Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0003608
The FY17/18 Labor Anti-slavery NOFO (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0003608) is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of State through the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). It was posted on December 13, 2017, with an original application deadline of January 12, 2018. The program uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument, which generally means awardees should expect more substantial involvement, coordination, or oversight from the U.S. government than in a standard grant, such as collaboration on implementation, monitoring, or strategic alignment during the life of the project.
The core purpose of the opportunity is to support projects in West Africa that combat slavery and help former slaves reintegrate into society. In practice, this kind of scope typically covers efforts that prevent and reduce slavery and slavery-like practices, identify and support people affected by these abuses, and strengthen community or institutional responses so that exploitation is less likely to recur. The reintegration emphasis signals that proposals are expected to go beyond immediate rescue or short-term assistance and address longer-term recovery and social inclusion, such as helping survivors safely return to their communities or resettle elsewhere, regain access to education and livelihoods, obtain civil documentation, and reduce stigma and discrimination that can block reintegration.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) listing associated with the opportunity is 19.345. The stated award ceiling is $1,000,000, indicating that DRL anticipated funding projects up to that maximum amount, depending on the quality of proposals and available funds. The opportunity record lists expected awards as 0, which can appear in federal listings for a variety of administrative reasons (for example, when the precise number of awards is not predetermined at posting time or is dependent on appropriations and application quality), rather than serving as a definitive statement that no awards will be made.
Overall, this notice is aimed at supporting applied, on-the-ground programming in West Africa that targets both sides of the problem: reducing the incidence of slavery and improving the prospects of people who have already experienced it. Applicants would be expected to propose a coherent project approach consistent with DRL human rights programming priorities, demonstrate capacity to operate in the region, and show how their activities would produce measurable improvements in protection, recovery, and durable reintegration outcomes for affected individuals and communities.Apply for SFOP0003608
- The Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY17/18 Labor Anti-slavery NOFO" 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 Dec 13, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 12, 2018. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the FY17/18 Labor Anti-slavery NOFO.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0003608.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of State through the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on December 13, 2017.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was January 12, 2018.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The program uses a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for awardees?
A cooperative agreement generally means awardees should expect more substantial involvement, coordination, or oversight from the U.S. government than in a standard grant. This can include collaboration on implementation, monitoring, and strategic alignment during the life of the project.
What is the core purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to support projects in West Africa that combat slavery and help former slaves reintegrate into society.
What region is the program focused on?
The geographic focus is West Africa.
What kinds of activities are typically within scope for "combating slavery" under this notice?
Based on the notice description, the scope typically covers efforts that prevent and reduce slavery and slavery-like practices, identify and support people affected by these abuses, and strengthen community or institutional responses so exploitation is less likely to recur.
What does the reintegration emphasis mean for proposed projects?
The reintegration emphasis signals that proposals are expected to go beyond immediate rescue or short-term assistance and address longer-term recovery and social inclusion. Examples referenced in the notice include helping survivors safely return to their communities or resettle elsewhere, regain access to education and livelihoods, obtain civil documentation, and reduce stigma and discrimination that can block reintegration.
Is the program limited to short-term assistance for survivors?
No. The notice indicates an expectation that projects address longer-term recovery and durable reintegration outcomes, not only immediate or short-term assistance.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded from eligibility.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) listing associated with the opportunity is 19.345.
What is the maximum award amount?
The stated award ceiling is $1,000,000.
Does the award ceiling mean every award will be $1,000,000?
No. The ceiling indicates DRL anticipated funding projects up to that maximum amount, depending on proposal quality and available funds.
The listing shows "expected awards: 0." Does that mean no awards will be made?
Not necessarily. The record lists expected awards as 0, which can appear for administrative reasons (such as when the number of awards is not predetermined at posting time or depends on appropriations and application quality) and is not a definitive statement that no awards will be made.
What kinds of outcomes are applicants expected to demonstrate?
Applicants would be expected to show how activities would produce measurable improvements in protection, recovery, and durable reintegration outcomes for affected individuals and communities.
What capabilities should applicants be prepared to show?
Applicants would be expected to propose a coherent project approach consistent with DRL human rights programming priorities, demonstrate capacity to operate in West Africa, and explain how implementation would achieve measurable results.
Is this opportunity intended for applied, on-the-ground programming?
Yes. The notice is aimed at supporting applied, on-the-ground programming in West Africa that reduces the incidence of slavery and improves the prospects of people who have already experienced it.
Does the opportunity address both prevention and post-slavery support?
Yes. The notice describes targeting both sides of the problem: reducing incidence of slavery and improving reintegration prospects for people who have experienced slavery.
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