Protecting the American Seafood Supply Chain by Countering Unfair Labor Practices and Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing
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 (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $11,000,000 total for one award; project duration is three years.
Summary: Supports a technical assistance project to counter abusive labor practices and illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in Southeast Asia, aiming to protect American seafood workers and businesses.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; no applications are accepted until the official announcement.
Description
This forecasted funding opportunity from the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) will support a three-year technical assistance project targeting abusive labor practices associated with illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in Southeast Asia. The project aims to strengthen mechanisms to address and prevent the use of unfair labor practices in the global seafood supply chain, thereby leveling the playing field for American seafood workers and businesses. The recipient will collaborate with government agencies, regional associations, worker organizations, and the private sector to improve labor enforcement and develop project outcomes.
