Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 263 12 000020
Apply for RFA 263 12 000020
- The Egypt USAID Cairo in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Science and Mathematics Model Schools 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 Feb 22, 2012 and posted on Jan 23, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 26, 2012 CLOSE DATE IS EXTENDED. (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 $25,000,000.00 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).
- Applicants must be non governmental entities of U.S. nationality, otherwise there is no restriction. U.S. entities such as non profit organizations, profit making concerns, faith based and community organizations, educational institutions, etc. are eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Science and Mathematics Model Schools Program is a USAID Cairo education initiative designed to strengthen advanced science and mathematics learning in Egypt by establishing a small network of specialized public secondary (high) schools. The core idea is to create three to five STEM-focused model schools in targeted Egyptian governorates that function as centers of excellence, offering stronger science and math instruction than is typically available and helping build a pipeline of talented students and trained educators who can support Egypt's long-term workforce and economic development goals. By concentrating on specific science and mathematics fields and emphasizing higher-level skills, the program aims to better prepare gifted and high-performing students for university study and for careers in a modern, science-based economy where technical proficiency and ongoing research and development are critical.
A central feature of the program is capacity building for both students and teachers. The schools are expected to produce a cohort of learners with specialized STEM skills and educators who can deliver advanced curricula effectively. The opportunity also emphasizes strengthening ties between Egypt and the United States through collaboration with U.S. STEM schools and universities. This includes reinforcing institutional partnerships, promoting professional and academic networks that connect Egyptian and U.S. stakeholders, and expanding the use of appropriate cross-border networks to support learning, mentoring, and potentially joint activities. Beyond direct school improvements, the program is intended to raise broader public awareness in Egypt about the value and role of specialized science and mathematics education, helping build support for rigorous STEM pathways.
In funding and administrative terms, this opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement, meaning USAID anticipated substantial involvement in the program's implementation and oversight compared to a standard grant. The funding opportunity number is RFA 263 12 000020, listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), and categorized under Education with an opportunity category of "Other." USAID expected to make one award, with a sizable funding range: an award floor of USD 8,000,000 and an award ceiling of USD 25,000,000. The announcement also required cost sharing or matching, so applicants needed to contribute a portion of project resources from non-USAID sources, consistent with the solicitation's requirements.
Eligibility was open broadly to non-governmental entities of U.S. nationality, with no further restriction beyond that requirement. Eligible applicants explicitly included U.S. non-profit organizations, for-profit firms, faith-based and community organizations, and educational institutions, among others, as long as they met the U.S. nationality condition and were non-governmental. The posting timeline reflects that the opportunity was posted on January 23, 2012, with creation dated February 22, 2012. The original closing date was March 5, 2012, later extended to March 26, 2012, and the archive date was April 4, 2012.
For applicant support and access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Sherine Gerguis, AA Specialist at USAID Cairo, reachable by phone at 202 25226925 and by email at sgerguis@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Science and Mathematics Model Schools Program?
The Science and Mathematics Model Schools Program is a USAID Cairo education initiative designed to strengthen advanced science and mathematics learning in Egypt by establishing a small network of specialized public secondary (high) schools that serve as centers of excellence.
What is the main goal of this program?
The program aims to improve science and mathematics instruction beyond what is typically available, build a pipeline of talented students and trained educators, and support Egypt's long-term workforce and economic development goals through stronger STEM preparation.
How many schools does the program plan to establish?
The core concept is to create three to five STEM-focused model public secondary (high) schools in targeted Egyptian governorates.
Where will the model schools be located?
The model schools are intended for targeted governorates in Egypt. The information provided does not list specific governorates by name.
What makes these schools "model" schools?
They are expected to function as centers of excellence with stronger science and mathematics instruction than is typically available, a focus on higher-level skills, and an emphasis on developing specialized STEM competencies for high-performing students.
Who are the intended student beneficiaries?
The program is designed to better prepare gifted and high-performing students for university study and for careers in a modern, science-based economy where technical proficiency and research and development are critical.
What kinds of skills or outcomes is the program emphasizing for students?
The program emphasizes higher-level skills in specific science and mathematics fields, aiming to produce a cohort of learners with specialized STEM skills that support success in university and STEM-related careers.
Does the program include teacher development and training?
Yes. Capacity building is a central feature, and the schools are expected to help produce educators who can deliver advanced science and mathematics curricula effectively.
How does the program plan to strengthen ties between Egypt and the United States?
The opportunity emphasizes collaboration with U.S. STEM schools and universities, reinforcing institutional partnerships, promoting professional and academic networks connecting Egyptian and U.S. stakeholders, and expanding use of appropriate cross-border networks to support learning, mentoring, and potentially joint activities.
Is the program intended to influence education beyond the participating schools?
Yes. In addition to direct school improvements, the program is intended to raise public awareness in Egypt about the value and role of specialized science and mathematics education and build broader support for rigorous STEM pathways.
What type of funding instrument is this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement, which means USAID anticipated substantial involvement in implementation and oversight compared to a standard grant.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is RFA 263 12 000020.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
What is the opportunity area and category?
The opportunity is categorized under Education, with an opportunity category of "Other."
How many awards did USAID expect to make?
USAID expected to make one award.
What is the funding range for the award?
The award floor is USD 8,000,000 and the award ceiling is USD 25,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement required cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants needed to contribute a portion of project resources from non-USAID sources, consistent with the solicitation requirements.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open broadly to non-governmental entities of U.S. nationality. Eligible applicants explicitly included U.S. non-profit organizations, for-profit firms, faith-based and community organizations, and educational institutions, among others, as long as they met the U.S. nationality condition and were non-governmental.
Are government entities eligible to apply?
No. Eligibility is described as open to non-governmental entities of U.S. nationality.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted on January 23, 2012, and the creation date is listed as February 22, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was March 5, 2012, and it was later extended to March 26, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 4, 2012.
Who is the point of contact for questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact is Sherine Gerguis, AA Specialist at USAID Cairo.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Sherine Gerguis can be reached by phone at 202 25226925 and by email at sgerguis@usaid.gov.
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