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USAID Educating the Future Activity

ID: 72011423RFA00001 • Type: Posted

Description

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the USAID Educating the Future Program. Eligibility for this award is not restricted. See Section C of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for eligibility requirements.

USAID intends to make an award to the applicant 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 NFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. The evaluation process will include oral presentations by all applicants, to be conducted virtually. Further information is included in Section D of this NOFO.

To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NFO 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. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion process. If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the NOFO, please contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at support@grants.gov for technical assistance.

Background
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the USAID Educating the Future Program. The program aims to strengthen the quality and equality of the general education system in Georgia by enhancing pre-service teacher education programs, building the capacity of school administrators as instructional leaders, and supporting the decentralization of the basic education system.

Grant Details
The program has three main objectives: 1) Enhance the quality and inclusiveness of pre-service teacher education programs, 2) Improve school governance, and 3) Support the decentralization of the general education system in Georgia. The detailed tasks include strengthening teacher training programs, promoting recruitment for higher-education teaching programs with an emphasis on ethnic minorities, improving school governance policies, providing continuous professional development for school administrators, and supporting the decentralization process with a focus on strengthening Educational Resource Centers (ERCs).

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility for this award is not restricted. Interested parties must provide all required information as per Section C of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and meet eligibility standards. The funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov.

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

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

Overview

Category of Funding
Education
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 11/4/22 U.S. Agency for International Development posted grant opportunity 72011423RFA00001 for USAID Educating the Future Activity with funding of $14.0 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 $14.0 million and $14.0 million.

Timing

Posted Date
Nov. 4, 2022, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Dec. 16, 2022, 12:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Last Updated
Nov. 18, 2022, 8:48 a.m. EST
Version
5

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.U.S. and non-US organizations may participate under this NOFO. USAID welcomes applications from organizations which have not previously received financial assistance from USAID. USAID will not accept applications from individuals. 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.Applicants must have established financial management, monitoring and evaluation processes, internal control systems, and policies and procedures that comply with established U.S. Government standards, laws, and regulations. The successful applicant(s) may be subject to a responsibility determination assessment (Pre-award Survey) by the Agreement Officer (AO).The Recipient must be a responsible entity. The AO may determine a pre-award survey is required to conduct an examination that will determine whether the prospective recipient has the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills or ability to obtain them in order to achieve the objectives of the program and comply with the terms andconditions of the award.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$14,000,000
Floor
$14,000,000
Estimated Program Funding
$14,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Ekaterine Gamezardashvili Acquisition Specialist
Contact Phone
995-32 544000

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