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Leveling the Field for American Workers in U.S.-Mexico Trade

ID: FOA-ILAB-25-43 • Type: Posted
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Description

Updated:
Amendment Snapshot: The opportunity changed from a Notice of Intent stating applications were not being accepted to a funding opportunity announcement for a cooperative agreement. The estimated funding decreased from approximately $10,000,0000 to $10,000,000; the expected award remains one cooperative agreement. The project scope is more specific, emphasizing labor-law enforcement, private-sector compliance with USMCA labor obligations, and improved wages and labor conditions in key Mexican trade sectors. The current version allows applicants to propose a period shorter than the 54-month project duration, whereas the prior version stated a fixed 54-month period. Eligibility categories are substantively unchanged.
Government Description:

The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $10,000,000 total costs (subject to the availability of Federal funds) for one (1) cooperative agreement to reduce wage suppression and other unfair labor practices in key trade sectors in Mexico to allow American workers to compete on a level playing field in trade. The project should collaborate with state governments, the private sector, and worker organizations in key trade sectors in Mexico to:

Strengthen Labor Law Enforcement: Support state labor authorities to improve enforcement of labor laws and to proactively engage employers and workers on unfair labor practices to promote stronger industrial relations.

Improve Private Sector Compliance: Provide companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with compliance assistance and clear guidelines to improve compliance with United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) labor obligations.

Improve Wages and Labor Conditions: Educate Mexican workers in understanding their labor rights, build their collective negotiating capabilities so they have the tools to advocate for competitive wages, fair labor practices, and how to seek remediation when their rights are violated.

The duration of the project will be 54 months from the award date. Applicants may propose a shorter period of performance in line with their proposed strategy.

The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $10,000,000 total costs (subject to the availability of Federal funds) for one (1) cooperative agreement to reduce wage suppression and other unfair labor practices in key trade sectors in Mexico to allow American workers to compete on a level playing field in trade. The project should collaborate with state governments, the private sector, and worker organizations in key trade sectors in Mexico to:

Strengthen Labor Law Enforcement: Support state labor authorities to improve enforcement of labor laws and to proactively engage employers and workers on unfair labor practices to promote stronger industrial relations.

Improve Private Sector Compliance: Provide companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with compliance assistance and clear guidelines to improve compliance with United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) labor obligations.

Improve Wages and Labor Conditions: Educate Mexican workers in understanding their labor rights, build their collective negotiating capabilities so they have the tools to advocate for competitive wages, fair labor practices, and how to seek remediation when their rights are violated.

The duration of the project will be 54 months from the award date. Applicants may propose a shorter period of performance in line with their proposed strategy.

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Overview

Agency
Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILA) [DOL]
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
17.401 - International Labor Programs
NAICS
541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
PSC
R499 - Support- Professional: Other
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 8/27/25 the Bureau of International Labor Affairs posted grant opportunity FOA-ILAB-25-43 for Leveling the Field for American Workers in U.S.-Mexico Trade with funding of $10.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 17.401 International Labor Programs. It is expected that one grant will be made worth between $10.0 million and $10.0 million.

Timing

Posted Date
Closing Date
Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Last Updated
Version
5
Archive Date

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Eligible applicants include any commercial, international, educational, or non-profit organizations, including any faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, or public international organizations (PIOs).Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply, as are all organizations. Those that meet the eligibility requirements may receive awards under this funding opportunity. DOL will not, in the selection of recipients and administration of the grant, discriminate on the basis of an organization’s religious character, affiliation, exercise, or lack thereof, or on the basis of conduct that would not be considered grounds to favor or disfavor a similarly situated secular organization.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$10,000,000
Floor
$10,000,000
Estimated Program Funding
$10,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Susan L Levenstein Grantor
Contact Email
ogm_ilab@dol.gov   Profile
Contact Phone
(202) 693-2860
Additional Information Site
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ilab

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