Opportunity Information: Apply for FOA ILAB 21 08
The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) announced a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Decent Work in the Fishing Sector in South America" (Funding Opportunity Number: FOA ILAB 21 08). The grant is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected recipient would implement the project while also working closely with ILAB in a more hands-on partnership than a typical grant. ILAB planned to make one award, with total funding of up to approximately $5,000,000 in total costs, contingent on the availability of federal funds. The project period could last up to 4.5 years (54 months) from the effective date of the award, giving the recipient enough time to establish systems, build partnerships, test approaches, and institutionalize improvements.
The core purpose of the opportunity is to fund a single technical assistance project in South America aimed at strengthening "decent work" in the fishing sector. In practice, this centers on improving labor conditions and protections for workers in fishing and related activities, with a strong emphasis on addressing labor violations that are often linked to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The opportunity recognizes that IUU fishing is not only an environmental and economic problem, but can also be connected to serious labor abuses, including exploitation in recruitment, abusive working conditions at sea or in ports, and weak enforcement in remote or complex supply chains. The project is expected to tackle these issues through improved mechanisms, stronger local capacity, and greater worker and civil society engagement.
The announcement lays out three main outcomes that the proposed project should achieve or meaningfully contribute to. First, it aims to strengthen mechanisms to address labor violations associated with IUU fishing. This points to building or improving the practical tools that prevent, detect, and respond to abuses, such as better reporting and referral systems, improved inspection and compliance processes, stronger coordination among relevant authorities, and clearer procedures for handling suspected violations. Second, it seeks increased agency by workers and civil society to address labor violations in the fishing sector. This focuses on empowering those closest to the problem: workers, worker advocates, and community organizations, so they can identify risks, raise concerns safely, support victims, and participate in solutions rather than relying solely on top-down enforcement. Third, it targets increased capacity of worker organizations, local port authorities, and the private sector to address labor violations. This reflects an understanding that lasting change often requires multiple actors, including unions and worker associations, port administrations and inspectors, and companies that influence labor practices through hiring, procurement, and operational decisions.
Administratively, the opportunity was issued by the Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs, under CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) number 17.401. The funding instrument type was a cooperative agreement, and the opportunity category was discretionary. The original posting date was August 10, 2021, and the application deadline was September 30, 2021, with applications due by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The award ceiling was listed as $5,000,000, and ILAB anticipated making one award in total. Eligibility was described broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, indicating that applicants would need to consult the full FOA text to confirm whether their organization type and partnership structure met the Department's requirements.
Overall, this opportunity was designed to fund a single, multi-year initiative that strengthens labor protections and accountability in South America's fishing sector by connecting enforcement and compliance improvements with worker empowerment and capacity building across worker organizations, port authorities, and the private sector, particularly where labor risks intersect with IUU fishing.Apply for FOA ILAB 21 08
- The Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Decent Work in the Fishing Sector in South America" 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 Aug 10, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2021 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is September 30, 2021. Applications must be received no later than 40000 p.m. Eastern 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 $5,000,000.00 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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