USAID/Nigeria Education Crisis Response
ID: 259510Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Nigeria USAID-Abuja (USAID-NIG)

Award Range

$300K - $15M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/259510
Timeline
    Description

    USAID/Nigeria is offering a funding opportunity through the "Education Crisis Response" program aimed at expanding educational access for children and youth affected by violence in Northeastern Nigeria. The program seeks to address critical issues such as rising dropout rates, overcrowded classrooms, limited access for displaced children, and the need for qualified teachers and instructional materials. With an estimated total funding of $30 million, USAID plans to award between two to six cooperative agreements, with individual awards ranging from $300,000 to $15 million. Interested applicants should direct their inquiries to Abdullahi Sadiq at asadiq@usaid.gov and submit proposals by the deadline of September 5, 2014, with the possibility of ongoing submissions until the final closing date of July 22, 2015.

    Files
    Title
    Posted
    APS-620-14-000001 Q&A.pdf
    APS-620-14-000001.pdf
    The document APS-620-14-000001 consists of a series of questions and answers regarding the Education Crisis Response program solicited by USAID. The primary purpose of the document is to clarify requirements and expectations for applicants submitting proposals in response to the solicitation. Key topics include the scope of activities to be addressed, the implementation and monitoring and evaluation plans, and guidelines for personnel qualifications and project staffing. Important clarifications state that not all activities need to be included in proposals, and illustrative activity plans must be integrated within the main document, not as appendices. Evaluation criteria include a focus on equitable education access while also considering conflict reduction. Proposals must address branding costs and incorporate structures for financial accountability. The deadline for submission has been extended to September 5, 2014, emphasizing the need for comprehensive and thoughtful responses to address the complex educational crisis. The document underscores the importance of aligning project objectives with educational opportunities for vulnerable populations, especially in conflict-affected regions of Nigeria, and stresses that the assessment phase is crucial for determining targeted interventions. This comprehensive guide is instrumental for applicants in successfully navigating the proposal process for USAID funding.
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