Deadline- February 15, 2013
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) now accepting proposals for International Labor Programs 2013. Objectives of this programs are as follows-
- Lower Mekong (Approximately $500,000)- DRL seeks program proposals that build the capacity and raise the awareness of marginalized populations, with a particular focus on migrant workers, and allows them to enjoy fundamental labor rights. Target countries might include Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, or Vietnam.
- Vietnam (Approximately $300,000)- DRL requests proposals for a program in Vietnam to promote the following internationally recognized worker rights: freedom of association and collective bargaining. Well-developed proposals will include any or all of the following groups: disabled persons, women, youth, migrants, and/or informal sector workers.
- Malaysia (Approximately $200,000): DRL requests proposals for a program in Malaysia that addresses the situation of migrant workers and leverages labor law related to migrants.
- Bangladesh (Approximately $500,000): DRL seeks proposals to strengthen the capacity of independent organizations representing workers in Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) sector. Bangladesh is second only to China as the world leading exporter of readymade garments, yet workers receive the lowest industry wages anywhere in the world.
- Colombia (Approximately $500,000): The proposed program should help build and strengthen tripartite social dialogue processes and related institutes in Colombia, with a particular focus on enhancing social dialogue. The program should support the goals of the 2011 Colombian Action Plan Related to Labor Rights and work directly with tripartite partners (government, business, labor), while closely coordinating with current USG programs in Colombia.
- South-South Cooperation (Approximately $350,000): Civil society organizations in developing countries have expertise that is often not present in U.S. or international NGOs. To take of advantage of this often underutilized expertise, DRL requests proposals for a triangular cooperation program to promote workers’ rights.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Organizations submitting proposals must be a U.S. non-profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3) or a comparable organization headquartered internationally, an international organization, a private institution of higher education, a public and state controlled institution of higher education, or a for profit organization other than a small business.
- To ensure all applications receive a balanced evaluation, the DRL Review Committee will review the first page of the requested section up to the page limit and no further. DRL encourages organizations to use the given space effectively.
For more information, visit grants.gov and search by funding opportunity number.DRLA-DRLAQM-12-086
