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Higher Education for Youth Prosperity in Agriculture Project

ID: 72061224RFA00001 • Type: Posted
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Description

Through this Project, USAID/Malawi aims to create new partnerships with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in efforts to amplify the Mission's work in support of higher education. USAID expects MSIs to lead the development of the Concept Papers response in collaboration and partnership with relevant Malawi university and non-university tertiary institutions, the private sector, and organizations with capacity to technically offer training for a cadre of students described in Section A of the RFA. The Mission's drive in seeking New Partnerships Initiatives (NPIs) and in support of partner countries' progress to self-reliance, achieve sustainable and resilient results, and catalyze more effective partnering for impact shall entail that the lead MSI is a prime for the first two years, where focus is on building cooperative agreement grant administrative, financial and reporting compliance in lead local sub-partner, who will graduate into a prime Contractor in Year 3 of the project implementation.

Based on the submitted Concept Paper, USAID/Malawi will invite selected applicants with Concept Papers meeting minimum criteria under this funding opportunity to participate in a co-creation workshop. Following the co-creation, selected finalists will further be requested to submit full applications. To be competitive under this funding opportunity, Concept Papers and applications must be fully responsive to all directions under the funding opportunity except when specifically noted otherwise.

Background
The United States Government, as represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)/Malawi, is announcing the Higher Education for Youth Prosperity through Agriculture Project Funding Opportunity. The project aims to create new partnerships with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in efforts to amplify the Mission’s work in support of higher education. The project seeks to increase access and retention of youth in post-secondary education institutions offering relevant training that is responsive to skill sets required in the agricultural sector, inclusive of production through consumption value chain.

Grant Details
The project aims to increase youth entry in post-secondary education institutions that build capacity for immediate uptake in agricultural value chains, review the relevance of post-secondary education curriculum to the needs of the private sector in the agro-production value chains, build capacity of youth in agricultural entrepreneurism, and develop business units in selected participating institutions in collaboration with the private sector for institutional sustained income streams and students’ entrepreneurial skill practicum. The project addresses challenges such as early school dropout, limited access to decent work, and unemployment among Malawian youth. It aligns with various USAID policies and frameworks including Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), USAID Education Policy, USAID Higher Education Program Framework, USAID Private Sector Engagement Policy, and USAID Youth in Development Policy.

Eligibility Requirements
The funding opportunity is open to Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and relevant Malawi university and non-university tertiary institutions, private sector organizations with capacity to technically offer training for a cadre of students described in Section A of the RFA.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant and potential value of individual grant awards are not provided.
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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 7/12/24 U.S. Agency for International Development posted grant opportunity 72061224RFA00001 for Higher Education for Youth Prosperity in Agriculture Project. 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 $22.0 million and $22.0 million.

Timing

Posted Date
July 12, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Aug. 12, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
July 12, 2024, 4:38 a.m. EDT
Version
4

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Limited to Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs)

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$22,000,000
Floor
$22,000,000
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Manale Jimu Procurement Specialist
Contact Email
mjimu@usaid.gov   Profile
Email Description
A&A Specialist
Contact Phone
002651772 455

Documents

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