The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is offering this grant to significantly improve the quality and capacity of higher education institutions in Vietnam. This initiative aims to bolster both the human capital and the institutional framework within Vietnamese universities and colleges. This grant is for the explicit purpose of enabling these institutions to develop, implement, and deliver robust education, training, and research programs. Such programs are crucial for fostering sustainable economic growth within Vietnam. By strengthening these core competencies, the grant seeks to create a more skilled workforce and a more capable academic environment, directly contributing to the nation’s economic prosperity and development.
Opportunity ID: 137633
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-VN-486-12-008-RFA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID Improving Higher Education Quality Program in Vietnam |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 11, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 07, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 02, 2012 Closing Date: March 02, 2012 Closing Time: 4:00 pm local Bangkok, Thailand time |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 26, 2012 Closing Date: March 26, 2012 Closing Time: 4:00 pm local Bangkok, Thailand time |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
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 Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Thailand USAID-Bangkok |
| Description: | The primary objective of this program is to strengthen the human and institutional capacity of Vietnamese higher education institutions to develop and deliver education, training and research programs that underpin economic growth. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Praveena ViraSingh
Procurement Specialist Phone 6622573000 Email:pvirasingh@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of this RFA amendment is to amend the due date for proposal submission on the synopsis page to March 26, 2012 to be consistent with Modification 3. | Mar 07, 2012 | |
| The purpose of this RFA amendment is to (A) to amend “Accreditation” on page 5 of the RFA as detailed on page 2 of this modification; (B) to extend the submission date of proposals from March 16, 2012 to March 26, 2012; and (C)to provide responses to questions received.
USAID will no longer respond to any further questions under this RFA. |
Mar 07, 2012 | |
| Modification #3 | Mar 01, 2012 | |
| The purpose of this RFA amendment is (1) to amend Section VI.B titled “Geographic Code” of the RFA as detailed on page 2 of this modification; and (2) to delete Attachment 7 “Local Procurement Blanket Waiver” in its entirety. | Mar 01, 2012 | |
| The purpose of this RFA amendment is to (A) to extend the due date for submission of proposals from March 2, 2012 to March 16, 2012; and (B) to provide responses to questions received. |
Feb 22, 2012 | |
| The purpose of this RFA amendment is to (A) to extend the due date for submission of proposals from March 2, 2012 to March 16, 2012; and (B) to provide responses to questions received. | Feb 09, 2012 | |
| Feb 09, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-VN-486-12-008-RFA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID Improving Higher Education Quality Program in Vietnam |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 11, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 07, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 02, 2012 Closing Date: March 02, 2012 Closing Time: 4:00 pm local Bangkok, Thailand time |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 26, 2012 Closing Date: March 26, 2012 Closing Time: 4:00 pm local Bangkok, Thailand time |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
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 Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Thailand USAID-Bangkok |
| Description: | The primary objective of this program is to strengthen the human and institutional capacity of Vietnamese higher education institutions to develop and deliver education, training and research programs that underpin economic growth. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Praveena ViraSingh
Procurement Specialist Phone 6622573000 Email:pvirasingh@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-VN-486-12-008-RFA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID Improving Higher Education Quality Program in Vietnam |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 07, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 16, 2012 Closing Date: March 16, 2012 Closing Time: 4:00 pm local Bangkok, Thailand time |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
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 Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Thailand USAID-Bangkok |
| Description: | The primary objective of this program is to strengthen the human and institutional capacity of Vietnamese higher education institutions to develop and deliver education, training and research programs that underpin economic growth. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Praveena ViraSingh
Procurement Specialist Phone 6622573000 Email:pvirasingh@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-VN-486-12-008-RFA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID Improving Higher Education Quality Program in Vietnam |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 01, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 16, 2012 Closing Date: March 16, 2012 Closing Time: 4:00 pm local Bangkok, Thailand time |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
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 Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Thailand USAID-Bangkok |
| Description: | The primary objective of this program is to strengthen the human and institutional capacity of Vietnamese higher education institutions to develop and deliver education, training and research programs that underpin economic growth. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Praveena ViraSingh
Procurement Specialist Phone 6622573000 Email:pvirasingh@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-VN-486-12-008-RFA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID Improving Higher Education Quality Program in Vietnam |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 01, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 16, 2012 Closing Date: March 16, 2012 Closing Time: 4:00 pm local Bangkok, Thailand time |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
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 Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Thailand USAID-Bangkok |
| Description: | The primary objective of this program is to strengthen the human and institutional capacity of Vietnamese higher education institutions to develop and deliver education, training and research programs that underpin economic growth. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Praveena ViraSingh
Procurement Specialist Phone 6622573000 Email:pvirasingh@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-VN-486-12-008-RFA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID Improving Higher Education Quality Program in Vietnam |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 22, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 16, 2012 Closing Date: March 16, 2012 Closing Time: 4:00 pm local Bangkok, Thailand time |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
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 Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Thailand USAID-Bangkok |
| Description: | The primary objective of this program is to strengthen the human and institutional capacity of Vietnamese higher education institutions to develop and deliver education, training and research programs that underpin economic growth. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Praveena ViraSingh
Procurement Specialist Phone 6622573000 Email:pvirasingh@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-VN-486-12-008-RFA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID Improving Higher Education Quality Program in Vietnam |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 09, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 16, 2012 Closing Date: March 16, 2012 Closing Time: 4:00 pm local Bangkok, Thailand time |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
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 Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Thailand USAID-Bangkok |
| Description: | The primary objective of this program is to strengthen the human and institutional capacity of Vietnamese higher education institutions to develop and deliver education, training and research programs that underpin economic growth. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Praveena ViraSingh
Procurement Specialist Phone 6622573000 Email:pvirasingh@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-VN-486-12-008-RFA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID Improving Higher Education Quality Program in Vietnam |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 09, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 02, 2012 Closing Date: March 02, 2012 Closing Time: 4:00 pm local Bangkok, Thailand time |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
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 Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Thailand USAID-Bangkok |
| Description: | The primary objective of this program is to strengthen the human and institutional capacity of Vietnamese higher education institutions to develop and deliver education, training and research programs that underpin economic growth. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Praveena ViraSingh
Procurement Specialist Phone 6622573000 Email:pvirasingh@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 137633 Full Announcement-1 -> usaid-vn-486-12-008-rfa improving education.pdf
Folder 137633 Full Announcement-2 -> 486-12-008 vn education rfa amend 2.pdf
Folder 137633 Full Announcement-3 -> 486-12-008 vn education rfa amend 3.pdf
Folder 137633 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 4 1 -> 486-12-008 vn education rfa amend 4.pdf
Folder 137633 Other Supporting Documents-Modification No. 1 1 -> 486-12-008 vn education rfa amend 1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Praveena ViraSingh Procurement Specialist Phone 6622573000 Email: pvirasingh@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | PKG00091390 | Jan 12, 2012 | Mar 26, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
137633 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
137633 SF424D-1.1.pdf
137633 SF424C-1.0.pdf
137633 SF424B-1.1.pdf
137633 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
137633 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf