Protecting the American Seafood Supply Chain by Countering Unfair Labor Practices and Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing
Limited submission
A $11M grant will fund a 3-year project to combat abusive labor and illegal fishing in Indonesia and the Philippines, aiming to protect American seafood workers and businesses.
Funder: Bureau of International Labor Affairs
Due Dates: September 21, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $11,000,000 total; one award; 36-month project period
Summary: Supports a project to counter unfair labor practices and illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the global seafood supply chain, benefiting American seafood workers and businesses.
Description
This funding opportunity from the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor, will provide a single cooperative agreement of up to $11 million for a project aimed at strengthening mechanisms to address and prevent abusive labor practices and IUU fishing in the global seafood supply chain. The initiative targets commercial distant-water fishing vessels, focusing on activities in coordination with Indonesia and the Philippines, with the goal of supporting American seafood workers and businesses by promoting fair labor standards and reducing unfair competition from foreign fleets engaged in exploitative practices. The project is expected to run for 36 months from the award date.
