Opportunity Information: Apply for NOI ILAB 16 09
Apply for NOI ILAB 16 09
- The DOL-ETA-ILAB in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Compliance with International Labor Standards in Colombia" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.401.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 12, 2016 and posted on May 12, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 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 $1,400,000.00 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).
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The opportunity titled "Strengthening Compliance with International Labor Standards in Colombia" is presented as a Notice of Intent (NOI) from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), specifically the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in coordination with the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Office of Grants Management. The key point is that this is not the actual grant announcement and it is not open for applications yet. Instead, it signals USDOL's intention to release a formal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) at a later date, which at the time of posting was anticipated before the end of June 2016 (though that timing was noted as subject to change). Anyone interested would have needed to watch Grants.gov for the FOA, since no email or paper copies would be distributed.
If funded, USDOL intended to make a single cooperative agreement award through a competitive selection process, with an award ceiling of up to $1,400,000 to support a three-year project. The overall purpose of the planned project is to strengthen compliance with international labor standards in Colombia by improving workers' ability to understand and assert their rights and by reinforcing local capacity to support workers in navigating labor-related complaints and potential criminal violations connected to labor abuses.
A central feature of the project is the creation of four Workers Rights Centers (WRCs). These centers are meant to function as practical, on-the-ground support hubs where workers can receive advice and hands-on assistance. In particular, the WRCs would help workers prepare and file well-supported complaints to relevant Colombian authorities, notably the Ministry of Labor and/or the Office of the Prosecutor General. The emphasis on "well-supported" complaints suggests a focus on improving the quality of submissions, documentation, and legal framing so that cases have a better chance of being acted upon effectively.
In addition to direct services to workers, the project is designed to strengthen the ability of local organizations and community leaders to provide labor-rights education and guidance. That capacity-building component would likely include training and resources aimed at increasing understanding of which labor and criminal laws apply in common workplace situations, how those laws can be used to protect workers, and how community-based actors can responsibly guide workers through available complaint mechanisms and referral pathways.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement instrument, which typically implies substantial involvement by the funding agency during implementation compared with a standard grant. It is listed under CFDA number 17.401, with "Eligible Applicants" described broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details expected to appear in the later FOA. The opportunity was posted May 12, 2016, carried the number "NOI ILAB 16 09," and referenced July 31, 2016 as a closing date in the record, though the text makes clear that the NOI itself was not an application invitation and contained no FOA attachments. For guidance, the notice pointed prospective applicants to ILAB's grant webpages for general guidelines and examples from prior cooperative agreement applications.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Strengthening Compliance with International Labor Standards in Colombia (NOI ILAB 16 09)
1) What is this opportunity?
This opportunity is a Notice of Intent (NOI) titled "Strengthening Compliance with International Labor Standards in Colombia" from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL). It indicates USDOL's intent to release a formal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) later, but it is not the FOA itself.
2) Is this NOI open for applications?
No. The NOI is not an application invitation and is not open for applications. Applications would only be accepted after USDOL releases the formal FOA.
3) Who issued the NOI?
The NOI was issued by USDOL's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), in coordination with the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Office of Grants Management.
4) What is the purpose of issuing a Notice of Intent (NOI)?
Based on the information provided, the NOI serves as an early signal that USDOL intends to publish a formal FOA at a later date. It helps interested parties know to monitor for the upcoming competitive funding announcement.
5) When was the NOI posted?
The record shows the opportunity was posted on May 12, 2016.
6) When was the FOA expected to be released?
At the time of posting, USDOL anticipated releasing the FOA before the end of June 2016, but the notice stated that timing was subject to change.
7) Where would the formal FOA be posted?
Interested parties were instructed to watch Grants.gov for the FOA.
8) Would USDOL distribute the FOA by email or paper copy?
No. The notice stated that no email or paper copies would be distributed.
9) What kind of funding instrument is planned?
The planned award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
10) What does it mean that this would be a cooperative agreement?
The notice explains that a cooperative agreement typically implies substantial involvement by the funding agency during implementation, compared with a standard grant.
11) What type of funding is this categorized as?
It is categorized as discretionary funding.
12) How many awards did USDOL intend to make?
USDOL intended to make a single award.
13) How would the award be selected?
The NOI states the award would be made through a competitive selection process.
14) What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling noted in the NOI is up to $1,400,000.
15) What is the anticipated project period?
The NOI describes a three-year project.
16) What is the overall goal of the planned project?
The planned project aims to strengthen compliance with international labor standards in Colombia. It is intended to do this by improving workers' ability to understand and assert their rights and by reinforcing local capacity to help workers navigate labor-related complaints and potential criminal violations connected to labor abuses.
17) What major on-the-ground activity is central to the project?
A central feature is the creation of four Workers Rights Centers (WRCs).
18) What are the Workers Rights Centers (WRCs) supposed to do?
The WRCs are intended to function as practical support hubs where workers can receive advice and hands-on assistance. A key service described is helping workers prepare and file well-supported complaints to relevant Colombian authorities.
19) Which Colombian authorities are specifically mentioned for filing complaints?
The NOI specifically mentions the Ministry of Labor and/or the Office of the Prosecutor General.
20) What does "well-supported complaints" imply in this NOI?
Based on the NOI description, "well-supported" suggests an emphasis on improving the quality of complaints, including documentation and legal framing, so cases have a stronger chance of being addressed effectively by authorities.
21) Does the project focus only on direct services to workers?
No. In addition to direct services, the project is designed to strengthen the ability of local organizations and community leaders to provide labor-rights education and guidance.
22) What kind of capacity-building is described?
The NOI points to training and resources aimed at increasing understanding of which labor and criminal laws apply in common workplace situations, how those laws can protect workers, and how community-based actors can responsibly guide workers through complaint mechanisms and referral pathways.
23) Does the NOI provide full eligibility requirements?
No. Eligible Applicants are described broadly as "Others," and the notice states that additional eligibility details were expected to appear in the later FOA.
24) What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 17.401.
25) What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity is identified as "NOI ILAB 16 09."
26) Is there an application deadline in the NOI?
The record references July 31, 2016 as a closing date, but the text also makes clear the NOI itself was not an application invitation and contained no FOA attachments.
27) Are there any attachments or FOA documents included with the NOI?
No. The notice indicates there were no FOA attachments included because the NOI is not the FOA.
28) Where can prospective applicants find general guidance while waiting for the FOA?
The NOI directs prospective applicants to ILAB's grant webpages for general guidelines and examples from prior cooperative agreement applications.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification)
Next opportunity: Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII): Investing in Innovation (I3) Fund: Validation Grants CFDA Number 84.411B
Previous opportunity: Project to Reduce the Exploitation of Children in the Sava Region of Madagascar (RECS)
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for NOI ILAB 16 09
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (NOI ILAB 16 09) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Notice of Funding Availability for the Mid South Atlantic Region SBTRC Apply for SBTRCMIDSOUTHATLANTIC 2016 1 Funding Number: SBTRCMIDSOUTHATLANTIC 2016 1 Agency: DOT-OSDBU Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $170,000 |
| USAID and the PRIVATE SECTOR: PARTNERING FOR IMPACT Apply for APS OAA 16 000001 Funding Number: APS OAA 16 000001 Agency: USAID Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| FY 2016 Training and Technical Assistance – Regional Training Conferences Apply for CNCS 5 17 2016 Funding Number: CNCS 5 17 2016 Agency: CNCS Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| EMPOWER: Increasing Economic and Social Empowerment for Adolescent Girls and Vulnerable Women in Zambia Apply for NOI ILAB 16 12 Funding Number: NOI ILAB 16 12 Agency: DOL-ETA-ILAB Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $5,000,000 |
| Countering Violent Extremism Notice of Funding Opportunity Apply for CTP CTAQM 15 031 Funding Number: CTP CTAQM 15 031 Agency: DOS-SCT Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Countering Violent Extremism Apply for CTP CTAQM 15 031 056312 Funding Number: CTP CTAQM 15 031 056312 Agency: DOS-SBUR-SCT Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| FY 2017 International Visitor Leadership Program Collaborative Services Award Apply for ECA ECAPEV 17 002 Funding Number: ECA ECAPEV 17 002 Agency: DOS-ECA Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $975,000 |
| Notice of Intent - Resource Interpration Interns Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0059 Funding Number: NPS 16 NERO 0059 Agency: DOI-NPS Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $47,835 |
| Combating Wildlife Trafficking in Tanzania Apply for INL16GR0039 AMETANZANIA WILDLIFE05192016 Funding Number: INL16GR0039 AMETANZANIA WILDLIFE05192016 Agency: DOS-INL Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| Combining Sample Analysis and Numerical Modeling to Reconstruct the Origin and Evolution of Flynn Creek Crater, Tennessee Apply for USGS 16 FA 0177 Funding Number: USGS 16 FA 0177 Agency: DOI-USGS1 Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $43,000 |
| Bedding Geometry and Depositional Conditions in Gale Crater and the Medusae Fossae Formation Apply for USGS 16 FA 0216 Funding Number: USGS 16 FA 0216 Agency: DOI-USGS1 Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $30,000 |
| San Francisco Maritime NHP Small Craft Documentation Project Apply for P16AS00177 Funding Number: P16AS00177 Agency: DOI-NPS Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $148,050 |
| Child Labor Reduction and Prevention in Tunisia Apply for NOI ILAB 16 10 Funding Number: NOI ILAB 16 10 Agency: DOL-ETA-ILAB Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $3,000,000 |
| Status and Trends of Downstream Fish Community Apply for USGS 16 FA 0215 Funding Number: USGS 16 FA 0215 Agency: DOI-USGS1 Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $195,000 |
| Quality Infotainment in Eurasia Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 16 079 Funding Number: DRLA DRLAQM 16 079 Agency: DOS-DRL Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $2,100,000 |
| Project to Reduce Child Labor in Agriculture in Mexico Apply for NOI ILAB 16 11 Funding Number: NOI ILAB 16 11 Agency: DOL-ETA-ILAB Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $7,000,000 |
| 2017 Progress Report Apply for NCD 17 01 Funding Number: NCD 17 01 Agency: NCD Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| National Maritime Heritage Grant Program Apply for P16AS00170 Funding Number: P16AS00170 Agency: DOI-NPS Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Strengthening Capacity of Regional Non-Governmental and Civil Society Organizations in Afghanistan Apply for SCAKAB 16 CA 012 SCA 05242016 Funding Number: SCAKAB 16 CA 012 SCA 05242016 Agency: DOS-AFG Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,650,000 |
| Urban Archeology Corps Apply for P16AS00195 Funding Number: P16AS00195 Agency: DOI-NPS Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $100,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "NOI ILAB 16 09", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.