The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), is offering this grant to combat exploitative child labor in Ethiopia, specifically targeting children in the traditional weaving industry and rural areas. This grant, up to $10 million, aims to eliminate child labor through an area-based approach in Addis Ababa, Gamo Gofa, and Wolaita Zones. The project will increase community awareness, improve children’s access to quality education and vocational training, and promote sustainable livelihoods for households, reducing their dependence on child labor. Additionally, it will strengthen the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MoLSA) by institutionalizing training for labor inspectors on child labor laws and enhancing occupational safety and health standards. This grant is for organizations with proven expertise in improving children’s lives through education and sustainable livelihoods.
Opportunity ID: 122533
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-11-06 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Project to Combat Exploitative Child Labor in Ethiopia |
| 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: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 14, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 21, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 21, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 20, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| 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) capable of successfully reducing children’s participation in exploitative child labor and developing and implementing educational and livelihoods programs to serve them is eligible to apply provided that they meet the requirements outlined below, which apply to all Applicants and any proposed subgrantees or subcontractors. Applications from foreign Governments and entities that are agencies of, or operated by or for, a foreign state or Government will not be considered. Applications from organizations designated by the U.S. Government to be associated with terrorism or that have been debarred or suspended will not be considered. Applicants are not allowed to charge a fee (profit) associated with a project funded by USDOL under this award. Lack of past experience with USDOL cooperative agreements, grants, or contracts does not bar eligibility or selection under this solicitation.
Applicants must be in compliance with all audit requirements, including those established in OMB Circular A-133. Applications from U.S.-based non-profit organizations that are subject to the Single Audit Act, that fail to include their most recent single audit or fail to demonstrate that they have complied with single audit submission timeframes established in OMB Circular A-133 will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected. For Applicants that are foreign-based or for-profit organizations, failure to submit the most current independent financial audit will result in an application being considered non-responsive and rejected. In addition, the submission of any audit report that reflects adverse opinions will result in the application being considered non-responsive and rejected. Further information can be found on pages 28-29 of the SGA. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | OASAM |
| Description: | Executive Summary: In FY 2011, the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs will award up to $10 million for a technical assistance project(s) to support efforts to eliminate exploitative child labor in Ethiopia with a primary focus on children engaged in or at-risk of involvement in the traditional weaving industry and child labor in rural areas. Projects funded under this solicitation must use an area-based approach, targeting all forms of exploitative child labor within the geographic locations of Addis Ababa and the Gamo Gofa and Wolaita Zones and will seek to combat child labor by using innovative, effective, and integrated approaches to increase community awareness, improve children’s access to quality education and vocational training, promote sustainable livelihoods for their households, and increase beneficiaries access to national programs that help households overcome dependence on child labor to meet basic needs. Projects funded under this solicitation must also build the capacity of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs to address exploitative child labor by institutionalizing training of labor inspectors on relevant child labor laws and polices and strengthening occupational safety and health standards and enforcement. Organizations applying for this award must have a proven ability to manage complex projects that aim to improve the lives of children by increasing their access to quality education and training opportunities and by promoting the sustainable livelihood of their households. |
| Link to Additional Information: | ILAB website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Brenda J. White or James Kinslow
Grant Officers Phone 202-693-4570 Email:white.brenda.j@dol.gov or kinslow.james@dol.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| USDOL-ILAB has posted Q&A’s in response to technical questions for SGA-11-06. See attachment under the Full Announcement tab. | Oct 11, 2011 | |
| USDOL-ILAB has posted Q&A’s in response to technical questions for SGA-11-06. See attachments | Oct 11, 2011 | |
| ILAB to Hold Web Chat on October 14, 2011 on FY 2011 Solicitations for Cooperative Agreement Applications (SGA)
ILAB will hold a live Web Chat for interested parties to ask questions on the currently open FY 2011 Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Applications (SGA), including the SGA for the Project to Combat Child Labor in Ethiopia published on September 16, 2011. The Web Chat will be held on October 14, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. EST. |
Oct 11, 2011 | |
| Oct 06, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-11-06 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Project to Combat Exploitative Child Labor in Ethiopia |
| 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: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 14, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 21, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 21, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 20, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| 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) capable of successfully reducing children’s participation in exploitative child labor and developing and implementing educational and livelihoods programs to serve them is eligible to apply provided that they meet the requirements outlined below, which apply to all Applicants and any proposed subgrantees or subcontractors. Applications from foreign Governments and entities that are agencies of, or operated by or for, a foreign state or Government will not be considered. Applications from organizations designated by the U.S. Government to be associated with terrorism or that have been debarred or suspended will not be considered. Applicants are not allowed to charge a fee (profit) associated with a project funded by USDOL under this award. Lack of past experience with USDOL cooperative agreements, grants, or contracts does not bar eligibility or selection under this solicitation.
Applicants must be in compliance with all audit requirements, including those established in OMB Circular A-133. Applications from U.S.-based non-profit organizations that are subject to the Single Audit Act, that fail to include their most recent single audit or fail to demonstrate that they have complied with single audit submission timeframes established in OMB Circular A-133 will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected. For Applicants that are foreign-based or for-profit organizations, failure to submit the most current independent financial audit will result in an application being considered non-responsive and rejected. In addition, the submission of any audit report that reflects adverse opinions will result in the application being considered non-responsive and rejected. Further information can be found on pages 28-29 of the SGA. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | OASAM |
| Description: | Executive Summary: In FY 2011, the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs will award up to $10 million for a technical assistance project(s) to support efforts to eliminate exploitative child labor in Ethiopia with a primary focus on children engaged in or at-risk of involvement in the traditional weaving industry and child labor in rural areas. Projects funded under this solicitation must use an area-based approach, targeting all forms of exploitative child labor within the geographic locations of Addis Ababa and the Gamo Gofa and Wolaita Zones and will seek to combat child labor by using innovative, effective, and integrated approaches to increase community awareness, improve children’s access to quality education and vocational training, promote sustainable livelihoods for their households, and increase beneficiaries access to national programs that help households overcome dependence on child labor to meet basic needs. Projects funded under this solicitation must also build the capacity of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs to address exploitative child labor by institutionalizing training of labor inspectors on relevant child labor laws and polices and strengthening occupational safety and health standards and enforcement. Organizations applying for this award must have a proven ability to manage complex projects that aim to improve the lives of children by increasing their access to quality education and training opportunities and by promoting the sustainable livelihood of their households. |
| Link to Additional Information: | ILAB website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Brenda J. White or James Kinslow
Grant Officers Phone 202-693-4570 Email:white.brenda.j@dol.gov or kinslow.james@dol.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-11-06 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Project to Combat Exploitative Child Labor in Ethiopia |
| 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: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 21, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 20, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| 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) capable of successfully reducing children’s participation in exploitative child labor and developing and implementing educational and livelihoods programs to serve them is eligible to apply provided that they meet the requirements outlined below, which apply to all Applicants and any proposed subgrantees or subcontractors. Applications from foreign Governments and entities that are agencies of, or operated by or for, a foreign state or Government will not be considered. Applications from organizations designated by the U.S. Government to be associated with terrorism or that have been debarred or suspended will not be considered. Applicants are not allowed to charge a fee (profit) associated with a project funded by USDOL under this award. Lack of past experience with USDOL cooperative agreements, grants, or contracts does not bar eligibility or selection under this solicitation.
Applicants must be in compliance with all audit requirements, including those established in OMB Circular A-133. Applications from U.S.-based non-profit organizations that are subject to the Single Audit Act, that fail to include their most recent single audit or fail to demonstrate that they have complied with single audit submission timeframes established in OMB Circular A-133 will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected. For Applicants that are foreign-based or for-profit organizations, failure to submit the most current independent financial audit will result in an application being considered non-responsive and rejected. In addition, the submission of any audit report that reflects adverse opinions will result in the application being considered non-responsive and rejected. Further information can be found on pages 28-29 of the SGA. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | OASAM |
| Description: | Executive Summary: In FY 2011, the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs will award up to $10 million for a technical assistance project(s) to support efforts to eliminate exploitative child labor in Ethiopia with a primary focus on children engaged in or at-risk of involvement in the traditional weaving industry and child labor in rural areas. Projects funded under this solicitation must use an area-based approach, targeting all forms of exploitative child labor within the geographic locations of Addis Ababa and the Gamo Gofa and Wolaita Zones and will seek to combat child labor by using innovative, effective, and integrated approaches to increase community awareness, improve children’s access to quality education and vocational training, promote sustainable livelihoods for their households, and increase beneficiaries access to national programs that help households overcome dependence on child labor to meet basic needs. Projects funded under this solicitation must also build the capacity of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs to address exploitative child labor by institutionalizing training of labor inspectors on relevant child labor laws and polices and strengthening occupational safety and health standards and enforcement. Organizations applying for this award must have a proven ability to manage complex projects that aim to improve the lives of children by increasing their access to quality education and training opportunities and by promoting the sustainable livelihood of their households. |
| Link to Additional Information: | ILAB website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Brenda J. White or James Kinslow
Grant Officers Phone 202-693-4570 Email:white.brenda.j@dol.gov or kinslow.james@dol.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-11-06 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Project to Combat Exploitative Child Labor in Ethiopia |
| 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: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 21, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 20, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| 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) capable of successfully reducing children’s participation in exploitative child labor and developing and implementing educational and livelihoods programs to serve them is eligible to apply provided that they meet the requirements outlined below, which apply to all Applicants and any proposed subgrantees or subcontractors. Applications from foreign Governments and entities that are agencies of, or operated by or for, a foreign state or Government will not be considered. Applications from organizations designated by the U.S. Government to be associated with terrorism or that have been debarred or suspended will not be considered. Applicants are not allowed to charge a fee (profit) associated with a project funded by USDOL under this award. Lack of past experience with USDOL cooperative agreements, grants, or contracts does not bar eligibility or selection under this solicitation.
Applicants must be in compliance with all audit requirements, including those established in OMB Circular A-133. Applications from U.S.-based non-profit organizations that are subject to the Single Audit Act, that fail to include their most recent single audit or fail to demonstrate that they have complied with single audit submission timeframes established in OMB Circular A-133 will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected. For Applicants that are foreign-based or for-profit organizations, failure to submit the most current independent financial audit will result in an application being considered non-responsive and rejected. In addition, the submission of any audit report that reflects adverse opinions will result in the application being considered non-responsive and rejected. Further information can be found on pages 28-29 of the SGA. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | OASAM |
| Description: | Executive Summary: In FY 2011, the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs will award up to $10 million for a technical assistance project(s) to support efforts to eliminate exploitative child labor in Ethiopia with a primary focus on children engaged in or at-risk of involvement in the traditional weaving industry and child labor in rural areas. Projects funded under this solicitation must use an area-based approach, targeting all forms of exploitative child labor within the geographic locations of Addis Ababa and the Gamo Gofa and Wolaita Zones and will seek to combat child labor by using innovative, effective, and integrated approaches to increase community awareness, improve children’s access to quality education and vocational training, promote sustainable livelihoods for their households, and increase beneficiaries access to national programs that help households overcome dependence on child labor to meet basic needs. Projects funded under this solicitation must also build the capacity of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs to address exploitative child labor by institutionalizing training of labor inspectors on relevant child labor laws and polices and strengthening occupational safety and health standards and enforcement. Organizations applying for this award must have a proven ability to manage complex projects that aim to improve the lives of children by increasing their access to quality education and training opportunities and by promoting the sustainable livelihood of their households. |
| Link to Additional Information: | ILAB website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Brenda J. White or James Kinslow
Grant Officers Phone 202-693-4570 Email:white.brenda.j@dol.gov or kinslow.james@dol.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-11-06 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Project to Combat Exploitative Child Labor in Ethiopia |
| 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: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 06, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 21, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 20, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| 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) capable of successfully reducing children’s participation in exploitative child labor and developing and implementing educational and livelihoods programs to serve them is eligible to apply provided that they meet the requirements outlined below, which apply to all Applicants and any proposed subgrantees or subcontractors. Applications from foreign Governments and entities that are agencies of, or operated by or for, a foreign state or Government will not be considered. Applications from organizations designated by the U.S. Government to be associated with terrorism or that have been debarred or suspended will not be considered. Applicants are not allowed to charge a fee (profit) associated with a project funded by USDOL under this award. Lack of past experience with USDOL cooperative agreements, grants, or contracts does not bar eligibility or selection under this solicitation.
Applicants must be in compliance with all audit requirements, including those established in OMB Circular A-133. Applications from U.S.-based non-profit organizations that are subject to the Single Audit Act, that fail to include their most recent single audit or fail to demonstrate that they have complied with single audit submission timeframes established in OMB Circular A-133 will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected. For Applicants that are foreign-based or for-profit organizations, failure to submit the most current independent financial audit will result in an application being considered non-responsive and rejected. In addition, the submission of any audit report that reflects adverse opinions will result in the application being considered non-responsive and rejected. Further information can be found on pages 28-29 of the SGA. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | OASAM |
| Description: | Executive Summary: In FY 2011, the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs will award up to $10 million for a technical assistance project(s) to support efforts to eliminate exploitative child labor in Ethiopia with a primary focus on children engaged in or at-risk of involvement in the traditional weaving industry and child labor in rural areas. Projects funded under this solicitation must use an area-based approach, targeting all forms of exploitative child labor within the geographic locations of Addis Ababa and the Gamo Gofa and Wolaita Zones and will seek to combat child labor by using innovative, effective, and integrated approaches to increase community awareness, improve children’s access to quality education and vocational training, promote sustainable livelihoods for their households, and increase beneficiaries access to national programs that help households overcome dependence on child labor to meet basic needs. Projects funded under this solicitation must also build the capacity of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs to address exploitative child labor by institutionalizing training of labor inspectors on relevant child labor laws and polices and strengthening occupational safety and health standards and enforcement. Organizations applying for this award must have a proven ability to manage complex projects that aim to improve the lives of children by increasing their access to quality education and training opportunities and by promoting the sustainable livelihood of their households. |
| Link to Additional Information: | ILAB website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Brenda J. White or James Kinslow
Grant Officers Phone 202-693-4570 Email:white.brenda.j@dol.gov or kinslow.james@dol.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 122533 Full Announcement-1 -> survey-equal opportunity.pdf
Folder 122533 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424 form.pdf
Folder 122533 Full Announcement-1 -> outputs based budget.pdf
Folder 122533 Full Announcement-1 -> sga_06.pdf
Folder 122533 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424a (budget information).pdf
Folder 122533 Full Announcement-1 -> indirect cost form.pdf
Folder 122533 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424 (key contact information).pdf
Folder 122533 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> ethiopia2 sga 11-06.pdf
Folder 122533 Other Supporting Documents- Q&A’s_ 1 1 -> q&as _1 (sga-06 ethiopia).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Brenda J. White or James Kinslow Grant Officers Phone 202-693-4570 Email: white.brenda.j@dol.gov or kinslow.james@dol.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGA-11-06 | SGA-11-06 | PKG00078230 | Sep 16, 2011 | Oct 21, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
122533 SF424-2.0.pdf
122533 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
122533 Budget-1.1.pdf
122533 SF424A-1.0.pdf
122533 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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