Opportunity Information: Apply for FOA ILAB 15 01
Apply for FOA ILAB 15 01
- The Bureau of International Labor Affairs in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Project to Promote Youth Employment through Employer Partnerships in El Salvador and Honduras" 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 Apr 10, 2015 and posted on Apr 10, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 8, 2015 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is June 8, 2015. Applications must be received no later than 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 $13,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $13,000,000.00 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(s), capable of successfully fulfilling the objectives identified in the Funding Opportunity Announcement is eligible to apply. Organizations applying for this award must demonstrate the organization s ability to effectively manage the requested funds and adhere to relevant U.S. government regulations. Public International Organizations (PIOs) are eligible to apply. However, ILAB requires that PIOs and all other entities that elect to apply for this opportunity adhere to the specific requirements outlined in this FOA concerning monitoring evaluation (ME), audits and counter terrorism. 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 (including proposed subrecipients) are not eligible to apply Organizations designated by the U.S. government to be associated with terrorism or that 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. For additional Information on Eligibility, see Section III of the FOA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of Labor, through its Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), announced a discretionary funding opportunity to support a major technical assistance project focused on youth employment and child labor prevention in El Salvador and Honduras. The program is designed to improve employment outcomes for at-risk youth while reducing their likelihood of entering the worst forms of child labor or other dangerous, exploitative work. The effort concentrates on young people living in communities affected by high crime and violence, with a particular emphasis on two age groups: youth ages 14 to 17 who are vulnerable to the worst forms of child labor, and youth ages 18 to 20 who are vulnerable to hazardous and exploitative working conditions.
The core approach centers on linking workforce preparation directly to real labor-market demand and to employers who can help shape training and provide pathways into jobs. Projects funded under this opportunity are expected to deliver quality, market-relevant skills training in a safe and secure learning environment, not only to build technical and job-ready skills, but also to reduce exposure to unsafe work and coercive labor situations. Beyond training itself, the program places heavy importance on follow-up services that help participants actually secure employment and keep it, recognizing that initial placement is only part of what it takes for vulnerable youth to transition successfully into stable work.
A key feature of the opportunity is the requirement to foster sustained employer involvement. That employer engagement is intended to run through the full project cycle, including participation in the design of training content so that it matches what businesses need, and involvement in job placement and hiring so that training leads to concrete opportunities. In parallel, the project is expected to strengthen the capacity of government entities and community groups to support relevant vocational training and employment options for youth over the long term, so that improvements can continue after the grant period ends.
Funding was announced at approximately $13,000,000 in total, with an award ceiling of $13,000,000, and the agency anticipated making one award. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means substantial involvement by the federal government during implementation compared with a standard grant. The project period is four years (48 months from the effective date of award), with an estimated start date of September 1, 2015. ILABs Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor and Human Trafficking (OCFT) would provide technical management of the cooperative agreement, while the Department of Labors Employment and Training Administration (ETA) would administer the award.
Eligibility was broad and included commercial, international, educational, and non-profit organizations, including faith-based and community-based organizations, as well as public international organizations, as long as they could demonstrate the capacity to manage federal funds and comply with applicable U.S. government requirements. The announcement specifically noted additional conditions for public international organizations related to monitoring and evaluation, audits, and counter-terrorism requirements, along with language to recognize rights and privileges applicable to those entities under U.S. law. The opportunity excluded organizations associated with terrorism or those debarred or suspended, applicants intending to charge a fee or profit under the project, and foreign governments or entities that function as agencies of a foreign state.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on April 10, 2015 (Funding Opportunity Number FOA-ILAB-15-01) under CFDA 17.401, International Labor Programs, within the Employment, Labor and Training activity category. No cost sharing or matching was required. The application deadline was June 8, 2015, with applications due by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and the archive date was July 8, 2015. Questions or access issues were directed to the listed grant specialist at the Department of Labor.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity about?
This U.S. Department of Labor opportunity supports a major technical assistance project focused on youth employment and child labor prevention in El Salvador and Honduras. The goal is to improve employment outcomes for at-risk youth while reducing their likelihood of entering the worst forms of child labor or other dangerous, exploitative work.
2) Which countries does the project focus on?
The project targets El Salvador and Honduras.
3) Who is the primary target population?
The program focuses on young people living in communities affected by high crime and violence, with emphasis on at-risk youth who are vulnerable to child labor and other hazardous or exploitative working conditions.
4) What age groups are specifically emphasized?
Two age groups are highlighted:
- Youth ages 14 to 17 who are vulnerable to the worst forms of child labor.
- Youth ages 18 to 20 who are vulnerable to hazardous and exploitative working conditions.
5) What are the main objectives of the project?
The project is designed to:
- Improve employment outcomes for at-risk youth.
- Reduce the likelihood that youth enter the worst forms of child labor.
- Reduce exposure to dangerous, exploitative, coercive, or otherwise unsafe work.
6) What is the core approach expected from funded projects?
The approach centers on linking workforce preparation directly to real labor-market demand and to employers who can help shape training and provide pathways into jobs.
7) What kind of training is expected under this opportunity?
Funded projects are expected to deliver quality, market-relevant skills training in a safe and secure learning environment. Training should build technical and job-ready skills while helping reduce participants exposure to unsafe work and coercive labor situations.
8) Are follow-up services required, or is training alone enough?
The opportunity places heavy importance on follow-up services that help participants secure employment and keep it. The design recognizes that initial job placement is only one part of a successful transition into stable work for vulnerable youth.
9) What does sustained employer involvement mean in this grant?
Employer engagement is expected to run through the full project cycle. This includes employers helping design training content so it matches business needs and supporting job placement and hiring so training leads to concrete opportunities.
10) Is the project expected to build local capacity beyond the grant period?
Yes. The project is expected to strengthen the capacity of government entities and community groups to support vocational training and youth employment options over the long term so improvements can continue after the grant period ends.
11) Which U.S. Department of Labor offices are involved?
ILABs Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor and Human Trafficking (OCFT) would provide technical management of the cooperative agreement, while the Department of Labors Employment and Training Administration (ETA) would administer the award.
12) What is the funding amount for this opportunity?
Total funding was announced at approximately $13,000,000, and the award ceiling was $13,000,000.
13) How many awards did the agency anticipate making?
The agency anticipated making one award.
14) What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
15) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means substantial involvement by the federal government during implementation compared with a standard grant.
16) What is the project period (length of performance)?
The project period is four years (48 months from the effective date of award).
17) What was the estimated start date?
The estimated start date was September 1, 2015.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes commercial, international, educational, and non-profit organizations (including faith-based and community-based organizations), as well as public international organizations, provided they can demonstrate capacity to manage federal funds and comply with applicable U.S. government requirements.
19) Are there special conditions mentioned for public international organizations?
Yes. The announcement noted additional conditions related to monitoring and evaluation, audits, and counter-terrorism requirements, along with language recognizing rights and privileges applicable to those entities under U.S. law.
20) Who is not eligible to apply?
The opportunity excludes:
- Organizations associated with terrorism.
- Organizations that are debarred or suspended.
- Applicants intending to charge a fee or profit under the project.
- Foreign governments or entities that function as agencies of a foreign state.
21) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching was required.
22) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FOA-ILAB-15-01.
23) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 17.401, International Labor Programs.
24) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Employment, Labor and Training activity category.
25) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 10, 2015.
26) What was the application deadline?
Applications were due June 8, 2015, by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
27) When was the archive date?
The archive date was July 8, 2015.
28) Who should applicants contact with questions or access issues?
Questions or access issues were directed to the listed grant specialist at the U.S. Department of Labor.
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