The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering an open competition grant aimed at enhancing the labor rights, protections, and overall conditions of decent work for migrant domestic workers in Malaysia. This grant is specifically for organizations committed to addressing the vulnerabilities faced by this critical workforce. The initiative seeks to empower migrant domestic workers by fostering environments where their rights are respected and upheld, ensuring fair labor practices and improved living and working standards. Through this grant, DRL endeavors to support projects that contribute significantly to the well-being and equitable treatment of migrant domestic workers, promoting human rights and democratic values within the Malaysian context. Eligible organizations are invited to propose innovative solutions for this crucial cause.
Opportunity ID: 353720
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0014005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Strengthening the Rights of Migrant Domestic Workers in Malaysia |
| 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, Human Rights, & Labor |
| 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: | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 06, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 06, 2024 |
| 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/nongovernmental 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 strengthening the labor rights, protections, and conditions of decent work for migrant domestic workers in Malaysia. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| 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 353720 Full Announcement-NOFO -> DRL Strengthening the Rights of Migrant Domestic Workers in Malaysia.pdf
Folder 353720 Full Announcement-NOFO -> PSI for Applications December 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 | DFOP0014005 | DFOP0014005 | PKG00286012 | Apr 23, 2024 | Jun 06, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353720 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353720 SF424A-1.0.pdf
353720 SF424B-1.1.pdf
353720 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
353720 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
353720 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
353720 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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