Opportunity Information: Apply for SGA 08 02
Apply for SGA 08 02
- The OASAM in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Labor Law Compliance in the Agricultural Sector in Guatemala" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 24, 2008 and posted on Apr 3, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 16, 2008 1. Application Deadline Applications must be submitted via www.Grants.gov, and must be received by Grants.gov no later than 1159 p.m. EST on May 16, 2008. Applications sent by mail or other delivery services, e mail, telegram, or facsimile (FAX) will not be accepted. Applications that are not received by the deadline will not be considered. It is strongly recommended that Applicants immediately initiate and complete the Get Registered registration steps at http://www.grants.gov/Applicants/getregistered.jsp. These steps may take multiple days to complete, and this time should be factored into plans for electronic submission in order to avoid facing unexpected delays that could result in the rejection of an application. It is also recommended that Applicants consult the Grants.gov Web sites Frequently Asked Questions and Applicant User Guide, which are available at http://www.grants.gov/help/faq.jsp, and http://www.grants.gov/assets/UserGuideApplicant.pdf respectively.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $940,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $940,000.00 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).
- . Eligible Applicants 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, regional and local government entities, employers and employer organizations, workers and labor organizations, and non governmental and community based organizations 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 a country presence, independently or through a relationship with another organization(s) with country presence, which gives it the ability to initiate program activities 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. B. Cost Sharing or Matching Funds This solicitation does not require Applicants to share costs or provide matching funds. However, the leveraging of resources and in kind contributions is strongly encouraged and is a rating factor worth up to five (5) additional points (see Section V). Applicants who propose matching funds, in kind contributions, and other forms of cost sharing must indicate their estimated dollar value in the Standard Form (SF) 424 and SF 424A submitted as part of the application. Grantees should note that they will be responsible for reporting on these funds quarterly in financial reports (SF 269s) and are liable for meeting the full amount of these costs during the life of the Cooperative Agreement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), issued a discretionary funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SGA 08 02) titled "Strengthening Labor Law Compliance in the Agricultural Sector in Guatemala." The goal of the program is to fund one project, through a cooperative agreement, aimed at improving labor law compliance in Guatemala's agricultural sector. ILAB would manage the award through its Office of Trade and Labor Affairs, under authority provided by the U.S. Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law 110-161). The project period is expected to run three to four years, with the start date negotiated after award but no later than September 30, 2008.
Funding for this opportunity is set at a total of up to USD 940,000, and the solicitation anticipates making a single award. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as USD 940,000, indicating ILAB expected to fund one project at that full amount rather than multiple smaller awards. While cost sharing or matching funds are not required, applicants are encouraged to leverage additional resources or in-kind support, and doing so can improve an application's competitiveness because leveraged contributions are identified as a scored rating factor worth up to five additional points. Any proposed match or in-kind contributions must be reflected in the SF-424 and SF-424A budget forms, and the recipient would be required to track and report those contributions in quarterly financial reporting and remain accountable for meeting the full proposed leveraged amount over the life of the cooperative agreement.
Eligibility is broad and includes commercial, international, educational, and non-profit organizations, including faith-based, community-based, and public international organizations, as long as they can demonstrate relevant experience implementing projects in the appropriate technical areas and working with the kinds of stakeholders central to labor compliance work. The announcement emphasizes experience collaborating with foreign national government ministries, regional and local government entities, employers and employer organizations, workers and labor organizations, and non-governmental and community-based organizations. Partnerships are explicitly encouraged, particularly with qualified organizations based in the region, as a way to build local capacity; when applying as a partnership, the application must name a lead organization. At the same time, applications from foreign government and quasi-government agencies would not be considered, and any entity that is debarred or suspended is ineligible under 29 CFR Part 98. Applicants also must show they have a presence in-country, either directly or through a formal relationship with another organization that does, so they can begin activities promptly after award.
The application process was required to go through Grants.gov only, with no paper submissions and no submissions by email, fax, or other delivery methods accepted. The original closing date was May 5, 2008, but the current closing date listed in the notice is May 16, 2008, with applications due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. The notice repeatedly cautions applicants to begin the Grants.gov registration process immediately because registration can take several days and late submissions would not be reviewed. The opportunity was posted April 3, 2008, and later archived June 4, 2008.
For support or questions, the notice provides a USDOL contact: Lisa Harvey, Grant Officer, at 202-693-4570 and Harvey.Lisa@dol.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Strengthening Labor Law Compliance in the Agricultural Sector in Guatemala."
Who is offering this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SGA 08 02.
What is the purpose or goal of the project being funded?
The goal is to fund one project, through a cooperative agreement, aimed at improving labor law compliance in Guatemala's agricultural sector.
How many awards does the solicitation anticipate making?
The solicitation anticipates making a single award.
What is the total funding amount available?
Up to USD 940,000 is available under this opportunity.
What are the award floor and ceiling amounts?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are listed as USD 940,000, indicating ILAB expected to fund one project at the full amount rather than multiple smaller awards.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The project will be funded through a cooperative agreement.
Who will manage the award within USDOL?
ILAB would manage the award through its Office of Trade and Labor Affairs.
What legal authority is cited for this award?
The authority cited is the U.S. Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law 110-161).
What is the expected project period?
The project period is expected to run three to four years.
When would the project start?
The start date is negotiated after award, but it must be no later than September 30, 2008.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching funds are not required.
Can applicants include leveraged or in-kind support?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to leverage additional resources or in-kind support, and leveraged contributions can improve competitiveness because they are identified as a scored rating factor worth up to five additional points.
If we propose leveraged or in-kind contributions, how must they be documented?
Any proposed match or in-kind contributions must be reflected in the SF-424 and SF-424A budget forms.
Do leveraged contributions have to be tracked and reported?
Yes. The recipient would be required to track and report leveraged contributions in quarterly financial reporting and remain accountable for meeting the full proposed leveraged amount over the life of the cooperative agreement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes commercial, international, educational, and non-profit organizations, including faith-based, community-based, and public international organizations, provided they can demonstrate relevant experience implementing projects in the appropriate technical areas and working with key labor compliance stakeholders.
What kinds of experience does the announcement emphasize for applicants?
The announcement emphasizes experience collaborating with foreign national government ministries, regional and local government entities, employers and employer organizations, workers and labor organizations, and non-governmental and community-based organizations.
Are partnerships allowed or encouraged?
Yes. Partnerships are explicitly encouraged, particularly with qualified organizations based in the region, as a way to build local capacity.
If applying as a partnership, is there a requirement to name a lead organization?
Yes. When applying as a partnership, the application must name a lead organization.
Are foreign government or quasi-government agencies eligible?
No. Applications from foreign government and quasi-government agencies would not be considered.
Are debarred or suspended entities eligible?
No. Any entity that is debarred or suspended is ineligible under 29 CFR Part 98.
Is an in-country presence required?
Yes. Applicants must show they have a presence in-country, either directly or through a formal relationship with another organization that does, so they can begin activities promptly after award.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted through Grants.gov only.
Are paper applications accepted?
No. The notice states there are no paper submissions, and no submissions by email, fax, or other delivery methods would be accepted.
What is the application deadline?
The current closing date listed in the notice is May 16, 2008, with applications due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Was the deadline ever different?
Yes. The original closing date was May 5, 2008, but the notice lists a later closing date of May 16, 2008.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 3, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on June 4, 2008.
Does Grants.gov registration timing matter?
Yes. The notice repeatedly cautions applicants to begin the Grants.gov registration process immediately because registration can take several days, and late submissions would not be reviewed.
Who can be contacted with questions about the opportunity?
The notice lists Lisa Harvey, Grant Officer, as the USDOL contact.
What are the contact details for the USDOL point of contact?
Lisa Harvey can be reached at 202-693-4570 and Harvey.Lisa@dol.gov.
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