Opportunity Information: Apply for SCA 13 14
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- The OASAM in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Improved Compliance with Labor Laws in the Democratic Republic of Georgia" 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 29, 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 $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 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 fulfilling the objectives identified in the Funding Opportunity Description 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 USDOL funded cooperative agreement. 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 and 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 Improved Compliance with Labor Laws in the Democratic Republic of Georgia opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SCA 13 14) was a discretionary U.S. Department of Labor initiative, run through the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), to fund technical assistance projects aimed at strengthening how labor laws are applied and enforced in Georgia. The program’s core purpose was to improve compliance with national labor laws while also promoting respect for international labor standards, with a strong emphasis on making labor dispute resolution work better in practice, not just on paper. The funding was intended to support practical, on-the-ground interventions that could help government institutions and worker-side organizations function more effectively and credibly in protecting labor rights.
The solicitation set out two main objective tracks, and applicants were required to address at least one of them. The first track focused on improving government enforcement of labor laws and increasing alignment with international labor standards. In practical terms, that implies support for institutions responsible for labor inspection, enforcement procedures, case handling, and the broader administrative capacity needed to detect violations and follow through with remedies. The second track focused on improving the effectiveness of worker organizations in representing workers’ rights and interests, which points to strengthening the ability of unions or other worker-representative bodies to advocate for workers, engage in dispute resolution, and participate meaningfully in labor relations processes. Although an applicant could choose one objective, the overall design signaled an interest in measurable improvements in labor-law compliance and more functional mechanisms for resolving disputes between workers and employers.
Funding was offered through a cooperative agreement, meaning the Department of Labor anticipated a more active federal role in project oversight and implementation than a standard grant might involve. The estimated total funding available was up to USD 2,000,000, with an award ceiling of USD 2,000,000 and an award floor of USD 0. The opportunity listed an expectation of one award, though the description also referenced “one or more” cooperative agreements, which often indicates flexibility depending on the quality and structure of proposals received. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, lowering the barrier for qualified organizations that might not be able to contribute significant non-federal funds.
A wide range of applicants were eligible, including commercial entities, international organizations, non-U.S.-based organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofits. The announcement explicitly included faith-based, community-based, and public international organizations (PIOs) as eligible, as long as they could credibly carry out the solicitation’s objectives. At the same time, eligibility came with strict compliance expectations: applicants needed to demonstrate a proven ability to manage complex projects in developing-country contexts, comply with relevant audit requirements (including OMB Circular A-133 standards referenced in the notice), and meet counter-terrorism-related requirements. Applicants also had to show they had in-country presence in Georgia, either directly or via a formal relationship with a subgrantee or subcontractor already positioned in-country, so that activities could begin promptly after award.
The announcement also clearly excluded certain applicants. Foreign governments and entities that are agencies of, or operated by or for, a foreign state were not eligible. Organizations associated with terrorism designations or that had been debarred or suspended were also excluded. In addition, applicants could not charge a fee or profit tied to a project funded by USDOL under this award, which effectively limited participation to organizations willing to operate the project without profit-taking on the federal funds.
Administratively, the opportunity fell under the funding activity category of Employment, Labor and Training, and used a placeholder CFDA listing of 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified), which sometimes appears in postings where the program does not map cleanly onto a single established CFDA entry. Key dates included a posted date of July 29, 2013, an original closing date of October 2, 2013, and a revised current closing date of October 18, 2013, with an archive date of November 17, 2013. The listing referenced an additional information link to the ILAB website, and provided a point of contact for access issues: Lloyd Sabino, Grant Specialist, at ops.grantoffice@dol.gov.
Overall, this funding opportunity was structured as a targeted, capacity-building labor-rights initiative: it aimed to improve real-world enforcement and dispute-resolution performance in Georgia by supporting either government enforcement systems, worker organization effectiveness, or both, and it sought implementers that could demonstrate strong compliance management, credible in-country operational capacity, and the ability to deliver results under a cooperative agreement structure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the “Improved Compliance with Labor Laws in the Democratic Republic of Georgia” opportunity?
It was a discretionary U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) initiative, administered through the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), to fund technical assistance projects in Georgia. The projects were intended to strengthen how labor laws are applied and enforced in practice, with a strong focus on improving real-world labor dispute resolution and overall compliance with labor laws.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this opportunity was SCA 13 14.
What was the core purpose of the program?
The program aimed to improve compliance with national labor laws in Georgia while promoting respect for international labor standards. A major emphasis was placed on ensuring labor dispute resolution works effectively in practice (not only as a legal or procedural formality).
What types of activities did the funding aim to support?
The funding was intended for practical, on-the-ground technical assistance interventions that could help government institutions and worker-side organizations operate more effectively and credibly in protecting labor rights. The solicitation signaled a preference for measurable improvements in labor-law compliance and dispute-resolution functionality.
What were the main objective tracks applicants could propose under?
The solicitation described two main objective tracks, and applicants had to address at least one:
- Track 1: Improve government enforcement of labor laws and increase alignment with international labor standards.
- Track 2: Improve the effectiveness of worker organizations in representing workers’ rights and interests.
Did applicants have to address both objective tracks?
No. Applicants were required to address at least one of the two tracks. The description also suggested an overall interest in tangible improvements in compliance and dispute resolution regardless of which track was chosen.
What does the government-enforcement track imply in practical terms?
Based on the solicitation description, it implied support for institutions responsible for labor inspection and enforcement, enforcement procedures, case handling, and the administrative capacity required to detect violations and follow through with remedies.
What does the worker-organization effectiveness track imply in practical terms?
It pointed to strengthening the capacity of unions or other worker-representative bodies to advocate for workers, engage in dispute resolution, and participate meaningfully in labor relations processes.
What type of award instrument was used?
The opportunity was funded through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant?
The solicitation indicated that USDOL anticipated a more active federal role in project oversight and implementation than would typically occur under a standard grant.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding available was up to USD 2,000,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was USD 2,000,000. The award floor was USD 0.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity listed an expectation of one award. However, the description also referenced “one or more” cooperative agreements, which can indicate flexibility depending on the number and quality of proposals received.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
The announcement described a broad range of eligible applicants, including commercial entities, international organizations, non-U.S.-based organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofits. It explicitly included faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, and public international organizations (PIOs), provided they could credibly carry out the objectives.
Were non-U.S.-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Non-U.S.-based organizations were included in the list of eligible applicants, as long as they met the solicitation’s requirements.
Were faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement explicitly included faith-based and community-based organizations as eligible applicants, assuming they could credibly implement the project objectives and meet compliance expectations.
Were public international organizations (PIOs) eligible?
Yes. Public international organizations (PIOs) were explicitly named as eligible applicants in the announcement.
Were foreign governments eligible to apply?
No. The announcement excluded foreign governments and entities that are agencies of, or operated by or for, a foreign state.
Were there any other categories of applicants that were excluded?
Yes. The announcement also excluded organizations associated with terrorism designations, as well as entities that had been debarred or suspended.
Could an applicant charge a fee or earn profit on this USDOL-funded project?
No. The solicitation stated that applicants could not charge a fee or profit tied to a project funded by USDOL under this award, meaning the project could not be structured to generate profit from the federal funds.
What compliance and accountability expectations were highlighted?
The announcement emphasized strict compliance expectations, including the ability to manage complex projects in developing-country contexts, meet relevant audit requirements (including OMB Circular A-133 standards referenced in the notice), and satisfy counter-terrorism-related requirements.
Was in-country presence in Georgia required?
Yes. Applicants had to demonstrate in-country presence in Georgia, either directly or through a formal relationship with a subgrantee or subcontractor already located in-country, so work could begin promptly after award.
What was the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity fell under the funding activity category of Employment, Labor and Training.
What CFDA number was used in the listing?
The listing used a placeholder CFDA entry of 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date was July 29, 2013.
What was the original closing date and the revised closing date?
The original closing date was October 2, 2013. The revised (current) closing date was October 18, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was November 17, 2013.
Where was additional information referenced?
The listing referenced an additional information link to the ILAB website.
Who was the point of contact for access issues, and how could they be reached?
The point of contact for access issues was Lloyd Sabino, Grant Specialist. The email provided was ops.grantoffice@dol.gov.
What was the overall program design trying to accomplish?
Overall, it was structured as a targeted capacity-building labor-rights initiative in Georgia, aiming to improve real-world enforcement and dispute-resolution performance by strengthening government enforcement systems, worker organization effectiveness, or both, implemented by organizations with credible compliance management and in-country operational capacity under a cooperative agreement structure.
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