Opportunity Information: Apply for SOL 263 14 000005
Apply for SOL 263 14 000005
- The Egypt USAID Cairo in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "US Egypt Primary Learning 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 May 20, 2014 and posted on Apr 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 9, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $24.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $24.00 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).
- U.S. or non U.S. non governmental organizations For profit or non profit U.S. or Non U.S. organizations Educational institutions
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Opportunity Summary:
The US Egypt Primary Learning Program (Funding Opportunity Number SOL 263 14 000005) is a USAID Cairo discretionary funding opportunity structured as a cooperative agreement in the education sector. Its central aim is to strengthen the Government of Egypt's ability to roll out and sustain a nationwide early grade learning initiative focused on foundational reading and mathematics in primary schools. Rather than directly operating schools as a standalone project, the opportunity is designed to provide targeted technical assistance and hands-on training that helps government systems plan, implement, and institutionalize an early grade learning program at national scale.
The award is intended to support practical capacity building for government counterparts, with an emphasis on creating a program that can continue beyond the life of the agreement. This typically implies support for areas such as instructional approaches for early literacy and numeracy, teacher professional development models, coaching and supervision structures, learning assessment and data use, curriculum or instructional materials support where appropriate, and implementation planning that can work across diverse regions and school contexts. Because the mechanism is a cooperative agreement, USAID expects to remain actively involved in the program's direction and oversight, coordinating closely with the recipient throughout implementation rather than taking a purely hands-off grantmaking role.
USAID anticipated making a single award under this opportunity, with an estimated total funding amount of 24 (as listed in the notice) and an award ceiling of 24, with no stated award floor. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants would be expected to contribute resources (cash or allowable in-kind support, depending on the full solicitation terms) alongside USAID funding. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance reference is CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), indicating it is part of USAID's overseas assistance portfolio.
Eligibility is broad and includes U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations, both for-profit and non-profit entities, as well as educational institutions. The notice labels eligible applicants as "Others" with additional clarification, but explicitly states that both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations may apply, which opens competition to international implementers, local organizations, universities, and private sector entities with relevant education systems experience.
Key dates listed in the announcement show the opportunity was posted on April 16, 2014, created on May 20, 2014, and originally closed on June 9, 2014, with a revised current closing date of July 9, 2014. The archive date is August 9, 2014, indicating when the opportunity was expected to be removed from active listing.
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Sherine Gerguis, Grants Officer/Agreement Specialist at USAID Egypt (Cairo), with phone number 202 25226925.
FAQs: US Egypt Primary Learning Program (SOL 263 14 000005)
What is the US Egypt Primary Learning Program?
The US Egypt Primary Learning Program is a USAID Cairo discretionary funding opportunity in the education sector. It is designed to strengthen the Government of Egypt's ability to roll out and sustain a nationwide early grade learning initiative focused on foundational reading and mathematics in primary schools.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central aim is to build the Government of Egypt's capacity to plan, implement, and institutionalize an early grade learning program at national scale, with a focus on foundational literacy (reading) and numeracy (mathematics) in primary schools.
Is this opportunity meant to directly operate schools?
No. The opportunity is not framed as a standalone project to directly run schools. Instead, it is designed to provide targeted technical assistance and hands-on training that supports government systems to implement a nationwide early grade learning initiative.
What type of funding mechanism is used?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply for implementation?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, USAID expects to remain actively involved in the program's direction and oversight. This means USAID anticipates close coordination with the recipient during implementation rather than a purely hands-off relationship.
What kinds of activities does the award intend to support?
The award is intended to support practical capacity building for government counterparts. The notice indicates this typically implies support for areas such as instructional approaches for early literacy and numeracy, teacher professional development models, coaching and supervision structures, learning assessment and data use, curriculum or instructional materials support where appropriate, and implementation planning that can work across diverse regions and school contexts.
What subject areas are emphasized?
The program emphasizes foundational reading and mathematics for early grades in primary schools.
Who is the primary beneficiary or counterpart for capacity building?
The primary focus is strengthening the Government of Egypt's ability to implement and sustain the initiative, so government counterparts are the central capacity-building audience.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making a single award under this opportunity.
What is the estimated total funding amount and the award ceiling?
The announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of 24 and an award ceiling of 24.
Is there an award floor (minimum award size) stated?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants would be expected to contribute resources alongside USAID funding (cash or allowable in-kind support, depending on the full solicitation terms).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SOL 263 14 000005.
What agency and location is administering this opportunity?
This is a USAID Cairo (USAID Egypt) discretionary funding opportunity administered in Cairo.
What is the CFDA reference for this opportunity?
The CFDA reference is 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations, both for-profit and non-profit entities, as well as educational institutions. The notice also labels eligible applicants as "Others" with additional clarification, and explicitly states that both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations may apply.
Can non-U.S. organizations apply?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly states that both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations may apply.
Are for-profit entities eligible?
Yes. The eligibility description includes both for-profit and non-profit entities.
Are universities and educational institutions eligible?
Yes. Educational institutions are explicitly included in the eligibility description.
When was the opportunity posted, created, and closed?
The opportunity was posted on April 16, 2014, created on May 20, 2014, and originally closed on June 9, 2014.
What is the revised closing date?
The revised (current) closing date listed is July 9, 2014.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is August 9, 2014, which indicates when the opportunity was expected to be removed from active listing.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Sherine Gerguis, Grants Officer/Agreement Specialist at USAID Egypt (Cairo).
What is the contact phone number?
The phone number provided is 202 25226925.
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