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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/foa-ilab-25-43-leveling-the-field-for-american-workers-in-u/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360092

> Bureau of International Labor Affairs offered grants of up to $10.0 million (at least $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 September 26, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FOA-ILAB-25-43 |
| Agency | Bureau of International Labor Affairs |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 26, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $10.0 million |
| Award floor | $10.0 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $10.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 17.401 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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.

## 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 $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.

## Questions people ask

### Is FOA-ILAB-25-43 still open?

No. It closed on September 26, 2025.

### Who can apply for Leveling the Field for American Workers in U.S.-Mexico Trade?

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

Closed September 26, 2025. 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.