Opportunity Information: Apply for SCA 14 21
Apply for SCA 14 21
- The Employment and Training Administration in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Worker Organizations in Georgia" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.401 International Labor Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 11, 2014 and posted on Jul 30, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2014 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is September 30, 2014.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 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, including any faith based, community based, or public international organization, capable of successfully fulfilling the objectives identified in the Funding Opportunity Description is eligible to apply. Organizations applying for this award must demonstrate a proven ability to manage complex projects in developing countries. This FOA is for the award of a new cooperative agreement with the specific project objectives and outcomes outlined in this SGA. As such, applicants may not submit applications to renew or supplement an already existing USDOL funded project. Public International Organizations (PIOs) are eligible to apply. However, USDOL requires that PIOs and all other entities that elect to apply for this cooperative agreement opportunity adhere to the specific requirements outlined in this FOA concerning monitoring and evaluation, audits and counter terrorism. In negotiating 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 U.S. Government in accordance with U.S. law. Applicants and any proposed subgrantees and/or subcontractors must comply with all audit requirements under the Single Audit Act apply under the OMB implementation in effect at the time of award. Applicants must also demonstrate in country presence and ability to begin implementation of the project in Georgia upon award. Applicants may demonstrate this either independently or through a relationship with another organization with country presence that will be directly involved in project implementation so that program activities can be initiated 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 U.S. Government 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 Strengthening Worker Organizations in Georgia opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SCA 14 21) is a U.S. Department of Labor initiative, led by the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), to fund a technical assistance project focused on improving respect for workers rights in Georgia by building the capacity of worker organizations. USDOL planned to make a single award through a cooperative agreement, with total available funding up to 750,000 dollars and an award ceiling of 750,000 dollars. The project was designed to run for as long as four years from the effective date of award, with the start date negotiated after selection but required to begin no later than December 31, 2014. The program sits within the Employment, Labor, and Training activity area and is tied to ILABs broader mission of improving working conditions, raising living standards, supporting workers ability to exercise their rights, and addressing exploitation of children and other vulnerable populations.
From an administrative standpoint, the cooperative agreement would be administered by the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and technically managed by ILABs Office of Trade and Labor Affairs (OTLA). OTLA plays a central role in implementing trade related labor policy, coordinating international technical cooperation connected to labor provisions in free trade agreements, shaping the Department of Labors positions on international economic and trade issues, and overseeing technical assistance projects that address worker rights concerns in key trading partner countries. ILABs authority to award and administer cooperative agreements for this effort is linked to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113 76). As a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, applicants should expect more substantial federal involvement in the projects direction and oversight, particularly around technical management and performance expectations.
Eligibility was intentionally broad, allowing commercial, international, educational, and non profit organizations to apply, including faith based, community based, and public international organizations, as long as they could credibly carry out the objectives described in the funding opportunity. At the same time, the program set clear capability expectations: applicants needed to demonstrate a proven track record managing complex projects in developing countries and must be able to show in country presence in Georgia and the ability to start work immediately upon award. That in country presence could be shown either through the applicant itself or through a formal relationship with another organization that already operates in Georgia and would be directly involved in implementing the project so activities could begin right away.
Several restrictions were also spelled out. This solicitation was for a new cooperative agreement with defined objectives and outcomes, so it was not intended to renew or supplement an existing USDOL funded project. Foreign governments and entities that function as agencies of, or are operated by or for, a foreign state were not eligible. Applicants and any proposed subgrantees or subcontractors could not be entities designated by the U.S. Government as associated with terrorism, nor could they be debarred or suspended. In addition, applicants could not charge a fee or profit connected to a project funded by USDOL under this award. All applicants and partners had to comply with applicable audit requirements under the Single Audit Act and the relevant OMB implementation in effect at the time of award. Public International Organizations were allowed to apply, but they were required to follow specific USDOL requirements related to monitoring and evaluation, audits, and counter terrorism compliance, with award language to be discussed to acknowledge the rights and privileges afforded to such organizations under U.S. law.
Key dates and logistics were clearly defined. The opportunity was posted July 30, 2014, with an application deadline of September 30, 2014, and an archive date of October 30, 2014. ILAB also scheduled a text only web chat on August 19, 2014 (10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Eastern) to answer questions about this solicitation and a related ILAB solicitation, providing a way for prospective applicants to clarify requirements before submitting. For support accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Bruce Yoon at the U.S. Department of Labor, reachable by phone at 202 693 4876 or by email at yoon.bruce@dol.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Strengthening Worker Organizations in Georgia" opportunity?
It is a U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) initiative to fund a technical assistance project focused on improving respect for workers' rights in Georgia by building the capacity of worker organizations.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCA 14 21.
Which USDOL office is leading this opportunity?
The opportunity is led by the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB).
What is the main objective of the project being funded?
The project is designed to improve respect for workers' rights in Georgia by strengthening the capacity of worker organizations through technical assistance.
How many awards did USDOL plan to make under this opportunity?
USDOL planned to make a single award.
What type of award is planned (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award was planned as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect more substantial federal involvement in the project's direction and oversight, particularly related to technical management and performance expectations.
How much funding was available?
Total available funding was up to 750,000 dollars.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was 750,000 dollars.
How long could the project run?
The project was designed to run for as long as four years from the effective date of award.
When was the project required to start?
The start date was to be negotiated after selection, but the project was required to begin no later than December 31, 2014.
What activity area does this program fall under?
The program sits within the Employment, Labor, and Training activity area.
How does this opportunity relate to ILAB's broader mission?
It aligns with ILAB's mission of improving working conditions, raising living standards, supporting workers' ability to exercise their rights, and addressing exploitation of children and other vulnerable populations.
Which USDOL agency would administer the cooperative agreement?
From an administrative standpoint, the cooperative agreement would be administered by the Employment and Training Administration (ETA).
Which office would provide technical management of the project?
The project would be technically managed by ILAB's Office of Trade and Labor Affairs (OTLA).
What role does OTLA play in USDOL's international labor work?
OTLA implements trade-related labor policy, coordinates international technical cooperation tied to labor provisions in free trade agreements, shapes USDOL positions on international economic and trade issues, and oversees technical assistance projects addressing worker rights concerns in key trading partner countries.
What legal authority supported ILAB's ability to award and administer this cooperative agreement?
ILAB's authority for this effort was linked to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113 76).
Who was eligible to apply?
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 credibly carry out the objectives described in the funding opportunity.
Were faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith based and community based organizations were included among eligible applicant types.
Were public international organizations eligible?
Yes. Public International Organizations were allowed to apply, but they were required to follow specific USDOL requirements related to monitoring and evaluation, audits, and counter terrorism compliance, with award language to be discussed to acknowledge their rights and privileges under U.S. law.
What capability expectations did applicants need to meet?
Applicants needed to demonstrate a proven track record managing complex projects in developing countries, show in country presence in Georgia, and show the ability to start work immediately upon award.
What counts as "in country presence" in Georgia?
In country presence could be demonstrated either through the applicant directly or through a formal relationship with another organization already operating in Georgia that would be directly involved in implementing the project so activities could begin right away.
Could an applicant rely on a partner organization in Georgia to meet the presence requirement?
Yes. The solicitation allowed in country presence to be shown through a formal relationship with another organization operating in Georgia, provided that organization would be directly involved in implementing the project.
Was this solicitation intended to renew or supplement an existing USDOL-funded project?
No. It was a new cooperative agreement with defined objectives and outcomes and was not intended to renew or supplement an existing USDOL funded project.
Are foreign governments eligible to apply?
No. Foreign governments and entities that function as agencies of, or are operated by or for, a foreign state were not eligible.
Are there restrictions related to terrorism designations?
Yes. Applicants and any proposed subgrantees or subcontractors could not be entities designated by the U.S. Government as associated with terrorism.
Are debarred or suspended entities allowed to participate?
No. Applicants and proposed subgrantees or subcontractors could not be debarred or suspended.
Can an applicant charge a fee or profit under this award?
No. Applicants could not charge a fee or profit connected to a project funded by USDOL under this award.
What audit requirements apply to applicants and partners?
All applicants and partners had to comply with applicable audit requirements under the Single Audit Act and the relevant OMB implementation in effect at the time of award.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 30, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was September 30, 2014.
When was the archive date?
The archive date was October 30, 2014.
Was there an event for prospective applicants to ask questions?
Yes. ILAB scheduled a text only web chat on August 19, 2014 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Eastern to answer questions about this solicitation and a related ILAB solicitation.
Who was the point of contact for support accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Bruce Yoon at the U.S. Department of Labor.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Bruce Yoon could be reached by phone at 202 693 4876 or by email at yoon.bruce@dol.gov.
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