The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) invites organizations to apply for projects aiming to enhance women’s participation in the workforce. The grant addresses barriers such as unequal pay, discrimination, gender-based violence, and inadequate work conditions to unlock women’s economic potential. By improving work conditions and addressing unique challenges faced by women workers, this grant seeks to foster economic growth, strengthen families, and empower communities. Applications are accepted until May 25, 2021.
Opportunity ID: 332343
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0007769 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Strengthening Women’s Participation in the Workforce |
| 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: | HRDF |
| 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: | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 25, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 25, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,900,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
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/nongovernment 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 submitting applications for projects that enable women workers to participate more fully in the workforce. Background: Women, half of the global workforce, face multiple barriers to their full and equal participation at work, limiting their economic contributions over the course of their lives. Numerous studies have shown that barriers to women’s participation in the workforce stifle national economies – that an increase in women’s labor force participation results in faster and more inclusive economic growth, and that increasing the share of household income controlled by women changes spending in ways that benefit their families and communities. Improving work conditions and addressing constraints to workforce participation for vulnerable women workers is one step toward unleashing women’s economic potential in order to maximize global economic growth and stability. Increasing women’s economic participation throughout their lives strengthens prospects for economic growth, and benefits families, communities, and countries. The challenges that women face are unique and often not taken into account when groups advocate for worker rights, creating safe work environments, and developing leadership skills. Challenges include unequal pay and lack of wage transparency; discrimination in hiring and job evaluation; gender-discriminatory personal status laws limiting freedom of movement; women’s ability to work outside the home without a male guardian’s permission; family demand and expectations; gender-based violence and harassment; safe and accessible transportation; lack of parental leave and affordable care for children and family; inadequate representation in worker organizations; inflexible or unpredictable hours and scheduling; and unsafe and unsanitary work conditions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DRLLaborGrants@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 332343 Full Announcement-NOFO -> PSI for Applications March 2021 – after 03.03.21.pdf
Folder 332343 Full Announcement-NOFO -> FY20 Labor Global Woman NOFO.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 | SFOP0007769 | SFOP0007769 | PKG00266121 | Mar 24, 2021 | May 25, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
332343 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
332343 SF424A-1.0.pdf
332343 SF424B-1.1.pdf
332343 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
332343 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
332343 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
332343 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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