Improving Enforcement of Labor Laws in the Agricultural Export Sector of Costa Rica

The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U. S. Department of Labor (DOL), announces the availability of approximately $2 million total costs for one cooperative agreement to fund a technical assistance project in Costa Rica to improve enforcement of labor laws with respect to minimum wages,

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hours of work, and occupational safety and health (OSH) in the agricultural export sector.

Successful implementation of this project would contribute to a fair global playing field for workers and assist Costa Rica’s compliance with the labor provisions of the Dominican Republic - Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR).

The applicant must work with relevant local actors such as the labor inspectorate, legal aid attorneys, workers, and judges, according to the implementation strategy of the applicant.

The duration of the project will be a maximum of 4 years (48 months) from the effective date of the award.

Related Programs

International Labor Programs

Department of Labor


Agency: Bureau of International Labor Affairs

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Estimated Funding: $2,000,000


Who's Eligible


Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories





Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
http://www.dol.gov/ilab/

Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligible applicants may include any commercial, international, educational, or non-profit organizations, including any faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, or public international organizations, capable of successfully fulfilling the objectives identified in the Funding Opportunity Description.

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Contact:


Agency Email Description:


Agency Email:
levenstein.susan.l@dol.gov

Date Posted:
2017-08-17

Application Due Date:
2017-10-02

Archive Date:
2017-10-03


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