Better Tools for Fair Cotton: Traceability Solutions to Protect U.S. Supply Chains from Chinese Forced Labor
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- Posted
- July 17, 2026
- Closes
- See announcement
- Award ceiling
- $6,000,000
- Award floor
- $6,000,000
- Program funding
- $6,000,000
- Expected awards
- 1
- Cost sharing
- No
- Instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Assistance listing
- 17.401
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 17.401 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.
- FY2024 obligated
- $47.1M
- FY2025 obligated
- $5M
- FY2026 (to date) obligated
- $59.2M
- Awards in window
- 23
Top recipients: Partners of the Americas, Inc., International Labor Organization, American Center for International Labor Solidarity, Creative Associates International, Inc., Delaware County Community College
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed August 2026
Synopsis
The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $6 million total costs (subject to the availability of Federal funds) for one cooperative agreement to fund a project that will strengthen traceability and responsible sourcing in cotton supply chains in South Asia. These efforts will enhance the reputation of U.S.-produced cotton as a sustainable and labor-compliant alternative, further promoting export opportunities for American producers.
The duration of the project will be 36 months from the award date. Applicants may propose a shorter period of performance in line with their proposed strategy.
The objective of the project is to incentivize suppliers to adopt responsible labor and sourcing practices, improve verification of cotton origin, and reduce the risk of forced-labor-tainted goods entering the U.S. market.
* Project outcomes will be developed by the applicant.
Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Forecast may be emailed to [email protected]; however, please note there is limited information that may be shared with the public, as this FOA is currently under development. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.
Who can apply
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible applicants include any commercial, international, educational, or non-profit organizations, including any faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, or public international organizations (PIOs). Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply, as are all organizations. Those that meet the eligibility requirements may receive awards under this funding opportunity. DOL will not, in the selection of recipients and administration of the grant, discriminate on the basis of an organization's religious character, affiliation, exercise, or lack thereof, or on the basis of conduct that would not be considered grounds to favor or disfavor a similarly situated secular organization.
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