Opportunity ID: 203673

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SGA-12-16
Funding Opportunity Title: Strengthening Protection of Internationally Recognized Labor Rights in Colombia
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Employment, Labor and Training
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Oct 09, 2012
Last Updated Date: Oct 26, 2012
Original Closing Date for Applications: Nov 15, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 15, 2012
Archive Date: Dec 15, 2012
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,500,000
Award Ceiling: $1,500,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible Applicants

Any commercial, international, educational, or non-profit organization(s), including any faith-based, community-based, or public international organization(s) capable of successfully building the capacity of worker rights in Colombia is eligible to apply. Organizations applying for this award must demonstrate a proven ability to manage complex projects in developing countries through actions that support these aims. Lack of past experience with USDOL cooperative agreements, grants, or contracts does not bar eligibility or selection under this solicitation.

All Applicants and any proposed subgrantees or subcontractors must meet the following requirements:
• Compliance with all audit requirements, including those established in OMB Circular A-133.
• Demonstrated presence in Colombia— either independently or through a relationship with another organization with country presence (i.e., a subgrantee or subcontractor) — enabling them to initiate program activities upon award of the cooperative agreement.

The following Applicants (including subgrantees/subcontractors) will not be considered:
• Foreign governments and entities that are agencies of, or operated by or for, a foreign state or government.
• Organizations designated by the USG to be associated with terrorism or that have been debarred or suspended will not be considered.

Additional Information

Agency Name: OASAM
Description: The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) announces its intent to award up to $1.5 million for one or more cooperative agreements to one or more organizations to raise awareness of and improve workersÂ’ ability to protect and claim their labor rights in Colombia. The project will strengthen the capacity of local organizations, to include NGOs and other non-profit groups, in order to educate and provide advice to workers about the scope and applicability of relevant labor and criminal laws, and when necessary, provide legal services to assist with the procedural and documentation requirements to initiate inspections, investigations, and/or seek remedies. The duration of the projects funded by this solicitation can be up to four years and six months. The start date of program activities will be negotiated upon award of an individual cooperative agreement, but will be no later than December 31, 2012.

Link to Additional Information: ILAB website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Primary: Brenda J. White

Grant Officer

alternate: James Kinslow

Grant Officer

Phone 202-693-4570
Email:white.brenda.j@dol.gov or kinslow.james@dol.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
A list of compiled questions for SGA-12-16 are now posted as an attachment under the Full Announcement Tab. Oct 26, 2012
Oct 26, 2012

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SGA-12-16
Funding Opportunity Title: Strengthening Protection of Internationally Recognized Labor Rights in Colombia
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Employment, Labor and Training
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Oct 09, 2012
Last Updated Date: Oct 26, 2012
Original Closing Date for Applications: Nov 15, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 15, 2012
Archive Date: Dec 15, 2012
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,500,000
Award Ceiling: $1,500,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible Applicants

Any commercial, international, educational, or non-profit organization(s), including any faith-based, community-based, or public international organization(s) capable of successfully building the capacity of worker rights in Colombia is eligible to apply. Organizations applying for this award must demonstrate a proven ability to manage complex projects in developing countries through actions that support these aims. Lack of past experience with USDOL cooperative agreements, grants, or contracts does not bar eligibility or selection under this solicitation.

All Applicants and any proposed subgrantees or subcontractors must meet the following requirements:
• Compliance with all audit requirements, including those established in OMB Circular A-133.
• Demonstrated presence in Colombia— either independently or through a relationship with another organization with country presence (i.e., a subgrantee or subcontractor) — enabling them to initiate program activities upon award of the cooperative agreement.

The following Applicants (including subgrantees/subcontractors) will not be considered:
• Foreign governments and entities that are agencies of, or operated by or for, a foreign state or government.
• Organizations designated by the USG to be associated with terrorism or that have been debarred or suspended will not be considered.

Additional Information

Agency Name: OASAM
Description: The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) announces its intent to award up to $1.5 million for one or more cooperative agreements to one or more organizations to raise awareness of and improve workersÂ’ ability to protect and claim their labor rights in Colombia. The project will strengthen the capacity of local organizations, to include NGOs and other non-profit groups, in order to educate and provide advice to workers about the scope and applicability of relevant labor and criminal laws, and when necessary, provide legal services to assist with the procedural and documentation requirements to initiate inspections, investigations, and/or seek remedies. The duration of the projects funded by this solicitation can be up to four years and six months. The start date of program activities will be negotiated upon award of an individual cooperative agreement, but will be no later than December 31, 2012.

Link to Additional Information: ILAB website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Primary: Brenda J. White

Grant Officer

alternate: James Kinslow

Grant Officer

Phone 202-693-4570
Email:white.brenda.j@dol.gov or kinslow.james@dol.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SGA-12-16
Funding Opportunity Title: Strengthening Protection of Internationally Recognized Labor Rights in Colombia
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Employment, Labor and Training
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Oct 26, 2012
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 15, 2012
Archive Date: Dec 15, 2012
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,500,000
Award Ceiling: $1,500,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible Applicants

Any commercial, international, educational, or non-profit organization(s), including any faith-based, community-based, or public international organization(s) capable of successfully building the capacity of worker rights in Colombia is eligible to apply. Organizations applying for this award must demonstrate a proven ability to manage complex projects in developing countries through actions that support these aims. Lack of past experience with USDOL cooperative agreements, grants, or contracts does not bar eligibility or selection under this solicitation.

All Applicants and any proposed subgrantees or subcontractors must meet the following requirements:
• Compliance with all audit requirements, including those established in OMB Circular A-133.
• Demonstrated presence in Colombia— either independently or through a relationship with another organization with country presence (i.e., a subgrantee or subcontractor) — enabling them to initiate program activities upon award of the cooperative agreement.

The following Applicants (including subgrantees/subcontractors) will not be considered:
• Foreign governments and entities that are agencies of, or operated by or for, a foreign state or government.
• Organizations designated by the USG to be associated with terrorism or that have been debarred or suspended will not be considered.

Additional Information

Agency Name: OASAM
Description: The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) announces its intent to award up to $1.5 million for one or more cooperative agreements to one or more organizations to raise awareness of and improve workersÂ’ ability to protect and claim their labor rights in Colombia. The project will strengthen the capacity of local organizations, to include NGOs and other non-profit groups, in order to educate and provide advice to workers about the scope and applicability of relevant labor and criminal laws, and when necessary, provide legal services to assist with the procedural and documentation requirements to initiate inspections, investigations, and/or seek remedies. The duration of the projects funded by this solicitation can be up to four years and six months. The start date of program activities will be negotiated upon award of an individual cooperative agreement, but will be no later than December 31, 2012.

Link to Additional Information: ILAB website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Primary: Brenda J. White

Grant Officer

alternate: James Kinslow

Grant Officer

Phone 202-693-4570
Email:white.brenda.j@dol.gov or kinslow.james@dol.gov

Folder 203673 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424a (budget) exp 2014.pdf

Folder 203673 Full Announcement-1 -> sf 424 key contacts 7.30.11.pdf

Folder 203673 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424 form exp 03.31.12.pdf

Folder 203673 Full Announcement-1 -> sga12-16 _columbia.pdf

Folder 203673 Full Announcement-1 -> sample outputs based budget.pdf

Folder 203673 Full Announcement-1 -> indirect cost form.pdf

Folder 203673 Full Announcement-1 -> survey-equal opportunity exp 5.12.pdf

Folder 203673 Other Supporting Documents-Question and Answers SGA_12_16 1 -> questions and answers for sga_12_16.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Primary: Brenda J. White
Grant Officer
alternate: James Kinslow
Grant Officer
Phone 202-693-4570
Email: white.brenda.j@dol.gov or kinslow.james@dol.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
SGA-12-16 SGA-12-16 PKG00149050 Oct 09, 2012 Nov 15, 2012 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

203673 SF424-2.0.pdf

203673 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf

203673 Budget-1.1.pdf

203673 SF424A-1.0.pdf

203673 SF424B-1.1.pdf

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