ForecastedALN 17.401
Better Tools for Fair Cotton: Traceability Solutions to Protect U.S. Supply Chains from Chinese Forced Labor
Bureau of International Labor Affairs- Award range
- $6M
- Est. close
- Sep 4, 2026 (est.)
- Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Assistance Listing 17.401
International Labor Programs
Department of Labor · Bureau of International Labor Affairs
Assistance Listing 17.401, “International Labor Programs,” is a federal program administered by Department of Labor. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 1 forecasted and 14 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $63M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) prioritizes the interests of American workers in U.S. trade and international labor and employment policy, strengthening U.S. jobs and wages, by combating foreign labor abuses and unfair trade practices in the global supply chain that undermine U.S. prosperity and security. ILAB focuses on ensuring that American workers and businesses benefit from the Administration’s trade agenda by shaping international trade and labor environments, monitoring countries’ compliance with labor obligations, counteracting labor practices overseas that undermine American competitiveness, and vigorously enforcing labor provisions in trade agreements. ILAB combines trade and labor monitoring and enforcement, policy engagement, research, and technical cooperation to carry out the international responsibilities of the Department of Labor. ILAB partners with international organizations, non-governmental organizations, universities, research institutions, and others to advance the Administration’s trade agenda through technical assistance projects, research, and project evaluations. These activities are funded through grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 17.401
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Unrestricted by Individual Type
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
- International Organization
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
See available funding opportunities posted at https://www.grants.gov/search-grants.html?cfda=17.401. Prospective applicants may, as a starting point, sort listings based on the general eligibility criteria listed on the menu at the left-hand-side of the page. Individual listings contain additional information on eligibility.
Intended beneficiaries: Unrestricted by Individual Type, Specific Restrictions Determined at NOFO Level and Unrestricted by Entity Type.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): The FY 2023 appropriation provided $81.725 million for ILAB grant and contract awards to administer or operate international labor activities, including programs to exploitative child labor internationally and programs that address worker rights issues in countries with which the United States has free trade agreements or trade preference programs. The FY 2024 appropriation provided $81.725 million for these activities, available for obligation through December 31, 2024. Typically, ILAB funds individual technical assistance projects ranging from roughly $2 million to $10 million. On average, ILAB makes individual grant or contract awards of approximately $4 – 5 million.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 17.401. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 17.401
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 17.401?
17.401 is the Assistance Listing Number for “International Labor Programs.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 17.401?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Unrestricted by Individual Type, Unrestricted by Entity Type, International Organization, Nonprofit Organization, Not-for-Profit Organization and For-Profit Organization. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 17.401 provide?
The agency reported $63,034,997 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.