# DRL Strengthening Women’s Participation in the Workforce

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/sfop0007769-drl-strengthening-womens-participation-in-the-workforce/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332343

> Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor offered grants of up to $1.9 million (at least $1.0 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on May 25, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SFOP0007769 |
| Agency | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 25, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $1.9 million |
| Award floor | $1.0 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.345 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO) and public international organizations; private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses. DRL's preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be some occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited.

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that enable women workers to participate more fully in the workforce. Background: Women, half of the global workforce, face multiple barriers to their full and equal participation at work, limiting their economic contributions over the course of their lives. Numerous studies have shown that barriers to women's participation in the workforce stifle national economies – that an increase in women's labor force participation results in faster and more inclusive economic growth, and that increasing the share of household income controlled by women changes spending in ways that benefit their families and communities. Improving work conditions and addressing constraints to workforce participation for vulnerable women workers is one step toward unleashing women’s economic potential in order to maximize global economic growth and stability. Increasing women’s economic participation throughout their lives strengthens prospects for economic growth, and benefits families, communities, and countries. The challenges that women face are unique and often not taken into account when groups advocate for worker rights, creating safe work environments, and developing leadership skills. Challenges include unequal pay and lack of wage transparency; discrimination in hiring and job evaluation; gender-discriminatory personal status laws limiting freedom of movement; women’s ability to work outside the home without a male guardian’s permission; family demand and expectations; gender-based violence and harassment; safe and accessible transportation; lack of parental leave and affordable care for children and family; inadequate representation in worker organizations; inflexible or unpredictable hours and scheduling; and unsafe and unsanitary work conditions.

## Questions people ask

### Is SFOP0007769 still open?

No. It closed on May 25, 2021. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019929, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for DRL Strengthening Women’s Participation in the Workforce?

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for DRL Strengthening Women’s Participation in the Workforce?

Closed May 25, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.9 million each.

### Who has won International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Endowment for Democracy, Vital Voices Global Partnership Inc, International Coalition of Sites of Conscience. The program made 53 awards worth $1.7 billion in that time.