Opportunity Information: Apply for SGA 12 08
Apply for SGA 12 08
- The OASAM in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Project to Combat Child Labor in Cambodia" 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 Aug 21, 2012 and posted on Aug 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 2, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 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 successfully reducing children s participation in child labor and developing and implementing educational and livelihoods programs to serve them 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. Lack of past experience with USDOL cooperative agreements, grants, or contracts does not bar eligibility or selection under this solicitation. All Applicants and any proposed subgrantees or subcontractors must comply with all audit requirements, including those established in OMB Circular A 133. They must also demonstrate presence in Cambodia 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.B.1.c Project Design Narrative). 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 will not be considered. Applicants charging a fee (profit) associated with a project funded by USDOL under this award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) announced a discretionary grant opportunity in 2012 called "Project to Combat Child Labor in Cambodia" (Funding Opportunity Number SGA 12 08). Through one or more cooperative agreement awards, ILAB planned to provide up to $10,000,000 in total funding, with an award ceiling of $10,000,000 and no minimum award floor specified. The overall intent of the opportunity was to reduce child labor in Cambodia, with a particular emphasis on households most vulnerable to the worst forms of child labor. The program framing highlights two linked priorities: reducing social exclusion and expanding economic opportunities so families are less pressured to rely on children working to meet basic needs.
The solicitation describes a multi-pronged project approach. Funded activities were expected to combat child labor by improving access to quality education for children and expanding vocational or skills training options, recognizing that school participation and relevant training can be decisive in preventing children from entering or remaining in exploitative work. At the household level, projects were also expected to promote sustainable livelihoods, aiming to increase stable income sources for families so that children can remain in school rather than working. Another core element was strengthening beneficiary access to national social protection programs, with the idea that safety nets and public benefits can help families manage shocks and basic expenses without turning to child labor. Finally, the opportunity emphasized increasing youths access to decent work, signaling a pathway for older children and youth to transition into safe, legal, and appropriately paid employment rather than hazardous or exploitative labor.
This was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. Department of Labor anticipated substantial involvement in the project beyond what is typical for a standard grant. The funding activity category was listed under Employment, Labor and Training. Only one award was expected, although the announcement allowed for the possibility of one or more cooperative agreements. No cost sharing or matching was required.
Eligibility was broad and included commercial, international, educational, and non-profit organizations, including faith-based, community-based, and public international organizations, as long as they could demonstrate the capability to reduce childrens participation in child labor and to design and run education and livelihoods programming for the target population. Applicants needed to show a proven ability to manage complex projects in developing countries, but the notice explicitly states that lacking prior USDOL cooperative agreement, grant, or contract experience would not automatically disqualify an applicant. At the same time, applicants and any proposed subgrantees or subcontractors had to comply with applicable audit requirements, including those in OMB Circular A-133, and they had to demonstrate a presence in Cambodia either directly or through an established relationship with a local partner that would allow activities to begin promptly after award.
The announcement also spells out key exclusions. Foreign governments and entities that are agencies of, or operated by or for, a foreign state or government were not eligible for consideration. Organizations designated by the U.S. Government as associated with terrorism, or that had been debarred or suspended, were also excluded. Additionally, applicants could not charge a fee or profit in connection with a USDOL-funded project under this award, reinforcing the expectation that funds be used strictly for program purposes rather than profit-making.
Important timeline details include an initial posting date of August 3, 2012, with creation date August 21, 2012, and an application closing date of October 2, 2012. The opportunity was archived on November 1, 2012. For questions or difficulty accessing the full announcement, the notice provided grant officer contacts: Brenda J. White (white.brenda.j@dol.gov) as the primary contact and James Kinslow (kinslow.james@dol.gov) as the alternate, with a listed phone number of 202-693-4570. The notice also referenced an ILAB website link related to a webchat for FY 2012 grants, suggesting additional applicant support and guidance during the solicitation period.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Project to Combat Child Labor in Cambodia (SGA 12 08)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity and who announced it?
The opportunity is called the "Project to Combat Child Labor in Cambodia" (Funding Opportunity Number SGA 12 08). It was announced in 2012 by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB).
2) What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement. That means USDOL anticipated substantial involvement in the project beyond what is typical for a standard grant.
3) What is the main purpose of the project?
The overall intent was to reduce child labor in Cambodia, with particular emphasis on households most vulnerable to the worst forms of child labor.
4) What priorities or themes does the solicitation emphasize?
The program framing highlights two linked priorities: reducing social exclusion and expanding economic opportunities so families are less pressured to rely on children working to meet basic needs.
5) What kinds of activities were expected to be funded under this project?
The solicitation describes a multi-pronged approach, including improving access to quality education, expanding vocational or skills training options, promoting sustainable livelihoods for households, strengthening beneficiary access to national social protection programs, and increasing youth access to decent work.
6) How does education fit into the project approach?
Funded activities were expected to combat child labor by improving access to quality education for children. The notice recognizes that school participation can be decisive in preventing children from entering or remaining in exploitative work.
7) What does the opportunity say about vocational training and skills development?
The project approach included expanding vocational or skills training options, reflecting an intent to provide relevant training pathways that can reduce vulnerability to exploitative labor.
8) What does "promoting sustainable livelihoods" mean in the context of this solicitation?
At the household level, projects were expected to promote sustainable livelihoods aimed at increasing stable income sources for families so children can remain in school rather than working.
9) What role do social protection programs play in this opportunity?
A core element was strengthening beneficiary access to national social protection programs. The idea is that safety nets and public benefits can help families manage shocks and basic expenses without turning to child labor.
10) What does the opportunity mean by increasing youth access to "decent work"?
The opportunity emphasized increasing youth access to decent work, signaling a pathway for older children and youth to transition into safe, legal, and appropriately paid employment rather than hazardous or exploitative labor.
11) What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category was listed under Employment, Labor and Training.
12) How much total funding was ILAB planning to provide?
ILAB planned to provide up to $10,000,000 in total funding through one or more cooperative agreement awards.
13) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $10,000,000.
14) Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award floor was specified in the information provided.
15) How many awards were expected to be made?
Only one award was expected, although the announcement allowed for the possibility of one or more cooperative agreements.
16) Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching was required.
17) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included commercial, international, educational, and non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, and public international organizations, as long as they could demonstrate the capability to reduce childrens participation in child labor and to design and run education and livelihoods programming for the target population.
18) Did applicants need prior USDOL cooperative agreement, grant, or contract experience?
No. The notice explicitly states that lacking prior USDOL cooperative agreement, grant, or contract experience would not automatically disqualify an applicant.
19) What experience or capacity did applicants need to demonstrate?
Applicants needed to show a proven ability to manage complex projects in developing countries and demonstrate capability to reduce childrens participation in child labor and to design and run education and livelihoods programming for the target population.
20) Were there requirements related to audits and financial compliance?
Yes. Applicants and any proposed subgrantees or subcontractors had to comply with applicable audit requirements, including those in OMB Circular A-133.
21) Did applicants need to have operations in Cambodia?
Applicants had to demonstrate a presence in Cambodia either directly or through an established relationship with a local partner that would allow activities to begin promptly after award.
22) Who was not eligible to apply?
Foreign governments and entities that are agencies of, or operated by or for, a foreign state or government were not eligible for consideration.
23) Are there exclusions related to terrorism designations or federal status?
Yes. Organizations designated by the U.S. Government as associated with terrorism, or that had been debarred or suspended, were excluded.
24) Could an applicant charge fees or earn profit under this award?
No. Applicants could not charge a fee or profit in connection with a USDOL-funded project under this award. Funds were expected to be used strictly for program purposes rather than profit-making.
25) When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The initial posting date was August 3, 2012. The application closing date was October 2, 2012.
26) What were the creation and archive dates listed in the notice?
The notice listed a creation date of August 21, 2012, and it was archived on November 1, 2012.
27) Who could applicants contact with questions about the announcement?
The notice provided grant officer contacts: Brenda J. White (white.brenda.j@dol.gov) as the primary contact and James Kinslow (kinslow.james@dol.gov) as the alternate. A phone number was also listed: 202-693-4570.
28) Was any additional applicant support mentioned?
Yes. The notice referenced an ILAB website link related to a webchat for FY 2012 grants, suggesting additional applicant support and guidance during the solicitation period.
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