USDOL Grant for Job Training and Placement for People with Disabilities in Costa Rica

Opportunity ID: 41168

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SGA-08-03
Funding Opportunity Title: Providing Job Training and Job Placement for People with Disabilities in Costa Rica
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Employment, Labor and Training
Category Explanation: Executive Summary: This notice contains all of the information and forms needed to apply for grant funding. The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs, announces the availability of funds to be granted by cooperative agreement to one qualifying organization. The Department will award up to U.S. $470,000 through one cooperative agreement to an organization or organizations to support job placement of People With Disabilities (PWDs) in the Costa Rican labor market through three objectives. First, it will increase employer awareness about the benefits of hiring PWDs. Second, it will increase the ability of a variety of organizations to provide access to job training and computer adaptive technology for PWDs. Third, it will increase a variety of local organizations ability to provide case management of PWDs training and job placement. Partnerships between more than one organizations are encouraged, in particular with qualified, regionally-based organizations in order to build local capacity. In such a case, a lead organization must be identified.
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings:
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Apr 04, 2008
Last Updated Date: Apr 24, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 06, 2008 C. Submission Dates, Times, and Address
1. Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted via www.Grants.gov, and must be received by Grants.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on May 2, 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/get_registered.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 site’s Frequently Asked Questions and Applicant User Guide, which are available at http://www.grants.gov/help/faq.jsp, and http://www.grants.gov/assets/UserGuide_Applicant.pdf respectively.
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 16, 2008 C. Submission Dates, Times, and Address
1. Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted via www.Grants.gov, and must be received by Grants.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on May 02, 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/get_registered.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 site’s Frequently Asked Questions and Applicant User Guide, which are available at http://www.grants.gov/help/faq.jsp, and http://www.grants.gov/assets/UserGuide_Applicant.pdf respectively.
Archive Date: Jun 05, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $470,000
Award Ceiling: $470,000
Award Floor: $470,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: III. Eligibility Information

A. 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 shall be excluded from federal financial assistance and are ineligible to receive funding under this solicitation.

Additional Information

Agency Name: OASAM
Description: I. Funding Opportunity DescriptionThe U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), announces the availability of funds to be awarded by Cooperative Agreement (hereinafter referred to as “grant” or “Cooperative Agreement”) to one qualifying organization to support job placement of PWDs in the Costa Rican labor market through three objectives; increased employer awareness about the benefits of hiring PWDs, increased access to job training and computer adaptive technology for PWDs, and increased capacity of local organizations to provide case management of PWD training and job placement. ILAB is authorized to award and administer this program by the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007, P. L. No. 110-5, 121 Stat. 8 (2007). Cooperative Agreements awarded under this initiative will be managed by ILAB’s Office of Trade and Labor Affairs. The duration of the project funded by this solicitation is two to three years. The start date of program activities will be negotiated upon award of the Cooperative Agreement, but will be no later than September 30, 2008.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Lisa Harvey

Grant Officer

Phone 202-693-4570
Email:harvey.lisa@dol.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Apr 24, 2008
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Apr 24, 2008
. 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.
Apr 24, 2008
Apr 15, 2008

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SGA-08-03
Funding Opportunity Title: Providing Job Training and Job Placement for People with Disabilities in Costa Rica
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Employment, Labor and Training
Category Explanation: Executive Summary: This notice contains all of the information and forms needed to apply for grant funding. The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs, announces the availability of funds to be granted by cooperative agreement to one qualifying organization. The Department will award up to U.S. $470,000 through one cooperative agreement to an organization or organizations to support job placement of People With Disabilities (PWDs) in the Costa Rican labor market through three objectives. First, it will increase employer awareness about the benefits of hiring PWDs. Second, it will increase the ability of a variety of organizations to provide access to job training and computer adaptive technology for PWDs. Third, it will increase a variety of local organizations ability to provide case management of PWDs training and job placement. Partnerships between more than one organizations are encouraged, in particular with qualified, regionally-based organizations in order to build local capacity. In such a case, a lead organization must be identified.
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings:
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Apr 04, 2008
Last Updated Date: Apr 24, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 06, 2008 C. Submission Dates, Times, and Address
1. Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted via www.Grants.gov, and must be received by Grants.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on May 2, 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/get_registered.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 site’s Frequently Asked Questions and Applicant User Guide, which are available at http://www.grants.gov/help/faq.jsp, and http://www.grants.gov/assets/UserGuide_Applicant.pdf respectively.
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 16, 2008 C. Submission Dates, Times, and Address
1. Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted via www.Grants.gov, and must be received by Grants.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on May 02, 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/get_registered.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 site’s Frequently Asked Questions and Applicant User Guide, which are available at http://www.grants.gov/help/faq.jsp, and http://www.grants.gov/assets/UserGuide_Applicant.pdf respectively.
Archive Date: Jun 05, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $470,000
Award Ceiling: $470,000
Award Floor: $470,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: III. Eligibility Information

A. 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 shall be excluded from federal financial assistance and are ineligible to receive funding under this solicitation.

Additional Information

Agency Name: OASAM
Description: I. Funding Opportunity DescriptionThe U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), announces the availability of funds to be awarded by Cooperative Agreement (hereinafter referred to as “grant” or “Cooperative Agreement”) to one qualifying organization to support job placement of PWDs in the Costa Rican labor market through three objectives; increased employer awareness about the benefits of hiring PWDs, increased access to job training and computer adaptive technology for PWDs, and increased capacity of local organizations to provide case management of PWD training and job placement. ILAB is authorized to award and administer this program by the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007, P. L. No. 110-5, 121 Stat. 8 (2007). Cooperative Agreements awarded under this initiative will be managed by ILAB’s Office of Trade and Labor Affairs. The duration of the project funded by this solicitation is two to three years. The start date of program activities will be negotiated upon award of the Cooperative Agreement, but will be no later than September 30, 2008.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Lisa Harvey

Grant Officer

Phone 202-693-4570
Email:harvey.lisa@dol.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SGA-08-03
Funding Opportunity Title: Providing Job Training and Job Placement for People with Disabilities in Costa Rica
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Employment, Labor and Training
Category Explanation: Executive Summary: This notice contains all of the information and forms needed to apply for grant funding. The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs, announces the availability of funds to be granted by cooperative agreement to one qualifying organization. The Department will award up to U.S. $470,000 through one cooperative agreement to an organization or organizations to support job placement of People With Disabilities (PWDs) in the Costa Rican labor market through three objectives. First, it will increase employer awareness about the benefits of hiring PWDs. Second, it will increase the ability of a variety of organizations to provide access to job training and computer adaptive technology for PWDs. Third, it will increase a variety of local organizations ability to provide case management of PWDs training and job placement. Partnerships between more than one organizations are encouraged, in particular with qualified, regionally-based organizations in order to build local capacity. In such a case, a lead organization must be identified.
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings:
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Apr 24, 2008
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 06, 2008 C. Submission Dates, Times, and Address
1. Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted via www.Grants.gov, and must be received by Grants.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on May 2, 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/get_registered.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 site’s Frequently Asked Questions and Applicant User Guide, which are available at http://www.grants.gov/help/faq.jsp, and http://www.grants.gov/assets/UserGuide_Applicant.pdf respectively.
Archive Date: Jun 05, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $470,000
Award Ceiling: $470,000
Award Floor: $470,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility: III. Eligibility Information

A. 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 shall be excluded from federal financial assistance and are ineligible to receive funding under this solicitation.

Additional Information

Agency Name: OASAM
Description: I. Funding Opportunity DescriptionThe U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), announces the availability of funds to be awarded by Cooperative Agreement (hereinafter referred to as “grant” or “Cooperative Agreement”) to one qualifying organization to support job placement of PWDs in the Costa Rican labor market through three objectives; increased employer awareness about the benefits of hiring PWDs, increased access to job training and computer adaptive technology for PWDs, and increased capacity of local organizations to provide case management of PWD training and job placement. ILAB is authorized to award and administer this program by the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007, P. L. No. 110-5, 121 Stat. 8 (2007). Cooperative Agreements awarded under this initiative will be managed by ILAB’s Office of Trade and Labor Affairs. The duration of the project funded by this solicitation is two to three years. The start date of program activities will be negotiated upon award of the Cooperative Agreement, but will be no later than September 30, 2008.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Lisa Harvey

Grant Officer

Phone 202-693-4570
Email:harvey.lisa@dol.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SGA-08-03
Funding Opportunity Title: Providing Job Training and Job Placement for People with Disabilities in Costa Rica
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Employment, Labor and Training
Category Explanation: Executive Summary: This notice contains all of the information and forms needed to apply for grant funding. The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs, announces the availability of funds to be granted by cooperative agreement to one qualifying organization. The Department will award up to U.S. $470,000 through one cooperative agreement to an organization or organizations to support job placement of People With Disabilities (PWDs) in the Costa Rican labor market through three objectives. First, it will increase employer awareness about the benefits of hiring PWDs. Second, it will increase the ability of a variety of organizations to provide access to job training and computer adaptive technology for PWDs. Third, it will increase a variety of local organizations ability to provide case management of PWDs training and job placement. Partnerships between more than one organizations are encouraged, in particular with qualified, regionally-based organizations in order to build local capacity. In such a case, a lead organization must be identified.
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings:
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Apr 24, 2008
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 06, 2008 C. Submission Dates, Times, and Address
1. Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted via www.Grants.gov, and must be received by Grants.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on May 2, 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/get_registered.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 site’s Frequently Asked Questions and Applicant User Guide, which are available at http://www.grants.gov/help/faq.jsp, and http://www.grants.gov/assets/UserGuide_Applicant.pdf respectively.
Archive Date: Jun 05, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $470,000
Award Ceiling: $470,000
Award Floor: $470,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility: III. Eligibility Information

A. 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 shall be excluded from federal financial assistance and are ineligible to receive funding under this solicitation.

Additional Information

Agency Name: OASAM
Description: I. Funding Opportunity DescriptionThe U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), announces the availability of funds to be awarded by Cooperative Agreement (hereinafter referred to as “grant” or “Cooperative Agreement”) to one qualifying organization to support job placement of PWDs in the Costa Rican labor market through three objectives; increased employer awareness about the benefits of hiring PWDs, increased access to job training and computer adaptive technology for PWDs, and increased capacity of local organizations to provide case management of PWD training and job placement. ILAB is authorized to award and administer this program by the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007, P. L. No. 110-5, 121 Stat. 8 (2007). Cooperative Agreements awarded under this initiative will be managed by ILAB’s Office of Trade and Labor Affairs. The duration of the project funded by this solicitation is two to three years. The start date of program activities will be negotiated upon award of the Cooperative Agreement, but will be no later than September 30, 2008.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Lisa Harvey

Grant Officer

Phone 202-693-4570
Email:harvey.lisa@dol.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SGA-08-03
Funding Opportunity Title: Providing Job Training and Job Placement for People with Disabilities in Costa Rica
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Employment, Labor and Training
Category Explanation: Executive Summary: This notice contains all of the information and forms needed to apply for grant funding. The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs, announces the availability of funds to be granted by cooperative agreement to one qualifying organization. The Department will award up to U.S. $470,000 through one cooperative agreement to an organization or organizations to support job placement of People With Disabilities (PWDs) in the Costa Rican labor market through three objectives. First, it will increase employer awareness about the benefits of hiring PWDs. Second, it will increase the ability of a variety of organizations to provide access to job training and computer adaptive technology for PWDs. Third, it will increase a variety of local organizations ability to provide case management of PWDs training and job placement. Partnerships between more than one organizations are encouraged, in particular with qualified, regionally-based organizations in order to build local capacity. In such a case, a lead organization must be identified.
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings:
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Apr 15, 2008
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 06, 2008 C. Submission Dates, Times, and Address
1. Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted via www.Grants.gov, and must be received by Grants.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on May 2, 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/get_registered.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 site’s Frequently Asked Questions and Applicant User Guide, which are available at http://www.grants.gov/help/faq.jsp, and http://www.grants.gov/assets/UserGuide_Applicant.pdf respectively.
Archive Date: Jun 05, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $470,000
Award Ceiling: $470,000
Award Floor: $470,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: III. Eligibility Information

A. 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 shall be excluded from federal financial assistance and are ineligible to receive funding under this solicitation.

Additional Information

Agency Name: OASAM
Description: I. Funding Opportunity Description
The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), announces the availability of funds to be awarded by Cooperative Agreement (hereinafter referred to as “grant” or “Cooperative Agreement”) to one qualifying organization to support job placement of PWDs in the Costa Rican labor market through three objectives; increased employer awareness about the benefits of hiring PWDs, increased access to job training and computer adaptive technology for PWDs, and increased capacity of local organizations to provide case management of PWD training and job placement. ILAB is authorized to award and administer this program by the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007, P. L. No. 110-5, 121 Stat. 8 (2007). Cooperative Agreements awarded under this initiative will be managed by ILAB’s Office of Trade and Labor Affairs. The duration of the project funded by this solicitation is two to three years. The start date of program activities will be negotiated upon award of the Cooperative Agreement, but will be no later than September 30, 2008.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Lisa Harvey

Grant Officer

Phone 202-693-4570
Email:harvey.lisa@dol.gov

Related Documents

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Lisa Harvey
Grant Officer
Phone 202-693-4570
Email: harvey.lisa@dol.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
PKG00006724 Apr 04, 2008 May 16, 2008 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

41168 SF424-2.0.pdf

41168 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf

41168 Budget-1.1.pdf

41168 SF424A-1.0.pdf

41168 SF424B-1.1.pdf


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