Opportunity Information: Apply for FOA ILAB 18 08
The grant opportunity titled "Engaging Workers and Civil Society to Strengthen Labor Law Enforcement" (FOA ILAB 18 08) is a U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) funding announcement for a single cooperative agreement aimed at improving how labor laws are enforced in practice. The core idea is that while government labor inspectorates and other enforcement agencies are responsible for enforcing labor standards, enforcement becomes more effective and more sustained when workers and civil society organizations are equipped to participate meaningfully. This opportunity is designed to strengthen that worker and civil society role by building long-term capacity to engage with both government enforcement authorities and employers, with the end goal of better compliance with applicable labor laws at the workplace level.
Geographically, the project is expected to operate in Peru and Georgia, plus at least one additional trade partner country where there is a current need. That third country (or additional country) is not fixed at the application stage; instead, it will be selected after award by USDOL in consultation with the organization that receives the cooperative agreement. This structure signals that the project must be designed with a clear, scalable approach that can be adapted to multiple country contexts, including at least one context that will only be confirmed after the award is made.
Programmatically, the project’s focus is on increasing the effectiveness of engagement by workers and civil society organizations with key actors in labor law enforcement. In practical terms, this typically means strengthening the ability of CSOs and worker groups to understand labor rights and national labor law frameworks, document workplace violations responsibly, elevate complaints or concerns through appropriate channels, participate in social dialogue or consultative processes, and collaborate with enforcement bodies in ways that support credible investigations and remediation. The emphasis on long-term capacity suggests that ILAB is looking for durable systems and skills, not one-off awareness campaigns. The narrative in the announcement highlights that government leadership is essential, but that active participation by workers (and engagement with employers) is a major force multiplier for enforcement outcomes.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, which generally means USDOL expects to be more actively involved than it would be under a standard grant. Cooperative agreements commonly include substantial federal involvement in areas like refining workplans, coordinating with stakeholders, approving key deliverables, and making strategic adjustments as implementation evolves, particularly when a country will be selected post-award. The opportunity falls under the Employment, Labor and Training activity category and is associated with CFDA number 17.401.
The funding level and competitiveness are clearly defined. ILAB expected to make one award, with an award ceiling of USD 2,850,000, meaning proposals would need to fit within that maximum. Applications were due August 13, 2018, by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Eligible applicants are listed broadly as "Others," with the specifics referenced in the announcement’s additional eligibility information, which usually covers categories such as non-profits, NGOs, educational institutions, international organizations, or other entities capable of implementing international labor-focused technical assistance.
Overall, this opportunity is essentially about strengthening the ecosystem around labor law enforcement, not replacing government enforcement functions. It seeks an implementer that can help workers and civil society organizations become informed, organized, and constructive counterparts to government agencies and employers, so that labor laws are more consistently followed and violations are more likely to be identified, addressed, and prevented across the target countries.Apply for FOA ILAB 18 08
- The Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Engaging Workers and Civil Society to Strengthen Labor Law Enforcement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.401.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 05, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 13, 2018 Applications must be received no later than 40000 p.m. Eastern Time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,850,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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