Opportunity Information: Apply for 72036722RFA00003
USAID Education: Equity and Inclusion is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) issued for USAID/Nepal under funding opportunity number 72036722RFA00003. The opportunity was posted on July 18, 2022, with a deadline to submit questions by July 27, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and a closing deadline for the technical application of September 14, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. USAID is soliciting applications to fund a single activity titled "USAID Education Equity and Inclusion" through a cooperative agreement, which is a type of assistance award that typically involves substantial engagement by USAID during implementation compared to a standard grant.
The estimated total funding amount anticipated for this award is up to $20,000,000, and USAID expects to make one award. Eligibility is not restricted, meaning the competition is open to a wide range of qualified entities (subject to the specific eligibility requirements and standards described in the NOFO itself, particularly in Section C). Applications will be reviewed using the merit review criteria laid out in the NOFO, and the final award decision is also subject to a risk assessment. USAID also signals an intention to use a pre-award co-design approach, indicating that the selected applicant may work collaboratively with USAID before finalizing key aspects of the program design.
The NOFO emphasizes several important process and compliance points for applicants. Applicants are expected to read the full NOFO carefully to understand the exact program approach USAID is seeking, the required application components, formatting and submission rules, and how USAID will evaluate proposals. USAID notes that the opportunity is posted on Grants.gov and may be amended, and applicants are responsible for checking the posting regularly to ensure they have the most current version and all amendments. USAID also cautions that it is not responsible for technical issues or data errors that may occur during online transmission or document conversion, and directs applicants who have platform access problems to contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk.
A key administrative requirement highlighted is that USAID may not make an award unless the applicant has met federal registration requirements, including obtaining a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and completing System for Award Management (SAM) registration, as referenced in Section D.7. Because SAM registration can take weeks, applicants are encouraged to start the registration process early, using USAID guidance materials provided through the USAID "How to Work with USAID" registration resources. The NOFO also explains how questions will be handled: questions must be submitted to the points of contact listed in Section D by the stated deadline, and USAID responses to timely questions will be shared broadly via an amendment posted on Grants.gov so all potential applicants receive the same information.
Finally, USAID includes standard federal disclaimers that issuing the NOFO does not commit the U.S. Government to make an award and does not obligate it to cover any costs an applicant incurs while preparing or submitting an application. All proposal development and submission costs are borne by the applicant, and applications are submitted at the applicant's risk. The NOFO is issued by the Agreement Officer, Maria Televantos, and is categorized under the Education funding activity area, with CFDA number 98.001 and the funding instrument type listed as a cooperative agreement.Apply for 72036722RFA00003
- The Agency for International Development, Thailand USAID-Bangkok in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID Education: Equity and Inclusion (This is USAID/Nepal NOFO)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 18, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 14, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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FAQs: USAID Education: Equity and Inclusion (USAID/Nepal) - NOFO 72036722RFA00003
What is this funding opportunity called?
The opportunity is titled USAID Education: Equity and Inclusion.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), specifically for USAID/Nepal.
What type of announcement is this?
This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 72036722RFA00003.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 98.001.
What is the funding activity area?
The funding activity area is Education.
What type of award will USAID make under this NOFO?
USAID plans to fund the activity through a cooperative agreement, which is an assistance award that typically involves substantial engagement by USAID during implementation compared to a standard grant.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID expects to make one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding anticipated for this award is up to $20,000,000.
What activity is USAID soliciting applications for?
USAID is soliciting applications to fund a single activity titled "USAID Education Equity and Inclusion".
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 18, 2022.
What was the deadline to submit questions?
Questions were due by July 27, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
What is the closing deadline for the technical application?
The closing deadline for the technical application is September 14, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Where is the NOFO posted?
The NOFO is posted on Grants.gov.
Can the NOFO change after it is posted?
Yes. USAID notes the opportunity may be amended, and applicants are responsible for checking the Grants.gov posting regularly to ensure they are using the most current version and have all amendments.
Is eligibility restricted to certain types of organizations?
No. Eligibility is described as not restricted, meaning the competition is open to a wide range of qualified entities, subject to the specific eligibility requirements and standards described in the NOFO (particularly Section C).
Where should applicants look for the detailed eligibility requirements?
Applicants should consult the NOFO itself, especially Section C, for the specific eligibility requirements and standards that apply.
How will applications be evaluated?
Applications will be reviewed using the merit review criteria described in the NOFO. The final award decision is also subject to a risk assessment.
What is the risk assessment mentioned in the NOFO?
In addition to merit review, USAID indicates the final award decision will be subject to a risk assessment, as part of USAID's award decision process.
What does "pre-award co-design" mean in this NOFO?
USAID signals an intention to use a pre-award co-design approach, meaning the selected applicant may work collaboratively with USAID before finalizing key aspects of the program design.
What should applicants do to make sure they follow the application rules?
Applicants are expected to read the full NOFO carefully to understand the required program approach, required application components, formatting and submission rules, and how USAID will evaluate proposals.
What happens if there are technical issues during online submission?
USAID cautions that it is not responsible for technical issues or data errors that may occur during online transmission or document conversion. Applications are submitted at the applicant's risk.
Who should applicants contact if they cannot access or use Grants.gov?
If applicants have platform access problems, USAID directs them to contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk.
Are there federal registration requirements that must be completed before an award can be made?
Yes. USAID notes it may not make an award unless the applicant has met federal registration requirements, including obtaining a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and completing System for Award Management (SAM) registration, as referenced in Section D.7.
How long can SAM registration take, and when should applicants start?
The NOFO notes that SAM registration can take weeks, so applicants are encouraged to start the registration process early.
Where can applicants find guidance on USAID registration and working with USAID?
USAID points applicants to guidance materials available through the USAID "How to Work with USAID" registration resources.
How should applicants submit questions about the NOFO?
Questions must be submitted to the points of contact listed in Section D by the stated question deadline.
How will USAID share answers to questions submitted on time?
USAID indicates responses to timely questions will be shared broadly via an amendment posted on Grants.gov, so all potential applicants receive the same information.
Does issuing the NOFO guarantee an award will be made?
No. USAID includes standard federal disclaimers that issuing the NOFO does not commit the U.S. Government to make an award.
Will the U.S. Government pay organizations back for proposal preparation costs?
No. USAID states the NOFO does not obligate the U.S. Government to cover any costs incurred while preparing or submitting an application. All proposal development and submission costs are borne by the applicant.
Who issued this NOFO on behalf of USAID?
The NOFO is issued by the Agreement Officer, Maria Televantos.
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