USAID/Ghana Low-Cost Private School (LCPS) Activity
ID: 338759Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Ghana USAID-Accra (USAID-GHA)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/338759
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) for the Low-Cost Private School (LCPS) Activity in Ghana, aimed at enhancing educational outcomes in the region. This initiative focuses on improving the quality of educational services in low-cost private schools, ensuring their financial sustainability, and strengthening the Government of Ghana's capacity to implement effective educational policies. The program is part of a broader strategy to address educational disparities and is projected to have a five-year funding period with a budget between $4-10 million. Interested organizations, particularly local Ghanaian entities, are encouraged to submit their feedback by April 1, 2022, and can contact Zita Kusi at zkusi@usaid.gov or +233 55 966 7869 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Zita Kusi A&A Specialist USAID/West Africa
    +233 55 966 7869
    zkusi@usaid.gov
    Files
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    Attachment A-LCPS Draft Program Description.pdf
    Attachment.pdf
    The Low-Cost Private School (LCPS) Activity aims to enhance student learning and financial sustainability for LCPSs in Northern Ghana, aligned with the Government of Ghana's commitment to the Global Goals for Education. Focused on select schools in the USAID Global Food Security Strategy Zone of Influence, the initiative addresses significant educational disparities driven by geography, language barriers, and inadequate resources, resulting in a reliance on LCPSs, which constitute 65% of private schools in the region. The activity seeks to achieve three main objectives: improving the quality of educational services offered by LCPSs through teacher training and curriculum adherence; ensuring LCPSs' viability as business entities by enhancing financial management skills and access to financing; and strengthening the Government of Ghana's capacity to implement evidence-based educational policies and foster networks among LCPSs. USAID underscores the critical role of quality education in fostering economic growth and social stability. This program, part of a comprehensive approach to tackle systemic challenges, anticipates a five-year funding period of $4-10 million. Key stakeholders include the Ministry of Education, local communities, financial institutions, and private sector actors, with an emphasis on sustainability and leveraging private sector engagement for broader educational impact across Ghana.
    USAID Ghana LCPS Activity-RFI-LCPS-22.pdf
    USAID.pdf
    This Request for Information (RFI) seeks feedback from organizations regarding the USAID/Ghana Low-Cost Private School (LCPS) Activity, issued on March 18, 2022. It is part of a market research initiative aimed at designing an activity with a projected five-year timeframe and a budget of $4-10 million aimed at enhancing education through low-cost private schools in Ghana. Responding to this RFI does not guarantee any advantage in future procurements, nor does it require technical or cost proposals at this stage. Interested entities, particularly local Ghanaian organizations, are invited to submit feedback by April 1, 2022. The response should include a cover page, answers to specified questions regarding program objectives, performance periods, school selection criteria, financing approaches, and organizational capability statements reflecting their qualifications for operating in rural settings. All responses will be retained by USAID, and proprietary information should not be submitted. This initiative reflects USAID's commitment to improving educational outcomes in Ghana while emphasizing adaptation and collaboration with local entities.
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