Opportunity ID: 236315
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-13-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Improving Fire and General Building Safety in Bangladesh |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 13, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 18, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 02, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 02, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 01, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| 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: |
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 $2.5 million for one or more cooperative agreements to fund a technical assistance project(s) in Bangladesh to (1) improve government enforcement of fire and general building safety standards, and (2) increase worker organizations ability to effectively monitor for violations of fire and general building safety standards and seek abatement of such hazards. Proposals may address either or both of the objectives and USDOL may select one or more Applicants to implement this project(s). Subject to the availability of funds, USDOL intends to allocate approximately $1.5 million toward the achievement of Objective 1 and approximately $1,000,000 toward the achievement of Objective 2. 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 effectively implementing activities in support of the objectives of this solicitation. See Section III. for detailed eligibility requirements |
| Link to Additional Information: | ILAB website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Helen A. Williams
Grant Specialist Email:ops.grantoffice@dol.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated question and answers for SGA-13-08 have been posted as an attachment under the announcement tab. | Jul 18, 2013 | |
| The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) will host a web chat on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 from 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. (Washington, DC time) to answer questions about our currently open Solicitations for Cooperative Agreements Applications (SCAs). You do not need to pre-register for this event. The web chat, which is text only, will include a discussion (questions and answers) of the following SCAs:
1. Country Level Engagement and Assistance to Reduce (CLEAR) Child Labor (SCA 13-12) To access the web chat, please click: http://www.dol.gov/dol/chat/chat-ilab-grant20130710.htm. Our main web chat page is http://www.dol.gov/dol/chat/. The SCAs are available on grants.gov (http://www07.grants.gov/) and ILAB¿s web page (http://www.dol.gov/ILAB/grants/main.htm). If you are not able to participate, we will later post all questions and answers on these websites. Thank you for your interest in these USDOL funding opportunities. |
Jul 18, 2013 | |
| Modified to reflect total program funding of 2.5 million for this opportunity. | Jul 05, 2013 | |
| Jun 13, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-13-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Improving Fire and General Building Safety in Bangladesh |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 13, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 18, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 02, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 02, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 01, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| 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: |
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 $2.5 million for one or more cooperative agreements to fund a technical assistance project(s) in Bangladesh to (1) improve government enforcement of fire and general building safety standards, and (2) increase worker organizations ability to effectively monitor for violations of fire and general building safety standards and seek abatement of such hazards. Proposals may address either or both of the objectives and USDOL may select one or more Applicants to implement this project(s). Subject to the availability of funds, USDOL intends to allocate approximately $1.5 million toward the achievement of Objective 1 and approximately $1,000,000 toward the achievement of Objective 2. 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 effectively implementing activities in support of the objectives of this solicitation. See Section III. for detailed eligibility requirements |
| Link to Additional Information: | ILAB website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Helen A. Williams
Grant Specialist Email:ops.grantoffice@dol.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-13-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Improving Fire and General Building Safety in Bangladesh |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 18, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 02, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 01, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| 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: |
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 $2.5 million for one or more cooperative agreements to fund a technical assistance project(s) in Bangladesh to (1) improve government enforcement of fire and general building safety standards, and (2) increase worker organizations ability to effectively monitor for violations of fire and general building safety standards and seek abatement of such hazards. Proposals may address either or both of the objectives and USDOL may select one or more Applicants to implement this project(s). Subject to the availability of funds, USDOL intends to allocate approximately $1.5 million toward the achievement of Objective 1 and approximately $1,000,000 toward the achievement of Objective 2. 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 effectively implementing activities in support of the objectives of this solicitation. See Section III. for detailed eligibility requirements |
| Link to Additional Information: | ILAB website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Helen A. Williams
Grant Specialist Email:ops.grantoffice@dol.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-13-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Improving Fire and General Building Safety in Bangladesh |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 05, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 02, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 01, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| 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: |
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 $2.5 million for one or more cooperative agreements to fund a technical assistance project(s) in Bangladesh to (1) improve government enforcement of fire and general building safety standards, and (2) increase worker organizations ability to effectively monitor for violations of fire and general building safety standards and seek abatement of such hazards. Proposals may address either or both of the objectives and USDOL may select one or more Applicants to implement this project(s). Subject to the availability of funds, USDOL intends to allocate approximately $1.5 million toward the achievement of Objective 1 and approximately $1,000,000 toward the achievement of Objective 2. 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 effectively implementing activities in support of the objectives of this solicitation. See Section III. for detailed eligibility requirements |
| Link to Additional Information: | ILAB website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Helen A. Williams
Grant Specialist Email:ops.grantoffice@dol.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-13-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Improving Fire and General Building Safety in Bangladesh |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 13, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 02, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 01, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000,000 |
| 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: |
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 $2.5 million for one or more cooperative agreements to fund a technical assistance project(s) in Bangladesh to (1) improve government enforcement of fire and general building safety standards, and (2) increase worker organizations ability to effectively monitor for violations of fire and general building safety standards and seek abatement of such hazards. Proposals may address either or both of the objectives and USDOL may select one or more Applicants to implement this project(s). Subject to the availability of funds, USDOL intends to allocate approximately $1.5 million toward the achievement of Objective 1 and approximately $1,000,000 toward the achievement of Objective 2. 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 effectively implementing activities in support of the objectives of this solicitation. See Section III. for detailed eligibility requirements |
| Link to Additional Information: | ILAB website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Helen A. Williams
Grant Specialist Email:ops.grantoffice@dol.gov |
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| Agency Contact Information: | Helen A. Williams Grant Specialist Email: ops.grantoffice@dol.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00.000 | SGA-13-08 | SGA-13-08 | PKG00179410 | Jun 13, 2013 | Aug 02, 2013 | View |
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