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Grant to Strengthen Mechanisms Against Unfair Labor Practices and IUU Fishing in the Seafood Supply Chain

The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) is offering a cooperative agreement to address abusive labor practices in the global seafood supply chain. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Labor - Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) - Office of Trade and Labor Affairs - Opportunity Details: - Approximately $11 million available for a single project - 36-month period of performance (shorter durations allowed if justified) - Scope of Work: - Strengthen mechanisms to combat unfair labor practices linked to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing - Focus on commercial distant-water fishing vessels - Activities coordinated with Indonesia and the Philippines - Protect American seafood workers and businesses from unfair competition due to labor abuses - Eligibility: - Open to U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofits, educational institutions, for-profit organizations, and public international organizations - Requirements: - Project must align with federal policies, Executive Orders, and strategies - Compliance is mandatory for continued funding - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for programmatic activities rather than procurement of products.

Description

The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) of the U.S. Department of Labor announces approximately $11 million in funding for one cooperative agreement to strengthen mechanisms addressing abusive labor practices in the global seafood supply chain. The project aims to support American seafood workers and businesses by combatting unfair labor practices associated with illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, focusing on commercial distant-water fishing vessels in coordination with Indonesia and the Philippines. The project duration is 36 months, with applicants encouraged to propose shorter periods if aligned with their strategy. Eligible applicants include commercial, international, educational, non-profit, faith-based, community-based, and public international organizations.

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