Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0005482
The grant opportunity titled "DRL Promotes Worker Rights in Kazakhstan" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0005482) is a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant competition managed through the Office of Acquisitions Management on behalf of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). It was posted on November 23, 2018, with an application deadline of January 28, 2019. The program is structured as a grant (not a contract) and falls under CFDA 19.345, which is commonly associated with State Department assistance programs that support democracy, human rights, and labor-related objectives.
The core purpose of the opportunity is to support a single project designed to strengthen worker rights in Kazakhstan. DRL is specifically seeking proposals that promote freedom of association, improve legal and practical protections for labor rights, and help ensure that labor unions in Kazakhstan are able to exercise, protect, and defend their rights in real-world conditions. In practical terms, this focus signals interest in initiatives that reduce barriers to forming and operating independent unions, improve the ability of workers to engage in collective action consistent with international labor standards, and address the obstacles unions face when advocating for members.
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $500,000, and the agency anticipated making one award, indicating a preference for one consolidated project rather than multiple smaller grants. The eligible applicant category is listed broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice, which typically means the competition may be open to a range of non-federal entities such as nonprofit organizations, civil society groups, and potentially other qualified organizations depending on the specific criteria laid out in the complete announcement. Overall, the opportunity is aimed at supporting a focused, high-impact effort to advance labor rights and freedom of association in Kazakhstan through programming that helps unions and workers more effectively assert their rights and navigate the legal and institutional environment.Apply for SFOP0005482
- The Department of State, Office of Acquisitions Management in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DRL Promotes Worker Rights in Kazakhstan" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 23, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 28, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): DRL Promotes Worker Rights in Kazakhstan (SFOP0005482)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "DRL Promotes Worker Rights in Kazakhstan".
What is the funding opportunity number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0005482.
Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition from the U.S. Department of State. It is managed through the Office of Acquisitions Management on behalf of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
Is this a grant or a contract?
This opportunity is structured as a grant, not a contract.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.345, which is commonly associated with State Department assistance programs supporting democracy, human rights, and labor-related objectives.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 23, 2018.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was January 28, 2019.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The core purpose is to support a single project designed to strengthen worker rights in Kazakhstan.
What outcomes is DRL trying to support in Kazakhstan?
Based on the opportunity description, DRL is specifically seeking proposals that:
- Promote freedom of association
- Improve legal and practical protections for labor rights
- Help ensure that labor unions can exercise, protect, and defend their rights under real-world conditions
What kinds of activities or approaches does this opportunity appear to prioritize?
The description suggests interest in initiatives that reduce barriers to forming and operating independent unions, strengthen workers' ability to engage in collective action consistent with international labor standards, and address obstacles unions face when advocating for members in the legal and institutional environment.
How much funding is available?
The award ceiling is $500,000.
How many awards did the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipated making one award, indicating a preference for a single consolidated project rather than multiple smaller grants.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is listed broadly as "Others", with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice. This typically means the competition may be open to a range of non-federal entities such as nonprofit organizations, civil society groups, and potentially other qualified organizations depending on the criteria in the complete announcement.
Is this opportunity focused on a specific country or region?
Yes. The programming focus is specifically on Kazakhstan.
Does this opportunity fund multiple small projects or one large project?
It is oriented toward funding one project, since the agency anticipated making a single award.
What is meant by "freedom of association" in the context of this opportunity?
Within the scope of this notice, freedom of association refers to workers' ability to form, join, and operate unions and other worker organizations, and to pursue collective efforts to defend and advance worker rights.
What is the broader program theme behind this opportunity?
The opportunity fits within State Department assistance programming that supports democracy, human rights, and labor objectives, with a specific emphasis here on labor rights protections and union capacity to defend worker rights in practice.
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