This grant is for the purpose of eliminating severe labor abuses and conditions of forced labor, specifically targeting those connected to widespread cyber scam operations across Southeast Asia. The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is providing this funding opportunity as an open competition. Eligible organizations are invited to submit proposals that outline innovative and effective strategies to combat human trafficking and exploitation within this context. The initiative seeks to protect vulnerable individuals caught in these illicit schemes, restore their rights, and dismantle the networks perpetrating these modern forms of slavery. By addressing the root causes and consequences of cyber scam-related forced labor, this grant aims to foster safer environments and promote human rights in the region.
Opportunity ID: 353945
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0014340 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Protecting Workers in Southeast Asia Against Cyber Scam Operations |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | FY23 Human Rights Democracy Fund |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.345 — International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 02, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 02, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $800,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernmental organizations (NGO) and public international organizations; private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses. DRL’s preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be some occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in eliminating labor abuses and conditions of forced labor connected to cyber scam operations in Southeast Asia. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
drllaborgrants@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 353945 Full Announcement-NOFO -> DRL Protecting Workers in Southeast Asia Against Cyber Scam Operations.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | drllaborgrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | DFOP0014340 | DFOP0014340 | PKG00286196 | May 02, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353945 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353945 SF424A-1.0.pdf
353945 SF424B-1.1.pdf
353945 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
353945 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
353945 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
353945 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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