DRL FY15/16 Labor NOFO - Mexico | DRLA DRLAQM 16 018

Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 16 018

The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), released a discretionary grant opportunity titled "DRL FY15/16 Labor NOFO - Mexico" (Funding Opportunity Number: DRLA DRLAQM 16 018) to support a single program aimed at advancing internationally recognized labor rights for agricultural workers in Mexico. The underlying purpose of the notice is to strengthen the practical enjoyment of labor rights so that workers, particularly those in agriculture, are able to share in and benefit from economic growth rather than being excluded from it through exploitative or unfair labor conditions.

This opportunity is structured as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) within an "Other" funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 19.345. DRL anticipated making one award, with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $500,000. The grant competition was opened on October 27, 2015, and the original application closing date was December 14, 2015. Eligible applicants were broadly listed as "Others," which typically signals that the program may be open to a range of non-federal entities, commonly including non-governmental organizations, civil society groups, and potentially other qualified institutions, depending on DRL's standard eligibility rules and the specific instructions in the submission guidance.

In terms of program focus, DRL sought proposals that would promote the full realization of labor rights for agricultural workers in Mexico. While the notice is concise, the framing makes clear that DRL is looking for efforts that move beyond general awareness-raising and instead contribute to concrete improvements in the ability of agricultural workers to exercise rights that are widely recognized under international labor standards. In practice, that kind of goal often aligns with interventions such as improving workers' knowledge of rights and remedies, strengthening mechanisms for reporting or addressing violations, supporting worker representation and collective voice, building capacity among local organizations that assist workers, and encouraging compliance with labor standards in sectors or regions where agricultural labor is especially vulnerable. The common thread is a results-oriented approach that helps workers access protections in real workplaces and supply chains.

Applicants were directed to follow DRL's Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI), which are maintained on DRL's website at http://www.state.gov/j/drl/p/c12302.htm. That reference is important because DRL typically requires proposals to follow a specific structure and set of compliance requirements, such as page limits, required sections (for example, program narrative, goals and measurable objectives, monitoring and evaluation approach, implementation plan and timeline, organizational capacity, and a detailed budget and justification), and submission procedures. Anyone preparing an application would be expected to use those PSI requirements as the controlling guidance for formatting and submission, alongside the notice details.

• The Department of State in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DRL FY15/16 Labor NOFO - Mexico" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2015-10-27.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2015-12-14. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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