Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID JORDAN 08 015 RFA
Apply for USAID JORDAN 08 015 RFA
- The Jordan USAID Amman in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID Education Reform Support Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 8, 2008 and posted on Sep 8, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 31, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $45,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $45,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USAID Education Reform Support Program (Funding Opportunity Number USAID JORDAN 08 015 RFA) was a discretionary funding opportunity issued by USAID in Jordan (USAID Amman) to support national education reform efforts under USAID/Jordan's Assistance Agreement for Investing in People No. 13, tied to Strategic Objective No. 13. The overall intent was to help strengthen Jordan's human development outcomes by improving education and related life skills as part of an integrated approach that also connects to broader goals in health, education, and youth development for Jordanians.
The program was structured as a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the recipient would not simply receive funds to operate independently, but would be expected to implement activities in close collaboration with USAID, with substantial involvement by the agency during implementation. USAID's education support under this opportunity focused on two main results areas. First, it aimed to improve and expand basic education, which typically includes efforts to raise the quality of teaching and learning, strengthen school and system performance, and broaden access to foundational education services. Second, it sought to create greater opportunities for youth by expanding work and life skills, signaling an emphasis on preparing young people for employment and productive participation in society through practical skills, employability preparation, and broader life skills development.
Financially, the opportunity was designed as a single, large award: one expected award with an estimated total funding amount of USD 45,000,000. Both the award ceiling and floor were listed as USD 45,000,000, indicating USAID anticipated funding one implementer at that full amount rather than multiple smaller awards or a range of possible award sizes. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of qualified entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may have appeared in the full text of the announcement. The announcement was posted and created on September 8, 2008, with an original and final closing date of October 31, 2008, and it was later archived on November 30, 2008, indicating it is no longer open for applications.
For administrative or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Arwa Ghanma, Acquisition Specialist at USAID Jordan, reachable by phone at 962 6 5906686 or by email at aghanma@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the USAID Education Reform Support Program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USAID JORDAN 08 015 RFA.
Which agency issued this opportunity, and where was it managed?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Jordan and was managed through USAID Amman (USAID/Jordan).
What was the purpose or overall intent of the program?
The overall intent was to support national education reform efforts in Jordan and strengthen human development outcomes by improving education and related life skills. The program was described as part of an integrated approach that connects to broader goals in health, education, and youth development for Jordanians.
What type of award mechanism was used?
The program was structured as a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that this was a Cooperative Agreement?
It means the recipient would be expected to implement activities in close collaboration with USAID, with substantial involvement by USAID during implementation, rather than operating fully independently after receiving funds.
What were the main focus areas or results areas for USAID education support under this opportunity?
USAID's education support under this opportunity focused on two main results areas: (1) improving and expanding basic education, and (2) creating greater opportunities for youth by expanding work and life skills.
What kinds of activities were included under "improve and expand basic education"?
Based on the description provided, this typically includes efforts to raise the quality of teaching and learning, strengthen school and system performance, and broaden access to foundational education services.
What did the opportunity mean by "greater opportunities for youth"?
It pointed to expanding work and life skills, with an emphasis on preparing young people for employment and productive participation in society through practical skills, employability preparation, and broader life skills development.
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was USD 45,000,000.
How many awards did USAID expect to make?
USAID expected to make one award.
What were the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling were listed as USD 45,000,000.
What does it indicate when the award floor and ceiling are the same amount?
It indicates USAID anticipated funding one implementer at that full amount rather than making multiple smaller awards or offering a range of possible award sizes.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of qualified entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may have appeared in the full announcement text.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted/created on September 8, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final closing date was October 31, 2008.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. It was archived on November 30, 2008, which indicates it is no longer open for applications.
What broader USAID framework or agreement was this program tied to?
It was tied to USAID/Jordan's Assistance Agreement for Investing in People No. 13 and linked to Strategic Objective No. 13.
Who was the point of contact for administrative or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Arwa Ghanma, Acquisition Specialist at USAID Jordan.
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
By phone at 962 6 5906686 or by email at aghanma@usaid.gov.
What types of issues was the point of contact intended to help with?
The point of contact was listed for administrative or access issues related to the full announcement.
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