Opportunity Information: Apply for SCA 14 25
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- The Bureau of International Labor Affairs in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mexico Labor Discrimination Project" 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 14, 2014 and posted on Oct 14, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 7, 2014 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 $1,389,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,389,000.00 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 FOA. 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:
The Mexico Labor Discrimination Project was a U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs (USDOL/ILAB) discretionary grant opportunity to fund a single technical assistance project in Mexico focused on reducing discrimination in employment and occupation. Through one cooperative agreement, USDOL/ILAB planned to invest a total of USD 1,389,000 to help the Government of Mexico implement and enforce stronger legal protections against workplace discrimination that were incorporated into Mexico's 2012 Federal Labor Law (FLL) Reform. The project was designed to translate the legal reforms into real-world enforcement and institutional practice, with a clear emphasis on high-impact and persistent forms of discrimination, including gender discrimination, discrimination based on sexual orientation, sexual harassment, and the practice of forced pregnancy testing.
Funding was structured as one award only, with the award amount fixed at USD 1,389,000 (meaning the floor, ceiling, and total estimated funding were all the same). The planned project period was up to three years, or 36 months, from the effective date of the award. While the exact start date would be negotiated with the selected recipient, the announcement specified that work needed to begin no later than December 31, 2014. Because the instrument was a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, it implied a more hands-on relationship with USDOL/ILAB during implementation, typically involving closer collaboration, defined roles for the agency and recipient, and strong expectations for monitoring, evaluation, and accountability.
Eligibility was broad in terms of organizational type, allowing commercial, international, educational, and nonprofit organizations to apply, including faith-based, community-based, and public international organizations, as long as they could credibly achieve the objectives described in the funding opportunity announcement. A key requirement was demonstrated experience managing complex projects in developing countries, reflecting the technical and operational demands of advising institutions, building capacity, and supporting enforcement-related work. At the same time, the opportunity excluded several categories outright: foreign governments and entities that function as agencies of a foreign state, any organizations designated by the U.S. Government as associated with terrorism or that were debarred or suspended, and applicants that would charge a fee or profit tied to the USDOL-funded project. The announcement also noted that public international organizations could apply but would need to follow the specific FOA requirements related to monitoring and evaluation, audits, and counter-terrorism compliance, with award language to be discussed to reflect any applicable rights and privileges under U.S. law.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted on October 14, 2014 and closed on November 7, 2014 (Eastern Time), under Funding Opportunity Number SCA 14 25. It was categorized under Employment, Labor and Training, and linked to CFDA 17.401 (International Labor Programs). No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive based on match alone. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Bruce Yoon at yoon.bruce@dol.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Mexico Labor Discrimination Project (USDOL/ILAB)
What is the Mexico Labor Discrimination Project?
The Mexico Labor Discrimination Project was a U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs (USDOL/ILAB) discretionary funding opportunity to support a single technical assistance project in Mexico. The stated purpose was to reduce discrimination in employment and occupation by helping strengthen real-world implementation and enforcement of protections incorporated into Mexico's 2012 Federal Labor Law (FLL) Reform.
Who was the funding agency for this opportunity?
The funding agency was the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB).
What was the primary focus of the project?
The project focused on reducing workplace discrimination by supporting the Government of Mexico in implementing and enforcing stronger legal protections that were included in Mexico's 2012 Federal Labor Law Reform. The project was designed to translate legal reforms into practical enforcement and institutional practice.
What types of discrimination were specifically emphasized?
The announcement emphasized high-impact and persistent forms of discrimination, including gender discrimination, discrimination based on sexual orientation, sexual harassment, and the practice of forced pregnancy testing.
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
Funding was structured as one award only, intended to fund a single technical assistance project through one cooperative agreement.
What was the total funding amount available?
USDOL/ILAB planned to invest a total of USD 1,389,000 for this opportunity.
Was the award amount flexible (a range), or was it fixed?
The award amount was fixed at USD 1,389,000. The floor, ceiling, and total estimated funding were all the same amount.
What was the funding instrument used for this opportunity?
The opportunity was to be awarded as a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement?
Because the instrument was a cooperative agreement, the announcement indicated a more hands-on relationship with USDOL/ILAB during implementation. This typically involves closer collaboration between the agency and the recipient, defined roles, and strong expectations around monitoring, evaluation, and accountability.
What was the planned project duration?
The planned project period was up to three years (up to 36 months) from the effective date of the award.
When did the project need to start?
While the exact start date was to be negotiated with the selected recipient, the announcement specified that work needed to begin no later than December 31, 2014.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included commercial, international, educational, and nonprofit organizations. The announcement also allowed faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, and public international organizations to apply, as long as they could credibly achieve the objectives described in the funding opportunity announcement.
Were there any experience requirements for applicants?
Yes. A key requirement was demonstrated experience managing complex projects in developing countries, reflecting the technical and operational demands of advising institutions, building capacity, and supporting enforcement-related work.
Which applicants were explicitly not eligible?
The announcement excluded foreign governments and entities that function as agencies of a foreign state. It also excluded any organizations designated by the U.S. Government as associated with terrorism or that were debarred or suspended. In addition, applicants that would charge a fee or profit tied to the USDOL-funded project were not eligible.
Can foreign governments apply for this funding?
No. Foreign governments and entities functioning as agencies of a foreign state were explicitly excluded.
Can an applicant earn a fee or profit from the USDOL-funded project?
No. The announcement excluded applicants that would charge a fee or profit tied to the USDOL-funded project.
Can public international organizations apply?
Yes. Public international organizations were allowed to apply, but the announcement noted they would need to follow specific FOA requirements related to monitoring and evaluation, audits, and counter-terrorism compliance. Award language was to be discussed to reflect any applicable rights and privileges under U.S. law.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed. Applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive based on match alone.
What was the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number was SCA 14 25.
When was the opportunity posted, and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on October 14, 2014 and closed on November 7, 2014 (Eastern Time).
What program classification was associated with this opportunity (CFDA)?
The opportunity was linked to CFDA 17.401 (International Labor Programs).
How was this opportunity categorized?
It was categorized under Employment, Labor and Training.
Who was the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Bruce Yoon at yoon.bruce@dol.gov.
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