Open · DFOP0019538 · CFDA 19.345 · Discretionary

DRL Ensuring Resilient Seafood Supply Chains: Countering Forced Labor and any associated Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing

Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$2.0M-$2.0M
Award range
Open
Status
23d
Days left
1
Expected awards

The verdict

DRL Ensuring Resilient Seafood Supply Chains: Countering Forced Labor and any associated Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing is an open discretionary opportunity from Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, offering $1,973,359 -- $1,973,359 across 1 expected award. Applications close in 23 days.

$2.0M-$2.0M
award range
Open
23 days left
1
expected award
19.345
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - DRL Ensuring Resilient Seafood Supply Chains: Countering Forced Labor and any associated Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing - is cataloged under number DFOP0019538 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.345, posted by Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on August 6, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1,973,359 -- $1,973,359. It expects to issue 1 award. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on September 3, 2026 - roughly 23 days from today. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$1,973,359 -- $1,973,359

Close Date

September 3, 2026

Posted

August 6, 2026

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Grant

Description

This program will counter forced labor in seafood supply chains associated with countries that have signed Agreements on Reciprocal Trade (ART) in East Asia and the Pacific (excluding Indonesia and the Philippines) and the Western Hemisphere, as well as other strategically important countries and prospective ART partners where engagement advances U.S. economic, trade, and maritime interests.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

DRL-PRU-Solicitation@state.gov

Key Dates

Posted August 6, 2026
Close Date September 3, 2026
Last Updated August 6, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "DRL Ensuring Resilient Seafood Supply Chains: Countering Forced Labor and any associated Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing", offered by Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor. It is associated with CFDA program 19.345. This program will counter forced labor in seafood supply chains associated with countries that have signed Agreements on Reciprocal Trade (ART) in East Asia and the Pacific (excluding Indonesia and th...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is September 3, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1,973,359 -- $1,973,359. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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