FOA-ILAB-21-14: Strengthening Mexican Inspectorate for Labor Enforcement
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of International Labor Affairs notices from 2021.
Bureau of International Labor Affairs offered grants of up to $10.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $10.0 million in total. Applications closed on October 18, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 28, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$10.0 million
- Total funding$10.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOA-ILAB-22-02 | February 23, 2022 | Closed May 10, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | September 1, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 18, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | November 17, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
The following organizations are eligible to apply: U.S. organizations: • Nonprofits, including any faith-based organizations or community-based organizations • Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education • Private Institutions of Higher Education • For-Profit Organizations; Non-U.S. organizations: • Non-US Entities, including PIOs as described in 2 CFR 200.1.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past International Labor Programs awards averaged $3.9 million; this notice allows up to $10.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (64% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
* * * * * CANCELLATION OF NOTICE OF SOLICITATION * * * * * The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) announces the cancellation of FOA-ILAB-21-14, the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for a Strengthening Mexican Inspectorate for Labor Enforcement cooperative agreement, published on Grants.gov on September 1, 2021. ILAB is reassessing the needs of the Mexican Labor Inspectorate to ensure the project will align with priorities so to maximize results. As a result, the competition for this funding opportunity is hereby canceled. We will not panel applications submitted in response to FOA-ILAB-21-14 or take other steps to evaluate the proposals. We will not accept applications submitted through Grants.gov or any other submission method for this cancelled solicitation. The Department reserves the right to reinstate this funding opportunity if it is deemed appropriate and, notwithstanding, anticipates a future project focused on labor inspections. Applicants are encouraged to continue to monitor Grants.gov for future funding opportunities.
Who has won International Labor Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, International Labor Programs (17.401) awarded $395 million across 100 grant awards, an average of $3.9 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Labor Organization | District of Columbia | 35 | $132 million |
| American Center for International Labor Solidarity | District of Columbia | 12 | $65.6 million |
| American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences | Virginia | 4 | $48.0 million |
| Partners of the Americas, Inc. | District of Columbia | 6 | $31.6 million |
| Pan American Development Foundation, Inc. | District of Columbia | 3 | $16.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is FOA-ILAB-21-14 still open?
No. It closed on October 18, 2021.
Who can apply for Strengthening Mexican Inspectorate for Labor Enforcement?
Bureau of International Labor Affairs accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Strengthening Mexican Inspectorate for Labor Enforcement?
Closed October 18, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $10.0 million each. About $10.0 million in total for one award.
Who has won International Labor Programs grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were International Labor Organization, American Center for International Labor Solidarity, American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences. The program made 100 awards worth $395 million in that time.
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