Project to Combat Child Labor and Promote Acceptable Conditions of Work in Tanzania’s Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Sector
ID: 354752Type: 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/354752

Additional Information

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

    The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) of the U.S. Department of Labor is offering a funding opportunity of approximately $4 million for a cooperative agreement aimed at combating child labor and promoting acceptable working conditions in Tanzania's artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector. The project, which will span 54 months, seeks to enhance the capacity of key stakeholders to collect and disseminate data on child labor, improve monitoring and reporting of violations, and strengthen local responses to these issues, aligning with Tanzania's national strategies on child labor and women's rights. Eligible applicants include commercial, educational, and non-profit organizations, with a requirement to focus on specific regions such as Mbeya, Geita, Shinyanga, or Mara. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically by September 23, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Carlie Ortiz at ortiz.carlie@dol.gov.

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    ortiz.carlie@dol.gov
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    FOA-ILAB-24-29_Tanzania.docx
    The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs has announced a funding opportunity aimed at combating child labor and promoting acceptable work conditions in Tanzania’s artisanal small-scale gold mining sector. Approximately $4 million will be allocated for one cooperative agreement over a period of 54 months, focusing on improving the implementation of relevant laws and policies to address these issues. Eligible applicants may include commercial, educational, or non-profit organizations, among others. Key project outcomes involve enhancing stakeholder capacities to collect and disseminate data on child labor, increasing monitoring and reporting of labor violations, and addressing child labor collaboratively at the local level. Applicants must select a region—either Mbeya, Geita, Shinyanga, or Mara—as a focus area and align with Tanzania’s national strategies regarding child labor and women's rights. An in-country stakeholder engagement in the first six months is required to validate project strategies according to the current context. There is potential for a Phase II funding of an additional $4 million based on successful outcomes from Phase I. This funding opportunity serves critical international labor goals, advancing child labor eradication and enhancing sustainable practices in Tanzania’s gold mining industry.
    FOA-ILAB-24-29_Tanzania.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs announces a funding opportunity of approximately $4 million for a technical assistance project aimed at combating child labor and promoting acceptable conditions of work in Tanzania's artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector. The project will span 54 months and is open to various organizations eligible for funding. Key outcomes include enhancing stakeholder capacity for data collection on child labor, improving monitoring and reporting of violations, and strengthening local responses to address these issues. Applicants must focus on a specific region where artisanal mining is prominent and align their proposals with national policies such as the National Strategy on the Elimination of Child Labor. A stakeholder engagement phase is mandated for strategy validation after the award, while potential Phase II funding of an additional $4 million is contingent on Phase I success. The document outlines detailed eligibility criteria, application submission guidelines, project objectives, necessary partnerships, and monitoring requirements, emphasizing the U.S. government's commitment to sustainable labor practices and protection for vulnerable populations in Tanzania’s mining industry.
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