Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 517 14 000004
Apply for RFA 517 14 000004
- The Dominican Republic USAID Santo Domingo in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lighting Excitement for Excellency in Reading Activity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 6, 2014 and posted on Nov 6, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 21, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- USAID policy encourages competition in the award of grants and cooperative agreements. In response to this RFA, any Dominican based non governmental organizations, non for profit, or for profit entities (Including NGOs, business associations, universities, and academic institutions) are eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
Lighting Excitement for Excellency in Reading (LEER) is a USAID Santo Domingo education funding opportunity focused on strengthening early-grade reading outcomes in the Dominican Republic over a five-year period. The central goal is to raise reading skills among primary school students in targeted, low-income neighborhoods by supporting sustainable, evidence-based teaching practices and reinforcing the broader conditions that help children learn to read effectively.
The activity is designed to reach roughly 200,000 primary school students. It emphasizes improving classroom instruction while also expanding opportunities for students to practice reading through both traditional approaches and supplemental reading activities. Alongside direct instruction, the program places strong attention on shaping school environments so they are inclusive, safe, and supportive of academic achievement for all learners. A major part of this approach includes increasing the availability of materials and training that promote tolerance, respect for gender, and appropriate support for students with special needs, with the idea that better reading outcomes are more likely when schools are welcoming and responsive to diverse learners.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the awardee can expect substantial engagement from USAID during implementation. USAID anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $20,000,000. The award ceiling is $20,000,000 and the award floor is $19,500,000, indicating USAID expected a single, large-scale implementation partner. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget.
Eligibility is aimed at Dominican-based organizations, and the announcement indicates that Dominican NGOs, non-profit entities, and for-profit entities may apply, including business associations, universities, and other academic institutions. USAID notes that its policy encourages competition for grants and cooperative agreements, and the eligibility language is framed to allow a range of capable local organizations to compete, provided they are based in the Dominican Republic and meet the detailed criteria in the full announcement.
The official funding opportunity number is RFA 517 14 000004. The opportunity was posted on November 6, 2014, and the closing date for applications was January 21, 2015, with the archive date listed as February 20, 2015. The sponsoring agency is USAID (Dominican Republic USAID Santo Domingo). For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Eyole Luma, Assistance Specialist, at phone number 809 368 7709, with USAID email contact information referenced in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Lighting Excitement for Excellency in Reading (LEER) opportunity?
LEER is a USAID Santo Domingo education funding opportunity focused on strengthening early-grade reading outcomes in the Dominican Republic over a five-year period.
What is the main goal of LEER?
The central goal is to raise reading skills among primary school students in targeted, low-income neighborhoods by supporting sustainable, evidence-based teaching practices and reinforcing broader conditions that help children learn to read effectively.
Where will LEER be implemented?
The activity is intended for the Dominican Republic, with a focus on targeted, low-income neighborhoods.
How long is the program expected to run?
LEER is described as a five-year activity.
Approximately how many students is LEER designed to reach?
The activity is designed to reach roughly 200,000 primary school students.
What student population does LEER focus on?
The opportunity focuses on primary school students, with an emphasis on early-grade reading outcomes.
What types of interventions or activities does LEER emphasize?
LEER emphasizes improving classroom instruction and expanding opportunities for students to practice reading through traditional approaches and supplemental reading activities.
Does LEER address school climate or learning environments, beyond reading instruction?
Yes. The activity places strong attention on shaping school environments so they are inclusive, safe, and supportive of academic achievement for all learners.
How does the opportunity address inclusion and diverse learner needs?
A major part of the approach includes increasing the availability of materials and training that promote tolerance, respect for gender, and appropriate support for students with special needs, based on the idea that improved reading outcomes are more likely when schools are welcoming and responsive to diverse learners.
What type of award is this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means the awardee can expect substantial engagement from USAID during implementation.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making under this opportunity?
USAID anticipated making one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $20,000,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $20,000,000 and the award floor is $19,500,000.
What do the award ceiling and floor suggest about the intended award size?
The close range between the floor ($19,500,000) and ceiling ($20,000,000) indicates USAID expected a single, large-scale implementation partner for a project near the full estimated amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants would need to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is aimed at Dominican-based organizations. The notice indicates Dominican NGOs, non-profit entities, and for-profit entities may apply, including business associations, universities, and other academic institutions, as long as they are based in the Dominican Republic and meet the detailed criteria in the full announcement.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. The eligibility language indicates that for-profit entities based in the Dominican Republic may apply.
Can universities or academic institutions apply?
Yes. Universities and other academic institutions based in the Dominican Republic are listed among the entity types that may apply.
Does USAID encourage competition for this type of award?
Yes. USAID notes that its policy encourages competition for grants and cooperative agreements, and the eligibility language is framed to allow a range of capable local organizations to compete (subject to the detailed criteria in the full announcement).
What is the official funding opportunity number?
The official funding opportunity number is RFA 517 14 000004.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 6, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date for applications was January 21, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is February 20, 2015.
Which agency and office sponsored this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is USAID (Dominican Republic USAID Santo Domingo).
Who was the point of contact for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Eyole Luma, Assistance Specialist.
What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was 809 368 7709.
Was an email contact referenced?
Yes. The notice references USAID email contact information, though the specific email address is not included in the information provided here.
What kind of support does LEER aim to strengthen at the teaching level?
The opportunity aims to support sustainable, evidence-based teaching practices to improve early-grade reading outcomes.
Does the program include activities beyond standard classroom reading instruction?
Yes. In addition to improving classroom instruction, the activity includes supplemental reading activities intended to expand opportunities for students to practice reading.
Why does the program emphasize safe and supportive school environments?
The opportunity links stronger reading outcomes with broader school conditions, emphasizing that children are more likely to learn effectively when schools are inclusive, safe, welcoming, and responsive to diverse learners.
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