Opportunity Information: Apply for SGA 13 08
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- The OASAM in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Improving Fire and General Building Safety in Bangladesh" 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 Jul 18, 2013 and posted on Jun 13, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 2, 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 $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 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 grant opportunity titled "Improving Fire and General Building Safety in Bangladesh" was a U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) funding announcement for Fiscal Year 2013 designed to support technical assistance projects that strengthen workplace safety in Bangladesh. USDOL planned to award up to $2.5 million total through one or more cooperative agreements, focusing specifically on fire safety and general building safety standards. The core intent was to reduce safety hazards by improving how effectively standards are enforced and by strengthening worker-side capacity to identify violations and push for corrections.
The opportunity set out two main objectives that applicants could address separately or together. Objective 1 centered on improving government enforcement of fire and general building safety standards, with USDOL indicating it expected to allocate about $1.5 million toward this goal, subject to available funds. Objective 2 focused on building the ability of worker organizations to monitor workplaces for safety violations and to seek abatement of hazards, with an anticipated allocation of about $1.0 million. Because USDOL reserved the option to select one or more applicants, proposals could be structured to tackle only enforcement, only worker monitoring and remediation capacity, or an integrated approach covering both.
Funding was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the government anticipated substantial involvement in the project beyond a standard grant arrangement. The total estimated funding was $2,500,000, with an award ceiling of $2,500,000 and no stated award floor. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, lowering the barrier for qualified organizations that could demonstrate strong technical and operational capacity. The funding activity category was listed under Employment, Labor and Training.
Eligibility was broad in terms of organizational type. USDOL stated that commercial, international, educational, and non-profit organizations could apply, including faith-based, community-based, and public international organizations (PIOs), as long as they were capable of meeting the solicitation objectives. At the same time, the notice emphasized that applicants needed to demonstrate a proven track record managing complex projects in developing countries, and they also needed to show an in-country presence in Bangladesh either directly or through a partner relationship (such as a subgrantee or subcontractor) to ensure they could begin implementation quickly upon award.
Several restrictions were clearly spelled out. Foreign governments and entities that function as agencies of, or are operated by or for, a foreign state were not eligible. Organizations associated with terrorism (as designated by the U.S. Government) or those that were debarred or suspended were also excluded. In addition, applicants could not charge a fee or profit tied to a project funded under this award, reinforcing that the project was intended as a public-purpose technical assistance effort rather than a profit-generating activity.
Compliance and accountability requirements were a notable part of the eligibility and award conditions. Applicants and any proposed subgrantees or subcontractors had to comply with audit requirements, including those established under OMB Circular A-133 (the key federal audit framework at the time). PIOs were permitted to apply, but they had to follow the specific solicitation requirements related to audits and counter-terrorism compliance, and USDOL noted it would address appropriate language recognizing PIO rights and privileges consistent with U.S. law during award negotiations.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on June 13, 2013, with an application deadline of August 2, 2013, and it was later archived on September 1, 2013. The Funding Opportunity Number was SGA 13-08, and the agency contact for access issues was Helen A. Williams, Grant Specialist, reachable at ops.grantoffice@dol.gov. An additional information link pointed applicants to the ILAB website for supporting materials and context.
FAQs: Improving Fire and General Building Safety in Bangladesh (USDOL/ILAB, FY 2013)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Improving Fire and General Building Safety in Bangladesh."
Which U.S. government office issued this funding announcement?
It was issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB).
What fiscal year was this opportunity associated with?
It was a Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 funding announcement.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The funding was designed to support technical assistance projects that strengthen workplace safety in Bangladesh, with a specific focus on fire safety and general building safety standards.
What core outcomes was the program trying to achieve?
The core intent was to reduce safety hazards by (1) improving how effectively fire and general building safety standards are enforced and (2) strengthening worker-side capacity to identify violations and push for corrections.
What types of safety issues were in scope?
The scope focused on fire safety and general building safety standards in workplaces in Bangladesh.
How much total funding did USDOL plan to award?
USDOL planned to award up to $2.5 million total through one or more cooperative agreements.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $2,500,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor was stated in the information provided.
Could USDOL fund more than one project under this announcement?
Yes. USDOL reserved the option to select one or more applicants, meaning the total amount could be distributed across multiple cooperative agreements.
What type of funding instrument was used?
Funding was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award was a "cooperative agreement"?
It means the government anticipated substantial involvement in the project beyond what is typical in a standard grant arrangement.
What were the two main objectives applicants could propose to address?
Applicants could address one or both of the following: Objective 1 (improving government enforcement of fire and general building safety standards) and Objective 2 (building the capacity of worker organizations to monitor workplaces for safety violations and seek abatement of hazards).
Could an application focus on only one objective?
Yes. Proposals could be structured to tackle only enforcement (Objective 1), only worker monitoring and remediation capacity (Objective 2), or an integrated approach covering both.
How much funding did USDOL expect to allocate to Objective 1?
USDOL indicated it expected to allocate about $1.5 million toward Objective 1, subject to available funds.
How much funding did USDOL expect to allocate to Objective 2?
USDOL anticipated allocating about $1.0 million toward Objective 2.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was listed under Employment, Labor and Training.
What kinds of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. USDOL stated that commercial, international, educational, and non-profit organizations could apply, including faith-based, community-based, and public international organizations (PIOs), as long as they were capable of meeting the solicitation objectives.
Were faith-based and community-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community-based organizations were explicitly included among eligible organization types, provided they could meet the solicitation objectives.
Could public international organizations (PIOs) apply?
Yes. PIOs were permitted to apply, but they needed to follow the solicitation requirements related to audits and counter-terrorism compliance.
Were foreign governments eligible to apply?
No. Foreign governments and entities that function as agencies of, or are operated by or for, a foreign state were not eligible.
Are organizations associated with terrorism eligible?
No. Organizations associated with terrorism (as designated by the U.S. Government) were excluded.
Are debarred or suspended organizations eligible?
No. Organizations that were debarred or suspended were excluded.
Was there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Did applicants need prior experience managing similar projects?
Yes. The notice emphasized that applicants needed to demonstrate a proven track record managing complex projects in developing countries.
Was an in-country presence in Bangladesh required?
Yes. Applicants needed to show an in-country presence in Bangladesh either directly or through a partner relationship (such as a subgrantee or subcontractor) to support quick implementation upon award.
Could an applicant meet the in-country presence requirement through a partner?
Yes. The information explicitly allowed meeting this requirement through a partner relationship such as a subgrantee or subcontractor.
Were applicants allowed to charge a fee or profit on the project?
No. Applicants could not charge a fee or profit tied to a project funded under this award.
What audit and accountability requirements applied?
Applicants and any proposed subgrantees or subcontractors had to comply with audit requirements, including those established under OMB Circular A-133 (the key federal audit framework at the time).
Did the audit requirements apply to partners like subgrantees and subcontractors?
Yes. The information stated that applicants and any proposed subgrantees or subcontractors had to comply with the audit requirements.
Were there additional compliance requirements for PIOs?
Yes. PIOs had to follow solicitation requirements related to audits and counter-terrorism compliance, and USDOL noted it would address award language recognizing PIO rights and privileges consistent with U.S. law during negotiations.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number was SGA 13-08.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on June 13, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 2, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was later archived on September 1, 2013.
Who was the contact person for access issues, and how could they be reached?
The agency contact for access issues was Helen A. Williams, Grant Specialist. The email provided was ops.grantoffice@dol.gov.
Was there a source for additional supporting information?
Yes. An additional information link pointed applicants to the ILAB website for supporting materials and context.
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