Bridging Education Solutions for Transformation (BEST) Activity
ID: 352538Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Cambodia USAID-Phnom Penh (USAID-CAM)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352538
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Feb 21, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Not available
Description

The Cambodia USAID-Phnom Penh is forecasting a grant opportunity titled "Bridging Education Solutions for Transformation (BEST) Activity". This initiative aims to improve learning outcomes and foundational skills of students, particularly the most underserved populations in Cambodia. The grant will focus on developing and testing an evidence-based model to enhance students' reading abilities, building on USAID's investments in early grade reading. The agency is seeking insights from stakeholders through this Request for Information (RFI) to understand sector-specific needs and leverage local expertise for sustainable impact in the education sector. To be eligible for this opportunity, applicants will be determined at a later time. For more information, contact Samsak Sao, the Grantor, at ssao@usaid.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Samsak Sao Grantor
023728334
ssao@usaid.gov
Files
Title
Posted
Request For Information_BEST.pdf
4/10/2024
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