USAID, AusAID, and World Vision are launching a funding round for the All Children Reading Grand Challenge for Development in Fall 2013. This grant focuses on utilizing technology to enhance early grade reading programs. It will offer grant competitions and prizes to address challenges related to language of instruction, data, community engagement, and disability. The initiative is part of USAID’s Grand Challenges for Development, aiming to inspire innovative solutions grounded in Science and Technology, fostering new ideas and global engagement. Applications are accepted until Sep 30, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 237843
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | 2013-4-7 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | All Children Reading Grand Challenge for Development |
| Opportunity Category:: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | Pre-announcement of coming opportunity – Extension of time to receive submissions |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Education |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 17, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Apr 09, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Oct 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $0 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
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:: | Agency for International Development |
| Description:: | USAID, AusAID, and World Vision (US and Australia) anticipate launching a second competitive funding round for the All Children Reading Grand Challenge for Development (www.allchildrenreading.org) in Fall 2013 which will focus on innovative uses of technology to advance the impact, scale and/or sustainability of early grade reading programs. The anticipated funding options and themes will include a) a grant competition and b) prizes to address early grade reading challenges likely related to language of instruction, data, community engagement, and disability.
The All Children Reading Grand Challenge for Development is one of several Grand Challenges for Development (www.usaid.gov/grandchallenges) which USAID is supporting with a variety of international stakeholders. The Grand Challenges model is designed to inspire passionate and creative solutions to problems that have not been effectively addressed by traditional approaches. With a focus on robust, relevant, cost-effective, and scalable solutions grounded in Science and Technology, a Grand Challenge is an opportunity to foster new ideas, engage new actors, and advance innovation from across the globe. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 4 | The deadline date to receive submissions for ACR GCD Round Two has been extended to Friday, May 2nd. | Apr 09, 2014 |
| Synopsis 3 | This is a pre-announcement of a coming opportunity that has not yet been presented. | |
| Synopsis 2 | THIS IS NOT ANNOUNCEMENT. THERE IS ONE COMING BUT THIS IS JUST AN FYI FOR INTERESTED PARTIES TO BE READY WHEN THE ANNOUNCEMENT COMES. | |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1