USAID/SENEGAL - ACCESS TO EDUCATION
ID: 353000Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Senegal USAID-Dakar (USAID-SEN)

Award Range

$1M - $7M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353000
Timeline
    Description

    USAID/Senegal is seeking proposals for the Access to Education (A2E) initiative, aimed at enhancing foundational skills and inclusive workforce development for marginalized youth in Senegal. The program specifically targets out-of-school children and youth in the Kolda, Sedhiou, and Kédougou regions, promoting access to quality learning and training opportunities while fostering community engagement and preventing gender-based violence in educational settings. This initiative is part of a broader effort to improve livelihoods for Senegalese youth and is funded through a discretionary grant with an award ceiling of $7 million and a floor of $1 million. Interested applicants must submit their concept notes by April 30, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Marie Helene Dos Santos at Dakarusaidedusolicitations@usaid.gov.

    Files
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    [ENGLISH] Amendment # 2.pdf
    [ENGLISH].pdf
    Amendment No. 2 to the Addendum No. 72068524APS00001 pertains to the Access to Education (A2E) program under the YouthPower 2 Annual Program Statement. Issued on April 5, 2024, this amendment serves to address questions submitted regarding the concept notes due by April 30, 2024, and provides clarifications on various aspects of the program. Key modifications include established font requirements for submissions, details on the Feed the Future Yiriwa activity in Senegal, and funding allocations for grants, with USAID retaining discretion over award distribution in two project phases. Additional questions cover the nature of presentations, target demographics, and registration requirements with the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) in the System for Award Management (SAM). The document emphasizes clarity while maintaining that all other terms remain unchanged, ensuring applicants are informed of the essential criteria and processes involved in applying for grants under this program. This amendment is significant in guiding prospective applicants and reinforcing USAID's commitment to accessible education initiatives.
    [FRENCH] Amendment # 2.pdf
    [FRENCH].pdf
    The document outlines Amendment No. 2 to Addendum No. 72068524APS00001 regarding the USAID's annual grant announcement for the Access to Education (A2E) initiative under the YouthPower 2 program. Key dates include a response deadline for questions on March 29, 2024, and the closing date for concept notes submissions on April 30, 2024. The amendment addresses questions from applicants, clarifying submission standards, funding allocations, and requirements around presentations. The USAID plans to allocate up to $9.5 million for grants, potentially funding two grants over two phases. It specifies that applicants need a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) for registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive funding. Additionally, the amendment includes information on the ongoing "Feed the Future Yiriwaa" project in Senegal, focused on enhancing youth engagement in communities through various initiatives. The project aims to foster leadership, support 4-H clubs, and create inclusive environments to promote youth development across the Casamance region. Overall, this amendment serves to clarify the requirements and expectations for applicants while advancing youth education and community engagement initiatives in Senegal.
    Yiriwaa Factsheet.pdf
    Yiriwaa.pdf
    The Feed the Future Yiriwaa project, funded by USAID, aims to enhance youth community engagement in the Casamance region from 2023 to 2027. Implemented by the local organization DECLIC, this initiative focuses on empowering vulnerable women and youth to turn social, economic, and environmental challenges into opportunities for sustainable development. The project has three main objectives: to support and expand 4-H clubs, strengthen youth leadership, and create an inclusive environment conducive to positive youth development. Targeting nine departments across three regions, Yiriwaa will initially work with 27 pilot local communities. Key expected outcomes include training 5,000 members in 4-H clubs, revitalizing 500 clubs, engaging 250 community volunteers, and mobilizing 100,000 individuals for youth development initiatives. Additionally, the project will support 25 social and solidarity economy projects and create a web radio to promote positive youth development. The initiative is designed to impact local communities significantly while emphasizing the participation of women in these processes. The goals and activities outlined demonstrate a commitment to fostering a generation of engaged, empowered youth leaders.
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