Strengthening the Capacity of the Moroccan Labor Ministry

Resumen

This notice contains all of the necessary information and forms needed to apply for grant funding. The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), announces the availability of funds to be granted by cooperative agreement (hereafter referred to as "grant") to one or more qualifying organizations. USDOL will award up to U.S. $1.45 million through one or more grants to an organization or organizations to assist the Government of Morocco improve compliance with its labor laws, in particular the principles embodied in the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and provide an effective system of transitioning workers to in- demand occupations. Partnerships between more than one organization are eligible and encouraged, in particular with qualified, regionally-based organizations in order to build local capacity, although in such a case a lead organization must be identified.