Opportunity Information: Apply for SGA 11 02
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- The OASAM in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Global Action Program on Child Labor Issues" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 25, 2011 and posted on Jul 14, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $15,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000,000.00 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) capable of carrying out the full scope of work described above. The selected organization must have sufficient experience engaging with and providing technical assistance to foreign governments and non governmental organizations in the development of national policies and programs to address child labor and forced labor issues. The Applicant must also have experience linking national development initiatives to social protection programs for disadvantaged and vulnerable populations. This program will advance the knowledge base on child labor and forced labor and inform policy and program development. Applicants must be familiar with international standards on and definitions of child labor and forced labor. Applications from foreign governments and entities that are agencies of, or operated by or for, a foreign state or government will not be considered. Applications from organizations designated by the U.S. Government to be associated with terrorism or that have been debarred or suspended will not be considered. Applicants are not allowed to charge a fee (profit) associated with a project funded by USDOL under this award. Lack of past experience with USDOL cooperative agreements, grants, or contracts does not bar eligibility or selection under this solicitation. Applicants must be in compliance with all audit requirements, including those established in OMB Circular A 133. Applications from U.S. based non profit organizations that are subject to the Single Audit Act, that fail to include their most recent single audit or fail to demonstrate that they have complied with single audit submission timeframes established in OMB Circular A 133 will be considered non responsive and will be rejected. For Applicants that are foreign based or for profit organizations, failure to submit the most current independent financial audit will result in an application being considered non responsive and rejected. In addition, the submission of any audit report that reflects adverse opinions will result in the application being considered non responsive and rejected.Further information can be found on pages 16 17 of the SGA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Global Action Program (GAP) on Child Labor Issues is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), offered through a cooperative agreement. ILAB announced an intent to award up to $15,000,000 (with no required cost sharing or match) to support work that reduces child labor and forced labor globally and strengthens protections for vulnerable populations. The program is designed to build on ILABs long-running international technical assistance and research portfolio (active since 1995) by scaling up efforts that both improve systems and generate better evidence for policy and programming.
The core purpose of the GAP is to help countries and stakeholders make measurable progress through three connected tracks. First, it focuses on strengthening laws, enforcement, and policy coordination while building national capacity to carry out policy initiatives that expand access to quality education and promote sustainable livelihoods, particularly for disadvantaged groups who are at higher risk of exploitation. Second, it emphasizes innovative research and monitoring systems that can improve understanding of where and why child labor and forced labor occur, support better program design, and inform policy development with more reliable data. Third, it specifically supports new efforts to protect children from exploitation in domestic work, an area that can be especially hidden from public oversight and difficult to regulate and monitor.
ILAB encourages applicants to form partnerships when doing so would make the work more effective, reflecting the multi-sector nature of child labor prevention and response. The selected organization is expected to have strong experience providing technical assistance to foreign governments and non-governmental organizations, particularly in developing national policies and programs addressing child labor and forced labor. Applicants also need demonstrated capacity to connect national development initiatives with social protection approaches that benefit vulnerable and disadvantaged populations, and they must be familiar with international standards and definitions related to child labor and forced labor.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organizational type: commercial, international, educational, and nonprofit entities may apply, including faith-based, community-based, and public international organizations, as long as they can carry out the full scope of work. However, applications from foreign governments or entities that are agencies of, or operated by or for, a foreign state are not eligible. Organizations associated with terrorism or that are debarred or suspended are also excluded. The award does not allow applicants to charge a fee or profit on the project.
The solicitation places heavy emphasis on financial accountability and audit compliance. Applicants must meet all relevant audit requirements, including those tied to OMB Circular A-133 (as referenced in the announcement). U.S.-based nonprofits subject to the Single Audit Act must include their most recent single audit and show compliance with required submission timelines; otherwise, the application is considered non-responsive and rejected. Foreign-based or for-profit applicants must submit their most current independent financial audit; failure to do so, or submission of an audit with adverse opinions, also results in rejection.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted July 14, 2011, with an application deadline of August 31, 2011, and an archive date of December 31, 2011. The expected number of awards is listed as 1, with an award ceiling of $15,000,000 (and no stated minimum award floor). The funding activity category is Employment, Labor and Training, and the funding opportunity number is SGA 11-02. For official materials and updates, the notice points applicants to the ILAB website, and provides contacts at USDOL for access issues: James Kinslow and Brenda J. White (202-693-4570; white.brenda.j@dol.gov; kinslow.james@dol.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Global Action Program (GAP) on Child Labor Issues (SGA 11-02)
What is the Global Action Program (GAP) on Child Labor Issues?
The Global Action Program (GAP) on Child Labor Issues is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). It is offered through a cooperative agreement to support work that reduces child labor and forced labor globally and strengthens protections for vulnerable populations.
Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB).
What type of award is this?
The GAP is offered through a cooperative agreement.
How much funding is available?
ILAB announced an intent to award up to $15,000,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is stated in the provided opportunity information.
How many awards does ILAB expect to make?
The expected number of awards is listed as 1.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no required cost sharing or match.
Can an awardee charge a fee or profit on the project?
No. The award does not allow applicants to charge a fee or profit on the project.
What is the main purpose of the GAP?
The core purpose of the GAP is to help countries and stakeholders make measurable progress in reducing child labor and forced labor by scaling up efforts that improve systems and generate better evidence for policy and programming, building on ILAB's international technical assistance and research portfolio active since 1995.
What are the three main tracks (or focus areas) of the GAP?
The GAP is designed around three connected tracks:
- Track 1: Strengthening laws, enforcement, and policy coordination, and building national capacity to carry out policy initiatives that expand access to quality education and promote sustainable livelihoods, especially for disadvantaged groups at higher risk of exploitation.
- Track 2: Supporting innovative research and monitoring systems to improve understanding of where and why child labor and forced labor occur, strengthen program design, and inform policy development with more reliable data.
- Track 3: Supporting new efforts to protect children from exploitation in domestic work, an area that can be hidden from public oversight and difficult to regulate and monitor.
Does the GAP support work related to education and livelihoods?
Yes. One of the program tracks focuses on expanding access to quality education and promoting sustainable livelihoods, particularly for disadvantaged groups who face higher risks of exploitation.
Does the GAP include research and data systems as eligible activities?
Yes. The program emphasizes innovative research and monitoring systems to improve understanding and measurement of child labor and forced labor and to strengthen policy and program decisions through better evidence.
Does the GAP include a specific focus on domestic work?
Yes. A dedicated track supports new efforts to protect children from exploitation in domestic work, recognizing that this area can be especially difficult to regulate and monitor.
Are partnerships encouraged?
Yes. ILAB encourages applicants to form partnerships when doing so would make the work more effective, reflecting the multi-sector nature of preventing and responding to child labor.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Commercial, international, educational, and nonprofit entities may apply, including faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, and public international organizations, as long as they can carry out the full scope of work.
Are foreign governments eligible to apply?
No. Applications from foreign governments, or entities that are agencies of, operated by, or operated for a foreign state are not eligible.
Are there any exclusions related to debarment, suspension, or terrorism?
Yes. Organizations that are debarred or suspended, or organizations associated with terrorism, are excluded.
What experience is expected from the selected organization?
The selected organization is expected to have strong experience providing technical assistance to foreign governments and non-governmental organizations, particularly in developing national policies and programs addressing child labor and forced labor.
What capacity or expertise must applicants demonstrate?
Applicants need demonstrated capacity to connect national development initiatives with social protection approaches that benefit vulnerable and disadvantaged populations, and they must be familiar with international standards and definitions related to child labor and forced labor.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Employment, Labor and Training.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SGA 11-02.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on July 14, 2011. The application deadline was August 31, 2011, and the archive date was December 31, 2011.
What are the audit and financial accountability requirements?
The solicitation emphasizes financial accountability and audit compliance. Applicants must meet all relevant audit requirements, including those tied to OMB Circular A-133 (as referenced in the announcement). Specific submission expectations are described for different applicant types (for example, U.S.-based nonprofits versus foreign-based or for-profit applicants).
What must U.S.-based nonprofits include regarding audits?
U.S.-based nonprofits subject to the Single Audit Act must include their most recent single audit and show compliance with required submission timelines. If they do not include the most recent single audit and demonstrate compliance, the application is considered non-responsive and rejected.
What must foreign-based or for-profit applicants submit regarding audits?
Foreign-based or for-profit applicants must submit their most current independent financial audit. Failure to submit the audit, or submission of an audit with adverse opinions, results in rejection.
Where can applicants find official materials and updates?
For official materials and updates, the notice directs applicants to the ILAB website.
Who can applicants contact for access issues or help related to the announcement?
The notice provides USDOL contacts for access issues: James Kinslow and Brenda J. White. The phone number listed is 202-693-4570, and the emails listed are white.brenda.j@dol.gov and kinslow.james@dol.gov.
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