Opportunity Information: Apply for APS 674 12 000001
Apply for APS 674 12 000001
- The South Africa USAID Pretoria in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "School Capacity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 11, 2013 and posted on Jun 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- South African Organizations only
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Opportunity Summary:
The School Capacity grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number APS 674 12 000001) is a discretionary funding announcement issued by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Southern Africa through USAID Pretoria, focused on strengthening basic education in South Africa. USAID states that it is looking to expand its bilateral programming in the education sector, and the central purpose of the solicitation is to support efforts that build the capacity of school-based educators. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at improving the skills, practices, and effectiveness of educators working directly in schools, with an emphasis on approaches that are both innovative and already tested rather than purely experimental concepts.
Funding is expected to be provided through a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means USAID anticipates an active partnership role during implementation rather than a purely hands-off grant. The total estimated funding available under the announcement is $4,500,000, and USAID anticipates making up to three awards. Each individual award may be as large as $1,500,000 (the stated ceiling), and there is no stated minimum award amount (the award floor is listed as $0). The announcement specifies that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, although proposing leveraged resources or partnerships may still be viewed positively depending on the full application criteria.
Eligibility is limited to South African organizations only. While the eligible applicant category is listed broadly as "Others" with a note to consult additional eligibility information, the eligibility clarification provided in the source indicates that the applicant must be a South African organization. This means the opportunity is designed to support local capacity and locally led education improvement work, and it is not open to organizations based outside South Africa as prime applicants under the terms given.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on June 16, 2012, with an original closing date of June 14, 2013, later extended to a current closing date of June 20, 2013. The archive date is July 14, 2013, indicating the announcement is no longer active after that point. The funding activity category is Education, aligning with the emphasis on basic education and educator development.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Paul Vacik, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 0027124522177 or by email at pvacik@usaid.gov.
School Capacity Grant (USAID) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the School Capacity grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is APS 674 12 000001.
Which government agency is issuing this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding announcement issued by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Southern Africa, through USAID Pretoria.
What country and region does the opportunity focus on?
The solicitation focuses on strengthening basic education in South Africa.
What is the central purpose of the solicitation?
The central purpose is to support efforts that build the capacity of school-based educators as part of USAID's interest in expanding its bilateral programming in the education sector.
What does "school capacity" mean in practical terms for this opportunity?
In practical terms, it is aimed at improving the skills, practices, and effectiveness of educators working directly in schools.
What kinds of approaches is USAID looking to support?
The opportunity emphasizes approaches that are innovative and already tested, rather than purely experimental concepts.
What type of funding instrument is expected?
Funding is expected to be provided through a Cooperative Agreement.
What does a Cooperative Agreement imply about USAID's role?
A Cooperative Agreement typically means USAID anticipates an active partnership role during implementation rather than a purely hands-off grant.
How much total funding is available under this announcement?
The total estimated funding available is $4,500,000.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipates making up to three awards.
What is the maximum amount for a single award?
Each individual award may be as large as $1,500,000 (the stated ceiling).
Is there a minimum award size?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement specifies there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
If matching is not required, can an applicant still propose leveraged resources or partnerships?
Yes. While applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, proposing leveraged resources or partnerships may still be viewed positively depending on the full application criteria.
Who is eligible to apply as the prime applicant?
Eligibility is limited to South African organizations only.
Are organizations based outside South Africa eligible to apply as prime applicants?
No. Under the terms provided, it is not open to organizations based outside South Africa as prime applicants.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Education.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 16, 2012.
What was the original closing date and what is the extended closing date?
The original closing date was June 14, 2013, and it was later extended to June 20, 2013.
Is the opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is July 14, 2013, which indicates the announcement is no longer active after that point.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Paul Vacik, Contract Specialist.
What are the contact details for the listed point of contact?
Phone: 0027124522177. Email: pvacik@usaid.gov.
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