Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL 07 GR 020 CAFTADR 040108
Apply for DRL 07 GR 020 CAFTADR 040108
- The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Request for Proposals CAFTA DR Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 1, 2008 and posted on Apr 1, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 29, 2008 Applicants must submit proposals using www.grants.gov by 1159 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on April 29, 2008. DRL will not accept proposals submitted via email, the U.S. postal system, FedEx, UPS and similar delivery companies, or courier. Faxed documents will not be accepted at any time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Be a U.S. non profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3), a comparable organization headquartered internationally, or an international organization. Universities are allowable. Have demonstrated experience administering successful projects, preferably in Central America. DRL reserves the right to request additional background information on organizations that do not have previous experience administering federal grant awards. These applicants may be subject to limited funding on a pilot basis. Be a registered user of grants.gov Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with in country entities and relevant stakeholders including industry and non government organizations. Organizations may form consortia and submit a joint proposal. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant. Applicants may include subcontracts to institutions in order to provide technical expertise as a component of their proposal. An OMB policy directive published in the Federal Register on Friday, June 27, 2003, requires that all organizations applying for Federal grants or cooperative agreements must provide a Dun and Bradstreet (DB) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number when applying for all Federal grants or cooperative agreements on or after October 1, 2003. Please reference http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/fedreg/062703grantidentifier.pdf for the complete OMB policy directive.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announced a grant opportunity under the title "Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Request for Proposals CAFTA DR Programs" (Funding Opportunity Number DRL 07 GR 020 CAFTADR 040108). The competition is focused on labor rights and labor governance issues connected to the CAFTA-DR region, and it invites proposals for two related program tracks: (A) Modernizing Tripartite Structure and Promoting Social Dialogue in Central America and the Dominican Republic, and (B) Strengthening Labor Rights through Informal Economy Engagement in Central America and the Dominican Republic. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at projects that improve how governments, employers, and workers engage with one another (the "tripartite" model), and at initiatives that extend labor rights awareness and protections into the informal economy, where workers often lack formal contracts and effective access to remedies.
This is a grant (not a cooperative agreement), categorized under "Other" for both opportunity category and funding activity, reflecting that it does not sit neatly inside a single standard program area label even though it is clearly labor-rights and democratic governance oriented. The award ceiling is listed as $4,000,000, with no specified award floor (shown as $0). The announcement does not require cost sharing or matching, which means applicants are not obligated to contribute a defined portion of project costs from non-federal sources, though applicants can still propose leveraging partner resources if it strengthens the project design.
Eligibility is primarily targeted to nonprofit organizations. U.S.-based nonprofits must have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education), but the eligibility language also allows comparable internationally headquartered organizations and international organizations. Universities are stated as allowable, and applicants may also build consortia, as long as one organization is clearly designated as the lead applicant. The solicitation emphasizes that applicants should have demonstrated experience running successful projects, preferably in Central America, and DRL reserves the right to request additional background information, especially from organizations without a track record administering federal awards. Those newer to federal grants may be limited to pilot-scale funding, which signals that DRL is open to new implementers but may reduce risk by starting smaller.
The announcement strongly encourages, and effectively expects, in-country collaboration. Applicants must already have, or be able to develop, active partnerships with local entities and key stakeholders, including industry and non-government organizations. This aligns with the substance of the two tracks: social dialogue and tripartite modernization depend on sustained engagement among ministries or labor authorities, employer organizations, and worker organizations, while informal-economy labor rights work typically requires deep community and sector connections, practical outreach channels, and trusted intermediaries. The notice also explicitly allows subcontracts to institutions that can provide technical expertise as part of the proposed approach, which gives applicants room to bring in specialized labor law, mediation, compliance, monitoring, or training capacity.
In terms of submission and administrative requirements, proposals had to be submitted through Grants.gov only, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 29, 2008. The notice is strict about submission channels: DRL would not accept proposals by email, postal mail, commercial delivery services (such as FedEx or UPS), courier, or fax under any circumstances. Applicants had to be registered users of Grants.gov, and they also needed a DUNS number in line with the Office of Management and Budget policy requiring standardized organizational identifiers for federal financial assistance applications.
Key dates in the posting show it was posted and created on April 1, 2008, with the original and current closing date both April 29, 2008, and an archive date of June 1, 2008. For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact listed was Teresa Fralish, Program Officer at DRL, reachable by phone at 202-261-8107 or by email at FralishTM@state.gov. Additional information was referenced as being available through the DRL website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Request for Proposals CAFTA DR Programs."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRL 07 GR 020 CAFTADR 040108.
3) Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
This grant opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
4) What issue areas does this competition focus on?
The competition focuses on labor rights and labor governance issues connected to the CAFTA-DR region.
5) What geographic region is this opportunity focused on?
The programs are focused on Central America and the Dominican Republic in connection with the CAFTA-DR region.
6) What are the two program tracks applicants can propose under?
The solicitation invites proposals for two related tracks:
- (A) Modernizing Tripartite Structure and Promoting Social Dialogue in Central America and the Dominican Republic
- (B) Strengthening Labor Rights through Informal Economy Engagement in Central America and the Dominican Republic
7) What does “modernizing tripartite structure” and “social dialogue” mean in practical terms for this grant?
In practical terms, it refers to projects that improve how governments, employers, and workers engage with one another through a tripartite model, with an emphasis on strengthening social dialogue among those stakeholders.
8) What does the informal economy track aim to do?
The informal economy track aims to extend labor rights awareness and protections into the informal economy, where workers often lack formal contracts and effective access to remedies.
9) Is this funding a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity is a grant (not a cooperative agreement).
10) How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under "Other" for both the opportunity category and the funding activity.
11) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $4,000,000.
12) Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount is specified. The award floor is shown as $0.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement does not require cost sharing or matching.
14) Can applicants still propose partner or leveraged resources even if cost share is not required?
Yes. While matching is not required, applicants may propose leveraging partner resources if it strengthens the project design.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is primarily targeted to nonprofit organizations. The eligibility language includes U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), comparable internationally headquartered organizations, and international organizations. Universities are also stated as allowable.
16) Are U.S.-based nonprofits required to have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. U.S.-based nonprofit applicants must have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education).
17) Are universities allowed to apply?
Yes. Universities are stated as allowable applicants.
18) Can international organizations or internationally headquartered organizations apply?
Yes. The eligibility language allows comparable internationally headquartered organizations and international organizations.
19) Are consortium applications allowed?
Yes. Applicants may form consortia, as long as one organization is clearly designated as the lead applicant.
20) What experience does DRL expect from applicants?
The solicitation emphasizes that applicants should have demonstrated experience running successful projects, preferably in Central America.
21) Can DRL ask for additional background information from applicants?
Yes. DRL reserves the right to request additional background information, especially from organizations without a track record administering federal awards.
22) How does DRL approach applicants that are newer to federal grants?
The notice indicates that organizations newer to federal awards may be limited to pilot-scale funding. This suggests DRL may fund newer implementers at a smaller scale to reduce risk.
23) Are in-country partnerships expected as part of the program design?
Yes. The announcement strongly encourages, and effectively expects, in-country collaboration. Applicants must already have, or be able to develop, active partnerships with local entities and key stakeholders.
24) What types of partners and stakeholders are specifically mentioned?
The notice references local entities and key stakeholders including industry and non-government organizations. The program description also highlights the importance of engagement among labor authorities/ministries, employer organizations, and worker organizations for tripartite/social dialogue efforts.
25) Why are local partnerships emphasized for these tracks?
For Track A, tripartite modernization and social dialogue depend on sustained engagement among government, employer, and worker stakeholders. For Track B, informal economy labor rights work typically requires deep community and sector connections, practical outreach channels, and trusted intermediaries.
26) Are subcontracts allowed?
Yes. The notice explicitly allows subcontracts to institutions that can provide technical expertise as part of the proposed approach.
27) What kind of technical expertise might be included through subcontracts?
The solicitation notes that subcontracts may support specialized capacity such as labor law, mediation, compliance, monitoring, or training.
28) How were proposals required to be submitted?
Proposals had to be submitted through Grants.gov only.
29) What was the application deadline?
The deadline was 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 29, 2008.
30) Were alternative submission methods accepted (email, mail, courier, fax)?
No. The notice states DRL would not accept proposals by email, postal mail, commercial delivery services (such as FedEx or UPS), courier, or fax under any circumstances.
31) Did applicants need to be registered with Grants.gov?
Yes. Applicants had to be registered users of Grants.gov.
32) Was a DUNS number required?
Yes. Applicants needed a DUNS number consistent with Office of Management and Budget policy requiring standardized organizational identifiers for federal financial assistance applications.
33) When was the opportunity posted?
The posting/creation date is listed as April 1, 2008.
34) What are the listed closing date and archive date?
The original and current closing date are both listed as April 29, 2008. The archive date is June 1, 2008.
35) Who is the contact person for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Teresa Fralish, Program Officer at DRL.
36) What contact details are provided for the program officer?
Phone: 202-261-8107
Email: FralishTM@state.gov
37) Where else did the announcement indicate applicants could find additional information?
The notice references additional information as being available through the DRL website.
38) Does the solicitation indicate that this grant fits into a single standard program label?
No. It is categorized as "Other" and described as not fitting neatly into a single standard program area label, even though it is clearly labor-rights and democratic governance oriented.
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