Promoting Responsible Investment and Rights-Respecting Production Models

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor has posted this community grant for eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 31, 2026. It provides awards up to $3.0M.

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Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Award amount

Up to $3.0M

Expected awards

Posted

Aug 14, 2026

Opportunity number

DFOP0019659

CFDA

19.345

Opportunity description

This program will help responsible businesses counter unfair competition from production models relying on forced labor, worker exploitation, and other violations or abuses of internationally recognized labor rights. The program will also promote worker upskilling by working with leading foreign companies in critical industries to develop and strengthen private-sector workforce development practices and programs that support resilient, rights-respecting supply chains.

Who can apply

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The following organizations are eligible to apply: - Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations - Public and private educational institutions - For-profit organizations (only if allowed by appropriation - not for PD funds) - Individuals - Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

Funding

Award floor

$3.0M

Award ceiling

$3.0M

Agency contact

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

DRL-PRU-Solicitation@state.gov

Where to apply

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