[Ssc-dev] JustPayPhone opportunity: Protecting Asian Migrant Workers

[Nathan of Guardian]

Something to dig into... we would need to find a GLSP-type partner
focused on Asian migrant workers first!

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DRLA-DRLAQM-14-033
South-South Cooperation to Protect Asian Migrant Workers
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor — Department of State

http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=252982

General Information
Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	DRLA-DRLAQM-14-033
Funding Opportunity Title:	South-South Cooperation to Protect Asian
Migrant Workers
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Community Development
Education
Employment, Labor and Training
Income Security and Social Services
Law, Justice and Legal Services
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding
Activity" for clarification)
Category Explanation:	none
Expected Number of Awards:	
CFDA Number(s):	19.345 -- International Programs to Support Democracy,
Human Rights and Labor
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No
Posted Date:	Mar 25, 2014
Creation Date:	Mar 25, 2014
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 23, 2014  No Explanation
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 23, 2014   No Explanation
Archive Date:	May 23, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding:	
Award Ceiling:	$200,000
Award Floor:	$150,000
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:	
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than
institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than
institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
State governments
City or township governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized
tribal governments)
Additional Information on Eligibility:	
Additional Information
Agency Name:	Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
Description:	Civil society organizations in developing countries have
expertise and access that is often not present in U.S. or international
NGOs. They are often well situated to act as mentors to organizations in
other developing countries, comparing strategic responses that address
similar challenges and opportunities. DRL requests proposals for an
innovative program to promote the labor rights of workers in major
transnational labor migration corridors, namely for workers migrating
from South Asia and/or East Asia and Pacific regions to destination
countries with significant populations of foreign workers. The proposal
should have a particular emphasis on promoting freedom of association,
through advocacy efforts and technical assistance, and should focus the
scope of activities on 1) South-South cooperation around a particular
sector or country and 2) building or expanding upon South-South capacity
for knowledge-sharing among labor and civil society organi zations in
origin and destination countries. Additionally, applications should
focus on building the capacity of migrant workers to organize and
advocate for their labor rights within the legal systems of receiving
countries, and should not focus solely on protection mechanisms.
Competitive applications will demonstrate a sound plan for gaining
buy-in and engaging with local labor and civil society organizations and
government stakeholders in both countries, and a proven ability to
facilitate and sustain substantive South-South networking. Applicants
currently engaged in South-South cooperation programs that focus on
labor migration should explain how additional funding will complement or
expand ongoing activities. International NGOs or regional networks may
also apply, but must demonstrate partnerships with at least two local
south-south partners. DRL will not select proposals centered on one-time
conferences, academic research, or a series of meetings. Pending avail
ability of funding and evaluation of programmatic progress, DRL may
expand and extend this project to include additional activities in a
later phase.
Link to Additional Information:	South-South Cooperation to Protect Asian
Migrant Workers
Contact Information:	 If you have difficulty accessing the full
announcement electronically, please contact:

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