Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 492 13 000003
Apply for RFA 492 13 000003
- The Philippines USAID Manila in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Science, Technology, Research and Innovation for Development (STRIDE) 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 21, 2013 and posted on Feb 6, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 18, 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 $32,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $32,000,000.00 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).
- Any type of organization, large or small, commercial (for and non profit), faith based, and partnerships may apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Science, Technology, Research and Innovation for Development (STRIDE) Program is a USAID Manila funding opportunity designed to strengthen the science, technology, research, and innovation capacity of higher education in the Philippines. The program is aimed at improving universities ability to produce useful research, develop stronger technical and scientific training, and connect academic work more directly to national development needs. A central theme of the opportunity is aligning higher education disciplines and research efforts with high-growth economic sectors, with the larger goal of helping stimulate and accelerate broad-based economic growth rather than limiting benefits to a narrow set of industries or regions.
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary award under a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means the funder expects to remain actively involved during implementation through collaboration, oversight, and joint planning rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The activity category is Education, but the emphasis clearly extends beyond classroom instruction into research capacity building and innovation systems. The funding opportunity number is RFA 492 13 000003, and it is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The announcement was posted on February 6, 2013, created on February 21, 2013, and had an original and current closing date of March 18, 2013.
In terms of scale, STRIDE is a large single-award opportunity. USAID anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $32,000,000. The award ceiling is also $32,000,000, indicating the program was structured around one major implementing mechanism rather than multiple smaller grants. The award floor is $0, which usually signals flexibility in what might ultimately be awarded, but in practice the stated total and ceiling suggest a significant, comprehensive program was envisioned.
Eligibility is broad and intentionally inclusive. USAID indicated that any type of organization may apply, whether large or small, commercial or nonprofit, faith-based, or partnerships. The listing also notes "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," but the provided eligibility statement makes clear that a wide range of implementers could compete, including consortia that combine universities, research organizations, private sector actors, and other partners. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants were expected to contribute resources (cash and/or in-kind, depending on the detailed terms of the full announcement) alongside USAID funding, which is often used to increase local buy-in and leverage additional investment around the project.
Overall, STRIDE is best understood as a capacity-building and systems-strengthening initiative for Philippine higher education, oriented toward producing stronger research outputs, more relevant scientific and technical training, and more effective innovation pathways that support sectors capable of driving economic growth. By focusing on disciplines tied to high-growth sectors, the program positions universities not only as teaching institutions but as active contributors to national competitiveness, workforce development, and the translation of research into practical, market- and development-relevant outcomes.
For applicant support related to accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Franco Joshua Calixto, Acquisition Assistance Specialist at USAID Manila, reachable by phone at 552 5691, with an RFA email referenced in the announcement.
STRIDE Program (USAID Manila) FAQs
1. What is the STRIDE Program?
The Science, Technology, Research and Innovation for Development (STRIDE) Program is a USAID Manila funding opportunity intended to strengthen science, technology, research, and innovation capacity within higher education in the Philippines.
2. What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The program is designed to improve universities ability to produce useful research, deliver stronger technical and scientific training, and connect academic work more directly to national development needs in the Philippines.
3. What types of activities does STRIDE emphasize?
Although the activity category is listed as Education, STRIDE emphasizes research capacity building and innovation systems, not just classroom instruction. It focuses on strengthening research outputs, technical/scientific training, and pathways that translate academic work into practical, development-relevant outcomes.
4. How does STRIDE connect higher education to economic growth?
A central theme is aligning higher education disciplines and research efforts with high-growth economic sectors. The larger goal is to help stimulate and accelerate broad-based economic growth rather than limiting benefits to a narrow set of industries or regions.
5. Who is the funder and where is the opportunity based?
The funder is USAID Manila, and the opportunity is associated with strengthening higher education capacity in the Philippines.
6. What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA listing?
The funding opportunity number is RFA 492 13 000003. It is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
7. What type of award is STRIDE?
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary award under a Cooperative Agreement.
8. What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement typically means the funder expects to remain actively involved during implementation through collaboration, oversight, and joint planning, rather than simply providing funds and stepping back.
9. Is this a single award or multiple awards?
STRIDE was structured as a large single-award opportunity. USAID anticipated making one award.
10. What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $32,000,000.
11. What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $32,000,000 and the award floor is $0.
12. What does an award floor of $0 indicate?
An award floor of $0 usually signals flexibility in what might ultimately be awarded. However, the stated total and ceiling suggest a significant, comprehensive program was envisioned.
13. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad: USAID indicated that any type of organization may apply, including large or small organizations, commercial or nonprofit entities, faith-based organizations, and partnerships.
14. Are partnerships or consortia allowed?
Yes. The eligibility statement indicates a wide range of implementers could compete, including consortia that combine universities, research organizations, private sector actors, and other partners.
15. Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants were expected to contribute resources alongside USAID funding.
16. What kinds of resources can count toward cost share or match?
The information provided states that applicants were expected to contribute resources (cash and/or in-kind, depending on the detailed terms of the full announcement).
17. When was the opportunity posted and created?
The announcement was posted on February 6, 2013, and created on February 21, 2013.
18. What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed for the opportunity is March 18, 2013.
19. What is the overall focus of STRIDE in plain terms?
STRIDE is a capacity-building and systems-strengthening initiative for Philippine higher education, aimed at producing stronger research outputs, improving the relevance of scientific and technical training, and strengthening innovation pathways tied to sectors capable of driving economic growth.
20. Who is the listed contact for applicant support?
The contact listed is Franco Joshua Calixto, Acquisition Assistance Specialist at USAID Manila. The phone number provided is 552 5691, and an RFA email is referenced in the announcement.
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