Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL 10 CAFTA RFP 110411
Apply for DRL 10 CAFTA RFP 110411
- 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 "CAFTA DR TCB" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345 International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 11, 2011 and posted on Apr 11, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 11, 2011 Applicants must submit proposals using www.grants.gov by 1159 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on May 11, 2011. Please note that over the next several months www.grants.gov will experience higher than normal application volume due to Recovery Act related opportunities. DRL will still require applications to be submitted via www.grants.gov but will work with applicants who have trouble in the actual submission process.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,900,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Organizations submitting proposals must meet the following criteria Be a U.S. non profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3) or a comparable organization headquartered internationally, or an international organization. Have demonstrated experience administering successful and preferably similar projects. 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 governmental organizations. Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined proposal. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant. 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 in 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 CAFTA DR TCB grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DRL 10 CAFTA RFP 110411) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), focused on improving respect for labor rights in Central America and the Dominican Republic context (CAFTA-DR region). DRL is seeking proposals that strengthen labor rights compliance by supporting worker organizations and by addressing the particular vulnerabilities of informal sector workers. In total, the program anticipates about $2.8 million in funding across an expected seven awards, with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Applications were required to be submitted through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. EST on May 11, 2011 (the opportunity was posted April 11, 2011 and later archived June 10, 2011).
The solicitation is organized around two main project tracks. The first track, funded at approximately $1.9 million (subject to availability), targets “Building the Capacity of Workers and Worker Organizations to Advocate for Labor Rights in CAFTA DR.†The core idea is to work directly with workers and worker organizations to build a durable “culture of compliance†with labor standards. DRL is looking for projects that strengthen independent, democratic, and sustainable worker organizations by improving transparency, internal governance, and efficient management, while also helping workers develop the skills and structures needed to create new independent organizations where they do not yet exist. A major emphasis is on inclusion: projects should actively promote women and other underrepresented or marginalized worker groups (such as youth, minorities including indigenous communities, and workers with disabilities) in both membership and leadership roles. DRL also wants to see increased worker engagement in collective bargaining, negotiation, dispute resolution, and labor-management or tripartite dialogue, along with practical use of national and international mechanisms that can help defend labor rights. Preference is given to proposals that go beyond isolated training and instead use innovative strategies to foster cooperation and coordinated action among worker organizations at local, national, and regional levels, including unions, federations, and confederations. Projects may also include outreach to government and civil society stakeholders and support worker participation in shaping public policies that affect workers’ social and economic conditions. Strong proposals are expected to connect with and build on prior or ongoing labor-rights capacity-building work in the region and coordinate with related projects funded by the U.S. Government and other donors to avoid duplication and increase impact.
The second track, funded at approximately $900,000 (subject to availability), focuses on “Promoting Respect for Informal Sector Workers Labor Rights in CAFTA DR†and is intended for work in up to three of the following countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and/or Nicaragua. This track recognizes that informal workers often fall outside practical protections even where laws exist, and it seeks projects that increase awareness and improve compliance with labor rights for informal workers while also enhancing economic opportunities. DRL expects projects to raise awareness among informal workers and key stakeholders including civil society groups (worker organizations, NGOs, employers) and government actors about informal workers’ labor rights. Beyond awareness, proposals should develop and implement concrete strategies or policy approaches together with workers and stakeholders that lead to better respect for rights and better economic outcomes, especially for women and other marginalized populations. The solicitation lists examples of eligible activities: helping incorporate workers into the formal economy and/or national social protection systems, improving national data collection on informal employment and barriers to formalization, supporting development and implementation of laws and fiscal or other policies that extend labor protections to the informal sector, strengthening enforcement approaches that are sustainable and effective, and organizing informal workers or integrating them into existing civil society organizations. DRL is looking for applicants that can show they understand existing research and past initiatives on informal work in these countries, can identify remaining knowledge gaps, and can design projects that build on what has already been tried while coordinating with other donor and U.S.-funded efforts in the region.
Eligibility is geared toward experienced implementers with the capacity to operate through local partnerships. Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), comparable internationally headquartered organizations, and international organizations. Applicants are expected to demonstrate relevant program administration experience, be registered on Grants.gov, and have existing partnerships or the ability to develop active in-country partnerships with stakeholders such as local organizations, industry, and NGOs. Consortia are permitted, but a lead applicant must be identified. Standard federal identifier requirements apply, including the need for a DUNS number (per OMB policy). The funding falls under CFDA 19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, and the award instrument is a grant. For access issues or solicitation questions, the listed point of contact was Violeta Roman, Program Analyst (202-261-8107).
FAQs: CAFTA-DR TCB Grant Opportunity (DRL 10 CAFTA RFP 110411)
1) What is the CAFTA-DR TCB grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). The opportunity focuses on improving respect for labor rights in the CAFTA-DR region (Central America and the Dominican Republic).
2) Who is the funding agency for this program?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRL 10 CAFTA RFP 110411.
4) What is the primary goal of the program?
The program aims to strengthen labor rights compliance in the CAFTA-DR context by supporting worker organizations and addressing particular vulnerabilities faced by informal sector workers.
5) How much total funding was anticipated?
DRL anticipated approximately $2.8 million in total funding under this opportunity, subject to availability.
6) How many awards were expected?
The program anticipated about seven awards.
7) Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
8) What are the two main project tracks?
The solicitation is organized around two tracks: (1) Building the Capacity of Workers and Worker Organizations to Advocate for Labor Rights in CAFTA-DR, and (2) Promoting Respect for Informal Sector Workers Labor Rights in CAFTA-DR.
9) How much funding was associated with Track 1?
Track 1 was funded at approximately $1.9 million, subject to availability.
10) What is the focus of Track 1 (worker and worker organization capacity)?
Track 1 focuses on working directly with workers and worker organizations to build a durable culture of compliance with labor standards. It emphasizes strengthening independent, democratic, and sustainable worker organizations and improving transparency, internal governance, and efficient management.
11) What kinds of organizational strengthening does DRL want to see under Track 1?
Examples described in the solicitation include improving transparency, internal governance, and efficient management within worker organizations, and helping workers develop skills and structures to create new independent organizations where they do not yet exist.
12) What inclusion priorities apply to Track 1 proposals?
Projects should actively promote women and other underrepresented or marginalized worker groups (including youth, minorities such as indigenous communities, and workers with disabilities) in both membership and leadership roles.
13) What types of worker engagement outcomes are encouraged under Track 1?
DRL seeks increased worker engagement in collective bargaining, negotiation, dispute resolution, and labor-management or tripartite dialogue, as well as practical use of national and international mechanisms to help defend labor rights.
14) Does DRL prefer training-only projects?
No. The solicitation indicates preference for proposals that go beyond isolated training and use innovative strategies to foster cooperation and coordinated action among worker organizations at local, national, and regional levels.
15) Which worker organizations are relevant for Track 1 coordination and cooperation?
The solicitation specifically references unions, federations, and confederations as examples of worker organizations that may be engaged in coordinated local, national, and regional action.
16) Can Track 1 projects include engagement with government or civil society stakeholders?
Yes. Track 1 projects may include outreach to government and civil society stakeholders and support worker participation in shaping public policies affecting workers social and economic conditions.
17) Does DRL expect coordination with other donor or U.S. Government-funded efforts?
Yes. Strong proposals are expected to connect with and build on prior or ongoing labor-rights capacity-building work in the region and coordinate with related projects funded by the U.S. Government and other donors to avoid duplication and increase impact.
18) How much funding was associated with Track 2?
Track 2 was funded at approximately $900,000, subject to availability.
19) What is the focus of Track 2 (informal sector workers)?
Track 2 focuses on promoting respect for informal sector workers labor rights in the CAFTA-DR region. It recognizes that informal workers often fall outside practical protections even where laws exist and seeks projects that increase awareness and improve compliance with labor rights while enhancing economic opportunities.
20) In which countries could Track 2 activities take place?
Track 2 is intended for work in up to three of the following countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and/or Nicaragua.
21) Who should Track 2 projects raise awareness among?
DRL expects Track 2 projects to raise awareness among informal workers and key stakeholders, including civil society groups (such as worker organizations, NGOs, and employers) and government actors, about informal workers labor rights.
22) Beyond awareness, what does DRL expect Track 2 projects to do?
Proposals should develop and implement concrete strategies or policy approaches together with workers and stakeholders that lead to better respect for rights and improved economic outcomes, especially for women and other marginalized populations.
23) What are examples of eligible Track 2 activities listed in the solicitation?
Examples include: helping incorporate workers into the formal economy and/or national social protection systems; improving national data collection on informal employment and barriers to formalization; supporting development and implementation of laws and fiscal or other policies extending labor protections to the informal sector; strengthening sustainable and effective enforcement approaches; and organizing informal workers or integrating them into existing civil society organizations.
24) What does DRL expect applicants to demonstrate for Track 2?
Applicants should show understanding of existing research and past initiatives on informal work in the target countries, identify remaining knowledge gaps, and design projects that build on what has already been tried while coordinating with other donor and U.S.-funded efforts in the region.
25) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), comparable internationally headquartered organizations, and international organizations.
26) What implementation capacity does DRL expect from applicants?
Eligibility is geared toward experienced implementers with capacity to operate through local partnerships. Applicants are expected to demonstrate relevant program administration experience and have existing partnerships or the ability to develop active in-country partnerships with stakeholders such as local organizations, industry, and NGOs.
27) Are consortia or partnerships allowed?
Yes. Consortia are permitted, but the solicitation requires that a lead applicant be identified.
28) What submission platform was required?
Applications were required to be submitted through Grants.gov.
29) What was the application deadline for this opportunity?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. EST on May 11, 2011.
30) When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on April 11, 2011 and later archived on June 10, 2011.
31) Are there specific federal identifier requirements mentioned?
Yes. Standard federal identifier requirements apply, including the need for a DUNS number (per OMB policy).
32) What is the CFDA number associated with this funding?
The funding falls under CFDA 19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
33) What type of award instrument is used?
The award instrument is a grant.
34) Who was the point of contact for access issues or solicitation questions?
The listed point of contact was Violeta Roman, Program Analyst, at 202-261-8107.
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