# International Labor Programs (17.401)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/17-401-international-labor-programs/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

International Labor Programs is run by Department of Labor. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $395 million in 100 grants, about $3.9 million per award.

## Objectives

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.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $105 million | 34 |
| 2022 | $144 million | 37 |
| 2023 | $93.5 million | 33 |
| 2024 | $47.1 million | 10 |
| 2025 | $5.0 million | 8 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Labor Organization | District of Columbia | $132 million |
| American Center for International Labor Solidarity | District of Columbia | $65.6 million |
| American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences | Virginia | $48.0 million |
| Partners of the Americas, Inc. | District of Columbia | $31.6 million |
| Pan American Development Foundation, Inc. | District of Columbia | $16.4 million |
| World Vision Inc. | District of Columbia | $12.9 million |
| Verite Inc | Massachusetts | $11.3 million |
| Social Accountability International, Inc. | New York | $10.0 million |
| The Ergo Group, Inc. | California | $9.9 million |
| La Isla Network, Inc. | Georgia | $8.0 million |
| Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development | Arkansas | $6.6 million |
| Pact, Inc. | District of Columbia | $6.4 million |
| Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc. | Georgia | $5.0 million |
| Jsi Research & Training Institute Inc | Massachusetts | $4.3 million |
| Elevate Us Limited | California | $4.0 million |
| Save the Children Federation, Inc. | Connecticut | $4.0 million |
| Stichting Global March Against Child Labour |  | $4.0 million |
| Impactt Limited |  | $3.0 million |
| Dai Global LLC | Maryland | $2.5 million |
| The Fair Food Standards Council Inc | Florida | $2.5 million |