Deadline: 14-Sep-22
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the USAID Education: Equity and Inclusion. Eligibility for this award is not restricted.
The purpose of this USAID Education: Equity and Inclusion activity is to improve equitable education outcomes for marginalized youth in grades 6-10. The activity will support local governments to bring out-of-school children into school, increase retention of learners through grade 10, and ensure equitable and quality learning opportunities for marginalized youth.
Objectives
- In order to improve equitable educational outcomes for marginalized youth, USAID Education:
- Equity and Inclusion will pursue the following objectives:
- Reduce barriers to access and retention in grade 6-10
- Improve quality of education for marginalized students in grade 6-10
- Ensure quality implementation of disbursement linked indicators related to equity and inclusion activities under the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology’s School Education Sector Plan
- Equity and Inclusion will pursue the following objectives:
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $20,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $20,000,000
- The anticipated period of performance is five years.
Geographic Focus: The activity will be primarily implemented in Madhesh and Karnali Provinces and will support all community schools that have grade 6-10 classes, approximately 1,790 schools.
Eligibility Criteria
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” Eligibility for this NOFO is not restricted. The eligibility requirements apply to both the principal applicant and to any sub-awardee.
- While for-profit firms may participate, it is USAID policy not to award profit to prime recipients and subrecipients under assistance instruments. However, while profit is not allowed for sub-awards, the prohibition does not apply when the recipient acquires goods and services. Forgone profit does not qualify as cost-share. Each applicant must be found to be a responsible entity before receiving an award.
- The Agreement Officer (AO) may determine that a pre-award survey is required to determine whether the applicant 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 established U.S. Government standards, laws, and regulations.
- Applicants who do not currently meet all USAID requirements for systems and controls may still be eligible under special award considerations and should not be discouraged from applying. USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.
- The prime recipient is encouraged to promote involvement of “underutilized” partners and local organizations in the implementation of this activity. USAID will not accept applications from individuals.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=342527