Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 263 16 000001
Apply for RFA 263 16 000001
- The Agency for International Development, Egypt USAID-Cairo in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The Literate Village" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.002.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 01, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 10, 2016. (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 $17,000,000.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Literate Village is a USAID/Egypt funding opportunity aimed at supporting an education-focused program in Egypt through a cooperative agreement. USAID-Cairo is looking for proposals from qualified organizations to design and implement a project under this title, with the broader intent of advancing literacy-related outcomes. Because the mechanism is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, applicants should expect substantial engagement from USAID during implementation, including collaboration on planning, oversight, and key technical or management decisions, consistent with how cooperative agreements typically operate.
This opportunity was published as a Notice of Funding Opportunity under Funding Opportunity Number RFA 263 16 000001, categorized under “Other†for opportunity type, with an activity category of Education and a CFDA listing of 98.002. The opportunity was created on September 1, 2016, with an original closing date of October 10, 2016, meaning applications were expected within a relatively short submission window. The anticipated funding level is significant, with an award ceiling of $17,000,000, and USAID expected to make one award, although the agency explicitly reserved the right to make no award at all depending on application quality, responsiveness, and the availability of funds.
Eligibility is broadly open: the notice states that eligibility for this award is not restricted, and both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations may apply as long as they meet the requirements described in Section C of the NFO. In practical terms, this signals an open competition where the deciding factors are less about applicant type and more about whether the proposed approach fits USAID’s objectives and whether the applicant can demonstrate strong technical capacity, sound management, and an ability to deliver results at scale. Final selection is described as contingent on funds being available and on which application best aligns with the program objectives and the selection criteria laid out in the notice, reinforcing that USAID intends to fund the most competitive and well-justified proposal rather than automatically making an award.
Overall, The Literate Village opportunity represents a large, single-award USAID education investment intended to support a literacy initiative in Egypt, competed openly across eligible organizations, with selection based on merit against stated criteria and with USAID maintaining flexibility to fund one, multiple, or no applicants depending on circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - The Literate Village (USAID/Egypt)
1) What is "The Literate Village" funding opportunity?
The Literate Village is a USAID/Egypt Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) focused on supporting an education program in Egypt, with an emphasis on advancing literacy-related outcomes. USAID-Cairo is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to design and implement a project under this title.
2) Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by USAID/Egypt, specifically through USAID-Cairo.
3) What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The mechanism is a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
4) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect substantial engagement from USAID during implementation. This includes collaboration on planning, oversight, and key technical or management decisions, consistent with how cooperative agreements typically operate.
5) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this NFO?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 263 16 000001.
6) How is the opportunity categorized (opportunity type and activity category)?
The opportunity type is categorized as "Other." The activity category is Education.
7) What is the CFDA listing for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 98.002.
8) When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on September 1, 2016. The original closing date was October 10, 2016.
9) How long was the application window?
Based on the posted dates (created September 1, 2016 and closed October 10, 2016), applicants were expected to submit within a relatively short window of time.
10) What is the anticipated funding level (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $17,000,000.
11) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID expected to make one award.
12) Can USAID decide not to make an award?
Yes. USAID explicitly reserved the right to make no award at all depending on application quality, responsiveness, and the availability of funds.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open. The notice states that eligibility is not restricted, and both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations may apply as long as they meet the requirements described in Section C of the NFO.
14) Is this limited to U.S.-based organizations only?
No. The notice indicates that both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations may apply, provided they meet the requirements in Section C of the NFO.
15) Is this an open competition?
Yes. The description indicates an open competition where the deciding factors are less about applicant type and more about how well the proposed approach fits USAID's objectives and how strong the applicant's technical and management capacity is.
16) What factors are likely to influence selection?
Final selection is described as contingent on the availability of funds and on which application best aligns with program objectives and the selection criteria laid out in the notice. The narrative emphasizes technical capacity, sound management, and an ability to deliver results at scale.
17) Is funding guaranteed if an organization submits an application?
No. The opportunity description stresses that selection is merit-based against the stated criteria and is also contingent on the availability of funds. USAID also reserved the right to make no award.
18) What is the geographic focus of the program?
The program is intended to support an education-focused, literacy-related initiative in Egypt.
19) What is USAID looking for applicants to do?
USAID-Cairo is looking for proposals to design and implement a project under the title "The Literate Village," with the broader intent of advancing literacy-related outcomes.
20) Can USAID fund more than one applicant?
The opportunity states USAID expected to make one award, but the summary also notes USAID maintains flexibility to fund one, multiple, or no applicants depending on circumstances.
21) What should applicants expect during project implementation if selected?
Applicants should expect substantial USAID involvement during implementation, including collaboration on planning, oversight, and key technical or management decisions, consistent with a cooperative agreement relationship.
22) Where are the detailed eligibility requirements described?
The notice references Section C of the NFO as the place where requirements are described.
23) Is the award decision automatic if the proposal matches the program goals?
No. The description indicates USAID intends to fund the most competitive and well-justified proposal based on the selection criteria in the notice, subject to fund availability and application quality/responsiveness.
24) What is the overall purpose of the opportunity?
Overall, it represents a large, single-award USAID education investment intended to support a literacy initiative in Egypt through an openly competed cooperative agreement.
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