Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL 07 GR 018 GLOLABOR 030508
Apply for DRL 07 GR 018 GLOLABOR 030508
- The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Open Call for Statements of Interest for Global Labor Rights and Corporate Social Responsibility Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 5, 2008 and posted on Mar 5, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 2, 2008 Applicants must submit SOIs using www.grants.gov by 1159 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) Wednesday, April 2, 2008. DRL will not accept proposals submitted via email, the U.S. postal system, FedEx, UPS and similar delivery companies, or courier. Faxed documents will not be accepted at any time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Organizations submitting statements must meet the following criteria Be a U.S. non profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3), a comparable organization headquartered internationally, or an international organization. Universities are allowable. Have demonstrated experience administering successful projects, preferably in the above countries and/or region, or similarly challenging program environments. DRL reserves the right to request additional background information on organizations that do not have previous experience administering federal grant awards. These applicants may be subject to limited funding on a pilot basis. Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with in country organization(s). Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined statement of interest. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) open call inviting organizations to submit Statements of Interest (SOIs) for future grant-funded projects focused on global labor rights and corporate social responsibility (CSR). The purpose is to identify capable organizations that may be interested in implementing programs that strengthen respect for labor rights and encourage effective CSR practices in the specific countries and regions referenced in the full announcement. Importantly, this is not yet a full Request for Proposals (RFP). It is an initial screening step, and only organizations that DRL later invites will be able to submit a complete proposal with expanded detail.
The funding mechanism is a discretionary grant. While DRL is not requesting full proposals at this stage, the posting provides clear parameters about the likely award size, indicating a funding range with an award floor of $250,000 and an award ceiling of $600,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, unless later specified in an invitation to submit a full proposal.
Eligibility is primarily aimed at nonprofit organizations, including U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), comparable internationally headquartered organizations, and international organizations. Universities are explicitly allowable as applicants as well. DRL emphasizes that organizations should have a track record of successfully administering projects, preferably in the target countries or regions or in similarly complex operating environments. If an organization lacks prior experience managing federal grants, DRL notes it may request extra background and could limit funding initially on a pilot basis. Applicants also need to have existing, or be able to build, active partnerships with in-country organizations, signaling that local collaboration and on-the-ground capacity are expected. Consortia are permitted, but one entity must be named as the lead applicant.
The submission process is strict and centralized through Grants.gov only. SOIs had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday, April 2, 2008. DRL would not accept submissions by email or physical delivery methods such as U.S. mail, FedEx, UPS, courier, or fax. The opportunity was posted March 5, 2008, with the same date listed as the creation date, and it was archived on May 2, 2008, which confirms it is a historical funding notice rather than a currently open competition.
For organizations that needed help accessing the full announcement, the notice provided a point of contact: Teresa Fralish, Program Officer at DRL, reachable by phone at 202-261-8107. The notice also references an additional information link to the DRL website, where the full details about the target regions or countries and any thematic priorities would have been provided.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) open call asking organizations to submit Statements of Interest (SOIs) for potential future grant-funded projects focused on global labor rights and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Is this a full Request for Proposals (RFP)?
No. This notice is an initial screening step and is not a full RFP. DRL is collecting SOIs to identify capable organizations. Only organizations that DRL later invites will be able to submit a complete proposal with expanded detail.
What is the purpose of submitting a Statement of Interest (SOI)?
The SOI is intended to help DRL identify organizations that may be interested and qualified to implement programs that strengthen respect for labor rights and encourage effective CSR practices in the countries and regions described in the full announcement.
What program areas does DRL plan to support through this call?
Based on the notice, the anticipated projects are focused on global labor rights and corporate social responsibility (CSR), with implementation expected in specific countries and regions referenced in the full announcement.
Where are the target countries or regions listed?
The notice indicates that the specific countries and regions are referenced in the full announcement, and it also mentions an additional information link to the DRL website where those details and any thematic priorities would have been provided.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
The funding mechanism is a discretionary grant.
How much funding is expected per award?
The posting indicates an anticipated funding range with an award floor of $250,000 and an award ceiling of $600,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the notice. Applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, unless later specified in an invitation to submit a full proposal.
Who is eligible to submit an SOI?
Eligibility is primarily aimed at nonprofit organizations, including U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), comparable internationally headquartered organizations, and international organizations. Universities are explicitly allowable as applicants as well.
Are universities allowed to apply?
Yes. Universities are explicitly allowable as applicants under this opportunity.
Are international organizations eligible?
Yes. The notice states that internationally headquartered organizations comparable to eligible nonprofits and international organizations are included in the eligibility categories.
Does DRL require applicants to have prior experience?
DRL emphasizes that organizations should have a track record of successfully administering projects, preferably in the target countries or regions or in similarly complex operating environments.
What if an organization has not managed federal grants before?
The notice states that if an organization lacks prior experience managing federal grants, DRL may request additional background information and could limit funding initially on a pilot basis.
Are local partnerships expected for implementation?
Yes. Applicants need to have existing, or be able to build, active partnerships with in-country organizations, indicating that local collaboration and on-the-ground capacity are expected.
Can a consortium apply?
Yes. Consortia are permitted, but the notice requires that one entity must be named as the lead applicant.
How were SOIs required to be submitted?
SOIs had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov only. The notice describes the submission process as strict and centralized through Grants.gov.
Were submissions accepted by email or mail?
No. DRL would not accept submissions by email or physical delivery methods such as U.S. mail, FedEx, UPS, courier, or fax.
What was the SOI deadline?
SOIs had to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday, April 2, 2008.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 5, 2008 (the same date is listed as the creation date).
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The notice was archived on May 2, 2008, indicating it is a historical funding notice rather than a currently open competition.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The notice lists Teresa Fralish, Program Officer at DRL, as a point of contact for organizations needing help accessing the full announcement. Phone: 202-261-8107.
What happens after submitting an SOI?
Based on the notice, DRL uses SOIs as an initial screening step. Only organizations that DRL later invites will be able to submit a complete proposal with expanded detail.
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