Opportunity Information: Apply for FMCS 2016
Apply for FMCS 2016
- The FMCS in the business and commerce, employment, labor and training, health, other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FMCS Labor-Management Cooperation Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 34.002.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 25, 2016 and posted on Feb 25, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2016. (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 $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Independent school districts, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FMCS Labor-Management Cooperation Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number: FMCS 2016) is a discretionary federal grant offered by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) under the authority of the Labor-Management Cooperation Act of 1978. The program is designed to support joint labor-management efforts that improve how employers and workers collaborate, prevent and resolve workplace conflicts, and strengthen organizational and community outcomes through structured cooperation.
For the 2016 cycle, FMCS signaled a particular interest in proposals coming from area-wide, industry-wide, or sectoral labor-management committees that are tackling modern workplace pressures tied to the 21st century economy. The emphasis is on practical, consensus-based strategies that address issues like job security and skills development, working conditions for a more mobile and flexible workforce, jointly developed solutions to workplace standards, and improvements to organizational effectiveness. FMCS also highlighted broader community-oriented goals, including economic development and competitiveness across entire regions, as well as the challenge of hiring, engaging, and retaining newer generations of workers. In general, the opportunity is aimed at committees that can demonstrate a collaborative approach and a clear plan for producing measurable improvements in labor-management relations and related workplace outcomes.
The funding instrument is a grant, with an award ceiling of $400,000 and an anticipated total of about 10 awards. The activity areas connected to this opportunity include business and commerce, employment/labor/training, health, and other related categories as described in the full notice. The program is listed under CFDA number 34.002.
Eligibility is broad and includes various levels of government (state, county, city/township), independent school districts, nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories), private institutions of higher education, small businesses, and other applicants as allowed under the opportunitys additional eligibility guidance. The notice also specifies that FMCS considers applications from plant-based committees as well as geographic or area-wide committees, reflecting the programs focus on formal labor-management cooperation structures rather than one-sided efforts.
Key dates for this specific posting were straightforward: it was created and posted on February 25, 2016, with an application deadline (original and current) of May 31, 2016.
FMCS Labor-Management Cooperation Grant Program (FMCS 2016) FAQs
What is the FMCS Labor-Management Cooperation Grant Program (FMCS 2016)?
The FMCS Labor-Management Cooperation Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number: FMCS 2016) is a discretionary federal grant offered by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). It is authorized under the Labor-Management Cooperation Act of 1978 and supports joint labor-management efforts that improve collaboration between employers and workers, prevent and resolve workplace conflicts, and strengthen organizational and community outcomes through structured cooperation.
Which federal agency administers this grant?
The program is administered by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS).
What is the legal authority for this grant program?
The program operates under the authority of the Labor-Management Cooperation Act of 1978.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FMCS 2016.
Is this funding competitive or automatic?
This is described as a discretionary federal grant, meaning awards are made through a competitive process rather than being automatic or formula-based.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $400,000.
How many awards were anticipated for the 2016 cycle?
FMCS anticipated making about 10 awards.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for this program is 34.002.
What kinds of projects is this program designed to support?
The program is designed to support joint labor-management projects that improve how employers and workers collaborate, prevent and resolve workplace conflict, and strengthen outcomes through structured cooperation. The focus is on consensus-based, practical approaches that produce measurable improvements in labor-management relations and related workplace outcomes.
What themes or priorities did FMCS highlight for the 2016 cycle?
For 2016, FMCS signaled particular interest in proposals from area-wide, industry-wide, or sectoral labor-management committees addressing modern workplace pressures tied to the 21st century economy. The emphasis included practical strategies related to job security and skills development, working conditions for a more mobile and flexible workforce, jointly developed solutions to workplace standards, and improvements to organizational effectiveness.
Does the opportunity include community or regional economic goals?
Yes. FMCS highlighted broader community-oriented goals, including economic development and competitiveness across entire regions.
Does the program address workforce recruitment and retention challenges?
Yes. FMCS specifically highlighted the challenge of hiring, engaging, and retaining newer generations of workers as part of the broader issues committees might address.
What does FMCS mean by a "joint labor-management" approach?
Based on the notice description, the program is oriented toward formal cooperation structures where labor and management work together to design and implement solutions. The opportunity is aimed at committees that can demonstrate a collaborative approach rather than one-sided efforts.
Are plant-based labor-management committees eligible or only regional committees?
The notice specifies that FMCS considers applications from plant-based committees as well as geographic or area-wide committees, reflecting the programs focus on formal labor-management cooperation structures.
What kinds of committees were especially encouraged to apply in 2016?
FMCS expressed particular interest in proposals from area-wide, industry-wide, or sectoral labor-management committees that are addressing 21st century workplace pressures.
What activity areas are connected to this opportunity?
The activity areas connected to this opportunity include business and commerce, employment/labor/training, health, and other related categories as described in the full notice.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: state governments, county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories), private institutions of higher education, small businesses, and other applicants as allowed under the opportunities additional eligibility guidance.
Are nonprofits eligible if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. The notice indicates nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status are included in eligibility, with the stated exclusion related to institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible. The eligibility statement also notes an exclusion for institutions of higher education within the nonprofit categories (nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status).
Are small businesses eligible to apply?
Yes. Small businesses are included in the eligibility list.
Can local governments apply (cities, townships, counties)?
Yes. City or township governments and county governments are included in the eligibility list, along with state governments.
Can independent school districts apply?
Yes. Independent school districts are listed as eligible applicants.
Does FMCS restrict eligibility only to labor unions or employers?
The eligibility described is broader than unions or employers alone, but the program purpose emphasizes joint labor-management structures and committees. The notice indicates interest in committees that demonstrate formal, collaborative labor-management cooperation.
What were the key dates for the 2016 posting?
The opportunity was created and posted on February 25, 2016. The application deadline (original and current) was May 31, 2016.
Was the application deadline changed for this posting?
The information provided states the application deadline was May 31, 2016 for both the original and current deadline, indicating no change for this posting.
What outcomes is FMCS looking for from funded projects?
In general, FMCS aimed to fund committees that can demonstrate a collaborative approach and a clear plan for producing measurable improvements in labor-management relations and related workplace outcomes, including conflict prevention/resolution and improved organizational effectiveness, with potential broader benefits to communities and regional competitiveness.
Is the program focused only on resolving disputes?
No. While preventing and resolving workplace conflicts is a core purpose, the program also emphasizes improving ongoing collaboration, jointly developing solutions to workplace standards, strengthening organizational effectiveness, and pursuing broader community or regional outcomes where relevant.
Is the program limited to a specific industry or sector?
The information provided does not limit the program to a specific industry. However, FMCS expressed particular interest in industry-wide or sectoral committees for the 2016 cycle, especially those addressing 21st century workplace pressures.
Is this opportunity tied to modern workforce changes like mobility and flexibility?
Yes. FMCS highlighted working conditions for a more mobile and flexible workforce and the need for jointly developed, practical solutions to evolving workplace standards and pressures.
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