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Grant to Advance Labor Rights in the Garment Industry

This opportunity from the Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (U.S. Department of State) seeks proposals for a grant program to advance labor rights in the garment industry in strategic partner countries with Agreements on Reciprocal Trade (ARTs). - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, U.S. Department of State - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; eligible applicants include U.S.-based and foreign non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations, and public international organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Labor rights program support services to strengthen protections, support reforms, assist garment workers, document violations, promote accountability, and engage stakeholders - Equipment purchases for project activities (unit costs range from $10,100 to $30,000) - Supplies such as laptops and cell phones (unit costs below $10,000) - Subrecipient and contractor services including audits, IT services, and evaluations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Submission of a detailed line-item budget and budget narrative - Compliance with OMB cost principles and federal regulations - Distinction between subrecipient and contractor roles - Strict formatting and language standards for proposals - No cost-sharing requirement - Total funding available is $986,500 - Project duration can range from one to four years, as proposed by the applicant

Description

This program aims to strengthen labor rights protections and support labor rights reforms in strategic partner countries with existing Agreements on Reciprocal Trade (ARTs). It focuses on helping garment workers understand and exercise their labor rights, freely associate, and access remedies for workplace abuses. Activities include supporting worker organizations, documenting violations, promoting accountability, and engaging stakeholders to improve labor standards and working conditions in the garment sector. The program aligns with U.S. trade and economic policy to support responsible businesses and reinforce U.S. interests in key manufacturing markets.

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