This grant from the USDOL/ILAB aims to fund research on forced labor in the production of goods in specific countries like Argentina, Bangladesh, and the Dominican Republic. The selected organization(s) will conduct data collection, analysis, and engage with stakeholders to develop strategies addressing forced labor issues. The research will complement existing studies in combating forced labor. Projects funded by this grant will be managed by USDOL/ILABs Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking and will span over 3 years, with activities commencing no later than September 30, 2008. Deadline for applications is August 8, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 42178
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-08-07 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Research on Forced Labor in the Production of Goods in Selected Countries |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 30, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 11, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 08, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 08, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 07, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Any commercial, international, educational, or non-profit organization(s), including any faith-based, community-based, or public international organization(s) capable of successfully conducting scientifically-valid research is eligible to apply. However, the Applicant (which in the case of an Association, includes all members of the Association) is not allowed to charge a fee (profit). Applications from foreign governments and entities that are agencies of, or operated by or for, a foreign state or government will not be considered. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | OASAM |
| Description: | USDOL/ILAB announces the availability of funds to be awarded by a cooperative agreement to a qualifying organization and/or partnership of more than one organization, known as an Association(s) (hereinafter collectively referred to as Applicant(s)) for the purposes of conducting research on forced labor in the production of a good or goods in Argentina, Bangladesh, the Dominican Republic, Liberia, and four (4) additional countries as specified in this notice, and developing strategies to assist governments, industries, and/or third parties in taking action to address these problems. Research funded under this solicitation will involve the collection and analysis of data and information in order to answer the research questions outlined in this solicitation, and consultation with appropriate stakeholders to identify and develop tools, initiatives, and good practices to combat these problems. The proposed research will aim to complement and expand upon existing research on the use of forced labor in the production of goods. Applicants must respond to the entire Scope of Work outlined in this solicitation. USDOL/ILAB is authorized to award and administer cooperative agreements for this purpose by the Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2008, P.L. 110-161 (2007). Cooperative agreements awarded under this solicitation will be managed by USDOL/ILABs Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking (OCFT). The duration of the project funded by this solicitation is 3 years. The start date of program activities will be negotiated upon award of individual cooperative agreements 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Correction to Funding Amount. | Jul 11, 2008 | |
| Jul 11, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-08-07 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Research on Forced Labor in the Production of Goods in Selected Countries |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 30, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 11, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 08, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 08, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 07, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Any commercial, international, educational, or non-profit organization(s), including any faith-based, community-based, or public international organization(s) capable of successfully conducting scientifically-valid research is eligible to apply. However, the Applicant (which in the case of an Association, includes all members of the Association) is not allowed to charge a fee (profit). Applications from foreign governments and entities that are agencies of, or operated by or for, a foreign state or government will not be considered. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | OASAM |
| Description: | USDOL/ILAB announces the availability of funds to be awarded by a cooperative agreement to a qualifying organization and/or partnership of more than one organization, known as an Association(s) (hereinafter collectively referred to as Applicant(s)) for the purposes of conducting research on forced labor in the production of a good or goods in Argentina, Bangladesh, the Dominican Republic, Liberia, and four (4) additional countries as specified in this notice, and developing strategies to assist governments, industries, and/or third parties in taking action to address these problems. Research funded under this solicitation will involve the collection and analysis of data and information in order to answer the research questions outlined in this solicitation, and consultation with appropriate stakeholders to identify and develop tools, initiatives, and good practices to combat these problems. The proposed research will aim to complement and expand upon existing research on the use of forced labor in the production of goods. Applicants must respond to the entire Scope of Work outlined in this solicitation. USDOL/ILAB is authorized to award and administer cooperative agreements for this purpose by the Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2008, P.L. 110-161 (2007). Cooperative agreements awarded under this solicitation will be managed by USDOL/ILABs Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking (OCFT). The duration of the project funded by this solicitation is 3 years. The start date of program activities will be negotiated upon award of individual cooperative agreements 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-08-07 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Research on Forced Labor in the Production of Goods in Selected Countries |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 11, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 08, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 07, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Any commercial, international, educational, or non-profit organization(s), including any faith-based, community-based, or public international organization(s) capable of successfully conducting scientifically-valid research is eligible to apply. However, the Applicant (which in the case of an Association, includes all members of the Association) is not allowed to charge a fee (profit). Applications from foreign governments and entities that are agencies of, or operated by or for, a foreign state or government will not be considered. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | OASAM |
| Description: | USDOL/ILAB announces the availability of funds to be awarded by a cooperative agreement to a qualifying organization and/or partnership of more than one organization, known as an Association(s) (hereinafter collectively referred to as Applicant(s)) for the purposes of conducting research on forced labor in the production of a good or goods in Argentina, Bangladesh, the Dominican Republic, Liberia, and four (4) additional countries as specified in this notice, and developing strategies to assist governments, industries, and/or third parties in taking action to address these problems. Research funded under this solicitation will involve the collection and analysis of data and information in order to answer the research questions outlined in this solicitation, and consultation with appropriate stakeholders to identify and develop tools, initiatives, and good practices to combat these problems. The proposed research will aim to complement and expand upon existing research on the use of forced labor in the production of goods. Applicants must respond to the entire Scope of Work outlined in this solicitation.
USDOL/ILAB is authorized to award and administer cooperative agreements for this purpose by the Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2008, P.L. 110-161 (2007). Cooperative agreements awarded under this solicitation will be managed by USDOL/ILABs Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking (OCFT). The duration of the project funded by this solicitation is 3 years. The start date of program activities will be negotiated upon award of individual cooperative agreements 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00007691 | Jun 30, 2008 | Aug 08, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
42178 SF424-2.0.pdf
42178 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
42178 Budget-1.1.pdf
42178 SF424A-1.0.pdf
42178 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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