Strengthening Protection of Internationally Recognized Labor Rights in Colombia
The U. S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) announces its intent to award up to $ 1. 5 million for one or more cooperative agreements to one or more organizations to raise awareness of and improve workersÂ’ ability to protect and claim their labor rights in Colombia.
The project will strengthen the capacity of local organizations, to include NGOs and other non-profit groups, in order to educate and provide advice to workers about the scope and applicability of relevant labor and criminal laws, and when necessary, provide legal services to assist with the procedural and documentation requirements to initiate inspections, investigations, and/or seek remedies.
The duration of the projects funded by this solicitation can be up to four years and six months.
The start date of program activities will be negotiated upon award of an individual cooperative agreement, but will be no later than December 31, 201 2.
The project will strengthen the capacity of local organizations, to include NGOs and other non-profit groups, in order to educate and provide advice to workers about the scope and applicability of relevant labor and criminal laws, and when necessary, provide legal services to assist with the procedural and documentation requirements to initiate inspections, investigations, and/or seek remedies.
The duration of the projects funded by this solicitation can be up to four years and six months.
The start date of program activities will be negotiated upon award of an individual cooperative agreement, but will be no later than December 31, 201 2.
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
ILAB website
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligible Applicants Any commercial, international, educational, or non-profit organization(s), including any faith-based, community-based, or public international organization(s) capable of successfully building the capacity of worker rights in Colombia 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 meet the following requirements: • Compliance with all audit requirements, including those established in OMB Circular A-133.
• Demonstrated presence in Colombia— 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.
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 will not be considered.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.dol.gov/ILAB/grants/main.htm
Contact:
Primary: Brenda J. WhiteGrant Officeralternate: James KinslowGrant OfficerPhone 202-693-4570
Agency Email Description:
white.brenda.j@dol.gov or kinslow.james@dol.gov
Agency Email:
white.brenda.j@dol.gov or kinslow.james@dol.gov
Date Posted:
2012-10-09
Application Due Date:
2012-11-15
Archive Date:
2012-12-15
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