Opportunity Information: Apply for M OAA GRO LMA 12 01028
Apply for M OAA GRO LMA 12 01028
- The Agency for International Development in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Early Grade Reading Improvement Interventions" 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 Nov 2, 2011 and posted on Oct 28, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 31, 2012 Concept Papers for round 1 must be uploaded by 1200 Noon EST December 9, 2011.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $12,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Concepts are welcome from local and U.S. based non governmental organizations, public and private education institutions, partnerships, and consortia. Under this APS, USAID expects to directly fund 50 local organizations. Applicants must be in accordance with 22 CFR 226s definition of an eligible recipient. An eligible recipient is defined as Recipient means an organization receiving a grant or cooperative agreement directly from USAID to carry out a project or program. The term includes the following types of U.S. organizations public and private institutions of higher education public and private hospitals quasi public and private non profit organizations such as, but not limited to, community action agencies, research institutes, educational associations, and health centers and commercial organizations. The term does not include government owned contractor operated facilities or research centers providing continued support for mission oriented, large scale programs that are government owned or controlled, or are designated as federally funded research and development centers.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Early Grade Reading Improvement Interventions opportunity is a USAID discretionary funding announcement (Funding Opportunity Number M OAA GRO LMA 12 01028) focused on education, specifically on improving early grade reading outcomes. USAID is using an Annual Program Statement (APS) to share program priorities and invite organizations to propose ideas that can fit within a broader early grade reading improvement agenda. Rather than asking for full applications right away, the APS is designed to collect initial concept papers that USAID can screen and prioritize before inviting selected applicants to prepare full submissions.
The application process is structured in two tiers. In the first tier, applicants submit a concept paper based on guidance in the APS. A Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) reviews these concept papers, and only those receiving a favorable review may be invited to submit a full technical and cost proposal later. At the time of the announcement, USAID explicitly noted that it was not accepting full proposals yet and that only concept papers would be reviewed in the initial stage. The APS itself lays out (A) the types of activities USAID will consider and how they fit into the overall programming context, (B) the available funding and submission process requirements, and (C) references to supporting documents available online.
Funding is planned as multiple cooperative agreements, meaning USAID expects to remain substantially involved in the implementation and oversight of funded activities compared with a standard grant. The opportunity anticipates making around five awards, with an estimated total funding level of $12,000,000. Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of $600,000 up to a ceiling of $5,000,000. Cost sharing or matching is not required. The CFDA listing is 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
Eligibility is fairly broad and includes local and U.S.-based non-governmental organizations, public and private education institutions, and partnerships or consortia. The APS references compliance with USAID rules for eligible recipients under 22 CFR 226, which generally includes a range of U.S. organizations such as institutions of higher education, hospitals, quasi-public and private nonprofit organizations (including research institutes and educational associations), health centers, and commercial organizations, while excluding certain government-owned, contractor-operated facilities and federally funded research and development centers. The announcement also notes an expectation to directly fund 50 local organizations under the APS, signaling a strong emphasis on local implementing partners even though only a smaller number of total cooperative agreements may be awarded.
Key dates include a Round 1 concept paper deadline of December 9, 2011 at 12:00 noon Eastern Standard Time, with concept papers required to be uploaded by that time. The broader closing date for the APS is listed as October 31, 2012 (with an archive date of November 30, 2012), indicating that USAID may have planned multiple rounds or an extended intake period, but Round 1 had a firm submission cutoff. The posting date was October 28, 2011, with a creation date of November 2, 2011. The announcement also states that the SF-424 form is not required at the concept paper stage.
For administrative questions or trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Kara Stith, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-567-5323.
FAQs: Early Grade Reading Improvement Interventions (USAID APS)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a USAID discretionary funding opportunity titled Early Grade Reading Improvement Interventions. It is focused on education, specifically improving early grade reading outcomes.
2) What type of announcement is it?
USAID issued this opportunity as an Annual Program Statement (APS). An APS shares program priorities and invites organizations to propose ideas that align with a broader early grade reading improvement agenda.
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is M OAA GRO LMA 12 01028.
4) What does the APS process require first: a full application or a concept paper?
The first step is a concept paper. The APS is designed to collect initial concept papers that USAID can screen and prioritize before inviting selected applicants to prepare full submissions.
5) Is USAID accepting full proposals at the time of this announcement?
No. USAID explicitly noted that it was not accepting full proposals yet at the time of the announcement. Only concept papers would be reviewed in the initial stage.
6) How is the application process structured?
The process is structured in two tiers:
- Tier 1: Submit a concept paper following the APS guidance.
- Tier 2: Only concept papers receiving a favorable review may lead to an invitation to submit a full technical and cost proposal later.
7) Who reviews the concept papers?
A Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) reviews the concept papers. Only those receiving a favorable review may be invited to submit a full proposal later.
8) What does the APS document cover?
Based on the description provided, the APS lays out:
- (A) The types of activities USAID will consider and how they fit into the overall programming context
- (B) Available funding and the submission process requirements
- (C) References to supporting documents available online
9) What type of award will USAID use?
USAID plans to fund activities through cooperative agreements, which means USAID expects to remain substantially involved in implementation and oversight compared with a standard grant.
10) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making around five awards.
11) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding level is $12,000,000.
12) What is the expected funding range for an individual award?
Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of $600,000 up to a ceiling of $5,000,000.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required for this opportunity.
14) What is the CFDA listing for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 98.001, titled USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as fairly broad and includes:
- Local and U.S.-based non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Public and private education institutions
- Partnerships or consortia
16) What regulations are referenced for eligibility?
The APS references compliance with USAID rules for eligible recipients under 22 CFR 226.
17) What types of organizations are generally included under the referenced eligibility rules?
As summarized in the provided information, 22 CFR 226 generally includes a range of U.S. organizations such as:
- Institutions of higher education
- Hospitals
- Quasi-public and private nonprofit organizations (including research institutes and educational associations)
- Health centers
- Commercial organizations
18) Are any organization types specifically excluded under the referenced eligibility rules?
Yes. The provided information notes that the referenced rules exclude certain government-owned, contractor-operated facilities and federally funded research and development centers.
19) Does this APS emphasize local organizations?
Yes. The announcement notes an expectation to directly fund 50 local organizations under the APS, signaling a strong emphasis on local implementing partners, even though only a smaller number of total cooperative agreements may be awarded.
20) What is the Round 1 concept paper deadline?
The Round 1 concept paper deadline is December 9, 2011 at 12:00 noon Eastern Standard Time (EST). Concept papers are required to be uploaded by that time.
21) Is there a broader closing date for the APS beyond Round 1?
Yes. The broader closing date for the APS is listed as October 31, 2012, with an archive date of November 30, 2012. This suggests USAID may have planned multiple rounds or an extended intake period, but Round 1 had a firm cutoff.
22) When was the opportunity posted and created?
The posting date is October 28, 2011. The creation date is November 2, 2011.
23) Is the SF-424 required at the concept paper stage?
No. The announcement states that the SF-424 is not required at the concept paper stage.
24) Who should applicants contact for administrative questions or trouble accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Kara Stith, Contract Specialist. Phone: 202-567-5323.
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