The Department of Education is offering a grant to support initiatives that enhance inclusive education for learners with disabilities. This amendment clarifies the selection process, eligibility information, and provides necessary documents such as the USAID Policy on Standards for Accessibility. The deadline for submission is on April 10, 2017. Applicants are encouraged to utilize the provided budget templates and adhere to the outlined terms and conditions.
Opportunity ID: 292308
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-165-17-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Inclusive Education for Learners with Disabilities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 09, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 10, 2017 The closing date and time for this opportunity is April 10, 2017 at 15:00 local Skopje time (Daylight savings in effect). |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 10, 2017 The closing date and time for this opportunity is April 10, 2017 at 15:00 local Skopje time (Daylight savings in effect). |
| Archive Date: | May 10, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. and non-US non-governmental organizations may participate under this RFA. USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID. Applications for renewal or supplementation of existing projects are eligible to compete with applications for new Federal awards.Applicants must have established financial management, monitoring and evaluation processes, internal control systems, and policies and procedures that comply with established U.S. Government standards, laws, and regulations. The successful applicant(s) will be subject to a responsibility determination assessment by the Agreement Officer (AO).The Recipient must be a responsible entity. The AO may determine a pre-award survey is required, which involves conducting an examination that will determine whether the prospective recipient 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 the terms and conditions of the award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Macedonia USAID-Skopje |
| Description: | Dear Interested Applicants: The purpose of this Amendment No. 2 is to I. Clarify the selection and award process. II. Add language to section C: ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION. III. Provide answers to questions received via email by the stated deadline of March 15, 2017 as well as the questions asking during the pre-applicant conference held in Skopje, Macedonia on March 17, 2017. IV. Provide the USAID Policy on Standards for Accessibility for the Disabled in USAID-Financed Construction. V. Provide the budget template in MS Excel and a template for budget notes in MS Word. The deadline for submission of applications remains 15:00 local Skopje Time on April 10, 2017. All other terms and conditions of the original RFA remain unchanged. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Florentin Emini
Contract Specialist Email:femini@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dear Interested Applicants: The purpose of this Amendment No. 2 is to I. Clarify the selection and award process. II. Add language to section C: ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION. III. Provide answers to questions received via email by the stated deadline of March 15, 2017 as well as the questions asking during the pre-applicant conference held in Skopje, Macedonia on March 17, 2017. IV. Provide the USAID Policy on Standards for Accessibility for the Disabled in USAID-Financed Construction. V. Provide the budget template in MS Excel and a template for budget notes in MS Word. The deadline for submission of applications remains 15:00 local Skopje Time on April 10, 2017. All other terms and conditions of the original RFA remain unchanged. |
Mar 21, 2017 | |
| Dear Interested Applicants: The purpose of this Amendment No. 2 is to I. Clarify the selection and award process. II. Add language to section C: ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION. III. Provide answers to questions received via email by the stated deadline of March 15, 2017 as well as the questions asking during the pre-applicant conference held in Skopje, Macedonia on March 17, 2017. IV. Provide the USAID Policy on Standards for Accessibility for the Disabled in USAID-Financed Construction. V. Provide the budget template in MS Excel and a template for budget notes in MS Word. The deadline for submission of applications remains 15:00 local Skopje Time on April 10, 2017. All other terms and conditions of the original RFA remain unchanged. |
Mar 21, 2017 | |
| Dear Applicants:
The purpose of this Amendment No. 1 is to announce that a pre-application conference will be held on Friday, March 17, 2017: USAID will hold a pre-application conference to discuss the process and answer questions regarding the above-referenced Funding Opportunity on Friday, March 17, 2017, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the TCC Grand Plaza Hotel on Blvd. 8th September No.2 in Skopje, Macedonia. |
Mar 21, 2017 | |
| Mar 13, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-165-17-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Inclusive Education for Learners with Disabilities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 09, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 10, 2017 The closing date and time for this opportunity is April 10, 2017 at 15:00 local Skopje time (Daylight savings in effect). |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 10, 2017 The closing date and time for this opportunity is April 10, 2017 at 15:00 local Skopje time (Daylight savings in effect). |
| Archive Date: | May 10, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. and non-US non-governmental organizations may participate under this RFA. USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID. Applications for renewal or supplementation of existing projects are eligible to compete with applications for new Federal awards.Applicants must have established financial management, monitoring and evaluation processes, internal control systems, and policies and procedures that comply with established U.S. Government standards, laws, and regulations. The successful applicant(s) will be subject to a responsibility determination assessment by the Agreement Officer (AO).The Recipient must be a responsible entity. The AO may determine a pre-award survey is required, which involves conducting an examination that will determine whether the prospective recipient 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 the terms and conditions of the award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Macedonia USAID-Skopje |
| Description: | Dear Interested Applicants: The purpose of this Amendment No. 2 is to I. Clarify the selection and award process. II. Add language to section C: ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION. III. Provide answers to questions received via email by the stated deadline of March 15, 2017 as well as the questions asking during the pre-applicant conference held in Skopje, Macedonia on March 17, 2017. IV. Provide the USAID Policy on Standards for Accessibility for the Disabled in USAID-Financed Construction. V. Provide the budget template in MS Excel and a template for budget notes in MS Word. The deadline for submission of applications remains 15:00 local Skopje Time on April 10, 2017. All other terms and conditions of the original RFA remain unchanged. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Florentin Emini
Contract Specialist Email:femini@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-165-17-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Inclusive Education for Learners with Disabilities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 10, 2017 The closing date and time for this opportunity is April 10, 2017 at 15:00 local Skopje time (Daylight savings in effect). |
| Archive Date: | May 10, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. and non-US non-governmental organizations may participate under this RFA. USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID. Applications for renewal or supplementation of existing projects are eligible to compete with applications for new Federal awards.Applicants must have established financial management, monitoring and evaluation processes, internal control systems, and policies and procedures that comply with established U.S. Government standards, laws, and regulations. The successful applicant(s) will be subject to a responsibility determination assessment by the Agreement Officer (AO).The Recipient must be a responsible entity. The AO may determine a pre-award survey is required, which involves conducting an examination that will determine whether the prospective recipient 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 the terms and conditions of the award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Macedonia USAID-Skopje |
| Description: | Inclusive Education for Learners with Disabilities is an area of significant need globally and complements USAID Disability Strategy (http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDABQ631.pdf). There is high demand for Inclusive Education programming among relevant ministries as most countries in the world have now ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and are reforming education policies to reflect legal mandates under Article 24 on Education. In addition, focusing on Inclusive Education presents USAID with an opportunity to lead on Sustainable Development Goal Four’s promise of Education for All. Furthermore, this focused approach will allow the Disability Funding Program to support more robust and longer-term projects and foster greater learning in the area of Inclusive Education that may benefit Agency programming overall. This funding intends to support a program that is focused on getting children and youth with disabilities into formal, public education settings at the primary and secondary grade levels, helping them to stay in school, and supporting their learning with an emphasis on achieving better learning outcomes. The funding will prioritize a program aimed at including students with a diverse array of disabilities (intellectual, psychosocial, developmental, sensorial, physical) in the mainstream education system. The funding may also consider supporting a program that targets better learning outcomes for specific cohorts of students in public or private educational settings and/or a specific aspect of learning such as early grade reading. Large-scale construction-related activity will not be prioritized; however, minor refurbishing of existing facilities (i.e. making toilets accessible, installing ramps) may be considered and must comply with USAID Policy on Standards for Accessibility for the Disabled in USAID-Financed Construction (http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/Pdacg011.pdf). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Florentin Emini
Contract Specialist Email:femini@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-165-17-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Inclusive Education for Learners with Disabilities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 10, 2017 The closing date and time for this opportunity is April 10, 2017 at 15:00 local Skopje time (Daylight savings in effect). |
| Archive Date: | May 10, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. and non-US non-governmental organizations may participate under this RFA. USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID. Applications for renewal or supplementation of existing projects are eligible to compete with applications for new Federal awards.Applicants must have established financial management, monitoring and evaluation processes, internal control systems, and policies and procedures that comply with established U.S. Government standards, laws, and regulations. The successful applicant(s) will be subject to a responsibility determination assessment by the Agreement Officer (AO).The Recipient must be a responsible entity. The AO may determine a pre-award survey is required, which involves conducting an examination that will determine whether the prospective recipient 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 the terms and conditions of the award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Macedonia USAID-Skopje |
| Description: | Inclusive Education for Learners with Disabilities is an area of significant need globally and complements USAID Disability Strategy (http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDABQ631.pdf). There is high demand for Inclusive Education programming among relevant ministries as most countries in the world have now ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and are reforming education policies to reflect legal mandates under Article 24 on Education. In addition, focusing on Inclusive Education presents USAID with an opportunity to lead on Sustainable Development Goal Four’s promise of Education for All. Furthermore, this focused approach will allow the Disability Funding Program to support more robust and longer-term projects and foster greater learning in the area of Inclusive Education that may benefit Agency programming overall. This funding intends to support a program that is focused on getting children and youth with disabilities into formal, public education settings at the primary and secondary grade levels, helping them to stay in school, and supporting their learning with an emphasis on achieving better learning outcomes. The funding will prioritize a program aimed at including students with a diverse array of disabilities (intellectual, psychosocial, developmental, sensorial, physical) in the mainstream education system. The funding may also consider supporting a program that targets better learning outcomes for specific cohorts of students in public or private educational settings and/or a specific aspect of learning such as early grade reading. Large-scale construction-related activity will not be prioritized; however, minor refurbishing of existing facilities (i.e. making toilets accessible, installing ramps) may be considered and must comply with USAID Policy on Standards for Accessibility for the Disabled in USAID-Financed Construction (http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/Pdacg011.pdf). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Florentin Emini
Contract Specialist Email:femini@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-165-17-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Inclusive Education for Learners with Disabilities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 10, 2017 The closing date and time for this opportunity is April 10, 2017 at 15:00 local Skopje time (Daylight savings in effect). |
| Archive Date: | May 10, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. and non-US non-governmental organizations may participate under this RFA. USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID. Applications for renewal or supplementation of existing projects are eligible to compete with applications for new Federal awards.
Applicants must have established financial management, monitoring and evaluation processes, internal control systems, and policies and procedures that comply with established U.S. Government standards, laws, and regulations. The successful applicant(s) will be subject to a responsibility determination assessment by the Agreement Officer (AO). The Recipient must be a responsible entity. The AO may determine a pre-award survey is required, which involves conducting an examination that will determine whether the prospective recipient 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 the terms and conditions of the award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Macedonia USAID-Skopje |
| Description: | Inclusive Education for Learners with Disabilities is an area of significant need globally and complements USAID Disability Strategy (http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDABQ631.pdf). There is high demand for Inclusive Education programming among relevant ministries as most countries in the world have now ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and are reforming education policies to reflect legal mandates under Article 24 on Education. In addition, focusing on Inclusive Education presents USAID with an opportunity to lead on Sustainable Development Goal Four’s promise of Education for All. Furthermore, this focused approach will allow the Disability Funding Program to support more robust and longer-term projects and foster greater learning in the area of Inclusive Education that may benefit Agency programming overall. This funding intends to support a program that is focused on getting children and youth with disabilities into formal, public education settings at the primary and secondary grade levels, helping them to stay in school, and supporting their learning with an emphasis on achieving better learning outcomes. The funding will prioritize a program aimed at including students with a diverse array of disabilities (intellectual, psychosocial, developmental, sensorial, physical) in the mainstream education system. The funding may also consider supporting a program that targets better learning outcomes for specific cohorts of students in public or private educational settings and/or a specific aspect of learning such as early grade reading. Large-scale construction-related activity will not be prioritized; however, minor refurbishing of existing facilities (i.e. making toilets accessible, installing ramps) may be considered and must comply with USAID Policy on Standards for Accessibility for the Disabled in USAID-Financed Construction (http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/Pdacg011.pdf). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Florentin Emini
Contract Specialist Email:femini@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 292308 Full Announcement-RFA-165-17-000003 -> RFA-165-17-000003.pdf
Folder 292308 Revised Full Announcement-No.1Pre-application Conferenc -> RFA-165-17-000003 – Amendment 1.pdf
Folder 292308 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 02 -> sample_budget_narrative.pdf
Folder 292308 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 02 -> RFA-165-17-000003 Amendment #02.pdf
Folder 292308 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 02 -> Illustrative Budget Excel Spreadsheet.pdf
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