FMCS is offering the Labor-Management Cooperation Grant Program to support plant, geographic, or area-wide committees in addressing challenges of the modern workplace. Grants will focus on topics such as job security, skills development, workplace standards, and economic competitiveness. This grant cycle places a special emphasis on the 21st-century economy and evolving workforce needs. Applications are encouraged to propose innovative solutions for organizational effectiveness, economic development, and attracting the next generation of workers. The deadline for submissions is June 16, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 291784
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FMCS-2017 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FMCS Labor-Management Cooperation Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Health |
| Category Explanation: | The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) provides federal grants to support the establishment and operation of plant-level, area-wide or industry joint labor-management committees confronting specific, definable problems for which they have developed clear, innovative and measurable long-term solutions. Applicants must be covered by a formal collective bargaining agreement to be eligible. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 34.002 — Labor Management Cooperation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 30, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2017 The application period has been extended from May 31, 2017 to June 16, 2017. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $266,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $266,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Competition will be open to committees at any of the three levels, plant or company, area or industry. FMCS encourages labor-management committees who are confronting specific, definable problems for which they have developed clear, innovative and measurable long-term solutions to apply. All applications should focus directly on supporting the needs of the committee. Applicants should avoid seeking funds for activities that are clearly available under other federal programs (e.g., facilitation, mediation of contract disputes, etc.) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service |
| Description: | In accordance with the terms of the Labor-Management Cooperation Act of 1978, FMCS considers applications from plant, geographic or area-wide committees. During this grant cycle, we especially encourage applications from committees focused on the 21st century economy and the challenges of a rapidly evolving workplace, such as: job security and skills; working conditions for an increasingly mobile workforce; consensus solutions to workplace standards; organizational effectiveness; economic development and competitiveness for entire communities; hiring and retaining the next generation of workers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Linda Gray-Broughton
Grants Management Specialist Email:lgbroughton@fmcs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The application period has been extended from May 31, 2017 to June 16, 2017. Please continue to submit your applications until June 16th. | May 30, 2017 | |
| May 30, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FMCS-2017 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FMCS Labor-Management Cooperation Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Health |
| Category Explanation: | The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) provides federal grants to support the establishment and operation of plant-level, area-wide or industry joint labor-management committees confronting specific, definable problems for which they have developed clear, innovative and measurable long-term solutions. Applicants must be covered by a formal collective bargaining agreement to be eligible. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 34.002 — Labor Management Cooperation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 30, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2017 The application period has been extended from May 31, 2017 to June 16, 2017. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $266,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $266,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Competition will be open to committees at any of the three levels, plant or company, area or industry. FMCS encourages labor-management committees who are confronting specific, definable problems for which they have developed clear, innovative and measurable long-term solutions to apply. All applications should focus directly on supporting the needs of the committee. Applicants should avoid seeking funds for activities that are clearly available under other federal programs (e.g., facilitation, mediation of contract disputes, etc.) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service |
| Description: | In accordance with the terms of the Labor-Management Cooperation Act of 1978, FMCS considers applications from plant, geographic or area-wide committees. During this grant cycle, we especially encourage applications from committees focused on the 21st century economy and the challenges of a rapidly evolving workplace, such as: job security and skills; working conditions for an increasingly mobile workforce; consensus solutions to workplace standards; organizational effectiveness; economic development and competitiveness for entire communities; hiring and retaining the next generation of workers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Linda Gray-Broughton
Grants Management Specialist Email:lgbroughton@fmcs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FMCS-2017 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FMCS Labor-Management Cooperation Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Health |
| Category Explanation: | The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) provides federal grants to support the establishment and operation of plant-level, area-wide or industry joint labor-management committees confronting specific, definable problems for which they have developed clear, innovative and measurable long-term solutions. Applicants must be covered by a formal collective bargaining agreement to be eligible. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 34.002 — Labor Management Cooperation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 30, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $266,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $266,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments City or township governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Competition will be open to committees at any of the three levels, plant or company, area or industry. FMCS encourages labor-management committees who are confronting specific, definable problems for which they have developed clear, innovative and measurable long-term solutions to apply. All applications should focus directly on supporting the needs of the committee. Applicants should avoid seeking funds for activities that are clearly available under other federal programs (e.g., facilitation, mediation of contract disputes, etc.) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service |
| Description: | In accordance with the terms of the Labor-Management Cooperation Act of 1978, FMCS considers applications from plant, geographic or area-wide committees. During this grant cycle, we especially encourage applications from committees focused on the 21st century economy and the challenges of a rapidly evolving workplace, such as: job security and skills; working conditions for an increasingly mobile workforce; consensus solutions to workplace standards; organizational effectiveness; economic development and competitiveness for entire communities; hiring and retaining the next generation of workers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Linda Gray-Broughton
Grants Management Specialist Email:lgbroughton@fmcs.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 291784 Full Announcement-2017 FMCS Solicitation -> SF-424new.pdf
Folder 291784 Full Announcement-2017 FMCS Solicitation -> 2017FinancialAdministrativeGrantsManual.pdf
Folder 291784 Full Announcement-2017 FMCS Solicitation -> 2017 Kit Application Letter.pdf
Folder 291784 Full Announcement-2017 FMCS Solicitation -> FY2017 Application Solicitation.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Linda Gray-Broughton Grants Management Specialist Email: lgbroughton@fmcs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00232030 | Mar 01, 2017 | Jun 16, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
291784 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
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