounts: $2,000,000–$3,000,000 per award (up to 5 awards); 27-month projects; total program funding $15,000,000.
Summary: Supports projects advancing child well-being, online protection, and positive youth development globally, with a focus on safe digital environments and reducing exploitative child labor.
Key Information: Letter of support from your country's Office of the First Spouse (or equivalent) is required for eligibility.
Description
This grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) funds projects that empower youth for a safe digital world, focusing on child well-being, online protection, and positive youth development. The initiative targets countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean, aiming to reduce exploitative child labor, enhance digital safety, and strengthen government and community capacity to address online exploitation and labor abuses. Projects must align with the Fostering the Future Together (FTFT) global coalition and require close collaboration with national governments and private sector partners.
