Promoting a Just Transition for All Workers
ID: 355443Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of International Labor Affairs (DOL-ILAB)

Award Range

$7M - $7M

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/355443

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 titled "Promoting a Just Transition for All Workers," aimed at enhancing worker engagement in climate policies through a technical assistance project. This initiative, with an estimated funding amount of $7 million, will span 48 months and focuses on creating enabling environments for worker participation, strengthening the capacity of worker organizations, and facilitating South-South cooperation among countries, initially targeting Brazil and Chile. The project underscores the importance of integrating worker voices in climate action plans, particularly as transitions to clean energy may lead to both job gains and losses. Interested applicants, including various organizations such as nonprofits and educational institutions, must submit their applications electronically by October 16, 2024, to be considered for this opportunity. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Carlie Ortiz at ortiz.carlie@dol.gov.

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    ortiz.carlie@dol.gov
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    FOA-ILAB-24-41.bin
    The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) is offering a funding opportunity of approximately $7 million to support a technical assistance project aimed at enhancing worker engagement in climate policies. This project, titled "Promoting a Just Transition for All Workers," will span 48 months and is focused on creating enabling environments for worker participation, bolstering the capacity of worker organizations, and facilitating South-South cooperation among countries. Initially, pilot interventions will be conducted in Brazil and Chile, with potential collaboration involving Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Mozambique, and South Africa in subsequent phases. Eligible applicants include various organizations from the U.S. and internationally, such as nonprofits, educational institutions, and public organizations. The announcement also outlines the importance of integrating worker voices in climate action plans, as global transitions to clean energy could result in both job gains and losses. While Phase I focuses on establishing effective interventions, a potential Phase II may extend the project with continued financial support. The initiative emphasizes sustainable project outcomes, collaboration with local stakeholders, and comprehensive monitoring and evaluation strategies to ensure success and accountability. Applications are due by October 16, 2024.
    FOA-ILAB-24-41.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) is offering a funding opportunity of approximately $7 million to support a technical assistance project aimed at enhancing worker engagement in climate policies. This project, titled "Promoting a Just Transition for All Workers," will span 48 months and is focused on creating enabling environments for worker participation, bolstering the capacity of worker organizations, and facilitating South-South cooperation among countries. Initially, pilot interventions will be conducted in Brazil and Chile, with potential collaboration involving Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Mozambique, and South Africa in subsequent phases. Eligible applicants include various organizations from the U.S. and internationally, such as nonprofits, educational institutions, and public organizations. The announcement also outlines the importance of integrating worker voices in climate action plans, as global transitions to clean energy could result in both job gains and losses. While Phase I focuses on establishing effective interventions, a potential Phase II may extend the project with continued financial support. The initiative emphasizes sustainable project outcomes, collaboration with local stakeholders, and comprehensive monitoring and evaluation strategies to ensure success and accountability. Applications are due by October 16, 2024.
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