Opportunity Information: Apply for NOI ILAB 18 05
The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), through its Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), issued this posting as a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a future grant competition focused on reducing child labor in agricultural areas of Argentina by strengthening the ability of key actors to respond. Because it is only an NOI, it is not an active solicitation and no applications were being accepted at the time of the notice. The Department indicated that, assuming funds were available, it planned to release a formal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) later (anticipated no later than July 2018, though the timing could change). The FOA, if published, would be posted on Grants.gov, and the agency noted it would not distribute the FOA by email or on paper.
The planned award was described as a single cooperative agreement, meaning the selected recipient would likely carry out the project with substantial involvement from USDOL/ILAB rather than operating entirely independently (as might be the case with some standard grants). The opportunity was categorized under Employment, Labor and Training (CFDA 17.401) and listed as a discretionary funding opportunity. The government expected to make one award with an anticipated maximum budget (award ceiling) of up to $2,500,000.
The central purpose of the project was to increase action by labor and agriculture stakeholders to address child labor in agricultural areas in Argentina. While the notice does not spell out specific activities or target commodities, it signals that the project is aimed at improving coordination and practical problem-solving among institutions and groups that influence agricultural labor conditions. In this context, “stakeholders” typically includes organizations such as labor unions, employer and producer associations, agricultural enterprises and cooperatives, government labor and agriculture agencies, labor inspection or enforcement bodies, and other partners who can shape workplace practices, compliance, and prevention efforts.
Two main outcomes were highlighted. First, the project sought to build a shared, common understanding of the challenges and opportunities around tackling child labor in agriculture. This implies work such as bringing actors together, improving the quality and consistency of information they use, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and developing aligned approaches so that different institutions are not working at cross-purposes. Second, the project aimed to increase the capacity of labor and agriculture stakeholders to address child labor in agriculture. Capacity-building can include training, development of tools and protocols, strengthening referral and reporting pathways, improving coordination mechanisms, and helping organizations translate awareness into sustained action in agricultural communities and supply chains.
The maximum project period was set at up to 48 months from the award’s effective date, indicating the Department envisioned a multi-year effort with enough runway to assess conditions, implement stakeholder-focused interventions, and measure improvements over time. The notice also directed interested parties to ILAB’s grants webpage and guidelines for examples and general cooperative agreement guidance, which would help potential applicants understand typical expectations and proposal components once the FOA was released. Eligibility was broadly labeled as “Others,” with the detail to be clarified in the eventual FOA, so the NOI itself did not provide definitive applicant eligibility rules beyond signaling that more specifics would come later.Apply for NOI ILAB 18 05
- The Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Improving the Capacity of Labor and Agriculture Stakeholders to Address Child Labor in Agricultural Areas in Argentina" 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 24, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2018 NOTE This is a Notice of Intent. An announcement is not related to this notice. We are not accepting applications at this time.. (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 $2,500,000.00 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this posting from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL/ILAB)?
This posting is a Notice of Intent (NOI) from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). It signals that ILAB planned to run a future grant competition related to reducing child labor in agricultural areas of Argentina, but it is not the formal competition announcement itself.
2) Is this an active funding opportunity? Are applications being accepted now?
No. Because it is only an NOI, it is not an active solicitation. No applications were being accepted at the time of the notice.
3) What will make this opportunity “official” and open for applications?
A formal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) would need to be released. The NOI indicates that, if funds were available, ILAB planned to publish the FOA later. Only the FOA would contain the official requirements, deadlines, and application instructions.
4) When was the FOA expected to be released?
The NOI anticipated the FOA would be released no later than July 2018, although it also noted that timing could change.
5) Where would the FOA be posted if it is released?
The NOI states that the FOA (if published) would be posted on Grants.gov.
6) Will ILAB email the FOA or mail paper copies?
No. The agency noted it would not distribute the FOA by email or on paper.
7) What type of award was planned?
The planned award was described as a single cooperative agreement.
8) What does “cooperative agreement” imply for how the project would be run?
The notice explains that a cooperative agreement generally means substantial involvement from USDOL/ILAB in carrying out the project, rather than the recipient operating entirely independently.
9) How many awards did the government expect to make?
ILAB expected to make one award.
10) What was the anticipated maximum funding amount?
The anticipated maximum budget (award ceiling) was up to $2,500,000.
11) What is the main purpose of the project described in the NOI?
The central purpose is to increase action by labor and agriculture stakeholders to address child labor in agricultural areas in Argentina, by strengthening the ability of key actors to respond.
12) What outcomes were highlighted in the notice?
Two main outcomes were highlighted: (1) building a shared, common understanding of the challenges and opportunities around tackling child labor in agriculture, and (2) increasing the capacity of labor and agriculture stakeholders to address child labor in agriculture.
13) What does “building a shared, common understanding” mean in practical terms?
Based on the NOI, it implies efforts such as convening relevant actors, improving the quality and consistency of information they use, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and developing aligned approaches so institutions are not working at cross-purposes.
14) What kinds of activities could fit under “capacity-building” for stakeholders?
The NOI suggests capacity-building could include training, developing tools and protocols, strengthening referral and reporting pathways, improving coordination mechanisms, and helping organizations translate awareness into sustained action in agricultural communities and supply chains.
15) Who are considered “labor and agriculture stakeholders” in this context?
While the notice does not provide a definitive list, it indicates stakeholders typically include labor unions, employer and producer associations, agricultural enterprises and cooperatives, government labor and agriculture agencies, labor inspection or enforcement bodies, and other partners who influence agricultural labor conditions.
16) Does the NOI identify specific agricultural commodities or regions within Argentina?
No. The NOI does not spell out specific activities, target commodities, or particular regions. It generally references agricultural areas in Argentina.
17) How long could the project last?
The maximum project period was up to 48 months from the award’s effective date.
18) What kind of funding opportunity category is this?
The opportunity was categorized under Employment, Labor and Training (CFDA 17.401) and was listed as a discretionary funding opportunity.
19) What does the NOI say about eligibility to apply?
Eligibility was broadly labeled as “Others,” and the NOI states the details would be clarified in the eventual FOA. The NOI itself does not provide definitive applicant eligibility rules.
20) Where can interested parties look for more general guidance while waiting for the FOA?
The notice directs interested parties to ILAB’s grants webpage and guidelines for examples and general cooperative agreement guidance to understand typical expectations and proposal components once a formal FOA is released.
21) Does the NOI guarantee that the FOA will be issued or that funds will be available?
No. The NOI states the plan to release an FOA was dependent on the availability of funds, and it also notes the schedule could change.
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