Opportunity Information: Apply for FOA ILAB 21 01
The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) offered a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Enhancing Labor Compliance in Key Export Sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa" under Funding Opportunity Number FOA ILAB 21 01. The agency set aside up to $11,711,500 in total project costs, depending on the availability of federal funds, with the intent to fund one cooperative agreement. In practical terms, this means ILAB expected to make a single award to support one large, multi-country technical assistance project rather than several smaller grants.
The planned project was designed to operate in the Republic of Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and one additional African trade partner country. The central aim was to strengthen labor compliance in export-oriented sectors across sub-Saharan Africa. ILAB framed the goal around improving adherence to relevant international labor standards and promoting acceptable conditions of work (ACW), with a strong emphasis on occupational safety and health (OSH). While the scope could include multiple export sectors, the opportunity explicitly highlighted areas like mining and quarrying as examples of the kinds of industries where stronger OSH and compliance systems are often needed due to elevated workplace risks and complex supply chains.
The award instrument was a cooperative agreement, which typically signals a more hands-on partnership between the funder and the recipient than a standard grant. In these arrangements, the recipient still leads day-to-day implementation, but the federal agency commonly anticipates substantial involvement such as coordinated planning, joint problem-solving, and ongoing technical engagement to help meet project objectives. The funding activity category was listed as "Other" (with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement), and the CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number associated with the opportunity was 17.401.
The opportunity was posted on January 11, 2021, and originally closed on May 11, 2021. The expected number of awards was one, and the stated award ceiling matched the total available amount of $11,711,500. Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others," with the specific details to be defined in the full eligibility section of the announcement, which is commonly where ILAB outlines what types of organizations may apply (for example, certain non-profits, NGOs, research organizations, or other qualified entities with relevant technical capacity and regional presence).
Overall, this funding opportunity targeted improvements in labor governance and real-world working conditions in key export supply chains, with OSH as a priority theme. The structure and scale suggest ILAB was looking for an experienced implementer capable of coordinating stakeholders across multiple countries, engaging government and industry actors, and delivering practical compliance-focused technical assistance that aligns with international labor standards and measurable improvements in workplace safety and conditions.Apply for FOA ILAB 21 01
- The Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Enhancing Labor Compliance in Key Export Sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa" 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 Jan 11, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 11, 2021. (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 $11,711,500.00 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).
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