Opportunity ID: 335370

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 72026321RFA00004
Funding Opportunity Title: Teacher Excellence Initiative
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: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Aug 19, 2021
Last Updated Date: Sep 20, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 18, 2021
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 18, 2021
Archive Date: Nov 17, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: –
Award Ceiling: $49,500,000
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: Egypt USAID-Cairo
Description:

The purpose of the Teacher Excellence Initiative is to improve the quality and relevance of teacher preparation in Egyptian public universities so that current and future primary school teachers have enhanced skills to increase student learning and advance the Ministry of Education and Technical Education’s (MOETE) reform. The activity will achieve this purpose through the following three results:

  1. Pre-service teachers in undergraduate programs at Faculties of Education have the skills and knowledge to apply practice-based, experiential teaching methods in the classroom.
  2. In-service teachers in postgraduate programs at Faculties of Education apply practice-based, experiential teaching methods in the classroom.
  3. The Ministry of Education and Technical Education (MOETE), the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), and the Supreme Council of Universities demonstrate improved capacity to jointly plan, manage, and adapt teacher education.

Each result will be achieved in collaboration with the MOETE, MOHESR, and other Government of Egypt (GOE) stakeholders to advance the MOETE’s teacher professional development strategy. Two cross-cutting themes will be integrated into all three results: increasing linkages between U.S. and Egyptian universities and utilizing technology to enhance teaching and learning in Faculties of Education. 
Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Sherry Biblawy

A and A Specialist

Phone 20225226905
Email:sbiblawy@usaid.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
The purpose of this Amendment 02 is to publicly share information that was gathered through the “Voluntary Teacher Excellence Initiative Capability Statements” google form created by USAID/Egypt. Sep 20, 2021
The purpose of Amendment 01 is to:

1. Provide answers to all questions received in response to subject Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

2. Provide an updated version of NOFO # 72026321RFA00004 with the revisions/additions highlighted in yellow.

3. Provide information about the Voluntary Teacher Excellence Initiative Capability Statements google form created by USAID/Egypt.

 Aug 19, 2021
Aug 19, 2021

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 72026321RFA00004
Funding Opportunity Title: Teacher Excellence Initiative
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: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Aug 19, 2021
Last Updated Date: Sep 20, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 18, 2021
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 18, 2021
Archive Date: Nov 17, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: –
Award Ceiling: $49,500,000
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: Egypt USAID-Cairo
Description:

The purpose of the Teacher Excellence Initiative is to improve the quality and relevance of teacher preparation in Egyptian public universities so that current and future primary school teachers have enhanced skills to increase student learning and advance the Ministry of Education and Technical Education’s (MOETE) reform. The activity will achieve this purpose through the following three results:

  1. Pre-service teachers in undergraduate programs at Faculties of Education have the skills and knowledge to apply practice-based, experiential teaching methods in the classroom.
  2. In-service teachers in postgraduate programs at Faculties of Education apply practice-based, experiential teaching methods in the classroom.
  3. The Ministry of Education and Technical Education (MOETE), the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), and the Supreme Council of Universities demonstrate improved capacity to jointly plan, manage, and adapt teacher education.

Each result will be achieved in collaboration with the MOETE, MOHESR, and other Government of Egypt (GOE) stakeholders to advance the MOETE’s teacher professional development strategy. Two cross-cutting themes will be integrated into all three results: increasing linkages between U.S. and Egyptian universities and utilizing technology to enhance teaching and learning in Faculties of Education. 
Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Sherry Biblawy

A and A Specialist

Phone 20225226905
Email:sbiblawy@usaid.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 72026321RFA00004
Funding Opportunity Title: Teacher Excellence Initiative
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: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Aug 19, 2021
Last Updated Date: Sep 14, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 18, 2021
Archive Date: Nov 17, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: –
Award Ceiling: $49,500,000
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: Egypt USAID-Cairo
Description:

The purpose of the Teacher Excellence Initiative is to improve the quality and relevance of teacher preparation in Egyptian public universities so that current and future primary school teachers have enhanced skills to increase student learning and advance the Ministry of Education and Technical Education’s (MOETE) reform. The activity will achieve this purpose through the following three results:

  1. Pre-service teachers in undergraduate programs at Faculties of Education have the skills and knowledge to apply practice-based, experiential teaching methods in the classroom.
  2. In-service teachers in postgraduate programs at Faculties of Education apply practice-based, experiential teaching methods in the classroom.
  3. The Ministry of Education and Technical Education (MOETE), the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), and the Supreme Council of Universities demonstrate improved capacity to jointly plan, manage, and adapt teacher education.

Each result will be achieved in collaboration with the MOETE, MOHESR, and other Government of Egypt (GOE) stakeholders to advance the MOETE’s teacher professional development strategy. Two cross-cutting themes will be integrated into all three results: increasing linkages between U.S. and Egyptian universities and utilizing technology to enhance teaching and learning in Faculties of Education. 
Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Sherry Biblawy

A and A Specialist

Phone 20225226905
Email:sbiblawy@usaid.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 72026321RFA00004
Funding Opportunity Title: Teacher Excellence Initiative
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: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Aug 19, 2021
Last Updated Date: Aug 19, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 18, 2021
Archive Date: Nov 17, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: –
Award Ceiling: $49,500,000
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: Egypt USAID-Cairo
Description:

The purpose of the Teacher Excellence Initiative is to improve the quality and relevance of teacher preparation in Egyptian public universities so that current and future primary school teachers have enhanced skills to increase student learning and advance the Ministry of Education and Technical Education’s (MOETE) reform. The activity will achieve this purpose through the following three results:

  1. Pre-service teachers in undergraduate programs at Faculties of Education have the skills and knowledge to apply practice-based, experiential teaching methods in the classroom.
  2. In-service teachers in postgraduate programs at Faculties of Education apply practice-based, experiential teaching methods in the classroom.
  3. The Ministry of Education and Technical Education (MOETE), the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), and the Supreme Council of Universities demonstrate improved capacity to jointly plan, manage, and adapt teacher education.

Each result will be achieved in collaboration with the MOETE, MOHESR, and other Government of Egypt (GOE) stakeholders to advance the MOETE’s teacher professional development strategy. Two cross-cutting themes will be integrated into all three results: increasing linkages between U.S. and Egyptian universities and utilizing technology to enhance teaching and learning in Faculties of Education. 
Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Sherry Biblawy

A and A Specialist

Phone 20225226905
Email:sbiblawy@usaid.gov

Folder 335370 Full Announcement-Teacher Excellence Initiative -> NOFO – Teacher Excellence Initiative – 08.19.2021 .pdf

Folder 335370 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 01 -> Conformed NOFO – TEI -Amend 1.pdf

Folder 335370 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 01 -> TEI NOFO Amend 01 Cover Page 09.14.2021.pdf

Folder 335370 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 01 -> TEI NOFO Q&A.pdf

Folder 335370 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 02 -> TEI Voluntary Capability Statements.pdf

Folder 335370 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 02 -> TEI NOFO Amend 02 cover page.pdf

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