Strengthening Pathways to Language, Literacy, and Learning for Learners who are Deaf (SPLD)
ID: 341398Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Rwanda USAID-Kigali (USAID-RWA)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/341398
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Rwanda is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the proposed activity titled "Strengthening Pathways to Language, Literacy, and Learning for Learners who are Deaf" (SPLD). This initiative aims to enhance educational outcomes for Rwandan deaf children by improving Rwandan Sign Language (RSL) acquisition and deaf education, focusing on teacher training, community engagement, and the use of technology. The RFI seeks feedback from local and international organizations to inform effective implementation strategies and does not obligate the U.S. Government to issue a subsequent solicitation. Interested parties can submit their responses to Isaac Sebaggala at isebaggala@usaid.gov, with the RFI being open for feedback as the program develops.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Isaac Sebaggala Grantor
    (078) 548-2332
    isebaggala@usaid.gov
    Files
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    RFI-72069622RFI00002 (Fully Executed) (SPLD)..pdf
    USAID in Rwanda is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather feedback on the design of the activity titled Strengthening Pathways to Language, Literacy, and Learning for Learners who are Deaf (SPLD). The aim of this activity is to improve learning outcomes for deaf children in Rwanda by enhancing teacher training, engaging deaf youth, promoting Rwandan Sign Language (RSL), and leveraging digital technology. The RFI does not constitute a Request for Proposal or a Request for Application, and the U.S. Government is not committed to issuing a solicitation at this time.
    RFI-72069622RFI00002.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to seek feedback for the proposed activity titled "Strengthening Pathways to Language, Literacy, and Learning for Learners who are Deaf" (SPLD) in Rwanda. The aim is to improve educational outcomes for Rwandan deaf children by enhancing Rwandan Sign Language (RSL) acquisition and deaf education. The RFI invites responses from local, international organizations, and development partners to gather insights for effective implementation strategies. Key objectives include improving teacher training, engaging deaf youth, promoting RSL in families, leveraging technology, and addressing community perceptions of disabilities. Interested parties are encouraged to provide organizational capability statements and address specific challenges, opportunities, and strategies related to deaf education, including the promotion of RSL, social behavior changes, and innovative engagement with the private sector. The RFI serves solely for information-gathering purposes, without obligating the U.S. Government to issue a subsequent solicitation. Feedback collected will inform future program development aimed at supporting Rwandan learners who are deaf, thus enhancing their educational access and outcomes.
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