Opportunity Information: Apply for SOL OAA 12 000010
Apply for SOL OAA 12 000010
- The Agency for International Development in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "All Children Reading Competition" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 13, 2012 and posted on Nov 18, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 31, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see Section III Eligibility Information, page 11 of the attached RFA document.
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Opportunity Summary:
The All Children Reading Competition (Funding Opportunity Number SOL-OAA-12-000010) is a discretionary grant opportunity led by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and World Vision, referred to collectively as the Founding Partners. The competition sits within a multi-year initiative called All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development (ACR). Its central purpose is to identify and support "game-changing" innovations that can dramatically improve reading skills and reduce low literacy rates among primary-grade children, with an emphasis on solutions that can help drive broader global action and momentum around child literacy.
This opportunity is categorized under Education and is structured as a grant program (not a contract). USAID anticipated making about 25 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $7,500,000. Individual awards could be as high as $300,000 (the award ceiling), and the award floor is listed as $0, meaning proposals could potentially request a wide range of funding amounts depending on the concept and scope. Cost sharing or matching is not required, which can lower barriers for applicants that have strong ideas but limited ability to contribute additional funds.
The funding is associated with CFDA number 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas, indicating the program supports international development objectives rather than domestic U.S. education programming. The competition is designed to surface innovations that can be tested, refined, and potentially scaled to reach children in contexts where early-grade reading outcomes are weak and where effective, affordable tools or approaches are most needed.
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with more specific requirements and definitions provided in the official Request for Applications (RFA), particularly Section III (Eligibility Information), referenced as being on page 11 of the attached RFA document. In practice, this kind of eligibility language typically signals that a wide variety of organizations or entities may be able to apply (potentially including nonprofits, NGOs, academic institutions, private sector actors, and other innovators), but applicants would need to confirm their fit against the detailed criteria in the RFA itself.
Key administrative dates show the opportunity was posted on November 18, 2011, created on January 13, 2012, and had an original and current closing date of January 31, 2012, indicating a single application deadline for that round of the competition. Anyone who needed help accessing the full announcement was directed to contact the All Children Reading Team at allchildrenreading@usaid.gov, which is the primary point of contact listed for questions or document access issues.
Overall, this competition is best understood as an innovation-focused literacy grant aimed at early-grade reading, backed by major development partners, and intended to catalyze new approaches that can move the needle on child literacy at meaningful scale.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the All Children Reading Competition?
The All Children Reading Competition is a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SOL-OAA-12-000010) led by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and World Vision (together described as the Founding Partners). It is part of a multi-year initiative called All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development (ACR).
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central purpose is to identify and support "game-changing" innovations that can dramatically improve reading skills and reduce low literacy rates among primary-grade children. The opportunity also emphasizes solutions that can help build broader global action and momentum around child literacy.
What type of funding instrument is this (grant or contract)?
This opportunity is a grant program, not a contract.
What program area/category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under Education.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
USAID anticipated a total funding amount of $7,500,000 under this announcement.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making about 25 awards under this competition.
What is the maximum award amount per project?
The award ceiling listed is $300,000, meaning an individual award could be as high as $300,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0. Based on the information provided, proposals could potentially request a wide range of funding amounts depending on the concept and scope.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required for this opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity, and what does it indicate?
The funding is associated with CFDA number 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas. This indicates the program supports international development objectives rather than domestic U.S. education programming.
What kinds of innovations is the competition trying to find?
The competition is designed to surface innovations that can be tested, refined, and potentially scaled to reach children in contexts where early-grade reading outcomes are weak and where effective, affordable tools or approaches are most needed.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others." More specific requirements and definitions are provided in the official Request for Applications (RFA), particularly Section III (Eligibility Information), referenced as being on page 11 of the attached RFA document. Applicants would need to confirm eligibility against the detailed criteria in that RFA section.
Where can I find the detailed eligibility rules?
The detailed eligibility requirements are in the official Request for Applications (RFA), Section III (Eligibility Information), referenced as being on page 11 of the attached RFA document.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on November 18, 2011. The original and current closing date is January 31, 2012, indicating a single application deadline for that round.
Is this a multi-year initiative?
Yes. The competition sits within a multi-year initiative called All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development (ACR).
Who are the Founding Partners for this competition?
The Founding Partners are USAID, the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), and World Vision.
What is the best email contact for questions or issues accessing the announcement?
Anyone needing help accessing the full announcement was directed to contact the All Children Reading Team at allchildrenreading@usaid.gov.
Does this opportunity focus on early-grade reading?
Yes. The focus is on improving reading skills and reducing low literacy rates among primary-grade children, with an emphasis on early-grade reading outcomes in settings where they are weak.
Is this opportunity intended to support international work?
Yes. The CFDA listing (98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas) indicates the program is aligned with overseas/international development objectives.
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