The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), through its Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) regarding the continuation of a cooperative agreement for the project titled “Futuros Brillantes: Project to Reduce Child Labor and improve Labor Rights and Working Conditions in Honduras.” This is not an open funding opportunity but a public announcement indicating the department’s intention to extend the existing cooperative agreement without full and open competition.

The grant falls under the assistance listing number 17.401 for International Labor Programs. It is categorized under discretionary funding and will be executed as a cooperative agreement. The funding activity is classified as “Other,” indicating a continuation of services that are currently provided under an existing agreement. The reason for the extension is based on the unique qualifications of the current grantee, World Vision, and the unavailability of suitable substitutes, as justified under authority DLMS 2-836 G.3.

The project aims to address child labor and improve labor rights and working conditions in Honduras. Although specific project activities are not detailed in this notice, the continued funding implies that the initiative has demonstrated value and relevance in promoting international labor standards and worker protections, particularly targeting vulnerable populations in Honduras.

This forecasted opportunity is expected to provide continued support amounting to a total program funding estimate of $500,000. The individual award amounts range from a floor of $8,750,000 to a ceiling of $13,500,000. Only one award is anticipated, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this extension. This announcement serves the purpose of transparency and is not a call for new applications.

The funding opportunity is tied to Fiscal Year 2024 and was forecasted and last updated on August 6, 2024. The archive date for the notice is set for September 6, 2024. No application due date, award date, or project start date has been specified, as the notice pertains only to an internal decision about extending an existing award.

For any inquiries related to this funding extension, the designated contact person is Carlie Ortiz, who can be reached by phone at (202) 693-9303 or via email at ortiz.carlie@dol.gov.