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Grants FAQ
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Q - Can applicants who received funding in the past are they eligible to reapply?
A - Applicants who received funding uder this program in the last 6 years for committee operations are not eligible to apply.
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Q - What is the CFDA number for the grants program?
A - The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for the Labor-Management Cooperation Program is 34-002 which is listed on the Federal Assistance SF-424 form in block #10.
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Q - How much money is available for grants in Fiscal Year 2007?
A - $396,000
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Q - What do I need to do to apply for a grant?
A - You need to request an application kit which consists of the Application Solicitation, Application Forms, Financial and Administrative Grants Manual, Drug-FreeWorkplace Certification, and the DUNS Number Information. The application may be obtained from our grants office at (202) 606-8181 or through a local mediator or on our website (www.fmcs.gov).
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Q - What is the application deadline?
A - We will accept applications beginning May 1, 2007 and continue to do so until July 31, 2008, or until all FY2007 grant funds have been obligated, with awards being made by September 30, 2008.
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Q - Can an independent consultant who works on the grant application also perform grant-funded services?
A - No. An independent consultant cannot perform services funded by that grant (i.e., project facilitation, project evaluation) under a separate contract. This practice is in violation of Federal Contract law. In any case, FMCS encourages labor and management parties to develop their own grant applications together. The citations for the prohibition on a consultant who prepared the grant from then bidding for work or positions contained in the grant are 48 CFR section 9.5 and OMB Circular A-110 Section 43.
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Q - Can a mediator help a labor-management committee with their grant proposal?
A - No. A mediator may not help the labor-management committee prepare their grant proposal. However, a mediator may explain the grants program in general and discuss prior successful grant projects.
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Q - Can we use project income as match?
A - No. Funds generated by grant-supported efforts are considered "project income" and may not be used for matching purposes.
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Q - Can an organization working under a Federal contract use contract monies as matching funds for an FMCS grant?
A - All matching funds may come from state or local government sources or private sector contributions, but may generally not include other Federal
funds.
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Q - When will I know if my application is selected for an award?
A - All FY2007 applicants will be notified of results and all grant awards will be made by September 30, 2008.
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Q - Must the labor-management committee represent union members in order to receive a grant?
A - Yes.
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Q - If my grant proposal is not selected for a grant, may I re-apply in the future?
A - Yes.
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