Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 367 14 000001
Apply for RFA 367 14 000001
- The Agency for International Development in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community Mobilization" 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 Jul 22, 2014 and posted on Jun 25, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 24, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Community Mobilization opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-367-14-000001) is a USAID/Nepal education-focused funding opportunity that was issued as a Notice of Intent, meaning it was published to alert potential applicants about an upcoming solicitation rather than to invite proposals immediately. At the time of posting, USAID/Nepal stated clearly that it was not accepting applications and would not respond to questions or meeting requests from prospective applicants. In practical terms, the notice served as an early signal to the market that a future application notice was planned, with more complete requirements to come later.
The core purpose of the anticipated activity is to strengthen the Government of Nepal (GoN) effort to improve reading outcomes for public primary school students in grades 1 through 3. The planned work aligns with, and is intended to support, Nepal's National Early Grade Reading Program. USAID describes the Community Mobilization Activity as a key component within its broader Early Grade Reading Program package of interventions, indicating that the activity is meant to complement other program elements and help build demand, participation, and local ownership around early grade reading improvements.
From a funding and award perspective, USAID anticipated making one award using a Cooperative Agreement, which typically involves substantial involvement by the agency during implementation compared to a standard grant. The estimated total funding was listed at $10,000,000, with an award floor of $8,000,000 and an award ceiling of $10,000,000. The opportunity also indicated that cost sharing or matching would be required, so the eventual recipient would likely need to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind) according to the terms that would be spelled out in the full solicitation.
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that would appear in the full notice. The program is categorized under Education, and it falls under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). Key timeline fields show it was posted on June 25, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 24, 2014, and an archive date of July 25, 2014, although those dates reflect the Notice of Intent record rather than an active period for submitting applications, since applications were not being accepted at that stage.
For administrative or access issues related to the full announcement, USAID provided a point of contact in Kathmandu: Chetana Ghimire, Acquisition and Assistance Agent, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), G.P.O. Box 295, U.S. Embassy, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Community Mobilization (RFA-367-14-000001) - FAQs
What is the Community Mobilization opportunity (RFA-367-14-000001)?
It is a USAID/Nepal education-focused funding opportunity described as "Community Mobilization." The record was issued as a Notice of Intent to alert potential applicants that a future solicitation was planned.
Is this an active grant competition where I can submit an application now?
No. At the time of posting, USAID/Nepal stated it was not accepting applications under this Notice of Intent.
What does "Notice of Intent" mean in this context?
It means the announcement was published to signal that USAID/Nepal expected to release a more complete solicitation later. It was not an invitation to submit proposals immediately.
Will USAID/Nepal answer questions or meet with prospective applicants during the Notice of Intent stage?
No. USAID/Nepal stated clearly that it would not respond to questions or meeting requests from prospective applicants at that stage.
What is the core purpose of the anticipated activity?
The anticipated activity is intended to strengthen the Government of Nepal (GoN) effort to improve reading outcomes for public primary school students in grades 1 through 3.
Which students and grade levels are targeted?
Public primary school students in grades 1, 2, and 3 are the primary target group described.
How does this activity relate to Nepal's education programs?
The planned work aligns with, and is intended to support, Nepal's National Early Grade Reading Program.
How does USAID describe the role of this activity within its broader work?
USAID describes the Community Mobilization Activity as a key component within its broader Early Grade Reading Program package of interventions, intended to complement other program elements and help build demand, participation, and local ownership around early grade reading improvements.
What type of award did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making one award using a Cooperative Agreement.
What is a Cooperative Agreement (as described in the notice)?
The notice indicates that a Cooperative Agreement typically involves substantial involvement by the agency during implementation compared to a standard grant.
How many awards were anticipated?
One award was anticipated.
How much funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding listed was $10,000,000.
What were the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor was listed as $8,000,000 and the award ceiling was listed as $10,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity indicated that cost sharing or matching would be required, with the expectation that the recipient would contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind) as specified in the full solicitation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that would appear in the full notice.
What program area/category does this opportunity fall under?
The program is categorized under Education.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
It falls under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
What dates were listed for posting, closing, and archiving?
The record shows it was posted on June 25, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 24, 2014, and an archive date of July 25, 2014.
Do the listed closing dates mean applications were accepted until July 24, 2014?
No. The dates reflect the Notice of Intent record rather than an active period for submitting applications, since USAID/Nepal stated it was not accepting applications at that stage.
Who is the point of contact and what issues should they be contacted about?
For administrative or access issues related to the full announcement, USAID provided the following point of contact: Chetana Ghimire, Acquisition and Assistance Agent, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), G.P.O. Box 295, U.S. Embassy, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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