The US Department of Labor intends to fund a project through the International Labor Organization to lessen child labor and improve labor conditions in Dominican Republic’s agriculture sector. This effort involves strengthening the Ministry of Labor, aiding agricultural producers in implementing social compliance systems, and enhancing education and support services for vulnerable children and families in farming areas. This grant opportunity aligns with USDOL’s commitment to combat child labor and elevate working standards in the DR’s agricultural industry. Please note, this grant is not currently open for applications and is subject to fund availability.
Opportunity ID: 296590
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOI-ILAB-17-09 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Project to Reduce Child Labor and Improve Working Conditions in Agriculture in the Dominican Republic (DR) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | NOTE: This is a Notice of Intent. An announcement is not related to this notice. We are not accepting applications. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.401 — International Labor Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2017 NOTE: This is a Notice of Intent. An announcement is not related to this notice. We are not accepting applications. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2017 NOTE: This is a Notice of Intent. An announcement is not related to this notice. We are not accepting applications. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 01, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | NOTE: This is a Notice of Intent. An announcement is not related to this notice. We are not accepting applications. This NOI is to provide public notice of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (USDOL) intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of International Labor Affairs |
| Description: | NOTE: This is a Notice of Intent. An announcement is not related to this notice. We are not accepting applications. Subject to the availability of funds, USDOL’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) intends to provide funding for a cooperative agreement without full and open competition to the International Labor Organization for a project to Reduce Child Labor and Improve Working Conditions in Agriculture in the Dominican Republic (DR). The project will support efforts to combat child labor and improve working conditions in agriculture in the DR by: 1) strengthening the capacity of the MOL, including its strategic enforcement of labor laws; 2) assisting agricultural producers in establishing effective social compliance systems; and 3) improving access to education, training, and livelihood services for vulnerable children and families in agricultural areas. Authority: USDOL Manual Series (DLMS) 2-836 G. 3, Services are available from only one responsible source and no substitute will suffice; or the recipient has unique qualifications to perform the type of activity to be funded. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.dol.gov/ilab/grants/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NOTE: This is a Notice of Intent. An announcement is not related to this notice. We are not accepting applications. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Dorjan Chaney, Grants Management Specialist.
Email:chaney.dorjan@dol.gov |
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