At a glance
Fostering the Future Together: Empowering Youth for a Safe Digital World is a federal competitive grant from Bureau of International Labor Affairs for the science & technology sector. Funding is $2M–$3M. Eligible applicants: 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 o. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- $2M–$3M
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Forecasted
About this program
Subject to the availability of funds, the U. S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) intends to award, through a competitive process, 3 cooperative agreements of a combined $9,000,000 total cost to fund projects with the objective of supporting First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Together (FTFT) Global Coalition goals by advancing child well-being, online protection, and positive youth development globally. The projects will be implemented in three Fostering the Future Together Coalition Member countries.Outcome(s)• Ensure children below the domestic minimum age for work who are at high risk of child labor or recently withdrawn from child labor are encouraged to enroll or maintain enrollment in high-quality, age-appropriate education technology (EdTech) programs.• Connect youth of legal working age to safe, market-relevant apprenticeship and skills training opportunities that support dignified employment, with a focus on digital skills and the introduction of America EdTech tools and training.• Develop and implement child-centered online safety protocols, tools, and training modules tailored for educators, parents, and children with specific attention on child labor and predatory practices.• Strengthen the capacity of national and local governments to prevent online exploitation, enforce child labor laws, and respond effectively to emerging digital threats.• Work with existing commitments of the country's National Government and priorities of the First Spouse under the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition.• Partner with private sector stakeholders to promote sustainable, market-driven solutions to child labor and online exploitation risks.Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Forecast may be emailed to OGM_ILAB@dol.gov; 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.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number FOA-ILAB-26-43. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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