Opportunity Information: Apply for 268 15 000002
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- The Egypt USAID Cairo in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "University Scholarship Program (Phase VII)" 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 Jun 4, 2015 and posted on Apr 27, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $36,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $18,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- U.S. or non U.S. non governmental organizations For profit or non profit U.S. or Non U.S. organizations Non profit universities Educational institutions
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Opportunity Summary:
The University Scholarship Program (Phase VII) is a USAID-funded education initiative issued on behalf of USAID/Lebanon and administered through the Regional Procurement Office of USAID/Egypt (USAID Cairo). The opportunity invites organizations to submit assistance applications to implement the next phase of a long-term scholarship program, with awards expected to support multi-year education access and related program services. The funding will be provided through a cooperative agreement, meaning USAID anticipates substantial involvement in the program during implementation in line with the requirements described in the formal Request for Applications (RFA).
USAID anticipates making two awards, each lasting eight years, assuming funds are available. Each award is expected to fall in the range of USD 17 million to USD 18 million, with an estimated total funding level of approximately USD 36 million across both awards and an award ceiling of USD 18 million per award. USAID also notes that it reserves the right to fund any, all, or none of the applications submitted, which is standard language indicating that selection depends on the quality of applications and the availability of funding.
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant opportunity, and the funding instrument is specifically a cooperative agreement under the education activity category. The assistance listing is tied to CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind, as permitted under the RFA) and document how they will meet that requirement as part of their application package.
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, whether for-profit or non-profit, as well as non-profit universities and other educational institutions. The listing indicates "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the RFA, so applicants would need to review the full announcement to confirm any conditions, restrictions, or documentation requirements tied to organizational type, registration status, or past performance expectations.
Key administrative dates show the opportunity was posted on April 27, 2015, with an original closing date of June 8, 2015, later extended to a current closing date of June 15, 2015. The archive date is listed as July 8, 2015, indicating the posting is no longer active, but these dates are still relevant for recordkeeping and for anyone reviewing the history of the program’s procurement cycle.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the designated point of contact is Ashraf Soos, Contracting Specialist, reachable by phone at 202 25226912, and listed as the contact person for the RFA.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the University Scholarship Program (Phase VII).
Who is funding the University Scholarship Program (Phase VII)?
The program is funded by USAID as an education initiative, issued on behalf of USAID/Lebanon.
Which USAID office is administering this opportunity?
Administration is handled through the Regional Procurement Office of USAID/Egypt (USAID Cairo).
What is USAID seeking to fund through this opportunity?
The opportunity invites organizations to submit assistance applications to implement the next phase of a long-term scholarship program. Awards are expected to support multi-year education access and related program services.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
USAID plans to provide funding through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement indicates USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation, consistent with the requirements described in the formal Request for Applications (RFA).
How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipates making two awards, assuming funds are available.
How long is the expected period of performance for each award?
Each award is expected to last eight years.
What is the expected funding amount per award?
Each award is expected to be in the range of USD 17 million to USD 18 million.
What is the total estimated funding across all awards?
The estimated total funding level is approximately USD 36 million across both awards.
Is there an award ceiling (maximum) amount?
Yes. The award ceiling is USD 18 million per award.
Is USAID required to fund every application it receives?
No. USAID states it reserves the right to fund any, all, or none of the applications submitted, depending on application quality and funding availability.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is education.
What is the assistance listing / CFDA number for this opportunity?
The listing is tied to CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources and document how they will meet the requirement as part of the application package.
What types of cost share contributions are expected?
The description indicates non-federal resources may be provided as cash and/or in-kind contributions, as permitted under the RFA.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, for-profit and non-profit entities, as well as non-profit universities and other educational institutions.
Are there additional eligibility conditions not listed here?
Yes. The listing includes "Others" and references additional eligibility details in the RFA. Applicants would need to review the full announcement to confirm any conditions, restrictions, or documentation requirements tied to organizational type, registration status, or past performance expectations.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 27, 2015.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was June 8, 2015.
Was the closing date extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to June 15, 2015.
What is the archive date and what does it imply?
The archive date is July 8, 2015. This indicates the posting is no longer active, though the dates remain relevant for recordkeeping and understanding the procurement cycle history.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The designated point of contact is Ashraf Soos, Contracting Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Ashraf Soos can be reached by phone at 202 25226912.
Where are the formal requirements for applying described?
The formal requirements are described in the Request for Applications (RFA). The summary notes that applicants should review the full announcement/RFA for complete details.
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