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Access to Quality Early Childhood Care and Education in Emergencies (ECCE) Activity

ID: 72066322RFA00003 • Type: Posted
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Description

This funding opportunity is authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) of 1961, as amended. The resulting award will be subject to 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, and USAID's supplement, 2 CFR 700, as well as the additional requirements found in Section F. (Note: The LEGO Foundation's award will be subject to The LEGO Foundation's Partnership Agreement including but not limited to The LEGO Foundation Code of Conduct and The LEGO Foundation Child Protection Policy .)

Note: The term program as used in 2 CFR 200 and this NOFO is typically considered by USAID to be an Activity supporting one or more Project(s) pursuant to specific Development Objectives. Please see 2 CFR 700 for the USAID specific definitions of the terms Activity and Project as used in the USAID context for purposes of planning, design, and implementation of USAID development assistance.

Title: Access to Quality Early Childhood Care and Education in Emergencies

Purpose: Improve early learning and holistic development outcomes for preschool-aged children in emergency contexts

Objective: Increase opportunities for preschool-aged children (3-6+), prioritizing those affected by crisis and conflict, including refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and those in host communities, to participate in quality play-based, pre-primary programming which improves their early learning and holistic development.

Background
This funding opportunity is authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) of 1961, as amended. The resulting award will be subject to 2 CFR 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, and USAID’s supplement, 2 CFR 700. The LEGO Foundation’s award will be subject to The LEGO Foundation’s Partnership Agreement including but not limited to “The LEGO Foundation Code of Conduct” and “The LEGO Foundation Child Protection Policy.”

Grant Details
The Access to Quality Early Childhood Care & Education in Emergencies Activity aims to improve early learning and holistic development outcomes for preschool-aged children in emergency contexts. It seeks to increase opportunities for preschool-aged children (3-6+), prioritizing those affected by crisis and conflict, including refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and those in host communities, to participate in quality play-based, pre-primary programming which improves their early learning and holistic development.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read the NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of activity sought, application submission requirements, and selection process. To be eligible for this award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility requirements in Section C of this NOFO.

Period of Performance
The grant is for a maximum of $46 million based on availability of funds and will be funded equally by USAID and The LEGO Foundation. The period of performance is over a five-year Cooperative Agreement mechanism (USAID) and a Partnership Agreement (The LEGO Foundation).

Grant Value
The funding opportunity is for a maximum of $46 million based on availability of funds. It will be funded equally by USAID and The LEGO Foundation.

Place of Performance
The Access to Quality Childhood Care & Education in Emergencies (ECCE) Activity will be implemented in Ethiopia, focusing on areas affected by conflict such as the northern part of Ethiopia, Oromia, Benishangul-Gumuz Regions, Afar, Amhara, Tigray, Somali, Oromia, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples regions.
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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
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 4/18/22 U.S. Agency for International Development posted grant opportunity 72066322RFA00003 for Access to Quality Early Childhood Care and Education in Emergencies (ECCE) Activity with funding of $46.0 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 worth between $46.0 million and $46.0 million.

Timing

Posted Date
April 18, 2022, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
May 18, 2022, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
April 29, 2022, 1:46 a.m. EDT
Version
2
Archive Date
June 17, 2022

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. USAID, in partnership with The LEGO Foundation, welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply for federal financial assistance on the same basis as any other organization and are subject to the protections and requirements of Federal law.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$46,000,000
Floor
$46,000,000
Estimated Program Funding
$46,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Tsegereda Gebremedhin Acquisition and Assistance Manageme
Contact Email
tgebremedhin@usaid.gov   Profile
Email Description
tgebremedhin
Contact Phone
251-111-306117

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