The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) offers approximately $8,000,000 for two cooperative agreements to fund technical assistance in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana. This grant is designed to increase the number of cocoa cooperatives demonstrating reduced child labor within their supply chains. Key outcomes involve improving cooperative accountability to monitor child labor by strengthening enforcement and internal capacities. It also seeks to increase support for vulnerable cocoa households through sustainable assistance, social protection, and child labor remediation programs. Each project will have a maximum duration of 4.5 years.
Opportunity ID: 328101
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FOA-ILAB-20-06 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Engaging Cocoa Cooperatives to Combat Child Labor |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Bureau of International Labor Affairs |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.401 — International Labor Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 27, 2020 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is August 27, 2020. Applications must be received no later than 4:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 26, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply: U.S. organizations: • Nonprofits, including any faith-based organizations or community-based organizations • Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education • Private Institutions of Higher Education • For-Profit Organizations; Non-U.S. organizations: • Non-US Entities, including PIOs as described in 2 CFR 200.46. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of International Labor Affairs |
| Description: |
The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $8,000,000 total costs (subject to the availability of federal funds) for two cooperative agreements of $4,000,000 each to fund one technical assistance project in Côte d’Ivoire and one in Ghana to increase the number of cocoa cooperatives demonstrating a reduction of child labor in the cocoa supply chain. The projects will aim to achieve the following outcomes:
The duration of the project will be a maximum of 4.5 years (54 months) from the effective date of the award. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tam Nguyen
Grants Management Specialist Nguyen.Tam-Thao.H@dol.gov Email:Nguyen.Tam-Thao.H@dol.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updated to include close date explanation. | Jul 13, 2020 | |
| This amendment to the FOA revises language in Section IV.B.3. Please see FOA-ILAB-20-06 Amendment One for complete details. | Jul 13, 2020 | |
| Jul 13, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FOA-ILAB-20-06 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Engaging Cocoa Cooperatives to Combat Child Labor |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Bureau of International Labor Affairs |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.401 — International Labor Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 27, 2020 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is August 27, 2020. Applications must be received no later than 4:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 26, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply: U.S. organizations: • Nonprofits, including any faith-based organizations or community-based organizations • Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education • Private Institutions of Higher Education • For-Profit Organizations; Non-U.S. organizations: • Non-US Entities, including PIOs as described in 2 CFR 200.46. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of International Labor Affairs |
| Description: |
The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $8,000,000 total costs (subject to the availability of federal funds) for two cooperative agreements of $4,000,000 each to fund one technical assistance project in Côte d’Ivoire and one in Ghana to increase the number of cocoa cooperatives demonstrating a reduction of child labor in the cocoa supply chain. The projects will aim to achieve the following outcomes:
The duration of the project will be a maximum of 4.5 years (54 months) from the effective date of the award. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tam Nguyen
Grants Management Specialist Nguyen.Tam-Thao.H@dol.gov Email:Nguyen.Tam-Thao.H@dol.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FOA-ILAB-20-06 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Engaging Cocoa Cooperatives to Combat Child Labor |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Bureau of International Labor Affairs |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.401 — International Labor Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 26, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply: U.S. organizations: • Nonprofits, including any faith-based organizations or community-based organizations • Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education • Private Institutions of Higher Education • For-Profit Organizations; Non-U.S. organizations: • Non-US Entities, including PIOs as described in 2 CFR 200.46. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of International Labor Affairs |
| Description: |
The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $8,000,000 total costs (subject to the availability of federal funds) for two cooperative agreements of $4,000,000 each to fund one technical assistance project in Côte d’Ivoire and one in Ghana to increase the number of cocoa cooperatives demonstrating a reduction of child labor in the cocoa supply chain. The projects will aim to achieve the following outcomes:
The duration of the project will be a maximum of 4.5 years (54 months) from the effective date of the award. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tam Nguyen
Grants Management Specialist Nguyen.Tam-Thao.H@dol.gov Email:Nguyen.Tam-Thao.H@dol.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FOA-ILAB-20-06 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Engaging Cocoa Cooperatives to Combat Child Labor |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Bureau of International Labor Affairs |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.401 — International Labor Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 26, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply: U.S. organizations: • Nonprofits, including any faith-based organizations or community-based organizations • Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education • Private Institutions of Higher Education • For-Profit Organizations; Non-U.S. organizations: • Non-US Entities, including PIOs as described in 2 CFR 200.46. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of International Labor Affairs |
| Description: |
The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $8,000,000 total costs (subject to the availability of federal funds) for two cooperative agreements of $4,000,000 each to fund one technical assistance project in Côte d’Ivoire and one in Ghana to increase the number of cocoa cooperatives demonstrating a reduction of child labor in the cocoa supply chain. The projects will aim to achieve the following outcomes:
The duration of the project will be a maximum of 4.5 years (54 months) from the effective date of the award. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tam Nguyen
Grants Management Specialist Nguyen.Tam-Thao.H@dol.gov Email:Nguyen.Tam-Thao.H@dol.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 328101 Full Announcement-FOA-ILAB-20-06 -> FOA-ILAB-20-06.pdf
Folder 328101 Other Supporting Documents-FOA-ILAB-20-06 Amendment One -> FOA-ILAB-20-06 Amendment One.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tam Nguyen Grants Management Specialist Nguyen.Tam-Thao.H@dol.gov Email: Nguyen.Tam-Thao.H@dol.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.401 | FOA-ILAB-20-06 | Engaging Cocoa Cooperatives to Combat Child Labor | PKG00262568 | Jul 13, 2020 | Aug 27, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
328101 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
328101 SF424A-1.0.pdf
328101 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
328101 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
328101 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
328101 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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