Ensuring 'Pro-American Worker' Critical Minerals Supply Chain in the Western Hemisphere
This grant funds a project to improve labor standards and transparency in Argentina and Chile’s critical minerals sectors, supporting U.S. workers and manufacturing competitiveness.
Funder: Bureau of International Labor Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026
Funding Amounts: $5,000,000 total for one award; project duration up to 3 years
Summary: Supports a technical assistance project to strengthen labor standards and transparency in the critical minerals supply chain (copper, lithium, silver) in select Western Hemisphere countries.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; no applications are being accepted yet.
Description
This funding opportunity, offered by the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) at the U.S. Department of Labor, will support a technical assistance project focused on improving labor standards in the critical minerals sector—specifically copper, lithium, and silver—in select Western Hemisphere countries. The primary goal is to strengthen compliance and transparency in these supply chains to bolster U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and support American workers. The project will engage partner government agencies, regional associations, workers and worker organizations, and the private sector. Project outcomes will be proposed by the applicant.
