Opportunity Information: Apply for SCA 13 06
Apply for SCA 13 06
- The OASAM in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Project to Reduce Child Labor in Colombia" 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 Jun 14, 2013 and posted on May 20, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 19, 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 $9,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $9,000,000.00 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 faith based, community based, or public international organization(s), capable of successfully reducing child labor in mining and promoting occupational safety and health standards within the framework of mine formalization 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 project. Public International Organizations (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 negotiation 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 USG in accordance with U.S. law. Applicants and any proposed subgrantees or subcontractors must comply with all audit requirements, including those established in 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 USG 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 Project to Reduce Child Labor in Colombia (Funding Opportunity Number SCA-13-06) was a FY 2013 discretionary grant competition from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). USDOL planned to award up to $9,000,000 through a cooperative agreement to fund one or more technical assistance projects designed to support Colombia in reducing child labor, with a particular emphasis on the mining sector. A key feature of the opportunity was its focus on artisanal and other non-formal mining, linking child labor prevention to improved occupational safety and health (OSH) for adult miners. The idea behind this approach is that serious workplace injuries and unsafe conditions can reduce household income and stability, which in turn can push families to rely on children for work; by improving safety and livelihoods for adults, the project aims to reduce the pressures that contribute to child labor.
Applicants were required to define, in their proposals, the specific geographic areas where interventions would occur and to clearly identify the intended project beneficiaries. The work was expected to fit within the broader framework of mine formalization, meaning efforts that help bring informal mining activities into compliance with recognized legal, regulatory, and safety standards. In practical terms, this implies interventions that do not treat child labor as an isolated issue, but instead address the conditions of work, governance, and compliance that often surround informal mining communities.
The opportunity was open to a wide range of applicant types, including commercial entities, international organizations, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations, including faith-based and community-based organizations, as well as Public International Organizations (PIOs). To be competitive and eligible, organizations needed to demonstrate a proven ability to manage complex projects in developing countries and show they could effectively carry out activities that reduce child labor in mining while promoting OSH standards as part of mine formalization efforts. The award was for a new cooperative agreement with specified objectives and outcomes; applicants were not allowed to submit proposals aimed at renewing or supplementing an existing USDOL-funded project under this solicitation.
Several important compliance and eligibility limits were highlighted. Applicants (and any subgrantees or subcontractors) had to meet audit requirements, including those associated with OMB Circular A-133, and adhere to USDOL requirements related to counter-terrorism. Applicants also had to demonstrate in-country presence in Colombia, either directly or through a partner arrangement, so they could begin activities promptly after award. Certain entities were explicitly excluded from consideration, including foreign governments and government-operated entities, organizations associated with terrorism or that were debarred or suspended, and applicants intending to charge a fee or profit in connection with a USDOL-funded project under this award.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the estimated total funding and the maximum (ceiling) amount were both set at $9,000,000, with no required cost sharing or matching. USDOL anticipated making one award. The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, which typically signals substantial involvement by the federal agency in overseeing or partnering on key aspects of the project during implementation. The opportunity was posted May 20, 2013, with an original and final closing date of July 19, 2013, and it was later archived on August 18, 2013. The program’s activity category was listed as Employment, Labor and Training, and the issuing agency name appeared as OASAM in the source listing, with the program description clearly tied to ILAB.
For official details or additional guidance at the time, the announcement referenced the ILAB website and provided a point of contact: Katima Wilson, Grant Specialist, at (202) 693-4570 or ops.grantoffice@dol.gov, particularly for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "The Project to Reduce Child Labor in Colombia" and the Funding Opportunity Number is SCA-13-06.
Which U.S. agency offered this funding opportunity?
This was a U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) opportunity, administered through the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). The source listing also showed the issuing agency name as OASAM, while the program description was clearly tied to ILAB.
What fiscal year and type of competition was it?
It was a FY 2013 discretionary grant competition.
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
USDOL planned to award up to $9,000,000. The estimated total funding and the maximum (ceiling) award amount were both $9,000,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no required cost sharing or matching.
How many awards did USDOL expect to make?
USDOL anticipated making one award.
What type of award instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial federal involvement during implementation.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The project was intended to support Colombia in reducing child labor, with a particular emphasis on the mining sector.
Which part of the mining sector was emphasized?
A key focus was on artisanal and other non-formal mining.
How did occupational safety and health (OSH) relate to child labor reduction in this opportunity?
The opportunity linked child labor prevention to improved OSH for adult miners. The rationale described was that serious workplace injuries and unsafe conditions can reduce household income and stability, which may increase pressure for children to work; improving adult safety and livelihoods was positioned as a way to reduce those pressures.
What kinds of activities or approaches were expected?
The work was expected to fit within the broader framework of mine formalization, meaning efforts that help bring informal mining into compliance with recognized legal, regulatory, and safety standards. The opportunity emphasized addressing child labor alongside surrounding conditions of work, governance, and compliance in informal mining communities.
Were applicants required to choose specific locations in Colombia?
Yes. Applicants were required to define, in their proposals, the specific geographic areas where interventions would occur.
Did proposals have to identify who would benefit from the project?
Yes. Applicants needed to clearly identify the intended project beneficiaries.
Who was eligible to apply?
The opportunity was open to a wide range of applicant types, including commercial entities, international organizations, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations (including faith-based and community-based organizations), as well as Public International Organizations (PIOs).
What capabilities did applicants need to demonstrate to be competitive and eligible?
Applicants needed to show a proven ability to manage complex projects in developing countries and demonstrate that they could effectively carry out activities that reduce child labor in mining while promoting OSH standards as part of mine formalization efforts.
Could applicants submit proposals to renew or supplement an existing USDOL-funded project?
No. The award was for a new cooperative agreement with specified objectives and outcomes, and proposals could not be aimed at renewing or supplementing an existing USDOL-funded project under this solicitation.
Were there audit requirements for applicants and partners?
Yes. Applicants (and any subgrantees or subcontractors) had to meet audit requirements, including those associated with OMB Circular A-133.
Were there counter-terrorism compliance requirements?
Yes. The opportunity stated that applicants had to adhere to USDOL requirements related to counter-terrorism.
Was an in-country presence in Colombia required?
Yes. Applicants had to demonstrate in-country presence in Colombia, either directly or through a partner arrangement, so they could begin activities promptly after award.
Which entities were explicitly excluded from consideration?
The opportunity explicitly excluded foreign governments and government-operated entities; organizations associated with terrorism or that were debarred or suspended; and applicants intending to charge a fee or profit in connection with a USDOL-funded project under this award.
Could an applicant charge a fee or profit under this award?
No. Applicants intending to charge a fee or profit in connection with a USDOL-funded project under this award were excluded from consideration.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on May 20, 2013. The original and final closing date was July 19, 2013.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. It was archived on August 18, 2013.
What was the program activity category?
The activity category was listed as Employment, Labor and Training.
Where were applicants directed for official details or additional guidance?
The announcement referenced the ILAB website for official details or guidance at the time.
Who was the point of contact for this opportunity and how could they be reached?
The point of contact listed was Katima Wilson, Grant Specialist. The phone number provided was (202) 693-4570 and the email was ops.grantoffice@dol.gov, particularly for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
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