Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID RWANDA 696 11 001 DRAFT RFA
Apply for USAID RWANDA 696 11 001 DRAFT RFA
- The Rwanda USAID Kigali in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "LITERACY, LANGUAGE AND LEARNING EARLY LITERACY AND NUMERACY INITIATIVE" 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 22, 2010 and posted on Nov 22, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 6, 2010 1700 Hours Rwanda Time. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $17,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $17,000,000.00 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:
USAID/Rwanda released a draft grant opportunity called "Literacy, Language and Learning: Early Literacy and Numeracy Initiative" and, at this stage, it is primarily a request for public comment rather than the final competition. The agency is circulating a draft Program Description to gather practical feedback from organizations that might apply, as well as from subject-matter experts in literacy, language instruction, and early grade numeracy. USAID is using these comments to strengthen the final Request for Applications (RFA), which it projected would be issued in early January 2011. In other words, the document being posted is meant to improve the eventual solicitation, and suggestions submitted during this window may directly influence the final scope, priorities, and design of the award.
The planned program is focused on improving early learning outcomes in Rwanda, specifically early grade literacy and numeracy, within a broader framing that connects literacy development, language of instruction, and learning quality. While the notice does not lay out detailed technical components in the excerpt provided, the title and framing signal an emphasis on foundational skills in the early primary years, with attention to how language policy and classroom language practices affect reading acquisition and overall learning. The activity sits in the Education funding category, under USAID foreign assistance programming overseas.
The funding mechanism is expected to be a Cooperative Agreement, which usually means USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation (for example, close collaboration on work planning, technical approaches, monitoring, and adaptive management). USAID expected to make a single award, with an estimated total funding level of about $17,000,000 over a four-year period. The notice also indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should anticipate having to contribute a portion of project resources (cash and/or in-kind, depending on what the final RFA allows) and should plan accordingly when thinking about feasibility and partnerships.
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," which is a signal that the competition is open to a wide range of entity types, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the final solicitation text. Both U.S.-based and non-U.S.-based organizations are explicitly encouraged to review the draft, submit comments, and consider applying once the final RFA is released. That framing is important because it suggests USAID/Rwanda was actively seeking broad participation and diverse perspectives, including local and international implementers with relevant expertise.
Key dates in the posting show that the draft announcement was posted on November 22, 2010, and comments were due by December 6, 2010 at 1700 Rwanda time, with the posting archived on January 5, 2011. The opportunity is associated with Funding Opportunity Number "USAID RWANDA 696 11 001 DRAFT RFA" and CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). For those who could not access the announcement electronically, the notice provided a point of contact: Aster Mekonnen, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, at USAID/Rwanda in Kigali, with a listed phone number (+250 252 596400).
FAQs: USAID/Rwanda Draft Grant Opportunity - "Literacy, Language and Learning: Early Literacy and Numeracy Initiative"
1) Is this a final funding opportunity or a draft for public comment?
This is a draft grant opportunity released primarily as a request for public comment. USAID/Rwanda circulated a draft Program Description to collect practical feedback before issuing the final Request for Applications (RFA).
2) What is the purpose of USAID sharing a draft Program Description?
The draft Program Description is being shared to gather input from potential applicants and subject-matter experts. USAID indicated that comments would be used to strengthen the final RFA.
3) Can submitted comments influence the final competition?
Yes. The notice explains that suggestions submitted during the public comment window may directly influence the final scope, priorities, and design of the eventual award.
4) What is the title of the opportunity?
The draft opportunity is titled "Literacy, Language and Learning: Early Literacy and Numeracy Initiative."
5) What is the main focus of the planned program?
The planned program focuses on improving early learning outcomes in Rwanda, specifically early grade literacy and numeracy, within a broader framing that links literacy development, language of instruction, and learning quality.
6) What technical areas does USAID appear to be emphasizing?
Based on the title and framing provided, the emphasis is on foundational skills in the early primary years, with attention to how language policy and classroom language practices affect reading acquisition and overall learning. The excerpt provided does not list detailed technical components beyond this framing.
7) What type of subject-matter input is USAID seeking?
USAID is seeking feedback from organizations that might apply and from subject-matter experts in literacy, language instruction, and early grade numeracy.
8) Which funding category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity sits in the Education funding category under USAID foreign assistance programming overseas.
9) What funding mechanism is expected for the final award?
The funding mechanism is expected to be a Cooperative Agreement.
10) What does it mean that the mechanism is expected to be a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement generally indicates that USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation, such as close collaboration on work planning, technical approaches, monitoring, and adaptive management.
11) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID expected to make a single award.
12) What is the estimated total funding amount and period?
The estimated total funding level is about $17,000,000 over a four-year period.
13) Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The notice indicates there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect to contribute a portion of project resources (cash and/or in-kind, depending on what the final RFA allows).
14) What does "unrestricted eligibility" mean in this draft notice?
15) Are both U.S.-based and non-U.S.-based organizations encouraged to participate?
Yes. Both U.S.-based and non-U.S.-based organizations are explicitly encouraged to review the draft, submit comments, and consider applying once the final RFA is released.
16) When was the draft announcement posted?
The draft announcement was posted on November 22, 2010.
17) What was the deadline for submitting comments?
Comments were due by December 6, 2010 at 1700 Rwanda time.
18) When was the posting archived?
The posting was archived on January 5, 2011.
19) When did USAID project issuing the final Request for Applications (RFA)?
USAID projected that the final RFA would be issued in early January 2011.
20) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this draft?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is "USAID RWANDA 696 11 001 DRAFT RFA."
21) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
22) Who is the point of contact for this draft opportunity?
The notice listed Aster Mekonnen, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, USAID/Rwanda, Kigali.
23) What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The listed phone number is +250 252 596400.
24) What if an organization could not access the announcement electronically?
The notice provided a point of contact (Aster Mekonnen at USAID/Rwanda) for those who could not access the announcement electronically.
25) Where is the opportunity being managed?
The opportunity is being managed by USAID/Rwanda, with the notice referencing Kigali, Rwanda.
26) Does the provided excerpt include detailed technical components or an implementation plan?
No. The excerpt indicates the overall focus and framing, but it does not lay out detailed technical components in the provided text.
27) What should organizations do during the draft stage if they want to shape the final solicitation?
Organizations should review the draft Program Description and submit practical comments by the stated deadline, since USAID indicated the feedback would be used to strengthen the final RFA.
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