USAID/Nepal is offering the Education: Equity and Inclusion Grant to promote equitable and inclusive education.

RFA Issuance Date: July 18, 2022

Deadline for Questions: July 27, 2022,

RFA Amendment Date: August 24, 2022

Deadline for Applications: September 14, 2022, 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time

Subject: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) 

Request for Application (RFA) No. 72036722RFA00003

RFA Amendment No. 2

Activity Title: USAID Education: Equity and Inclusion

Dear Potential Applicants:

The purpose of this amendment to the NOFO is to incorporate changes in Section D.7 UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER AND SAM REQUIREMENTS as highlighted on the next page. 

All other terms and conditions indicated in the above-mentioned solicitation issued on July 18, 2022 and its Amendment No. 1 issued on August 8, 2022 remain unchanged. Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

Sincerely,

-s-

Robyn Bertholon

Agreement Officer

USAID/Nepal/OAA

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RFA Issuance Date: July 18, 2022

Deadline for Questions: July 27, 2022,

RFA Amendment Date: August 8, 2022

Deadline for Applications: September 14, 2022, 9:00 a.m, Eastern Time

Subject: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) 

Request for Application (RFA) No. 72036722RFA00003

RFA Amendment No. 1

Activity Title: USAID Education: Equity and Inclusion

Dear Potential Applicants:

The purpose of this amendment to NOFO is to incorporate changes as follows:

1. Address questions submitted in written by the due date of July 27, 2022 in response to NOFO No. 72036722RFA00003, and
2. Revise the NOFO as a result thereof. The NOFO with highlighted changes is also attached with this Amendment.  

All other terms and conditions indicated in the above-mentioned solicitation issued on July 18, 2022 remain unchanged. Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

Sincerely,

-s-

Maria Televantos

Agreement Officer

USAID/Nepal/OAA

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Issue Date:                                                              July 18, 2022 

Deadline for Question:                                           July 27, 2022 at 5.00 p.m. Eastern Time 

Closing Date for Technical Application:              September 14, 2022 at 9.00 a.m. Eastern Time

Subject:          Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Number: 72036722RFA00003

Activity Title: USAID Education: Equity and Inclusion

Dear Prospective Applicants:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the USAID Education: Equity and Inclusion. Eligibility for this award is not restricted. The total estimated amount is anticipated to be $20 million.

USAID intends on engaging in a pre-award co-design and intends to make an award to the applicant who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO subject to a risk assessment. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. USAID strongly discourages the use of exclusive agreements with organizations and key personnel as this limits the program’s potential to receive the best services.

To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this notice of funding opportunity and to ensure that the NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion process. If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the NOFO, please contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at support@grants.gov for technical assistance.

USAID may not award to an applicant unless the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements detailed in Section D.7. The registration process may take many weeks to complete. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to begin registration early in the process using the Registering to Work with USAID: Main Step-by-Step Guide available on https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/get-grant-or-contract/trainings-how-work-usaid/how-work-usaid-registering-to-work-usaid .

Please send any questions to the point(s) of contact identified in Section D. The deadline for questions is shown above. Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted to www.grants.gov.

Issuance of this notice of funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. All preparation and submission costs are at the applicant’s expense.

Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

Sincerely,

-s-

Maria Televantos

Agreement Officer

RFA Issuance Date: July 18, 2022

Deadline for Questions: July 27, 2022,

RFA Amendment Date: August 8, 2022

Deadline for Applications: September 14, 2022, 9:00 a.m, Eastern Time

Subject: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) 

Request for Application (RFA) No. 72036722RFA00003

RFA Amendment No. 1

Activity Title: USAID Education: Equity and Inclusion

Dear Potential Applicants:

The purpose of this amendment to NOFO is to incorporate changes as follows:

1. Address questions submitted in written by the due date of July 27, 2022 in response to NOFO No. 72036722RFA00003, and
2. Revise the NOFO as a result thereof. The NOFO with highlighted changes is also attached with this Amendment.  

All other terms and conditions indicated in the above-mentioned solicitation issued on July 18, 2022 remain unchanged. Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

Sincerely,

-s-

Maria Televantos

Agreement Officer

USAID/Nepal/OAA

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Issue Date:                                                              July 18, 2022 

Deadline for Question:                                           July 27, 2022 at 5.00 p.m. Eastern Time 

Closing Date for Technical Application:              September 14, 2022 at 9.00 a.m. Eastern Time

Subject:          Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Number: 72036722RFA00003

Activity Title: USAID Education: Equity and Inclusion

Dear Prospective Applicants:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the USAID Education: Equity and Inclusion. Eligibility for this award is not restricted. The total estimated amount is anticipated to be $20 million.

USAID intends on engaging in a pre-award co-design and intends to make an award to the applicant who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO subject to a risk assessment. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. USAID strongly discourages the use of exclusive agreements with organizations and key personnel as this limits the program’s potential to receive the best services.

To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this notice of funding opportunity and to ensure that the NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion process. If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the NOFO, please contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at support@grants.gov for technical assistance.

USAID may not award to an applicant unless the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements detailed in Section D.7. The registration process may take many weeks to complete. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to begin registration early in the process using the Registering to Work with USAID: Main Step-by-Step Guide available on https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/get-grant-or-contract/trainings-how-work-usaid/how-work-usaid-registering-to-work-usaid .

Please send any questions to the point(s) of contact identified in Section D. The deadline for questions is shown above. Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted to www.grants.gov.

Issuance of this notice of funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. All preparation and submission costs are at the applicant’s expense.

Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

Sincerely,

-s-

Maria Televantos

Agreement Officer

Issue Date:                                                              July 18, 2022 

Deadline for Question:                                           July 27, 2022 at 5.00 p.m. Eastern Time 

Closing Date for Technical Application:              September 14, 2022 at 9.00 a.m. Eastern Time

Subject:          Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Number: 72036722RFA00003

Activity Title: USAID Education: Equity and Inclusion

Dear Prospective Applicants:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the USAID Education: Equity and Inclusion. Eligibility for this award is not restricted. The total estimated amount is anticipated to be $20 million.

USAID intends on engaging in a pre-award co-design and intends to make an award to the applicant who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO subject to a risk assessment. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. USAID strongly discourages the use of exclusive agreements with organizations and key personnel as this limits the program’s potential to receive the best services.

To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this notice of funding opportunity and to ensure that the NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion process. If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the NOFO, please contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at support@grants.gov for technical assistance.

USAID may not award to an applicant unless the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements detailed in Section D.7. The registration process may take many weeks to complete. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to begin registration early in the process using the Registering to Work with USAID: Main Step-by-Step Guide available on https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/get-grant-or-contract/trainings-how-work-usaid/how-work-usaid-registering-to-work-usaid .

Please send any questions to the point(s) of contact identified in Section D. The deadline for questions is shown above. Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted to www.grants.gov.

Issuance of this notice of funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. All preparation and submission costs are at the applicant’s expense.

Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

Sincerely,

-s-

Maria Televantos

Agreement Officer