Fostering the Future Together: Empowering Youth for a Safe Digital World

<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Outcome(s)</p><p><br></p><p>•&nbsp;Ensure children below the domestic minimum age for work who are at high risk of child labor or&nbsp;recently withdrawn from child labor are encouraged to enroll or maintain enrollment in high-quality, age-appropriate education technology (EdTech) programs.</p><p>•&nbsp;Connect youth of legal working age to safe, market-relevant apprenticeship and skills training&nbsp;opportunities that support dignified employment, with a focus on digital skills and the&nbsp;introduction of America EdTech tools and training.</p><p>•&nbsp;Develop and implement child-centered online safety protocols, tools, and training modules&nbsp;tailored for educators, parents, and children with specific attention on child labor and predatory&nbsp;practices.</p><p>•&nbsp;Strengthen the capacity of national and local governments to prevent online exploitation,&nbsp;enforce child labor laws, and respond effectively to emerging digital threats.</p><p>•&nbsp;Work with existing commitments of the country's National Government and priorities of the First&nbsp;Spouse under the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition.</p><p>•&nbsp;Partner with private sector stakeholders to promote sustainable, market-driven solutions to&nbsp;child labor and online exploitation risks.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><em>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.&nbsp;We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.</em></p>