The Liberia Foundational Skill Activity (LFSA) is a grant initiative designed to significantly enhance educational outcomes for children across Liberia. This grant from the Liberian Education Department aims to increase the national percentage of children who not only complete their primary schooling but also consistently achieve the learning standards set by the Government of Liberia. The LFSA specifically targets foundational skill development to ensure robust educational progress. This posting clarifies queries from previous applicants and includes amendments to the original NOFO, ensuring all prospective grantees have comprehensive information regarding the grant’s objectives and application process. The overarching purpose is to foster a stronger, more literate future for Liberian youth.
Opportunity ID: 348210
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72066923RFA00003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Liberia Foundational Skill Activity (LFSA) |
| 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: | May 19, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 09, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000,000 |
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: | Liberia USAID-Monrovia |
| Description: |
The purpose of this Activity is to increase the percentage of Liberian children who complete primary school and meet government of Liberia learning standards. This posting answers all questions received from applicants in response to LFSA-NOFO posted on May 18, 2023. The posting also amends the LFSA-NOFO. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Edward S Lamin
Acquisition Assistance Specialist Phone 231 77 6777000 Email:elamin@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| These posting answers all questions received from applicants in response to LFSA-NOFO posted on May 18, 2023. The LFSA-NOFO is also amended accordingly. | Jun 09, 2023 | |
| Responding to Applicants questions in response to LFSA-NOFO posted on May 18, 2023. NOFO is also amended. | May 19, 2023 | |
| May 19, 2023 | ||
| May 19, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72066923RFA00003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Liberia Foundational Skill Activity (LFSA) |
| 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: | May 19, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 09, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000,000 |
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: | Liberia USAID-Monrovia |
| Description: |
The purpose of this Activity is to increase the percentage of Liberian children who complete primary school and meet government of Liberia learning standards. This posting answers all questions received from applicants in response to LFSA-NOFO posted on May 18, 2023. The posting also amends the LFSA-NOFO. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Edward S Lamin
Acquisition Assistance Specialist Phone 231 77 6777000 Email:elamin@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72066923RFA00003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Liberia Foundational Skill Activity (LFSA) |
| 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: | May 19, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 09, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000,000 |
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: | Liberia USAID-Monrovia |
| Description: |
The purpose of this Activity is to increase the percentage of Liberian children who complete primary school and meet government of Liberia learning standards. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Edward S Lamin
Acquisition Assistance Specialist Phone 231 77 6777000 Email:elamin@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72066923RFA00003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Liberia Foundational Skill Activity (LFSA) |
| 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: | May 19, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 19, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000,000 |
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: | Liberia USAID-Monrovia |
| Description: |
The purpose of this Activity is to increase the percentage of Liberian children who complete primary school and meet government of Liberia learning standards. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Edward S Lamin
Acquisition Assistance Specialist Phone 231 77 6777000 Email:elamin@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72066923RFA00003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Liberia Foundational Skill Activity (LFSA) |
| 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: | Forecast 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 19, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 19, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000,000 |
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: | Liberia USAID-Monrovia |
| Description: |
The purpose of this Activity is to increase the percentage of Liberian children who complete primary school and meet government of Liberia learning standards. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
–
Email:elamin@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 348210 Full Announcement-72066923RFA00003 -> 72066923RFA00003_LFSA_eSigned.pdf
Folder 348210 Full Announcement-72066923RFA00003 -> 72066923RFA00003_LFSA_Final-Amendment- 01_eSigned.pdf
Folder 348210 Full Announcement-72066923RFA00003 -> Attachment 2 – Budget Template_LFSA.pdf
Folder 348210 Full Announcement-72066923RFA00003 -> Attachment 3 – PPI_LFSA.pdf
Folder 348210 Full Announcement-72066923RFA00003 -> Attachment 4 – IEE_LFSA.pdf
Folder 348210 Full Announcement-72066923RFA00003 -> USAID-Liberia LCP Table.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Edward S Lamin Acquisition Assistance Specialist Phone 231 77 6777000 Email: elamin@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | 72066923RFA00003 | Liberia Foundational Skill Activity (LFSA) | PKG00281759 | May 18, 2023 | Jul 18, 2023 | View |
| 72066923RFA00003 | 72066923RFA00003 | PKG00281772 | May 19, 2023 | Jul 18, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
348210 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
348210 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
348210 SF424B-1.1.pdf
348210 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
348210 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
348210 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
348210 SF424D-1.1.pdf
348210 SF424A-1.0.pdf
348210 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
348210 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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