Opportunity Information: Apply for SGA 08 05
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- The OASAM in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ensuring Benefits in the Formal Sector in El Salvador" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 2, 2008 and posted on Jul 2, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 8, 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 $940,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $940,000.00 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).
- A. Eligible Applicants Any commercial, international, educational, or non profit organization(s), including any faith based, community based, or public international organization(s) with 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 is eligible for this grant. 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. See Section V.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity, titled "Ensuring Benefits in the Formal Sector in El Salvador" (Funding Opportunity Number SGA 08 05), is a U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) grant offered as a Cooperative Agreement. The core purpose is to strengthen compliance in El Salvador with laws that require employers to make proper payments to the Salvadoran Social Security Institute (Instituto Salvadoreno del Seguro Social, ISSS). In practical terms, the project is meant to reduce situations where workers are formally employed but do not actually receive the social security coverage they are supposed to have because employer contributions were not paid, were underpaid, or were not correctly recorded.
The program is designed around two closely linked strategies. First, it aims to improve the systems and mechanisms that enforce employer compliance with ISSS payment requirements. That can include strengthening processes used to monitor, detect, and respond to noncompliance, as well as improving coordination among relevant institutions involved in inspection, enforcement, and case handling. Second, it focuses on public facing awareness and education so that both workers and employers better understand their obligations and rights, know how to confirm whether correct ISSS payments are being made, and know where to go or what steps to take if contributions are missing or incorrect. The intended result is not only stronger enforcement capacity, but also a more informed workforce and employer community that can identify problems earlier and use established channels to resolve them.
The grant is funded through U.S. government appropriations authorities cited in the announcement, including the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 and the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution 2007, with funds provided by the U.S. Department of State. Although funding comes through these sources, the Cooperative Agreement itself is awarded and administered by ILAB, and day to day management of the award is handled by ILABs Office of Trade and Labor Affairs. The project period is expected to run three to four years, with the start date negotiated after selection but required to begin no later than September 30, 2008.
Funding for this solicitation is fixed at an estimated total of USD 940,000, and both the award floor and award ceiling are listed as USD 940,000, signaling an expectation of a single award at that amount. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary, with the activity focus listed under Employment, Labor and Training. Cost sharing or matching funds are not required.
Eligibility is broad but specific. ILAB states that commercial, international, educational, or nonprofit organizations, including faith based and community based groups and public international organizations, may apply if they have demonstrated experience implementing projects in the relevant technical areas and working with a range of partners such as foreign national ministries, regional and local government entities, employers and employer organizations, workers and labor organizations, and nongovernmental and community based organizations. The selection process is described as using neutral, nonreligious criteria that neither favor nor disadvantage faith based applicants. At the same time, applications from foreign government or quasi government agencies are explicitly excluded. Applicants must also demonstrate that they have an in country presence in El Salvador, either directly or through a formal relationship with another organization that already has such a presence, so they can begin activities quickly once an award is made.
Key administrative dates in the posting show it was posted July 2, 2008, with an application deadline of August 8, 2008, and an archive date of September 7, 2008. The funding opportunity is associated with the agency name shown as OASAM in the source data, while the program office described is USDOL ILAB. The listed point of contact for access issues with the full announcement is Lisa Harvey, Grant Officer, at 202 693 4570 and harvey.lisa@dol.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Ensuring Benefits in the Formal Sector in El Salvador (SGA 08 05)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Ensuring Benefits in the Formal Sector in El Salvador" (Funding Opportunity Number SGA 08 05).
Which U.S. government agency is offering this opportunity?
The award is offered by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity is offered as a Cooperative Agreement.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to strengthen compliance in El Salvador with laws requiring employers to make proper payments to the Salvadoran Social Security Institute (Instituto Salvadoreno del Seguro Social, ISSS). The project is intended to reduce cases where workers are formally employed but do not receive the social security coverage they should have because employer contributions were not paid, were underpaid, or were not correctly recorded.
What problem is this grant trying to address in practical terms?
It targets situations where workers are in the formal sector (formally employed), but their social security coverage does not reflect what it should because ISSS contributions are missing, inaccurate, underpaid, or not properly recorded.
What are the main strategies or components of the program?
The program is built around two closely linked strategies:
- Strengthening enforcement systems and mechanisms related to employer compliance with ISSS payment requirements (including monitoring, detection, response to noncompliance, and coordination among relevant institutions involved in inspection, enforcement, and case handling).
- Public-facing awareness and education so workers and employers understand obligations and rights, know how to confirm whether correct ISSS payments are being made, and know where to go or what steps to take if contributions are missing or incorrect.
What kinds of activities might be included under enforcement system improvements?
Based on the description, activities can include strengthening processes used to monitor, detect, and respond to employer noncompliance, and improving coordination among institutions involved in inspection, enforcement, and case handling.
What kinds of activities are included under awareness and education?
The awareness and education component focuses on helping workers and employers better understand their rights and obligations, learn how to confirm whether ISSS payments are correct, and learn what steps to take and where to go if contributions are missing or incorrect.
What outcomes does the program aim to achieve?
The intended results include stronger enforcement capacity and a more informed workforce and employer community that can identify problems earlier and use established channels to resolve issues related to ISSS contributions.
What is the total funding amount available under this solicitation?
The estimated total funding is USD 940,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The award floor is USD 940,000 and the award ceiling is also USD 940,000, which signals an expectation of a single award at that amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching funds are not required.
How many awards does this funding opportunity expect to make?
The listing of the award floor and ceiling both as USD 940,000 indicates an expectation of a single award for the full amount.
How long is the project period?
The project period is expected to run three to four years.
When must the project begin?
The start date is negotiated after selection, but the project is required to begin no later than September 30, 2008.
What is the activity focus or category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary, and the activity focus is listed under Employment, Labor and Training.
Who is eligible to apply?
Commercial, international, educational, or nonprofit organizations (including faith-based and community-based groups) and public international organizations may apply, as long as they have demonstrated experience implementing projects in the relevant technical areas and working with a range of partners (such as foreign national ministries, regional and local government entities, employers and employer organizations, workers and labor organizations, and nongovernmental and community-based organizations).
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are included among eligible applicant types, and the selection process is described as using neutral, nonreligious criteria that neither favor nor disadvantage faith-based applicants.
Are foreign government or quasi-government agencies eligible to apply?
No. Applications from foreign government or quasi-government agencies are explicitly excluded.
Is an in-country presence in El Salvador required?
Yes. Applicants must demonstrate an in-country presence in El Salvador either directly or through a formal relationship with another organization that already has such a presence, so activities can begin quickly once an award is made.
Which USDOL office administers and manages the award?
The Cooperative Agreement is awarded and administered by ILAB, and day-to-day management is handled by ILAB's Office of Trade and Labor Affairs.
Where do the funds come from?
The grant is funded through U.S. government appropriations authorities cited in the announcement, including the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 and the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution 2007, with funds provided by the U.S. Department of State.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
- Posted: July 2, 2008
- Application deadline: August 8, 2008
- Archive date: September 7, 2008
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SGA 08 05.
What is the listed agency name associated with the opportunity in the source data?
The agency name shown in the source data is OASAM, while the program office described is USDOL ILAB.
Who is the point of contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Lisa Harvey, Grant Officer, at 202 693 4570 and harvey.lisa@dol.gov.
What should an applicant do if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
They should contact the listed point of contact for access issues: Lisa Harvey, Grant Officer, at 202 693 4570 or harvey.lisa@dol.gov.
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