Opportunity Information: Apply for 688 10 025 00
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- The Mali USAID Bamako in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Increased Access to Quality Lower Secondary Education in Mali" 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 Sep 13, 2010 and posted on Aug 19, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 14, 2010 Extended to October 14, 2010 with Amendment 1. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $22,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $22,000,000.00 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 grant opportunity titled "Increased Access to Quality Lower Secondary Education in Mali" is a USAID Mali (Bamako) funding announcement designed to support a single, large-scale education program focused on expanding access to, and improving the quality and relevance of, lower secondary education in Mali. In the Malian education structure, basic education includes both primary school (Grades 1 through 6) and lower secondary school (Grades 7 through 9). This program is specifically aimed at strengthening support to Grade 7 to Grade 9 schools, with the broader goal of expanding educational opportunities for Malian youth and school-aged children by improving what happens at the lower secondary level and helping more students reach and succeed in those grades.
The award is offered as a discretionary Cooperative Agreement, meaning USAID expects to remain actively involved with the recipient during implementation, rather than issuing a more hands-off grant. The funding activity category is Education, and the opportunity was posted on August 19, 2010, with the application timeline initially closing on October 4, 2010, then extended to October 14, 2010 through an amendment. The opportunity later moved to archive status on November 3, 2010. The total estimated funding for the program is $22,000,000, and notably the award floor and award ceiling are both set at $22,000,000, which signals USAID anticipated making one award at that full amount rather than multiple smaller awards.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of qualified organization or institution, subject to any additional eligibility details that may have appeared in the full announcement text. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to provide a financial match as a condition of eligibility. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs.
In practical terms, the program is framed as direct support to Mali's Ministry of Education, with an emphasis on delivering "high quality support" to lower secondary schools. While the announcement summary does not list detailed components, the core intent is clear: increase access (help more students enter and remain in Grades 7 to 9) while improving quality and relevancy (strengthening what is taught and how it is delivered so lower secondary education better serves students and national needs). Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to a USAID contact person listed in the notice: Marie Claire, Supervisory AA Specialist, referenced under RFA number 688-10-025-00.
FAQs: Increased Access to Quality Lower Secondary Education in Mali (USAID Mali)
1) What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Increased Access to Quality Lower Secondary Education in Mali."
2) Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is USAID Mali (Bamako).
3) What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to expand access to, and improve the quality and relevance of, lower secondary education in Mali. The emphasis is on strengthening support to schools serving Grades 7 through 9 so that more students can reach, remain in, and succeed at the lower secondary level.
4) Which grade levels does the program focus on?
The program specifically targets lower secondary education, defined here as Grades 7 through 9.
5) How does this fit within Mali's education structure?
In Mali, "basic education" includes both primary school (Grades 1 through 6) and lower secondary school (Grades 7 through 9). This opportunity focuses on the lower secondary segment of basic education.
6) What type of award is being offered?
The award is a discretionary Cooperative Agreement.
7) What does a Cooperative Agreement mean in practical terms?
A Cooperative Agreement indicates USAID expects to remain actively involved during implementation, rather than providing funding in a more hands-off way.
8) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Education.
9) What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding for the program is $22,000,000.
10) What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and award ceiling are $22,000,000.
11) Does having the same floor and ceiling suggest the number of awards?
Yes. With both the floor and ceiling set to $22,000,000, the listing signals USAID anticipated making one award at the full amount rather than multiple smaller awards.
12) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 19, 2010.
13) What was the original application due date?
The application timeline initially closed on October 4, 2010.
14) Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to October 14, 2010 through an amendment.
15) What does it mean that the opportunity is "archived"?
The opportunity later moved to archive status on November 3, 2010, indicating it is no longer active for new applications under that posting.
16) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of qualified organization or institution, subject to any additional eligibility details that may have appeared in the full announcement text.
17) Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity.
18) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 98.001.
19) What does CFDA 98.001 correspond to?
CFDA 98.001 corresponds to USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs.
20) How is the program framed in terms of local partnership?
The program is framed as direct support to Mali's Ministry of Education, with an emphasis on delivering high quality support to lower secondary schools.
21) What does "increase access" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the summary, "increase access" refers to helping more students enter and remain in Grades 7 through 9, expanding educational opportunities for Malian youth and school-aged children.
22) What does "improve quality and relevance" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the summary, it refers to strengthening what is taught and how it is delivered so lower secondary education better serves students and national needs.
23) Does the summary list specific program components or activities?
No. The announcement summary does not list detailed components, but it clearly states the core intent: expanding access and improving quality and relevancy at the lower secondary level (Grades 7 through 9).
24) Is this described as a small pilot or a large-scale program?
It is described as a single, large-scale education program.
25) How can someone request or access the full announcement?
Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to a USAID contact person listed in the notice: Marie Claire, Supervisory AA Specialist.
26) What reference number is associated with this funding announcement?
The notice references RFA number 688-10-025-00.
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