Opportunity Information: Apply for SCA 14 26
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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 Philippines 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 Oct 15, 2014 and posted on Oct 15, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 10, 2014 November 10, 2014 at 40000 p.m. 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 $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, 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. 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 Philippines Labor Inspectorate (Funding Opportunity Number SCA 14 26) is a discretionary U.S. Department of Labor opportunity, administered by the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), focused on strengthening labor law compliance in the Philippines. The grant is designed to fund a technical assistance project that helps improve how labor inspections are planned and carried out, with a strong emphasis on making inspections more effective, more targeted, and better aligned with real workplace risks. A central theme of the solicitation is improving compliance not only with general labor laws and regulations, but also with occupational safety and health (OSH) requirements, recognizing that stronger inspection systems and better-informed workplaces can reduce violations and improve conditions on the ground.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the Department of Labor expects to remain actively involved during implementation (for example, through collaboration on workplans, monitoring, and technical direction), rather than providing a hands-off grant. ILAB planned to award up to USD 1,000,000 in total, with an award ceiling and floor both set at USD 1,000,000, indicating a single award at that level was anticipated even though the notice references "one or more" cooperative agreements. The project period could last up to 54 months from the effective date of the award, which signals an intention to support multi-year capacity building rather than short-term training alone. While the start date was to be negotiated with the awardee, the solicitation set a firm expectation that the project would begin no later than December 31, 2014.
In terms of what the project aims to achieve, the opportunity targets two connected improvements. First, it seeks stronger labor inspection performance, meaning inspections that are better planned, more strategic in selecting workplaces or sectors, and more capable of identifying and addressing violations, including OSH hazards. Second, it aims to foster more constructive and informed engagement by both workers and employers. This reflects an approach where compliance is supported not just through enforcement, but also through better awareness, dialogue, and practical problem-solving among the groups directly involved in workplaces. In practice, projects under this kind of scope often include elements like inspector training, inspection tools and protocols, risk-based targeting methods, improved reporting and case tracking, and outreach or education that helps employers understand obligations and helps workers understand rights and complaint mechanisms.
Eligible applicants were broadly defined to include commercial, international, educational, and nonprofit organizations, including faith-based, community-based, and public international organizations, as long as they could credibly carry out the objectives described in the funding opportunity description. A key eligibility expectation was demonstrated experience managing complex projects in developing countries, which signals that ILAB was looking for implementers with proven operational capacity, strong financial and administrative systems, and the ability to work effectively with government, employers, and worker representatives in challenging environments. The solicitation made clear this was for a new cooperative agreement tied to the specific objectives in the announcement, so it was not meant to renew or supplement an existing USDOL-funded project.
Several restrictions were also spelled out. Foreign governments, or entities that function as agencies of or are operated by or for a foreign state, were not eligible. Organizations associated with terrorism or that had been debarred or suspended were excluded. Additionally, applicants could not charge a fee or profit tied to a project funded by USDOL under this award, reinforcing that the award was intended for assistance rather than profit-making implementation. Public international organizations could apply, but they were required to follow USDOL requirements related to monitoring and evaluation, audits, and counter-terrorism compliance, with language acknowledging applicable rights and privileges to be discussed during award negotiations.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on October 15, 2014, and closed on November 10, 2014, with the deadline listed as 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. It was cataloged under CFDA 17.401 (International Labor Programs), within the broader activity category of Employment, Labor and Training. No cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants were not obligated to contribute non-federal funds to be competitive or eligible. For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Bruce Yoon at yoon.bruce@dol.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Building the Capacity of the Philippines Labor Inspectorate (SCA 14 26)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Building the Capacity of the Philippines Labor Inspectorate, and it is identified by Funding Opportunity Number SCA 14 26.
Which U.S. agency is offering and administering this grant?
This is a discretionary opportunity from the U.S. Department of Labor, administered by the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB).
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The grant is intended to fund a technical assistance project that strengthens labor law compliance in the Philippines by improving how labor inspections are planned and carried out. The emphasis is on inspections that are more effective, more targeted, and better aligned with actual workplace risks.
Does this opportunity include occupational safety and health (OSH) compliance?
Yes. A central theme is improved compliance with both general labor laws and regulations and occupational safety and health (OSH) requirements, with the goal of reducing violations and improving workplace conditions through stronger inspection systems and better-informed workplaces.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This typically means the Department of Labor expects to be actively involved during implementation, such as collaborating on workplans, monitoring, and providing technical direction, rather than taking a hands-off approach.
How much funding was expected to be awarded?
ILAB planned to award up to USD 1,000,000 in total. The notice listed both an award ceiling and an award floor of USD 1,000,000, which indicates a single award at that level was anticipated even though the announcement references "one or more" cooperative agreements.
How long could the project last?
The project period could be up to 54 months from the effective date of the award, reflecting an intent to support multi-year capacity building.
When was the project expected to begin?
The start date was to be negotiated with the awardee, but the solicitation stated the project was expected to begin no later than December 31, 2014.
What outcomes or improvements was the project trying to achieve?
The opportunity targeted two connected improvements: (1) stronger labor inspection performance (better planning, more strategic targeting, and stronger identification and response to violations, including OSH hazards), and (2) more constructive and informed engagement by both workers and employers, supporting compliance through awareness, dialogue, and practical problem-solving in workplaces.
What kinds of activities might a project like this include?
The announcement emphasized improving planning and execution of inspections and strengthening engagement by workers and employers. In practice, the scope referenced examples such as inspector training, inspection tools and protocols, risk-based targeting methods, improved reporting and case tracking, and outreach or education to help employers understand obligations and workers understand rights and complaint mechanisms.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were broadly defined and included commercial, international, educational, and nonprofit organizations, including faith-based, community-based, and public international organizations, as long as they could credibly carry out the objectives described in the funding opportunity.
Was any specific experience expected from applicants?
Yes. A key eligibility expectation was demonstrated experience managing complex projects in developing countries, suggesting ILAB was looking for organizations with proven operational capacity, strong financial and administrative systems, and the ability to work effectively with government, employers, and worker representatives.
Was this meant to renew or supplement an existing USDOL project?
No. The solicitation stated it was for a new cooperative agreement tied to the objectives in the announcement, and it was not intended to renew or supplement an existing USDOL-funded project.
Are foreign governments eligible to apply?
No. Foreign governments, or entities that function as agencies of or are operated by or for a foreign state, were stated to be not eligible.
Are there restrictions related to terrorism, suspension, or debarment?
Yes. Organizations associated with terrorism or that had been debarred or suspended were excluded under the solicitation.
Can an applicant charge fees or earn profit from this USDOL-funded project?
No. The solicitation stated that applicants could not charge a fee or profit tied to a project funded by USDOL under this award, reinforcing that the award was intended for assistance rather than profit-making implementation.
Can public international organizations apply, and are there any special conditions?
Yes, public international organizations could apply. However, they were required to follow USDOL requirements related to monitoring and evaluation, audits, and counter-terrorism compliance, with the notice indicating that applicable rights and privileges would be discussed during award negotiations.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated that no cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants were not obligated to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive.
When was the opportunity posted, and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on October 15, 2014 and closed on November 10, 2014.
What was the application deadline time zone and time?
The deadline was listed as 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was cataloged under CFDA 17.401, titled International Labor Programs.
What is the broader activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed within the broader activity category of Employment, Labor and Training.
Who was the point of contact for technical difficulties accessing the full announcement?
For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Bruce Yoon at yoon.bruce@dol.gov.
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