The Department of Education and Development is offering this grant to revitalize Afghanistan’s higher education system, which has been severely impacted by years of conflict and destruction. This grant is for the purpose of addressing critical issues identified in the National Higher Education Strategic Plan, including outdated curricula, faculty shortages, inadequate facilities, and under-resourced libraries. It also aims to overcome inefficiencies in the centralized ministry structure. Ultimately, the grant seeks to enhance academic programs and build capacity within universities to better prepare qualified graduates with relevant knowledge and skills, meeting the modern employment needs across business, industry, and government sectors in Afghanistan.
Opportunity ID: 227353
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-306-13-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | STEP-UP |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | Afghanistan’s higher education system has many pressing problems and is still rebuilding after years of conflict and destruction. According to the National Higher Education Strategic Plan (NHESP: 2010-2014), outdated curricula, under-qualified faculty members, lack of adequate classrooms, laboratories, and information technology, and under-resourced libraries are among the most significant issues the system faces. An inefficient, centralized ministry structure prevents public universities from managing programs and finances. Ultimately, the university system lacks sufficient academic programs and capacity to prepare qualified workers with the relevant knowledge and skills to meet the employment needs of modern business, industry, and government. |
| 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 18, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 09, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 18, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $92,700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $92,700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $92,700,000 |
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: | Afghanistan USAID-Kabul |
| Description: | Afghanistans higher education system has many pressing problems and is still rebuilding after years of conflict and destruction. According to the National Higher Education Strategic Plan (NHESP: 2010-2014), outdated curricula, under-qualified faculty members, lack of adequate classrooms, laboratories, and information technology, and under-resourced libraries are among the most significant issues the system faces. An inefficient, centralized ministry structure prevents public universities from managing programs and finances. Ultimately, the university system lacks sufficient academic programs and capacity to prepare qualified workers with the relevant knowledge and skills to meet the employment needs of modern business, industry, and government. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ousmane Faye
Agreement Officer Phone 0700-11-4739 Email:OFaye@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of this amendment is to provide clarification to the Expected Number of Awards. USAID intends to award one Cooperative Agreement pursuant to this RFA. | Jul 09, 2013 | |
| Program estimation is $92,700,000.00 | Jul 09, 2013 | |
| No modification made on the synopsis. | May 29, 2013 | |
| May 29, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-306-13-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | STEP-UP |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | Afghanistan’s higher education system has many pressing problems and is still rebuilding after years of conflict and destruction. According to the National Higher Education Strategic Plan (NHESP: 2010-2014), outdated curricula, under-qualified faculty members, lack of adequate classrooms, laboratories, and information technology, and under-resourced libraries are among the most significant issues the system faces. An inefficient, centralized ministry structure prevents public universities from managing programs and finances. Ultimately, the university system lacks sufficient academic programs and capacity to prepare qualified workers with the relevant knowledge and skills to meet the employment needs of modern business, industry, and government. |
| 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 18, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 09, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 18, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $92,700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $92,700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $92,700,000 |
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: | Afghanistan USAID-Kabul |
| Description: | Afghanistans higher education system has many pressing problems and is still rebuilding after years of conflict and destruction. According to the National Higher Education Strategic Plan (NHESP: 2010-2014), outdated curricula, under-qualified faculty members, lack of adequate classrooms, laboratories, and information technology, and under-resourced libraries are among the most significant issues the system faces. An inefficient, centralized ministry structure prevents public universities from managing programs and finances. Ultimately, the university system lacks sufficient academic programs and capacity to prepare qualified workers with the relevant knowledge and skills to meet the employment needs of modern business, industry, and government. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ousmane Faye
Agreement Officer Phone 0700-11-4739 Email:OFaye@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-306-13-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | STEP-UP |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | Afghanistan’s higher education system has many pressing problems and is still rebuilding after years of conflict and destruction. According to the National Higher Education Strategic Plan (NHESP: 2010-2014), outdated curricula, under-qualified faculty members, lack of adequate classrooms, laboratories, and information technology, and under-resourced libraries are among the most significant issues the system faces. An inefficient, centralized ministry structure prevents public universities from managing programs and finances. Ultimately, the university system lacks sufficient academic programs and capacity to prepare qualified workers with the relevant knowledge and skills to meet the employment needs of modern business, industry, and government. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 09, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $92,700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $92,700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $92,700,000 |
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: | Afghanistan USAID-Kabul |
| Description: | Afghanistans higher education system has many pressing problems and is still rebuilding after years of conflict and destruction. According to the National Higher Education Strategic Plan (NHESP: 2010-2014), outdated curricula, under-qualified faculty members, lack of adequate classrooms, laboratories, and information technology, and under-resourced libraries are among the most significant issues the system faces. An inefficient, centralized ministry structure prevents public universities from managing programs and finances. Ultimately, the university system lacks sufficient academic programs and capacity to prepare qualified workers with the relevant knowledge and skills to meet the employment needs of modern business, industry, and government. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ousmane Faye
Agreement Officer Phone 0700-11-4739 Email:OFaye@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-306-13-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | STEP-UP |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | Afghanistan’s higher education system has many pressing problems and is still rebuilding after years of conflict and destruction. According to the National Higher Education Strategic Plan (NHESP: 2010-2014), outdated curricula, under-qualified faculty members, lack of adequate classrooms, laboratories, and information technology, and under-resourced libraries are among the most significant issues the system faces. An inefficient, centralized ministry structure prevents public universities from managing programs and finances. Ultimately, the university system lacks sufficient academic programs and capacity to prepare qualified workers with the relevant knowledge and skills to meet the employment needs of modern business, industry, and government. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 29, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $92,700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $92,700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $92,700,000 |
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: | Afghanistan USAID-Kabul |
| Description: | Afghanistans higher education system has many pressing problems and is still rebuilding after years of conflict and destruction. According to the National Higher Education Strategic Plan (NHESP: 2010-2014), outdated curricula, under-qualified faculty members, lack of adequate classrooms, laboratories, and information technology, and under-resourced libraries are among the most significant issues the system faces. An inefficient, centralized ministry structure prevents public universities from managing programs and finances. Ultimately, the university system lacks sufficient academic programs and capacity to prepare qualified workers with the relevant knowledge and skills to meet the employment needs of modern business, industry, and government. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ousmane Faye
Agreement Officer Phone 0700-11-4739 Email:OFaye@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-306-13-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | STEP-UP |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | Afghanistan’s higher education system has many pressing problems and is still rebuilding after years of conflict and destruction. According to the National Higher Education Strategic Plan (NHESP: 2010-2014), outdated curricula, under-qualified faculty members, lack of adequate classrooms, laboratories, and information technology, and under-resourced libraries are among the most significant issues the system faces. An inefficient, centralized ministry structure prevents public universities from managing programs and finances. Ultimately, the university system lacks sufficient academic programs and capacity to prepare qualified workers with the relevant knowledge and skills to meet the employment needs of modern business, industry, and government. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 29, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 18, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | May 18, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $92,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $92,000,000 |
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: | Afghanistan USAID-Kabul |
| Description: | Afghanistans higher education system has many pressing problems and is still rebuilding after years of conflict and destruction. According to the National Higher Education Strategic Plan (NHESP: 2010-2014), outdated curricula, under-qualified faculty members, lack of adequate classrooms, laboratories, and information technology, and under-resourced libraries are among the most significant issues the system faces. An inefficient, centralized ministry structure prevents public universities from managing programs and finances. Ultimately, the university system lacks sufficient academic programs and capacity to prepare qualified workers with the relevant knowledge and skills to meet the employment needs of modern business, industry, and government. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ousmane Faye
Agreement Officer Phone 0700-11-4739 Email:OFaye@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 227353 Full Announcement-1 -> step-up rfa cover letter.pdf
Folder 227353 Full Announcement-1 -> step-up rfa.pdf
Folder 227353 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> rfa amendment n. 1 answers to questions.pdf
Folder 227353 Other Supporting Documents-Additional Supporting Documentation 1 -> attachment b certs and reps.pdf
Folder 227353 Other Supporting Documents-Additional Supporting Documentation 1 -> attachment c vetting information form.pdf
Folder 227353 Other Supporting Documents-Additional Supporting Documentation 1 -> attachment a standard provisions.pdf
Folder 227353 Other Supporting Documents-Additional Supporting Documents 1 -> annex iii hep_gender_analysis_08_12.pdf
Folder 227353 Other Supporting Documents-Additional Supporting Documents 1 -> annex i accreditation_bye_laws final_july_11 _2011.pdf
Folder 227353 Other Supporting Documents-Additional Supporting Documents 1 -> annex ii afghanistan_hesp_2010-2014.pdf
Folder 227353 Other Supporting Documents-Additional Supporting Documents 1 -> annex iv hrd-npp3-final.pdf
Folder 227353 Other Supporting Documents-Additional Supporting Documents 2 -> annex vi usaid education strategy implementation plan.pdf
Folder 227353 Other Supporting Documents-Additional Supporting Documents 2 -> annex vii usaid_ed_strategy_feb2011-2.pdf
Folder 227353 Other Supporting Documents-Additional Supporting Documents 2 -> annex v legislation higher education law.pdf
Folder 227353 Other Supporting Documents-Additional Supporting Documents 2 -> annex viii list of interested parties.pdf
Folder 227353 Other Supporting Documents-Presolicitation Notice 1 -> step-up pre-solicitation notice.pdf
Folder 227353 Other Supporting Documents-Special Provisions for Afghanistan 1 -> amendment no.2 to rfa special provisions.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ousmane Faye Agreement Officer Phone 0700-11-4739 Email: OFaye@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00170671 | Apr 18, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
227353 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
227353 SF424D-1.1.pdf
227353 SF424C-1.0.pdf
227353 SF424B-1.1.pdf
227353 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
227353 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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