# Increased compliance with Mexican labor law and international labor standards by the tomato and chile pepper sectors in Mexico

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/foa-ilab-21-17-increased-compliance-with-mexican-labor-law-and/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/336010

> Bureau of International Labor Affairs offered grants of up to $5.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $5.0 million in total. Applications closed on December 6, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FOA-ILAB-21-17 |
| Agency | Bureau of International Labor Affairs |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | December 6, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $5.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $5.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 17.401 |

## Who can apply

- 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; and For-Profit Organizations. Non-U.S. organizations: Non-US Entities, including PIOs as described in 2 CFR 200.1.

## What the grant funds

The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $5 million total costs (subject to the availability of federal funds) for one cooperative agreement to fund a technical assistance project in Mexico to increase private sector stakeholders’ accountability to uphold core labor standards consistent with Mexican labor law and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Labor Chapter, specifically regarding child labor, forced labor, and acceptable conditions of work in the tomato and chile pepper supply chains. The project will have a particular focus in states that produce chile peppers and tomatoes, including Baja California, Baja California Sur, and Chihuahua. In support of achieving the project objective, the project should be designed using a worker-centered approach to achieve the following outcomes in addressing child labor, forced labor, and unacceptable conditions of work in the tomato and chile pepper supply chains: • Outcome 1: Increased compliance with labor laws related to child labor, forced labor, and acceptable conditions of work by private sector stakeholders in the tomato and chile pepper supply chains. • Outcome 2: Increased application of effective and sustainable compliance and remediation systems by private sector stakeholders in the tomato and chile pepper supply chains. The project will strengthen the capacity of tomato and chile pepper producers to comply with Mexican labor laws, with a focus on child labor, forced labor, and acceptable working conditions, including in the states of Baja California, Baja California Sur, and Chihuahua. The project will increase the capacity of private sector stakeholders to achieve compliance with Mexican labor law in alignment with the USMCA labor chapter. The USMCA’s labor standards, which fully incorporate the fundamental labor rights as stated in the International Labor Organization’s (ILO) Declaration on the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and its Follow-up (1998), include enforcement of laws regarding forced labor and child labor.

## Questions people ask

### Is FOA-ILAB-21-17 still open?

No. It closed on December 6, 2021.

### Who can apply for Increased compliance with Mexican labor law and international labor standards by the tomato and chile pepper sectors in Mexico?

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 Increased compliance with Mexican labor law and international labor standards by the tomato and chile pepper sectors in Mexico?

Closed December 6, 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 $5.0 million each. About $5.0 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.