Federal Employment Labor and Training Grants

The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (EB) announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a program under the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund, created by the CHIPS Act of 2022. Please carefully follow all instructions below. The submission of the SOI is the first step in a two-step process. Applicants must first submit a concise no more than three (3) page statement of interest designed to clearly communicate the program idea and objectives. This is not a full proposal. The purpose of the SOI process is to allow applicants to submit program ideas for evaluation prior to requiring the development of a full proposal application. Upon a merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants will be invited to expand on their program idea(s) by submitting a full proposal application. Full proposals will go through a second merit review before final funding decisions are made. EB administers a portion of the ITSI Fund, the ITSI Promote line of effort, to help expand international semiconductor assembly, testing, and packaging (ATP or downstream) capacity in key partner countries that will in turn diversify the global semiconductor supply chain. EBs objectives under the ITSI Fund are to: 1) Expand and diversify the required workforce for semiconductor ATP facilities to ensure growth; and 2) Improve regulatory environments that will encourage private sector efforts that generate additional capabilities in ATP facilities. This solicitation is specific to Vietnam and includes two (2) categories under which applicants may submit SOIs: 1) Workforce Development, and 2) Policy and Regulatory Reform. See "Related Documents" tab for attached RSOI background, illustrative activities, and submission instructions.If you have any questions about the SOI application process, please contact [email protected] by August 2, 2024. Emails must reference the funding opportunity number DFOP0016759 in the subject line. FAQ will be posted by August 10, 2024. SOIs may be submitted via email to [email protected].

The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small businesses that have completed an initial research project, enabling them to develop innovative solutions that improve health, community living, and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that aim to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities by enhancing their inclusion, independence, and employment opportunities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations to deliver essential health and safety training to workers at Department of Energy nuclear weapons facilities who may be exposed to hazardous materials.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations for innovative projects that address critical issues in higher education, such as integrating artificial intelligence, promoting civil discourse, reforming accreditation, and developing short-term workforce programs.

This funding opportunity provides resources to organizations conducting research and training to improve support and services for parents with disabilities, helping them navigate their parenting roles effectively.

This funding opportunity is designated for the International Labor Organization to enhance global labor standards and improve working conditions in supply chains.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public and nonprofit organizations to increase awareness and use of ABLE accounts, helping individuals with disabilities achieve greater financial independence and stability.

This funding provides states with resources to improve employment outcomes for individuals receiving unemployment benefits by enhancing reemployment services and eligibility assessments.

This grant provides funding to various organizations to conduct research and training on effective employer practices that improve job opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and agencies to enhance treatment and recovery services for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders, particularly in underserved areas.

This program provides funding to state entities and educational institutions to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers adopt advanced technologies that improve efficiency and competitiveness.

This competition provides funding to companies and coalitions developing innovative technologies that improve the integration of energy storage systems with the electricity grid, promoting a more efficient and sustainable energy future.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to People’s Courage International to improve social protections and reduce vulnerabilities to forced labor among internal migrant workers in Bangladesh or another designated country in South or Southeast Asia.

This fellowship provides funding for doctoral candidates conducting original research that aims to improve community living, employment, and health outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

This funding opportunity is designed to support the International Labor Organization in addressing child labor, forced labor, and improving working conditions in key supply chains across Brazil and other Latin American and Caribbean countries.

This fellowship provides funding to individual researchers, particularly those with disabilities, to conduct original studies that improve the quality of life and outcomes for people with disabilities in areas like health, employment, and community participation.

This funding opportunity provides $2 million to Free the Slaves to empower individuals with lived experience of labor exploitation, enabling them to actively participate in shaping policies that prevent such abuses.

This funding initiative provides financial support to Verité, Inc. to enhance fair and equitable employment practices in the coffee industry by combating labor exploitation and ensuring compliance with international labor standards.