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Early Grade Education Activity

ID: 72027823RFA00002 • Type: Posted

Description

Ladies/Gentlemen:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from qualified

entities to implement a cooperative agreement for the Early Grade Education Activity. Eligibility for this

award is not restricted. The authority for the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is found in the

Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.

USAID intends to make an award to the applicant(s) who best meets the objectives of this funding

opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO, subject to a risk assessment.

Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to

understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and the selection process.

To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet

eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov,

and may be amended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the website to ensure

they have the latest information pertaining to this notice of funding opportunity and to ensure that the

NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety.

Please read the attached NOFO No. 72027823RFA00002.

Thank you for your interest in USAID programs

Background
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from qualified entities to implement a cooperative agreement for the Early Grade Education Activity. The authority for the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. USAID intends to make an award to the applicant(s) who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO, subject to a risk assessment.

Grant Details
The goal of the five-year Early Grade Education activity is to advance national efforts to strengthen the caliber of pre- and in-service teacher education and improve Kindergarten through Grade Three foundational and socio-emotional skills across the Kingdom of Jordan. The activity aims to address intermediate result 4.2 'Learning Outcomes for school-age children improved.' The activity will contribute to meaningful and measurable changes in early grade student education, including in-service teacher education, curriculum and teaching and learning materials, assessments, and policies.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility for this award is not restricted. To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is not specified.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic location(s) where the grant will be performed is the Kingdom of Jordan.
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Overview

Agency
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Category of Funding
Education
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
98.001 - USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Grant Category
Other
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 1/8/23 U.S. Agency for International Development posted grant opportunity 72027823RFA00002 for Early Grade Education Activity with funding of $49.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas. It is expected that one grant will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
Jan. 8, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
Feb. 22, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Last Updated
Jan. 29, 2023, 9:14 a.m. EST
Version
6
Archive Date
March 24, 2023

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Additional Info
Eligibility for this NOFO is not restricted. Please read section C - ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION in the NOFO.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$49,000,000
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$49,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Ahmad Al Shrari Grantor
Contact Email
basiced@usaid.gov
Contact Phone
00962065907493

Documents

Posted documents for 72027823RFA00002

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