USAID in Bangladesh is seeking input on research gaps to enhance working conditions in the Ready-Made Garments industry. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather information for future initiatives. It is not a solicitation for applications and responses will not result in a binding agreement or funding. Interested parties bear all costs related to the submission. Deadline for responses is August 4, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 285729
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFI-388-16-000001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID/Bangladesh Request for Information on Strengthening the Capacity of Workers’ Organizations |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Request for Information (RFI) |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | RMG Sector organizational capacity strengthening |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 05, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 04, 2016 4:30 pm Bangladesh Local time |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 04, 2016 4:30 pm Bangladesh Local time |
| Archive Date: | Sep 03, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $0 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bangladesh USAID-Dhaka |
| Description: | The United States Government, represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) at its Mission in Bangladesh, is publishing the subject Request for Information in order to obtain information and input from all interested public and private parties on key research gaps relevant to future efforts to improve the working and living conditions of workers, specifically in the Ready-Made Garments (RMG) industry.
This announcement is a Request for Information (RFI), issued solely for information and planning purposes, and so it does not constitute a Request for Applications (RFA). Responses to this RFI are not applications and will in no way be deemed to form any binding agreement with the RFI issuing authority. This RFI will not be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government to issue any solicitation, award any grant, or pay for any information submitted as a result of this request. Responders are solely responsible for bearing all expenses associated with preparation and submission of the response to this RFI. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Fatema Resalat |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Fatema Resalat
A and A Specialist Email:fresalat@usaid.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 285729 Full Announcement-RFI -> Labor RFI 2016.pdf
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