About the opportunity
The Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs has announced a funding opportunity titled “Fostering the Future Together: Empowering Youth for a Safe Digital World” (FOA-ILAB-26-43) under Assistance Listings 17.401 (International Labor Programs). The program aims to fund approximately 5 cooperative agreements designed to foster safe digital environments for youth. Eligible organizations can apply for award ceilings up to $3,000,000 with an award floor of $2,000,000. No cost sharing or matching requirements apply to this opportunity.
Funding and benefits
- Estimated total program funding of $15,000,000.
- Expected number of awards: 5.
- Award ceiling: $3,000,000.
- Award floor: $2,000,000.
- No cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who can apply?
- Eligible applicants include any commercial, international, educational, or non-profit organizations.
- Includes faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, and public international organizations (PIOs).
- Faith-based and all other qualified organizations are encouraged to apply.
When to apply
- Posted Date: August 11, 2026.
- Last Updated Date: August 12, 2026.
- Application Closing Date: September 10, 2026, no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
- Archive Date: September 18, 2026.
How to apply
- Submit applications electronically via Grants.gov no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on September 10, 2026.
- Use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.
Additional information
- Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to OGM_ILAB@dol.gov or contacted via Sue Levenstein at OGM_ILAB@dol.gov.
- DOL will not discriminate on the basis of an organization's religious character, affiliation, exercise, or lack thereof.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Large-scale organizations capable of managing multi-million dollar cooperative agreements.
- Entities with expertise in international labor programs and youth digital safety.
- Non-profit, educational, or international organizations seeking to implement large-scale social impact initiatives.
What should you think carefully about?
- The scale of these awards (up to $3,000,000) implies a high level of administrative and reporting capacity.
- Applicants should carefully review the specific requirements of FOA-ILAB-26-43 to ensure their organizational infrastructure aligns with federal grant management standards.
- The short application window requires rapid mobilization of resources and proposal development.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This opportunity is designed for organizations aiming to scale their impact on global youth digital safety. It provides the substantial funding necessary to launch or expand significant international programs, making it a major goal for institutions looking to lead in the intersection of labor rights and digital technology.
Our take
This is a premier opportunity for well-established organizations with the capacity to manage large federal grants. Smaller entities or those without prior experience in international labor programs may find the scale of these cooperative agreements challenging.
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