USDOL ILAB Grant for Labor Law Compliance in Democratic Republic of Georgia

The U.S. Department of Labors Bureau of International Labor Affairs is offering a $2 million grant to support technical assistance projects in Georgia for enhancing labor law compliance. The aim is to bolster government adherence to labor laws and facilitate labor dispute resolution. Applicants can focus on improving government enforcement of labor laws or enhancing worker organizations’ advocacy for workers rights. Eligible entities include commercial, international, educational, and non-profit organizations. Proposals should align with the grant objectives. Application deadline is October 18, 2013.

Opportunity ID: 238617

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	SCA-13-14
Funding Opportunity Title::	Improved Compliance with Labor Laws in the Democratic Republic of Georgia
Opportunity Category::	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation::
Funding Instrument Type::
Category of Funding Activity::	Employment, Labor and Training
Category Explanation::
Expected Number of Awards::	1
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	No
Version::	Synopsis 5
Posted Date::	Jul 29, 2013
Last Updated Date::	Oct 17, 2013
Original Closing Date for Applications::	Oct 02, 2013
Current Closing Date for Applications::	Oct 18, 2013
Archive Date::	Nov 17, 2013
Estimated Total Program Funding::	$ 2,000,000
Award Ceiling::	$2,000,000
Award Floor::	$0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants::

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

Additional Information on Eligibility::

Any commercial, international, educational, or non-profit organization(s), including any faith-based, community-based, or public international organization(s) (PIOs), capable of fulfilling the objectives identified in the Funding Opportunity Description 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. This SCA is for the award of a new cooperative agreement with specific project objectives and outcomes as outlined in this SCA. As such, Applicants may not submit applications to renew or supplement an existing USDOL-funded cooperative agreement.

PIOs are eligible to apply. However, USDOL requires that PIOs and all other entities that elect to apply for this grant opportunity adhere to the specific requirements outlined in this SCA concerning audits and counter-terrorism. In negotiating an award with a PIO, USDOL will discuss the inclusion of appropriate language acknowledging the rights and privileges as currently established and afforded to PIOs by the U.S. Government and in accordance with U.S. law.

Applicants and any proposed subgrantees or subcontractors must comply with all audit requirements, including those established in Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133. Applicants must also demonstrate in-country presence – 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 (see Section IV. Application and Submission Information).

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 U.S. Government to be associated with terrorism or that have been debarred or suspended.
• Applicants charging a fee (profit) associated with a project funded by USDOL under this award.

Additional Information

Agency Name::	OASAM
Description::	In Fiscal Year 2013, the U.S. Department of Labors (USDOL) Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) will award up to $2 million for one or more cooperative agreements to fund a technical assistance project(s) in the Democratic Republic of Georgia to achieve improved compliance with labor laws. The goals are to strengthen government compliance with labor laws and to facilitate the effective resolution of labor disputes. Proposals must address at least one of the following objectives: 1) improved government enforcement of labor laws and respect for international labor standards, or 2) improved effectiveness of worker organizations in representing workers rights and interests. Eligible Applicants may include any commercial, international, non-U.S.-based, educational, or non-profit organization(s), including any faith-based, community-based, or public international organization capable of successfully supporting the achievement of the objectives of this solicitation. See Section III for detailed eligibility requirements.
Link to Additional Information::
Grantor Contact Information::	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Version History

Version	Modification Description	Updated Date
Synopsis 5	Due to the government being closed on Friday October 11, 2013 this opportunity is extended through Friday October 18, 2013 5:00pm (eastern standard time) to allow for submission of applications. Submissions after this date and time will be considered late and not accepted.	Oct 17, 2013
Synopsis 4	The Synopsis is modified to reflect the new closing date of October 11, 2013.
Synopsis 3	The closing date for SCA-13-14 was extended from October 2, 2013 to October 11, 2013. Additionally, a new application package for this opportunity was uploaded. Please use this new package for submissions.
Synopsis 2	USDOL has published an amendment to SCA-13-14. The revised SCA along with a description of the changes are attached under the full announcement section in grants.gov. The amended SCA is marked amendment 1-September 20, 2013 in the header. All changes to the SCA are indicated with a vertical bar line.
Synopsis 1

Package Status

Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:

Assistance Listings:	00.000
Competition ID:	SCA-13-14
Competition Title:	SCA-13-14
Opportunity Package ID:	PKG00181992
Opening Date:	Jul 29, 2013
Closing Date:	Oct 18, 2013
Agency Contact Information::	Lloyd Sabino
Who Can Apply::	Organization Applicants
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