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- The OASAM in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Building the Capacity of the Afghan Labor Ministry to Increase Knowledge of" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 17, 2008 and posted on Jun 17, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Any international organization, including commercial, educational, or non profit organization(s), is eligible for this grant. Applicants should have experience effectively implementing projects in the relevant technical field(s) and working with foreign national government ministries, regional and local government entities, employers and employer organizations, workers and labor organizations, and non governmental and community based organizations. Neutral, non religious criteria that neither favor nor disfavor religion will be employed in the selection of Cooperative Agreement recipients. Applications from foreign government and quasi government agencies will not be considered. An Applicant must demonstrate a country presence, independently or through a relationship with another organization(s) with country presence, which gives it the ability to initiate program activities upon award of the Cooperative Agreement
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity, titled "Building the Capacity of the Afghan Labor Ministry to Increase Knowledge of," is a discretionary U.S. Department of Labor grant offered through the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). The program makes a total of USD 500,000 available and is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the government expects to have an active role in overseeing and shaping the work during implementation rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The award is intended to support a single, defined project lasting one to two years, with the start date negotiated after selection but required to begin no later than September 30, 2008. ILABs Office of Trade and Labor Affairs is responsible for managing the agreement, and the legal authority for the award comes from the Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law 110-161).
The central goal is capacity building for Afghanistans Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled. The project is designed to strengthen the Ministrys ability to raise awareness and understanding of Afghanistans labor code and internationally recognized core labor principles. The emphasis is on increasing knowledge among two key audiences: the judiciary, who interpret and apply the law in practice, and the general public, who need accessible information about rights and responsibilities in the workplace. In practical terms, the work would typically involve developing training, outreach, and informational materials and helping the Labor Ministry put in place sustainable processes for ongoing education and public communication around labor standards.
Funding details are straightforward and tightly defined: the estimated total program funding is USD 500,000, and both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as USD 500,000, indicating the intent to make awards at that exact amount. The solicitation anticipated up to five awards, but the fixed ceiling and floor suggest a standardized award size for any selected recipient. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide additional non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive.
Eligibility is broad but specific. Any international organization may apply, including commercial entities, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations, as long as they can demonstrate relevant technical experience and a track record of effectively implementing similar projects. Applicants are expected to have experience working with foreign national government ministries and also with a wide range of stakeholders such as regional and local government bodies, employers and employer organizations, workers and labor organizations, and nongovernmental or community-based groups. Foreign government and quasi-government agencies are explicitly not eligible to apply. Another key requirement is operational readiness in Afghanistan: the applicant must demonstrate an in-country presence either directly or through a partner organization, sufficient to begin activities promptly upon award.
The timeline and administrative details reflect a standard federal grant cycle from that period. The opportunity was posted on June 17, 2008, with an application deadline of August 14, 2008, and an archive date of September 13, 2008. Interested applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Lisa Harvey at ILAB (phone 202-693-4570, email harvey.lisa@dol.gov). The solicitation also notes that selection will use neutral, non-religious criteria that neither favor nor disfavor religious organizations, signaling that faith-affiliated entities could compete as long as evaluation remains religion-neutral and the proposal meets program requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Building the Capacity of the Afghan Labor Ministry to Increase Knowledge of."
Which U.S. agency is offering this grant?
It is offered by the U.S. Department of Labor through the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB).
What type of award is this?
This funding is offered as a Cooperative Agreement. That means the U.S. Department of Labor expects to play an active role in overseeing and shaping the work during implementation, rather than only providing funding with minimal involvement.
How much total funding is available?
The estimated total program funding is USD 500,000.
What is the award amount per project?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are USD 500,000, which indicates the intent to make awards at exactly USD 500,000.
How many awards did the solicitation anticipate?
The solicitation anticipated up to five awards.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, and applicants are not required to provide additional non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive.
What is the main goal of the project?
The central goal is capacity building for Afghanistan's Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled, specifically to strengthen the Ministry's ability to raise awareness and understanding of Afghanistan's labor code and internationally recognized core labor principles.
Who are the primary audiences the project is meant to reach?
The project emphasizes increasing knowledge among (1) the judiciary, who interpret and apply the law in practice, and (2) the general public, who need accessible information about workplace rights and responsibilities.
What kinds of activities does the opportunity describe?
The opportunity describes activities that would typically include developing training, outreach, and informational materials, and helping the Labor Ministry establish sustainable processes for ongoing education and public communication around labor standards.
Which ILAB office manages this agreement?
ILAB's Office of Trade and Labor Affairs is responsible for managing the Cooperative Agreement.
What is the legal authority for this award?
The legal authority is the Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law 110-161).
How long is the project period expected to last?
The award is intended to support a single, defined project lasting one to two years.
When would the project need to start?
The start date is negotiated after selection, but the project is required to begin no later than September 30, 2008.
Who is eligible to apply?
Any international organization may apply, including commercial entities, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations, as long as they can demonstrate relevant technical experience and a track record of effectively implementing similar projects.
Are foreign governments eligible to apply?
No. Foreign government and quasi-government agencies are explicitly not eligible to apply.
What experience are applicants expected to demonstrate?
Applicants are expected to demonstrate relevant technical experience, a track record implementing similar projects, experience working with foreign national government ministries, and experience engaging a broad range of stakeholders such as regional and local government bodies, employers and employer organizations, workers and labor organizations, and nongovernmental or community-based groups.
Is an in-country presence in Afghanistan required?
Yes. The applicant must demonstrate an in-country presence in Afghanistan either directly or through a partner organization, sufficient to begin activities promptly upon award.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 17, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 14, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 13, 2008.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Lisa Harvey at ILAB by phone at 202-693-4570 or by email at harvey.lisa@dol.gov.
How are faith-affiliated organizations treated in the selection process?
The solicitation states that selection will use neutral, non-religious criteria that neither favor nor disfavor religious organizations. This indicates faith-affiliated entities could compete as long as evaluation remains religion-neutral and the proposal meets program requirements.
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