The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor is offering an Open Call for Statements of Interest for organizations interested in promoting labor rights and corporate social responsibility in specific regions and countries. This grant aims to support projects that enhance respect for labor rights and effective CSR initiatives, with an invitation for selected organizations to expand on their submissions and submit detailed proposals at a later stage. Deadline for Statements Of Interest (SOIs) submission is April 02, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 40917
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DRL-07-GR-018-GLOLABOR-030508 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Open Call for Statements of Interest for Global Labor Rights and Corporate Social Responsibility Programs |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: Labor Rights and Corporate Social Responsibility Projects in Select Countries. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 05, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 02, 2008 Applicants must submit SOIs using www.grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) Wednesday, April 2, 2008. DRL will not accept proposals submitted via email, the U.S. postal system, FedEx, UPS and similar delivery companies, or courier. Faxed documents will not be accepted at any time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 02, 2008 Applicants must submit SOIs using www.grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) Wednesday, April 2, 2008. DRL will not accept proposals submitted via email, the U.S. postal system, FedEx, UPS and similar delivery companies, or courier. Faxed documents will not be accepted at any time. |
| Archive Date: | May 02, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Organizations submitting statements must meet the following criteria:
* Be a U.S. non-profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3), a comparable organization headquartered internationally, or an international organization. Universities are allowable. * Have demonstrated experience administering successful projects, preferably in * Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with in-country organization(s). * Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined statement of interest. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Statements Of Interest (SOIs) from organizations interested in submitting proposals for projects that promote respect for labor rights and effective corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in the regions and countries listed below. This is an initial solicitation to ascertain organizations that may be interested in implementing projects in the above countries or regions and does not constitute a Request for Proposals. Organizations that are invited by DRL to submit a proposal will have an opportunity to expand on their SOIs at a later date. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DRL Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Teresa Fralish
Program Officer Phone 202-261-8107 Email:FralishTM@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 40917 Full Announcement-1 -> FY07 Global Labor-CSR RSOI Final for Posting.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Teresa Fralish Program Officer Phone 202-261-8107 Email: FralishTM@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00006492 | Mar 05, 2008 | Apr 02, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
40917 SF424-2.0.pdf
40917 Project-1.1.pdf
40917 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
40917 Budget-1.1.pdf
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