Opportunity Information: Apply for SGA 08 11
Apply for SGA 08 11
- The OASAM in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Labor Compliance in Central America and the Dominican Republic" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 15, 2008 and posted on Jul 15, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $8,900,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $8,900,000.00 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) with experience effectively implementing projects in the relevant technical field(s) and working with foreign national government ministries is eligible for this grant. Neutral, non religious criteria that neither favor nor disfavor religion will be employed in the selection of Cooperative Agreement recipients. Applications from foreign government and quasi government agencies will not be considered. An Applicant must demonstrate regional and/or country presence, independently or through a relationship with another organization(s), which gives it the ability to initiate program activities in all CAFTA DR countries upon award of the Cooperative Agreement. See Section V. In accordance with 29 CFR Part 98, entities that are debarred or suspended from receiving federal contracts or grants are excluded from Federal financial assistance and are ineligible to receive funding under this solicitation.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Strengthening Labor Compliance in Central America and the Dominican Republic opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SGA 08 11) is a U.S. Department of Labor program run through the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), specifically managed by ILABs Office of Trade and Labor Affairs. The purpose is to fund one major project that helps the Ministries of Labor (MOLs) in Central America and the Dominican Republic improve how well they enforce their own national labor laws, with the broader goal of raising overall labor compliance across the region. In practice, this kind of effort typically focuses on strengthening labor inspection systems, enforcement processes, institutional capacity, and the practical tools and skills needed for ministries to respond to labor violations more consistently and effectively.
The award is structured as a Cooperative Agreement rather than a standard grant, which usually signals a closer working relationship between the recipient and the federal agency during implementation. USDOL announced an estimated total of USD 8.9 million for the project, with an award ceiling and floor both set at USD 8.9 million, indicating an intention to make a single award at the full amount. While USD 4.2 million was available immediately, an additional USD 4.7 million was anticipated later, contingent on the availability of funds. Applicants were instructed to budget and plan for the entire USD 8.9 million in their proposal, meaning the project design needed to reflect the full multi year scope rather than only the initially available tranche.
The planned project length is four to five years, with the start date to be negotiated after selection but required to begin no later than September 30, 2008. The funding falls under the Employment, Labor and Training activity category. The opportunity was posted July 15, 2008, and the application deadline was August 15, 2008, with the listing later archived on September 14, 2008. The announcement cites legal authority for ILAB to administer the program under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, and notes that the funds came from the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution 2007 through the U.S. Department of State.
Eligibility is broad but specific. Any commercial, international, educational, or nonprofit organization could apply, including faith based and community based organizations and public international organizations, as long as they have demonstrated experience implementing projects in the relevant technical areas and working with foreign national government ministries. At the same time, applications from foreign government and quasi government agencies were explicitly excluded. The solicitation also emphasized that selection criteria would be neutral with respect to religion, neither favoring nor disfavoring faith based applicants. An applicant had to show it already had, or could immediately leverage through partners, a regional and/or in country presence strong enough to start activities across all CAFTA DR countries upon award. As with typical federal assistance rules, entities that were debarred or suspended were not eligible.
Only one award was expected, so the competition was designed to select a single lead implementer capable of coordinating and delivering results across multiple countries. There was also a stated cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute some portion of project resources in addition to the federal funds, consistent with the terms described in the full solicitation. For administrative questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Lisa Harvey, Grant Officer, at the U.S. Department of Labor (phone 202 693 4570, email harvey.lisa@dol.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Strengthening Labor Compliance in Central America and the Dominican Republic" opportunity?
It is a U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SGA 08 11) intended to support one major regional project to strengthen labor compliance in Central America and the Dominican Republic.
Which USDOL office runs and manages this program?
The program is run through the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) and is specifically managed by ILAB's Office of Trade and Labor Affairs.
What is the main purpose of the funded project?
The purpose is to help the Ministries of Labor (MOLs) in Central America and the Dominican Republic improve enforcement of their national labor laws, with the broader goal of raising overall labor compliance across the region.
What kinds of activities does the solicitation suggest the project will focus on?
The description indicates efforts typically focus on strengthening labor inspection systems, enforcement processes, institutional capacity, and practical tools and skills so ministries can respond to labor violations more consistently and effectively.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Only one award was expected. The competition was designed to select a single lead implementer capable of coordinating and delivering results across multiple countries.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The award is structured as a Cooperative Agreement rather than a standard grant, which generally indicates a closer working relationship between the recipient and the federal agency during implementation.
What is the total estimated funding amount for this opportunity?
USDOL announced an estimated total of USD 8.9 million for the project.
Is there a minimum or maximum award size?
Yes. The award ceiling and the award floor were both set at USD 8.9 million, signaling an intention to make a single award at the full amount.
Was all funding available immediately?
No. USD 4.2 million was available immediately, and an additional USD 4.7 million was anticipated later, contingent on the availability of funds.
How were applicants instructed to budget given the staged availability of funds?
Applicants were instructed to budget and plan for the entire USD 8.9 million in their proposal, meaning the project design needed to reflect the full multi-year scope rather than only the initially available tranche.
How long is the project expected to last?
The planned project length is four to five years.
When did the project need to start?
The start date was to be negotiated after selection, but the project was required to begin no later than September 30, 2008.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The funding falls under the Employment, Labor and Training activity category.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on July 15, 2008, and the application deadline was August 15, 2008.
When was the listing archived?
The listing was later archived on September 14, 2008.
What legal authority is cited for ILAB to administer the program?
The announcement cites authority under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008.
Where did the funds originate from, according to the announcement?
The announcement notes the funds came from the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution 2007 through the U.S. Department of State.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included commercial, international, educational, or nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and community-based organizations and public international organizations, provided they had demonstrated experience implementing projects in the relevant technical areas and working with foreign national government ministries.
Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations were explicitly included among eligible applicant types, and the solicitation stated that selection criteria would be neutral with respect to religion, neither favoring nor disfavoring faith-based applicants.
Which entities were explicitly not eligible?
Applications from foreign government and quasi-government agencies were explicitly excluded. In addition, entities that were debarred or suspended were not eligible.
What experience did applicants need to demonstrate?
Applicants needed to show demonstrated experience implementing projects in the relevant technical areas and experience working with foreign national government ministries.
Was a regional or in-country presence required?
Yes. The applicant had to show it already had, or could immediately leverage through partners, a regional and/or in-country presence strong enough to start activities across all CAFTA DR countries upon award.
Does the opportunity mention a cost sharing or match requirement?
Yes. The solicitation states there was a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute some portion of project resources in addition to the federal funds, consistent with the terms described in the full solicitation.
Who is the contact for administrative questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact was Lisa Harvey, Grant Officer, U.S. Department of Labor. Phone: 202 693 4570. Email: harvey.lisa@dol.gov.
What region and government counterparts is the project intended to support?
The project is intended to support the Ministries of Labor (MOLs) in Central America and the Dominican Republic, helping them improve enforcement of their own national labor laws.
Why does it matter that this is a single regional project rather than multiple smaller awards?
Because only one award was expected, the selected recipient would serve as the single lead implementer responsible for coordinating and delivering results across multiple countries in the region.
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