Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 663 12 000003
Apply for RFA 663 12 000003
- The Ethiopia USAID Addis Ababa in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Reading for Ethiopias Achievement Developed (READ)" 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 Mar 13, 2012 and posted on Feb 8, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 30, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $45,000,000.00 in funding.
- 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 Ethiopia released a Request for Applications (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 663 12 000003) for a five-year Cooperative Agreement called Reading for Ethiopias Achievement Developed (READ). The purpose of the opportunity is to provide large-scale technical assistance to the Ethiopian Ministry of Education to help build and roll out a nationwide reading and writing program aimed at reaching the vast majority of Ethiopian primary school students. In practical terms, the program is designed to strengthen early grade literacy at scale by improving how reading and writing are taught, what materials are used, and how the system supports teachers and schools in delivering instruction.
A central feature of READ is its emphasis on bringing international best practices in literacy instruction into Ethiopias context and applying them across multiple Ethiopian languages. Rather than focusing on a single language or a small pilot, the project is intended to support the development of syllabi, curricula, and instructional materials for both students and teachers in a variety of local languages. That means the awardee is expected to contribute deep technical expertise in evidence-based approaches to teaching foundational skills such as phonological awareness, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, while also ensuring that those approaches are properly adapted for different linguistic and orthographic realities across the country. Because Ethiopia is multilingual, this also implies significant work in language-specific content development, teacher guidance, and quality assurance to ensure consistency and effectiveness across regions.
The opportunity also makes clear that the awardee will play a leadership and support role alongside government counterparts. READ is framed as direct support to the Ministry of Education at both national and local levels, combining technical leadership with hands-on direction and administrative support. This points to a systems-strengthening approach, where the implementing partner is not simply delivering activities independently, but is helping government institutions plan, manage, and sustain a national literacy effort. In a cooperative agreement structure, USAID typically maintains substantial involvement, so applicants should expect close collaboration with USAID and the Ministry on major decisions, planning, and performance monitoring throughout implementation.
Financially, the award amount is set at 45,000,000 USD, with both the award ceiling and award floor listed as 45,000,000, indicating USAID anticipated making a single award at that specific level. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed. The opportunity falls under the Education funding activity category and is associated with CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may be included in the full announcement.
Key dates included a posted date of February 8, 2012, with the application deadline extended from the original closing date of March 23, 2012, to a new closing date of March 30, 2012. The opportunity was later archived on April 22, 2012. For applicants having difficulty accessing the full announcement, the contact provided was Mr. Abdissa Woldeyohannes, Acquisition and Assistance Management Specialist at USAID Ethiopia in Addis Ababa (phone 251111306002), with an email listed but not shown in the text provided.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a USAID Ethiopia Request for Applications (RFA) for a five-year Cooperative Agreement called Reading for Ethiopias Achievement Developed (READ), Funding Opportunity Number RFA 663 12 000003.
Who is the funder and where is the opportunity based?
The funder is USAID Ethiopia, and the activity is based in Ethiopia, with support directed to the Ethiopian Ministry of Education at national and local levels.
What is the main purpose of the READ program?
The purpose is to provide large-scale technical assistance to the Ethiopian Ministry of Education to help build and roll out a nationwide reading and writing program aimed at reaching the vast majority of Ethiopian primary school students.
What does "large-scale technical assistance" mean in practical terms for this project?
In practical terms, READ is designed to strengthen early grade literacy at scale by improving how reading and writing are taught, what materials are used, and how the education system supports teachers and schools in delivering instruction.
What education outcomes is the program trying to strengthen?
The program focuses on early grade literacy, including strengthening foundational reading and writing instruction across primary schools nationwide.
What kinds of literacy skills are emphasized in the opportunity?
The opportunity highlights evidence-based instruction in foundational literacy skills such as phonological awareness, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Is this a pilot program or intended to operate nationally?
It is intended to support a nationwide reading and writing program and is not described as a small pilot or single-language intervention.
Does the program focus on one language or multiple languages?
READ emphasizes applying international best practices in Ethiopias context across multiple Ethiopian languages, reflecting Ethiopias multilingual environment.
What types of materials or content development are expected under READ?
The project is intended to support the development of syllabi, curricula, and instructional materials for both students and teachers in a variety of local languages.
How does the opportunity address adaptation to different Ethiopian languages?
Applicants are expected to ensure approaches are adapted for different linguistic and orthographic realities across the country, implying language-specific content development, teacher guidance, and quality assurance to support consistency and effectiveness across regions.
What role does the awardee play relative to the Ethiopian Ministry of Education?
The awardee is expected to provide leadership and support alongside government counterparts, framed as direct support to the Ministry of Education at national and local levels, combining technical leadership with hands-on direction and administrative support.
Is this opportunity more about direct service delivery or systems strengthening?
Based on the description, it is a systems-strengthening approach: the implementing partner supports government institutions to plan, manage, and sustain a national literacy effort rather than operating independently.
What type of award is this, and why does that matter?
This is a Cooperative Agreement. The description notes that, in a cooperative agreement structure, USAID typically maintains substantial involvement, so close collaboration with USAID and the Ministry on major decisions, planning, and performance monitoring should be expected throughout implementation.
What is the total funding amount available?
The award amount is 45,000,000 USD.
Is the funding amount flexible, or is it fixed?
The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as 45,000,000 USD, indicating USAID anticipated making a single award at that specific level.
How many awards does USAID expect to make under this RFA?
The identical award ceiling and floor suggest USAID anticipated making a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the information provided.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Education funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may be included in the full announcement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 663 12 000003.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date was February 8, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was extended from March 23, 2012, to a new closing date of March 30, 2012.
Was this opportunity extended from the original deadline?
Yes. It was originally closing March 23, 2012, and was extended to March 30, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on April 22, 2012.
Who should be contacted for trouble accessing the full announcement?
Applicants having difficulty accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Mr. Abdissa Woldeyohannes, Acquisition and Assistance Management Specialist at USAID Ethiopia in Addis Ababa.
What contact details are provided?
The phone number provided is 251111306002. An email address is mentioned as listed but is not shown in the text provided.
Where is the contact person located?
The contact is at USAID Ethiopia in Addis Ababa.
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