The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering this grant to promote internationally recognized labor standards for workers in Sub-Saharan Africa. This open competition invites organizations to propose projects aimed at advancing and upholding workers’ rights within the vital mining, manufacturing, and construction sectors across the region. The grant seeks to address existing gaps in labor protections and ensure equitable treatment and safe working conditions. Projects should focus on tangible outcomes that contribute to improved adherence to global labor norms, fostering a more just and sustainable work environment for African laborers in these key industries.
Opportunity ID: 345624
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009354 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Workers’ Rights in Africa- Mining, Manufacturing & Construction |
| 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: | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $900,000 |
| Award Floor: | $900,000 |
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 promoting internationally recognized labor standards for workers in mining, manufacturing, and/or construction in Sub-Saharan Africa. |
| 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
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Related Documents
Folder 345624 Full Announcement-NOFO -> FY22 Africa Workers’ Rights NOFO.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 | SFOP0009354 | SFOP0009354 | PKG00279473 | Jan 26, 2023 | Mar 28, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345624 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
345624 SF424A-1.0.pdf
345624 SF424B-1.1.pdf
345624 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345624 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
345624 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
345624 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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