Opportunity Information: Apply for NOI 01 BETTER WORK
The Better Work Program opportunity is issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI) by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). An NOI is essentially an advance notice describing what the agency plans to do, not an open funding announcement. In this case, there is no related competitive solicitation and the government is not accepting applications from the public. The notice was created on March 22, 2019, with an original closing date listed as April 6, 2019, but that date functions more like an administrative posting period rather than an application deadline, since submissions are not being requested.
ILAB states that, if funds are available, it intends to provide additional funding to an existing cooperative agreement with the International Labor Organization (ILO). The purpose of that additional funding is to extend implementation of the Better Work Program and increase the program's funding capacity. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means USDOL expects to remain substantially involved in the work compared to a standard grant (for example, through ongoing collaboration, monitoring, or joint planning).
This action is planned as a non-competitive (sole-source) award rather than a full and open competition. The notice cites Department of Labor Manual Series (DLMS) authority for making such an award, specifically DLMS 2-836 G.1 (when a non-competitive award is authorized or required by the statute funding the program) and DLMS 2-836 G.3 (when the needed services are available from only one responsible source and no substitute will suffice, or when the intended recipient has unique qualifications to carry out the activity). In practical terms, ILAB is signaling that it believes the ILO is uniquely positioned to continue and expand this specific program under the existing agreement.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and is listed under CFDA number 17.401. It is placed in the "Other" funding activity category, indicating it does not fit neatly into common categories like research, training, or construction based on the listing format. The notice indicates an expected number of awards of one, consistent with its intent to fund a single existing recipient. The stated award ceiling is $10,000,000, which reflects the maximum amount ILAB anticipates for this extension, subject to the availability of funds and the final award decision.
Eligibility is displayed broadly as "Others," but the substance of the notice makes clear that this is not an open opportunity. The intended recipient is the International Labor Organization under an existing cooperative agreement, and no new applicants should expect to compete for or receive this funding through this notice.Apply for NOI 01 BETTER WORK
- 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 "Better Work Program" 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 Mar 22, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 06, 2019 This is a Notice of Intent. There is no announcement related to this notice. We are not accepting applications.. (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 $10,000,000.00 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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Better Work Program (USDOL ILAB) Notice of Intent (NOI) - FAQ
What is this Better Work Program opportunity?
This posting is a Notice of Intent (NOI) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). It describes what ILAB plans to do if funding is available: provide additional funding to extend implementation of the Better Work Program and increase the program's funding capacity.
Is this an open funding announcement that accepts applications?
No. The NOI is not an open funding announcement, and there is no related competitive solicitation. The government is not accepting applications from the public under this notice.
What does a Notice of Intent (NOI) mean in this context?
Here, an NOI functions as an advance notice describing the agency's planned action rather than a request for proposals or applications. It signals ILAB's intent to make a specific funding action, but it does not invite public submissions.
Who is issuing the notice?
The notice is issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB).
Who is the intended recipient of the funding?
The intended recipient is the International Labor Organization (ILO), under an existing cooperative agreement.
Can new organizations apply to receive this funding?
No. Although eligibility may appear broad (listed as "Others"), the substance of the notice makes clear this is not an open opportunity. The intent is to fund an existing recipient (the ILO) through an extension and additional funding under the current agreement.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. This action is planned as a non-competitive (sole-source) award rather than a full and open competition.
Why is ILAB planning a sole-source (non-competitive) award?
The notice cites Department of Labor Manual Series (DLMS) authority supporting non-competitive awards, including circumstances where a non-competitive award is authorized or required by the statute funding the program (DLMS 2-836 G.1), and when services are available from only one responsible source and no substitute will suffice, or the intended recipient has unique qualifications (DLMS 2-836 G.3). In practical terms, ILAB is indicating it believes the ILO is uniquely positioned to continue and expand this program under the existing agreement.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What is a cooperative agreement, and how does it differ from a typical grant?
Based on the notice, a cooperative agreement generally implies USDOL expects to remain substantially involved in the work compared to a standard grant, such as through ongoing collaboration, monitoring, or joint planning.
What is the purpose of the additional funding described in the notice?
The purpose is to extend implementation of the Better Work Program and increase the program's funding capacity, if funds are available.
How many awards does ILAB expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates an expected number of awards of one, consistent with its intent to provide additional funding to a single existing recipient.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling) mentioned?
The stated award ceiling is $10,000,000. This represents the maximum amount ILAB anticipates for the extension, subject to the availability of funds and the final award decision.
Is the $10,000,000 amount guaranteed?
No. The notice states the action is contingent on the availability of funds and the final award decision. The ceiling reflects a maximum anticipated amount, not a guaranteed award.
What kind of funding is this considered?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the CFDA number associated with this notice?
The notice is listed under CFDA number 17.401.
What is the funding activity category for this notice?
It is placed in the "Other" funding activity category, indicating it does not fit neatly into common categories like research, training, or construction based on the listing format used.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on March 22, 2019.
What does the listed closing date (April 6, 2019) mean if no applications are being accepted?
The original closing date functions more like an administrative posting period rather than an application deadline, since submissions are not being requested through this notice.
Does this notice have an application deadline?
No. Because the government is not accepting applications from the public for this NOI, the listed closing date should not be interpreted as an application deadline.
If my organization is interested in Better Work-related funding, should we submit anything in response to this notice?
No. The notice states there is no related competitive solicitation and the government is not accepting applications from the public. This posting is not asking for submissions.
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