USAID Partnerships for Educational Progress (Partnerships)

Background
The purpose of the Partnerships Activity is to strengthen the higher education system to address Egypt’s development priorities. Through partnerships with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), Egyptian higher education institutions (HEIs), and the private sector, the Partnerships Activity will accelerate the MOHESR’s vision to transform Egypt’s public HEIs into world-class, market-relevant centers of learning that prepare and connect Egyptian students to the workforce.

Grant Details
The activity will achieve this purpose through three results: 1) Higher education entities strategically plan, manage, and monitor an effective higher education system; 2) HEIs deliver high-quality, inclusive, market-relevant, interdisciplinary education that facilitates graduates’ employability; and 3) HEI campuses provide inclusive access to a modern environment equipped with new technologies and scientific resources. The activity will also work directly with Egyptian HEIs and their administration, faculty, and staff to ensure students access market-relevant, inclusive, high-quality degree programs and support services resulting in smooth transitions to employment. The activity will also contribute to all three development objectives of the CDCS and intermediate results such as increasing effectiveness of key entities, improving accountability of key entities, improving quality of education, increasing women’s social empowerment, and expanding economic empowerment and opportunities for women and youth.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility for this award is not restricted. 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.