Opportunity Information: Apply for FOA ILAB 15 13
Apply for FOA ILAB 15 13
- The Bureau of International Labor Affairs in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Building the Capacity of Civil Society to Assist Foreign Migrant Workers in Malaysia" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.401 International Labor Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 31, 2015 and posted on Aug 31, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 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).
- Any commercial, international, educational, or non profit organization(s), including any faith based, community based, or public international organization (PIO)(s), capable of successfully fulfilling the objectives identified in the Funding Opportunity Description (see Section I) is eligible to apply. In negotiating an award with a PIO, ILAB will discuss the inclusion of appropriate language in the agreement acknowledging the rights and privileges as currently established and afforded to PIOs by the U.S. Government in accordance with U.S. law. The following types of organizations are not eligible to apply nor to participate as subrecipients/contractors Organizations designated by the U.S. Government to be associated with terrorism. Organizations designated by the U.S. Government to have been debarred or suspended. Organizations planning to charge a fee (profit) associated with a project funded by DOL under this award. In addition, foreign governments and entities that are agencies of, or operated by or for, a foreign state or government, are not eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) announced a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Building the Capacity of Civil Society to Assist Foreign Migrant Workers in Malaysia" (Funding Opportunity Number FOA-ILAB-15-13). Through one or more cooperative agreements, ILAB planned to provide about $1,000,000 in total funding for a technical assistance project in Malaysia aimed at strengthening the ability of workers organizations and other civil society groups to better support foreign migrant workers.
The core purpose of the project is to improve protections and outcomes for foreign migrant workers by building local organizational capacity in two main areas. First, the project is expected to improve the education of foreign migrant workers about their individual and collective rights. This points to activities such as rights awareness training, outreach campaigns, development of worker-friendly educational materials, and practical guidance that helps workers understand what protections they have and how to exercise them. Second, the project is expected to improve advocacy on behalf of foreign migrant workers, which could include strengthening civil society organizations' skills in case support, policy engagement, coalition building, strategic communications, or other advocacy approaches that help elevate migrant worker concerns and push for better enforcement or reforms.
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally means the funder anticipates an active partnership and substantial involvement in the project beyond what is typical in a standard grant. The planned project period could be up to four years (48 months) from the award effective date, giving recipients time to implement multi-year capacity building, refine approaches, and demonstrate sustained improvements in education and advocacy services for migrant workers.
The opportunity fell under the Employment, Labor and Training funding activity category, and it was listed under CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) 17.401, International Labor Programs. The expected number of awards was listed as one, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility was broad, as long as the applicant could credibly carry out the objectives described in the announcement. Eligible applicants included commercial, international, educational, and nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and community-based organizations, as well as public international organizations (PIOs). ILAB noted that if a PIO were selected, the cooperative agreement would include appropriate language recognizing the rights and privileges afforded to PIOs under U.S. law. At the same time, several categories were explicitly excluded: organizations designated by the U.S. Government as associated with terrorism, organizations that have been debarred or suspended, and organizations intending to charge a fee or profit tied to the DOL-funded project. Foreign governments, and entities that are agencies of or operated by or for a foreign state or government, were also not eligible to apply.
Key dates show that the opportunity was posted on August 31, 2015, with an original and final closing date of September 30, 2015, and it was archived on October 30, 2015. For applicants or others who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Elizabeth Whittington, Grant Officer, reachable at whittington.e@dol.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Building the Capacity of Civil Society to Assist Foreign Migrant Workers in Malaysia" (Funding Opportunity Number FOA-ILAB-15-13).
Which federal office is offering this opportunity?
It was announced by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB).
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to improve protections and outcomes for foreign migrant workers in Malaysia by strengthening the capacity of workers organizations and other civil society groups to support those workers more effectively.
Where will the project take place?
The project is intended to be implemented in Malaysia.
How much funding was ILAB planning to make available?
ILAB planned to provide about $1,000,000 in total funding through one or more cooperative agreements.
What is the maximum award size (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $1,000,000.
How many awards were expected?
The expected number of awards was listed as one.
What type of award is this?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means the funder anticipates an active partnership and substantial involvement in the project beyond what is typical in a standard grant.
How long could the project period last?
The planned project period could be up to four years (48 months) from the award effective date.
What are the main focus areas the project is expected to strengthen?
The project is expected to build local organizational capacity in two main areas: (1) improving education of foreign migrant workers about their individual and collective rights, and (2) improving advocacy on behalf of foreign migrant workers.
What does "improving education of foreign migrant workers about their rights" include?
The announcement points to activities such as rights awareness training, outreach campaigns, development of worker-friendly educational materials, and practical guidance to help workers understand protections and how to exercise their rights.
What does "improving advocacy on behalf of foreign migrant workers" include?
The description suggests efforts such as strengthening civil society organizations' skills in case support, policy engagement, coalition building, strategic communications, and other advocacy approaches that elevate migrant worker concerns and support improved enforcement or reforms.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity fell under the Employment, Labor and Training funding activity category.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 17.401 (now commonly referred to as an Assistance Listing), titled International Labor Programs.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of the award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad as long as the applicant could credibly carry out the objectives. Eligible applicants included commercial, international, educational, and nonprofit organizations (including faith-based and community-based organizations), as well as public international organizations (PIOs).
Are faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community-based organizations were included among eligible nonprofit applicants.
Are public international organizations (PIOs) eligible?
Yes. Public international organizations (PIOs) were listed as eligible applicants. ILAB noted that if a PIO were selected, the cooperative agreement would include appropriate language recognizing rights and privileges afforded to PIOs under U.S. law.
Who was not eligible to apply?
Several categories were explicitly excluded: (1) organizations designated by the U.S. Government as associated with terrorism, (2) organizations that have been debarred or suspended, (3) organizations intending to charge a fee or profit tied to the DOL-funded project, and (4) foreign governments and entities that are agencies of, operated by, or operated for a foreign state or government.
Can foreign governments apply?
No. Foreign governments, and entities that are agencies of or operated by or for a foreign state or government, were not eligible to apply.
Can an organization charge fees or generate profit from the DOL-funded project?
No. Organizations intending to charge a fee or profit tied to the DOL-funded project were explicitly excluded.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on August 31, 2015. The original closing date was September 30, 2015, and the final closing date was also September 30, 2015. The opportunity was archived on October 30, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
Based on the provided dates, the closing date was September 30, 2015, and it was archived on October 30, 2015.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for reference?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FOA-ILAB-15-13.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Elizabeth Whittington, Grant Officer.
What is the contact email address provided in the announcement?
The email address provided was whittington.e@dol.gov.
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