Reducing Barriers that Impede Access to Education and Decent Work for LGBTQI+ Youth in Brazil and the Latin American and Caribbean Region
ID: 354898Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of International Labor Affairs (DOL-ILAB)

Award Range

$4M - $4M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354898

Additional Information

http://www.dol.gov/ilab/
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) of the U.S. Department of Labor is offering a funding opportunity of approximately $4 million to support a cooperative agreement aimed at improving access to education and decent work for LGBTQI+ youth in Brazil and the Latin American and Caribbean region. The initiative seeks to enhance the implementation of laws, policies, and national strategies that address barriers faced by LGBTQI+ youth, with specific outcomes including increased knowledge among labor stakeholders, improved coordination for decent work opportunities, and enhanced capacity to create safe environments for these individuals. This funding is crucial for promoting worker rights and combating discrimination against LGBTQI+ populations, with applications due by October 11, 2024, and funding decisions expected between September and December 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to Carlie Ortiz at ortiz.carlie@dol.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ortiz.carlie@dol.gov
    Files
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    FOA-ILAB-24-32
    FOA-ILAB-24-32.bin
    FOA-ILAB-24-32.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs has announced a funding opportunity of approximately $4 million to improve access to education and decent work for LGBTQI+ youth in Brazil and the Latin American and Caribbean region. This cooperative agreement aims to reduce vulnerabilities such as child labor and forced labor by enhancing laws, policies, and national strategies that support LGBTQI+ youth. The project is expected to last 48 months and include several key outcomes, including improved knowledge among stakeholders about barriers faced by LGBTQI+ youth, increased coordination for accessing decent work opportunities, and enhanced capacity among labor stakeholders to create safe environments for these individuals. Eligible applicants range from commercial organizations to educational and non-profit institutions. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by October 11, 2024, with funding decisions anticipated between September and December 2024. This initiative supports U.S.-Brazil partnerships aimed at promoting worker rights and addressing discrimination against LGBTQI+ populations. The comprehensive structure of the proposal requires thorough documentation including an application package that details project strategies, budget justifications, and stakeholder engagement.
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