Cooperative Agreement 26K75IL000024
- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) awarded a $3,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Center for Advanced Defense Studies (C4ADS), a non-profit organization, to strengthen labor governance and responsible supply chains in Indonesia's nickel industry under the International Labor Programs (CFDA 17.401). The project aims to protect American workers and businesses by ensuring access to fair, reliable, and forced-labor-free supplies of nickel, a critical...
- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) awarded a $5,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to World Vision Inc. under the International Labor Programs (CFDA 17.401) to address child labor (CL) and forced labor (FL) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) cobalt supply chains. The "Transparent, Responsible, Accountable Critical Mineral Extraction (TRACE)" project aims to: (I) Align the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector with international...
- The Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs awarded a $2.5 million cooperative agreement to DAI Global LLC from December 2021 through June 2026 under the International Labor Programs (CFDA 17.401) grant program. DAI will work in Indonesia through this funding to address child labor issues. As part of ILAB's mission to enforce trade commitments and strengthen labor standards internationally, DAI will likely deliver technical assistance, capacity building services, and...
- The Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs awarded a $30 million cooperative agreement to the American Center For International Labor Solidarity from July 2022 through July 2024 under the International Labor Programs (CFDA 17.401) federal grant program. Under this cooperative agreement, the American Center For International Labor Solidarity will deliver technical assistance and capacity building services to support worker rights in Mexico. The International Labor Programs...
- The Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor awarded a $987,654 Project Grant to the Solidarity Center through the International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (CFDA 19.345) federal grant program. Under this award, the Solidarity Center will work to improve health and safety in Indonesia's nickel and coal mining sectors by building the capacity of workers, their organizations, and civil society allies to prevent and address violations. This will be...
- The Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs awarded a $5 million cooperative agreement to the International Labor Organization from December 2021 through June 2026. Under the International Labor Programs (CFDA 17.401) grant, the ILO will work with the Government of Peru to address child labor issues. The Bureau promotes fair labor standards and combats child labor internationally through enforcement of trade commitments and partnerships with organizations such as the ILO....
- The Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs awarded a $24 million cooperative agreement to the American Center For International Labor Solidarity under the International Labor Programs (CFDA 17.401) federal grant program. The award will fund activities through December 2026 to improve respect for labor rights in key sectors in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. The American Center For International Labor Solidarity will strengthen democratic, independent workers' organizations...
- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) awarded a $9,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the American Center For International Labor Solidarity, doing business as Solidarity Center, to implement the "Strengthening Workers' Rights in Malaysia's Electronics Supply Chain" project. The award, funded under ILAB's International Labor Programs (CFDA 17.401), aims to promote fair global labor standards, combat child labor and forced labor, and strengthen worker...
- The Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs awarded a $4,999,883 cooperative agreement to Social Accountability International from April 1, 2022 through September 30, 2026 under the International Labor Programs (CFDA 17.401) federal grant program. Under this cooperative agreement, Social Accountability International will provide services to combat international child labor. Specifically, the organization will work with the Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor...
- The $24 million Cooperative Agreement from the Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs will fund projects to strengthen labor law compliance in Mexico through 2027. The award will support training for federal and state labor inspectors in Mexico to improve enforcement of labor laws, particularly in priority sectors covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. It will also enhance strategic planning and administration of inspections. Outcomes include improved...
The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) awarded a $7,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development on December 31, 2025 under the International Labor Programs (CFDA 17.401). The 4-year, $4 million "SECURE: Strengthen Labor Enforcement and Compliance to Unlock Resilient and Ethical Nickel Supply Chains" initiative will target central and southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia - which produce 70% of the country's nickel - to engage 20,000 workers and 50 institutions. The project aims to strengthen labor governance, advance policies, and align systems with U.S. investor expectations and international labor standards. Key activities include closing legal gaps, expanding inspection capacity, piloting a grievance mechanism, and conducting research to map risks and trace investment flows in the high-risk nickel sector. These efforts are intended to generate credible evidence, build accountability, and benefit American workers and businesses by leveling the playing field, reducing reputational risks, and ensuring reliable access to ethically sourced critical minerals.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $7.0m | 12/16/25 |