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- The Bureau of International Labor Affairs in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Building the Capacity of the Peruvian Labor Inspectorate" 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 Sep 30, 2014 and posted on Sep 30, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 31, 2014 10/31/14, 40000 Eastern Time. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 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, including any faith based, community based, or public international organization, capable of successfully fulfilling the objectives identified in the Funding Opportunity Description is eligible to apply. Organizations applying for this award must demonstrate a proven ability to manage complex projects in developing countries. This FOA is for the award of a new cooperative agreement with the specific project objectives and outcomes outlined in this SGA. As such, applicants may not submit applications to renew or supplement an already existing USDOL funded project. Public International Organizations (PIOs) are eligible to apply. However, USDOL requires that PIOs and all other entities that elect to apply for this cooperative agreement opportunity adhere to the specific requirements outlined in this FOA concerning monitoring and evaluation, audits and counter terrorism. In negotiating an award with a PIO, USDOL will discuss the inclusion of appropriate language acknowledging the rights and privileges as currently established and afforded to PIOs by the U.S. Government in accordance with U.S. law. Applicants and any proposed subgrantees and/or subcontractors must comply with all audit requirements under the Single Audit Act apply under the OMB implementation in effect at the time of award. Applicants must also demonstrate in country presence and ability to begin implementation of the project in Peru upon award. Applicants may demonstrate this either independently or through a relationship with another organization with country presence that will be directly involved in project implementation so that program activities can be initiated upon award of the cooperative agreement (see Section IV. Application and Submission Information). The following Applicants (including subgrantees/subcontractors) will not be considered Foreign governments and entities that are agencies of, or operated by or for, a foreign state or government. Organizations designated by the U.S. Government to be associated with terrorism or that have been debarred or suspended. Applicants charging a fee (profit) associated with a project funded by USDOL under this award.
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Opportunity Summary:
Building the Capacity of the Peruvian Labor Inspectorate is a U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs (USDOL/ILAB) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SCA 14 24) designed to strengthen labor law enforcement in Peru through a single, large technical assistance project. ILAB planned to award up to USD 2,000,000 under one cooperative agreement, meaning the selected organization would not only carry out project activities but also work closely with USDOL during implementation. The overall aim is to improve working conditions and the protection of worker rights by helping Peru enforce its labor laws more effectively, particularly where workers may be vulnerable to abusive practices tied to modern contracting arrangements.
The project centers on supporting Peru s Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion (MTPE), with special emphasis on MTPE s newly established labor inspection authority, the National Superintendency of Labor Inspection (SUNAFIL). A key policy and operational challenge at the time of the announcement was Peru s shift from a decentralized inspection model to a more centralized labor inspection system. The grant is intended to help manage that transition so that enforcement becomes more consistent, better coordinated, and more effective across both national and regional levels. In practical terms, this implies building institutional capacity, improving systems and procedures, and strengthening the inspectorate s ability to plan, execute, and follow up on inspections in a way that produces real compliance.
Substantively, the enforcement focus is narrow and targeted rather than broad. The opportunity prioritizes improving MTPE/SUNAFIL enforcement of legal instruments governing subcontracting and outsourcing, as well as the use of short term employment contracts. These issues are often linked to misclassification, evasion of employer obligations, and reduced access to benefits and protections. The announcement highlights particular concern in nontraditional export sectors such as mining, agriculture, fishing, and textiles, where complex supply chains and contracting practices can make labor violations harder to detect and remedy. By focusing on these areas, the project is meant to strengthen the inspectorate s ability to identify violations, apply the law consistently, and deter future noncompliance in high risk industries.
The performance period for the funded work is up to 4.5 years (54 months) from the award effective date. While the exact start date would be negotiated with the awardee, the project was expected to begin no later than December 31, 2014. The funding opportunity was posted on September 30, 2014, and had an original and final application deadline of October 31, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with an archive date of November 30, 2014. Only one award was anticipated, so the competition was structured to identify a single implementing partner capable of running a complex national level capacity building effort.
From an administrative standpoint, the grant falls under CFDA 17.401 (International Labor Programs) and is categorized under Employment, Labor and Training. ILAB is authorized to make and manage these awards under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113 76). While the program sits within ILAB, cooperative agreements from this solicitation would be administered by the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and technically managed by ILAB s Office of Trade and Labor Affairs (OTLA). OTLA s role is closely connected to trade related labor policy and international technical cooperation, including supporting implementation of labor provisions in free trade agreements and overseeing projects that address worker rights issues in key trading partner countries such as Peru.
Eligibility is broad but specific. Applications were open to capable commercial, international, educational, and non profit organizations, including faith based and community based organizations, as well as public international organizations (PIOs). The main requirement is demonstrated capacity to successfully implement the objectives described in the announcement, including a proven track record managing complex projects in developing countries. Applicants also had to show in country presence in Peru and the ability to begin implementation upon award, either through their own established presence or through a direct relationship with a partner organization that already operates in country and would be directly involved in implementation. Importantly, the solicitation was for a new cooperative agreement tied to the objectives in the announcement, so it did not allow applications intended to renew or supplement an existing USDOL funded project.
Several restrictions also apply. Foreign governments and entities functioning as agencies of, or operated by or for, a foreign state were not eligible. Organizations associated with terrorism or that were suspended or debarred were excluded. The opportunity also barred applicants from charging a fee or profit in connection with a USDOL funded project under this award. In addition, applicants and any proposed subgrantees or subcontractors were required to comply with audit obligations under the Single Audit Act and the applicable OMB guidance in effect at the time of award. PIOs could apply, but they had to follow the FOA s requirements related to monitoring and evaluation, audits, and counter terrorism compliance, with USDOL indicating it would discuss appropriate language recognizing PIO rights and privileges consistent with U.S. law during award negotiations.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Bruce Yoon at Yoon.Bruce@dol.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Building the Capacity of the Peruvian Labor Inspectorate.
2) Which U.S. agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) opportunity through the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB).
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCA 14 24.
4) What type of award is being offered?
The solicitation anticipated a single cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement indicates the selected organization would implement the project while also working closely with USDOL during implementation.
5) How many awards were expected?
Only one award was anticipated under this solicitation.
6) What was the maximum funding amount?
ILAB planned to award up to USD 2,000,000.
7) What is the overall purpose of the project?
The overall aim is to improve working conditions and protect worker rights in Peru by strengthening labor law enforcement, particularly in contexts where workers may be vulnerable to abusive practices linked to modern contracting arrangements.
8) Which Peruvian institutions are the focus of the capacity-building support?
The project centers on supporting Peru's Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion (MTPE), with special emphasis on the newly established labor inspection authority, the National Superintendency of Labor Inspection (SUNAFIL).
9) What policy or operational transition in Peru does this project address?
The opportunity is intended to help Peru manage a shift from a decentralized inspection model to a more centralized labor inspection system, with the goal of achieving more consistent and coordinated enforcement across national and regional levels.
10) What kinds of capacity improvements does the opportunity imply?
Based on the announcement, the effort implies building institutional capacity, improving systems and procedures, and strengthening the inspectorate's ability to plan, execute, and follow up on inspections in ways that lead to real compliance.
11) Is the enforcement focus broad or targeted?
The enforcement focus is described as narrow and targeted rather than broad.
12) Which labor law areas are prioritized for enforcement improvement?
The opportunity prioritizes improving enforcement of legal instruments governing:
- Subcontracting and outsourcing
- Short-term employment contracts
13) Why are subcontracting, outsourcing, and short-term contracts emphasized?
These areas are often linked to misclassification, evasion of employer obligations, and reduced access to benefits and protections, making them a priority for strengthening inspection and compliance.
14) Which sectors are specifically highlighted as areas of concern?
The announcement highlights concern in nontraditional export sectors such as:
- Mining
- Agriculture
- Fishing
- Textiles
15) Why are these sectors called out?
The solicitation notes that complex supply chains and contracting practices in these sectors can make labor violations harder to detect and remedy, increasing the importance of strong and consistent enforcement.
16) What is the expected project duration?
The performance period is up to 4.5 years (54 months) from the award effective date.
17) When was the project expected to start?
While the exact start date would be negotiated with the awardee, the project was expected to begin no later than December 31, 2014.
18) When was the opportunity posted?
The funding opportunity was posted on September 30, 2014.
19) What was the application deadline?
The original and final application deadline was October 31, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
20) What was the archive date?
The archive date was November 30, 2014.
21) What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This grant falls under CFDA 17.401 (International Labor Programs).
22) What is the category of this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under Employment, Labor and Training.
23) What is the legal authority mentioned for these awards?
ILAB is authorized to make and manage these awards under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113 76).
24) Which USDOL offices administer and manage this cooperative agreement?
Cooperative agreements from this solicitation would be administered by the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and technically managed by ILAB's Office of Trade and Labor Affairs (OTLA).
25) What is OTLA's role as described in the announcement?
OTLA is connected to trade-related labor policy and international technical cooperation, including supporting implementation of labor provisions in free trade agreements and overseeing projects that address worker rights issues in key trading partner countries such as Peru.
26) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to capable:
- Commercial organizations
- International organizations
- Educational organizations
- Nonprofit organizations (including faith-based and community-based organizations)
- Public international organizations (PIOs)
27) What capacity or experience did applicants need to demonstrate?
Applicants needed to show they could successfully implement the objectives in the announcement, including a proven track record managing complex projects in developing countries.
28) Was in-country presence in Peru required?
Yes. Applicants had to show in-country presence in Peru and the ability to begin implementation upon award, either through their own established presence or through a direct relationship with a partner organization that already operated in Peru and would be directly involved in implementation.
29) Could applicants propose the project as a renewal or supplement to an existing USDOL project?
No. The solicitation was for a new cooperative agreement tied to the stated objectives, and it did not allow applications intended to renew or supplement an existing USDOL-funded project.
30) Are foreign governments eligible to apply?
No. Foreign governments and entities functioning as agencies of, or operated by or for, a foreign state were not eligible.
31) Are there exclusions related to terrorism or debarment?
Yes. Organizations associated with terrorism or that were suspended or debarred were excluded.
32) Can the applicant charge a fee or profit under this award?
No. The opportunity barred applicants from charging a fee or profit in connection with a USDOL-funded project under this award.
33) Are there audit requirements for awardees and partners?
Yes. Applicants and any proposed subgrantees or subcontractors were required to comply with audit obligations under the Single Audit Act and applicable OMB guidance in effect at the time of award.
34) Can public international organizations (PIOs) apply, and are there special conditions?
PIOs could apply, but they had to follow the FOA requirements related to monitoring and evaluation, audits, and counter-terrorism compliance. USDOL indicated it would discuss appropriate language recognizing PIO rights and privileges consistent with U.S. law during award negotiations.
35) Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Bruce Yoon at Yoon.Bruce@dol.gov.
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