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DRL Transshipment Supply Chain Tracing Grant

DOS-DRL seeks one award of $1,973,359, with no required cost share, to strengthen the ability of the United States and partner countries with ARTs to detect and disrupt transshipment used to evade U.S. or other countries’ forced-labor import prohibitions. Eligible categories listed include U.S. and foreign nonprofits, higher-education institutions, and for-profit organizations. The packet does not supply the NOFO’s evaluation criteria, defined meaning of “ARTs,” project duration, geographic scope, deliverables, or full budget rules; applicants should resolve these points before treating any inferred fit signals as requirements.

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Potential award

$1,973,359

Time remaining

5 days

Application load

Moderate effort

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Plain-English explanation

DOS-DRL seeks one award of $1,973,359, with no required cost share, to strengthen the ability of the United States and partner countries with ARTs to detect and disrupt transshipment used to evade U.S. or other countries’ forced-labor import prohibitions. Eligible categories listed include U.S. and foreign nonprofits, higher-education institutions, and for-profit organizations. The packet does not supply the NOFO’s evaluation criteria, defined meaning of “ARTs,” project duration, geographic scope, deliverables, or full budget rules; applicants should resolve these points before treating any inferred fit signals as requirements.

Editorial analysis

What the funder is trying to accomplish

DRL intends to strengthen the ability of the United States and partner countries with ARTs to detect and disrupt transshipment practices that evade U.S. laws prohibiting imports made with forced labor and/or other countries’ forced-labor import prohibitions.

Editorial analysis

Strong-fit project signals

A project directly aimed at detecting and disrupting transshipment practices used to evade forced-labor import prohibitions is squarely aligned with the stated objective. A proposal that explains a credible connection to the United States and partner countries with ARTs is likely better aligned than one that omits that dimension. This is an inference, because the description identifies those actors but does not prescribe a partnership model. Methods such as supply-chain tracing, trade or logistics analysis, risk identification, or information-sharing mechanisms may be persuasive where they are tied to detection and disruption of transshipment. These are inferred examples, not required methods. The funding record indicates one expected award and identical award floor and ceiling amounts of $1,973,359; a proposal with a coherent scope and budget at that amount may fit the funding structure. This is not a stated review preference. The listed eligible categories include U.S.-based nonprofits, public or private higher-education institutions, for-profit organizations, and foreign-based nonprofits/NGOs, subject to the full notice and its additional eligibility clarification.

Editorial analysis

What reviewers may prioritize

No formal review criteria, scoring weights, or stated reviewer priorities are included in the evidence packet. Likely persuasive features are direct alignment with transshipment-based forced-labor import evasion, a credible detection-and-disruption pathway, and an implementation approach suitable for the stated U.S. and partner-country objective. These are strategic inferences, not confirmed evaluation criteria.

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Source-backed synopsis

What this grant funds

DRL solicits proposals of up to $1,973,359 that aim to strengthen the ability of the United States and partner countries with ARTs to detect and disrupt transshipment practices that evade U.S. laws that prohibit the importation of goods made with forced labor and/or other country’s forced labor import prohibitions.

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Award range
$1,973,359
Total program funding
$0
Expected awards
1
Geography
National
Cost share
Not indicated
Assistance listing
Not specified

Mission alignment

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Geographic fit

National

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Working plan

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Requirements captured

Other requirements
The following organizations are eligible to apply: · U.S.-based non-profit organizations/NGOs with or without 501(c)(3) status · Private, public, or state institutions of higher education · For-profit organizations or businesses · Foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO)
Submission system
Grants.gov
Attachments
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants, Budget Template, FAQs, MTDC Table, NOFO, Submission instructions
Contact
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor · 202-890-9795

Official deadline

August 27, 2026

Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.

  1. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  2. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  3. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

  4. Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Verification
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Source
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Last checked
8/21/2026, 9:01:30 AM
Content updated
8/11/2026, 7:31:44 PM
Review
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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about DRL Transshipment Supply Chain Tracing Grant.
Is DRL Transshipment Supply Chain Tracing Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is August 27, 2026, with 5 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/21/2026.

How much funding does DRL Transshipment Supply Chain Tracing Grant provide?

DRL Transshipment Supply Chain Tracing Grant lists $1,973,359 per award. The total program funding recorded is $0. DOS-DRL expects to make approximately 1 award, although the final number may vary.

Who can apply to DRL Transshipment Supply Chain Tracing Grant?

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does DRL Transshipment Supply Chain Tracing Grant require matching funds?

No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.

What should I prepare before applying to DRL Transshipment Supply Chain Tracing Grant?

Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from August 27, 2026 using the preparation plan above.