Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA SOL 306 15 000081
Apply for RFA SOL 306 15 000081
- The Afghanistan USAID Kabul in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Model Early Grade Reading (MEGR) Program" 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 26, 2015 and posted on Jul 1, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 26, 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 $65,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $65,000,000.00 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 Model Early Grade Reading (MEGR) Program is a five-year USAID/Afghanistan grant opportunity designed to improve early literacy outcomes for young children in Afghanistan. Aligned with USAID's broader Education Strategy and its emphasis on stronger reading skills, the central aim of the program is to increase the proportion of Afghan students in grades 1 and 2 who can read and understand text at the appropriate grade level. In practice, this frames the program as an early-grade reading intervention focused on foundational literacy and comprehension, targeting the earliest primary school years where reading proficiency is first formed and where improvements can have long-term effects on learning across all subjects.
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary funding opportunity under a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the award structure anticipates substantial involvement by USAID in the implementation and oversight of the program, rather than a hands-off grant model. The funding activity category is Education, and the opportunity was managed by USAID Kabul (Afghanistan USAID Kabul), indicating the program is intended to operate within Afghanistan and respond to education sector needs identified in that context.
The solicitation information identifies a single expected award, suggesting USAID planned to select one prime implementer to lead the full program, potentially with a network of partners, subcontractors, or subrecipients. The estimated total funding for the initiative is up to USD 65,000,000, and the award ceiling is also USD 65,000,000, with an award floor of USD 0. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which typically lowers the barrier for qualified applicants by not requiring them to contribute additional non-federal funds as a condition of award.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to any type of entity unless further limitations were described in the full announcement under the section for additional eligibility information. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 98.001, which covers USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas, a standard classification for USAID-funded international assistance programs.
Key administrative details included the Funding Opportunity Number RFA-SOL-306-15-000081 and the title Model Early Grade Reading (MEGR) Program. The opportunity was posted on July 1, 2015, created on July 26, 2015, and originally set to close on August 14, 2015, with an archive date of August 31, 2015. The record also reflects a "current closing date" of July 26, 2015, which may indicate an update, amendment, or administrative change reflected in the listing rather than the original planned deadline, and would typically require applicants to consult the full announcement and any amendments for the authoritative submission date.
For applicants or others who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Abdul Karim Farooqi, an Acquisition Assistance Specialist in the Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA), USAID/Afghanistan, based in Kabul.
Model Early Grade Reading (MEGR) Program (USAID/Afghanistan) - FAQs
1. What is the Model Early Grade Reading (MEGR) Program?
The Model Early Grade Reading (MEGR) Program is a five-year USAID/Afghanistan grant opportunity focused on improving early literacy outcomes for young children in Afghanistan.
2. What is the main goal of the MEGR Program?
The central aim is to increase the proportion of Afghan students in grades 1 and 2 who can read and understand text at the appropriate grade level.
3. Which student grades are targeted by this opportunity?
This opportunity targets students in grades 1 and 2, focusing on the earliest primary school years when foundational reading skills and comprehension are first formed.
4. What type of activities does the MEGR Program emphasize?
It is described as an early-grade reading intervention emphasizing foundational literacy and reading comprehension, with the intent that early improvements support long-term learning across subjects.
5. How long is the MEGR Program expected to run?
The opportunity is designed as a five-year program.
6. Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The funding agency is the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), specifically USAID/Afghanistan.
7. Which USAID office managed this opportunity?
The opportunity was managed by USAID Kabul (Afghanistan USAID Kabul), indicating implementation is intended to operate within Afghanistan.
8. What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Education.
9. What type of award instrument is being used?
The solicitation was issued as a discretionary funding opportunity under a Cooperative Agreement.
10. What does "Cooperative Agreement" mean for this program?
Based on the listing, a Cooperative Agreement indicates that USAID anticipated substantial involvement in implementation and oversight, rather than a fully hands-off grant model.
11. How many awards was USAID expecting to make?
The solicitation identifies a single expected award, suggesting USAID planned to select one prime implementer to lead the full program.
12. Can the prime implementer work with partners?
Yes. The listing suggests a single prime implementer could lead the program potentially with a network of partners, subcontractors, or subrecipients.
13. What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is up to USD 65,000,000.
14. What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is USD 65,000,000.
15. What is the award floor?
The award floor is USD 0.
16. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
17. Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to any type of entity unless further limitations were described in the full announcement under additional eligibility information.
18. What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
19. What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-SOL-306-15-000081.
20. What is the official title of the opportunity?
The official title is Model Early Grade Reading (MEGR) Program.
21. When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 1, 2015.
22. When was the opportunity created in the listing?
The listing indicates a created date of July 26, 2015.
23. What was the original closing date?
The opportunity was originally set to close on August 14, 2015.
24. Why does the listing show a different "current closing date"?
The record reflects a "current closing date" of July 26, 2015, which may indicate an update, amendment, or administrative change reflected in the listing. The listing notes that applicants would typically need to consult the full announcement and any amendments for the authoritative submission date.
25. When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date shown is August 31, 2015.
26. How does this program align with USAID priorities?
The MEGR Program is described as aligned with USAID's broader Education Strategy and its emphasis on stronger reading skills.
27. Where should the program be implemented?
The opportunity is described as USAID/Afghanistan and managed by USAID Kabul, indicating it is intended to operate within Afghanistan and respond to education sector needs in that context.
28. Who was the point of contact for issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Abdul Karim Farooqi, an Acquisition Assistance Specialist in the Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA), USAID/Afghanistan, based in Kabul.
29. What should applicants do if they cannot access the announcement electronically?
The listing indicates that applicants or others who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically could contact Abdul Karim Farooqi (Acquisition Assistance Specialist, OAA, USAID/Afghanistan, Kabul).
30. Does the listing include details about application requirements or selection criteria?
No. The information provided summarizes purpose, funding structure, and key administrative details, but it does not include specific application requirements, submission instructions, or evaluation criteria. The listing suggests consulting the full announcement and any amendments for authoritative details such as deadlines.
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