Opportunity Information: Apply for SCA 13 10
Apply for SCA 13 10
- The OASAM in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Combating Exploitative Child Labor in Morocco" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 17, 2013 and posted on Jul 15, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 18, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Any commercial, international, educational, or non profit organization(s), including any faith based, community based, or public international organization(s) (PIOs), capable of successfully reducing child labor or assisting youth in securing employment opportunities in peri urban and rural areas of Morocco is eligible to apply. Organizations applying for this award must demonstrate a proven ability to manage complex projects in developing countries through actions that support these aims. This SCA is for the award of a new cooperative agreement with specific project objectives and outcomes as outlined in this SCA. As such, Applicants may not submit applications to renew or supplement an existing project. PIOs are eligible to apply. However, USDOL requires that PIOs, and all other entities, that elect to apply for this grant opportunity adhere to the specific requirements outlined in this SCA concerning audits and counter terrorism. In negotiating an award with a PIO, USDOL will discuss the inclusion of appropriate language acknowledging the rights and privileges as currently established and afforded to PIOs by the U.S. Government in accordance with U.S. law. Applicants and any proposed subgrantees or subcontractors must comply with all audit requirements, including those established in Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A 133. Applicants must also demonstrate in country presence either independently or through a relationship with another organization with country presence (i.e., a subgrantee or subcontractor) enabling them to initiate program activities upon award of the cooperative agreement (see Section IV. Application and Submission Information). The following Applicants (including subgrantees/subcontractors) will not be considered Foreign governments and entities that are agencies of, or operated by or for, a foreign state or government. Organizations designated by the U.S. Government to be associated with terrorism or that have been debarred or suspended. Applicants charging a fee (profit) associated with a project funded by USDOL under this award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity "Combating Exploitative Child Labor in Morocco" is a U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) funding initiative from Fiscal Year 2013 designed to reduce child labor in Morocco, with a particular focus on rural and peri-urban communities where exploitative labor is more common and harder to monitor. The funding is intended to support one or more technical assistance projects that not only help remove or prevent children from harmful work, but also help youth who are old enough to work legally transition into "decent work" opportunities. At the household level, the project also aims to improve livelihoods for adults (age 18 and older), reflecting the idea that poverty and limited income options are major drivers of child labor and that sustainable progress often requires economic alternatives for families.
A central part of the project scope is strengthening institutions and local systems that can keep progress going after the project ends. This includes building the capacity of Morocco's labor inspectorate to better monitor and enforce labor laws in rural agricultural areas, where inspection coverage can be limited due to geography, informality of work arrangements, and the seasonal nature of agricultural labor. In addition, the opportunity emphasizes support to civil society organizations so they can more effectively reduce child labor through direct service delivery (such as referral pathways, community support, and assistance to at-risk children and families) and through advocacy (such as community awareness, engagement with local authorities, and promoting stronger protection frameworks).
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, which generally means USDOL expects substantial involvement in guiding the project compared to a standard grant. The estimated total funding is up to $5,000,000, with an award ceiling of $5,000,000 and no minimum award floor listed. The announcement indicates an expected number of awards of 1, though it also states "one or more" cooperative agreements, suggesting the agency may have reserved flexibility depending on the quality of applications and program design. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
The eligible applicant pool is broad and includes commercial, international, educational, and non-profit organizations, including faith-based and community-based organizations, as well as public international organizations (PIOs). Applicants must show proven ability to manage complex projects in developing-country contexts and demonstrate they can carry out activities aligned with the stated goals: reducing child labor and/or assisting youth of legal working age in securing employment in rural and peri-urban Morocco. A key practical requirement is in-country presence, either directly or through a partner relationship such as a subgrantee or subcontractor, so that work can begin quickly upon award.
The notice also sets clear restrictions and compliance expectations. Applications are not allowed if they are framed as renewals or supplements to existing projects; the award is for a new cooperative agreement with specific objectives and outcomes defined by the solicitation. Certain entities are explicitly ineligible, including foreign governments and organizations that function as agencies of, or are operated by or for, a foreign state. Organizations associated with terrorism or that have been debarred or suspended are also excluded. Another important restriction is that applicants may not charge a fee or profit in connection with a USDOL-funded project under this award. Applicants and any proposed subrecipients must comply with audit requirements, including those in OMB Circular A-133 (the standard audit framework used at the time for entities expending U.S. federal funds). For PIOs, USDOL notes additional requirements related to audits and counter-terrorism compliance, and indicates that award language may acknowledge PIO rights and privileges consistent with U.S. law.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, with the activity category listed as Employment, Labor and Training, and a CFDA number shown as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified). The posting date was July 15, 2013. The original closing date was October 1, 2013, later extended to a current closing date of October 18, 2013, and the archive date is November 17, 2013. The agency name associated with the listing is OASAM, while the program description and content clearly identify ILAB as the funding bureau. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Helen A. Williams, Grant Specialist, reachable at ops.grantoffice@dol.gov, and the additional information link points to the ILAB website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Combating Exploitative Child Labor in Morocco
What is the "Combating Exploitative Child Labor in Morocco" funding opportunity?
It is a U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) cooperative agreement funding opportunity (Fiscal Year 2013) focused on reducing child labor in Morocco, especially exploitative child labor in rural and peri-urban areas.
What is the main goal of the project?
The core goal is to reduce child labor in Morocco by supporting technical assistance projects that remove or prevent children from harmful work, while also helping youth who are old enough to work legally move into decent work opportunities.
Which geographic areas in Morocco are prioritized?
The opportunity emphasizes rural and peri-urban communities, where exploitative child labor can be more common and harder to monitor due to geography, informality, and seasonal work patterns.
What types of activities does the opportunity expect to fund?
Funding is intended for one or more technical assistance projects that may include: preventing or removing children from harmful labor, supporting youth of legal working age into decent work, strengthening institutional capacity (especially labor inspection), and supporting civil society for service delivery and advocacy.
How does the opportunity address the economic drivers of child labor?
At the household level, the project aims to improve livelihoods for adults age 18 and older, reflecting the idea that poverty and limited income options contribute to child labor and that sustainable reductions often require economic alternatives for families.
What does "decent work" mean in the context of this opportunity?
The notice specifies support for youth who are old enough to work legally to transition into "decent work" opportunities. The solicitation frames this as a key outcome area alongside child labor reduction.
What is the role of Morocco's labor inspectorate in the project scope?
A central scope element is building the capacity of Morocco's labor inspectorate to better monitor and enforce labor laws in rural agricultural areas, where inspection coverage may be limited by geography, informality of work, and seasonality in agriculture.
Why does the solicitation emphasize rural agricultural areas for labor inspection?
The notice highlights that rural agricultural labor can be difficult to monitor because of geographic dispersion, informal work arrangements, and seasonal patterns, which can reduce inspection coverage.
How are civil society organizations expected to be involved?
The opportunity emphasizes strengthening civil society organizations so they can reduce child labor through direct service delivery (such as referrals, community support, and assistance to at-risk children and families) and advocacy (such as community awareness, engagement with local authorities, and promoting stronger protection frameworks).
What type of award mechanism is being used?
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, which generally means USDOL expects substantial involvement in guiding the project compared to a standard grant.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is up to $5,000,000, and the award ceiling is $5,000,000. No minimum award amount is listed.
How many awards does USDOL expect to make?
The announcement indicates an expected number of awards of 1, while also referencing "one or more" cooperative agreements, suggesting some flexibility depending on applications and project design.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant pool is broad and includes commercial, international, educational, and non-profit organizations, including faith-based and community-based organizations, as well as public international organizations (PIOs).
What experience or capacity must applicants demonstrate?
Applicants must show proven ability to manage complex projects in developing-country contexts and demonstrate the ability to carry out activities aligned with the solicitation goals (reducing child labor and/or assisting youth of legal working age into employment) in rural and peri-urban Morocco.
Is an in-country presence in Morocco required?
Yes. Applicants must have an in-country presence either directly or through a partner relationship (such as a subgrantee or subcontractor) so work can begin quickly upon award.
Can an application be submitted as a renewal or supplement to an existing project?
No. Applications framed as renewals or supplements to existing projects are not allowed. The award is for a new cooperative agreement with objectives and outcomes defined by the solicitation.
Are foreign governments eligible applicants?
No. Foreign governments are explicitly listed as ineligible.
Are organizations operated by or for a foreign state eligible?
No. Organizations that function as agencies of, or are operated by or for, a foreign state are explicitly ineligible.
Are organizations associated with terrorism eligible to apply?
No. Organizations associated with terrorism are excluded under the solicitation restrictions.
Are debarred or suspended organizations eligible?
No. Organizations that have been debarred or suspended are excluded.
Can applicants charge a fee or profit on this award?
No. Applicants may not charge a fee or profit in connection with a USDOL-funded project under this award.
What audit and compliance requirements apply?
Applicants and proposed subrecipients must comply with applicable audit requirements, including those in OMB Circular A-133 (the standard audit framework referenced in the notice for entities expending U.S. federal funds at that time).
Are there special requirements for public international organizations (PIOs)?
Yes. The notice references additional requirements for PIOs related to audits and counter-terrorism compliance, and indicates award language may acknowledge PIO rights and privileges consistent with U.S. law.
How is this opportunity categorized administratively?
It is categorized as discretionary funding, with the activity category listed as Employment, Labor and Training. The CFDA number shown is 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified).
Which USDOL office is associated with the listing?
The listing shows the agency name as OASAM, while the program description and content identify ILAB as the funding bureau.
What were the key dates for the opportunity?
The posting date was July 15, 2013. The original closing date was October 1, 2013, and it was extended to October 18, 2013. The archive date is November 17, 2013.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Helen A. Williams, Grant Specialist, at ops.grantoffice@dol.gov. The additional information link points to the ILAB website.
What kinds of project outcomes does USDOL appear to want beyond direct services?
Beyond helping individual children and youth, the opportunity emphasizes strengthening institutions and local systems so progress can continue after the project ends, including improved labor inspection capacity and stronger civil society service delivery and advocacy.
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