Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Expanding Labor Rights in Burma, Vietnam, and Sub-Saharan Africa

Funding Opportunity Number: DRLA-DRLAQM-14-018 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: EducationEmployment, Labor and TrainingOther (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)CFDA Number: 19.345Eligible Applicants Public and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationAgency Name: DOS-DRLClosing Date: Feb 11, 2014Award Ceiling: $700,000Expected Number of Awards: 3Creation Date: Jan 15, 2014Funding Opportunity Description: Burma (Approximately $700,000 available): DRL requests proposals for a program in Burma that promotes internationally recognized labor rights and inclusive economic growth by strengthening the organizational and representational capacity of trade unions and non-governmental organizations promoting labor rights. DRL seeks proposals that focus on increasing the representative capacity of unions in Burma, promoting workers’ rights and promoting or enhancing international labor standards. Well-developed proposals will include an...

Source: Grants.gov - January 15, 2014 Category: Research Tags: Education Employment, Labor and Training Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Source Type: funding