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Bureau of International Labor Affairs: Enhancing Labor Compliance in Key Export Sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa

$12,000,000 available to Strengthen Mexican Inspectorate for Labor Enforcement

Deadline: 11-May-21

The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $11,711,500 total costs (subject to the availability of federal funds) to fund one technical assistance project in the Republic of Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and one other African trade partner country to enhance labor compliance in key export sectors in sub-Saharan Africa.

The project objective is to improve compliance with relevant international labor standards and acceptable conditions of work (ACW), with an emphasis on promoting occupational safety and health (OSH) in one or more export-oriented economic sectors, such as the mining and quarrying sector.

ILAB leads the U.S. Government’s (USG) efforts to improve working conditions and fight labor exploitation around the world. ILAB’s mission is to promote a fair global playing field for workers in the United States and around the world by enforcing trade commitments, strengthening labor standards, and combating international child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking.

Funding Information

  • Estimated Total Program Funding: $11,711,500
  • Award Ceiling: $11,711,500
  • Award Floor: $0
  • The period of performance is a maximum of 4.5 years (54 months) from the effective date of the award.

Outcomes

The project will aim to achieve the following outcomes:

Eligible Applicants

The following organizations are eligible to apply:

For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=330825

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