[Bureau of International Labor Affairs](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ilab)

September 26, 2025 (Forecasted)

$4,000,000–$5,000,000 per award | 2 awards | Total program funding: $9,000,000

Supports projects to address child labor and forced labor in critical mineral supply chains in Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

This is a Notice of Intent; applications are not being accepted yet.

--- ## Description This upcoming funding opportunity, issued by the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) of the U.S. Department of Labor, aims to support projects that address egregious labor practices—specifically child labor and forced labor—in critical mineral supply chains. The focus is on improving policy frameworks, monitoring systems, and enforcement actions within the critical minerals sectors of Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The ultimate goal is to help create fairer and more reliable supply chains that do not disadvantage American workers and businesses. Project outcomes will be refined post-award through ILAB's stakeholder engagement and strategy validation processes. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated application due date: September 26, 2025 (11:59 pm Eastern Time) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $9,000,000 - Award ceiling: $5,000,000 - Award floor: $4,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 2 - Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include: - Commercial organizations - International organizations - Educational institutions - Non-profit organizations - Faith-based organizations - Community-based organizations - Public international organizations (PIOs) --- ## Application Process - This is currently a Notice of Intent; applications are **not** being accepted at this time. - The full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will be posted at a later date. - Interested parties are encouraged to subscribe for updates on [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360111). - Once open, applications must be submitted electronically by the stated deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Projects will focus on Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. - Outcomes and strategies will be finalized in collaboration with ILAB after awards are made. - This opportunity is subject to the availability of funds. - Limited information is available until the full FOA is released. --- ## External Links - [ILAB Agency Homepage](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ilab) - [Grant Forecast on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360111) - [Supply Chain Research: Child Labor and Forced Labor Risks](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ilab/reports/child-labor/list-of-goods/supply-chains) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |------------------|---------------------------|---------------| | Sue Levenstein | [OGM_ILAB@dol.gov](mailto:OGM_ILAB@dol.gov) | xxx-xxx-xxxx |

Securing Fair and Reliable Critical Mineral Supply Chains

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