This grant is for the purpose of advancing freedom of association for workers in Nepal’s informal sector. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering this open competition to organizations. The primary goal is to empower informal workers by supporting initiatives that enable them to exercise their right to organize and collectively bargain. This includes addressing legal and practical barriers that hinder their ability to form or join associations and to advocate for their rights. The grant seeks to foster an environment where informal workers can secure better working conditions, fair wages, and social protections through stronger collective representation. By promoting these fundamental labor rights, the DRL aims to strengthen democratic principles and human rights within Nepal’s workforce.
Opportunity ID: 346780
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009506 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Advancing Freedom of Association for Workers in Nepal’s Informal Sector |
| 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: | Democracy Fund/Human Rights Democracy Fund |
| 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 13, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $800,000 |
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 advancing freedom of association for workers in the informal sector in Nepal. |
| 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 346780 Full Announcement-. -> PSI for Applications December 2022 – after 12.22.22.pdf
Folder 346780 Full Announcement-. -> FY22 Labor Nepal NOFO.pdf
Folder 346780 Full Announcement-. -> AQM Guidance for NCAGE-SAM.gov for Foreign Applicants Feb 2023.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 | PKG00280487 | Mar 13, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346780 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346780 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346780 SF424B-1.1.pdf
346780 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346780 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346780 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346780 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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