Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 168 16 000001
Apply for RFA 168 16 000001
- The USAID-BOS in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID/Enhancing and Advancing Basic Learning and Education in Bosnia-Herzegovina (ENABLE-BiH)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 23, 2016 and posted on May 23, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID/Enhancing and Advancing Basic Learning and Education in Bosnia-Herzegovina (ENABLE-BiH) is a USAID/Bosnia and Herzegovina grant opportunity designed to strengthen basic education as a way to support long-term economic growth. The activity is framed as a targeted, two-year effort intended to amplify the impact of USAID's existing assistance programs in the country by building key educational competencies that are seen as essential for a knowledge-based economy. In practical terms, the opportunity emphasizes improving what students learn and how teachers are prepared, with a strong focus on modern, workforce-relevant skills.
The core programmatic focus of ENABLE-BiH is on operationalizing teaching curricula for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). "Operationalizing" here signals moving beyond curriculum ideas on paper and into usable, teachable content and classroom practice. Alongside the STEM curriculum work, the activity also aims to develop standards and guidelines for teacher education across all faculties. This suggests an intention to bring more consistency and quality assurance to how future teachers are trained at higher education institutions, aligning teacher preparation with best international practices rather than leaving it fragmented across different faculties or programs.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is issued by USAID-BOS under Funding Opportunity Number RFA 168 16 000001. The opportunity category is listed as an earmark, and the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally implies close collaboration between USAID and the award recipient during implementation. The activity is categorized under education and is associated with CFDA number 98.001. The posted and creation dates are May 23, 2016, and the application closing date is June 23, 2016.
In terms of scale and competition details, the listing shows an award ceiling of $1,000,000 and an expected number of awards of 20. Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with the note that applicants should consult the opportunity's Additional Information on Eligibility section for specifics, indicating that eligible entities may include certain organizations or institutions not captured by standard government eligibility categories. Overall, ENABLE-BiH is positioned as a short, focused intervention aimed at upgrading STEM teaching and strengthening teacher education standards nationwide, with the broader objective of improving learning outcomes and supporting Bosnia and Herzegovina's economic development trajectory.
FAQs: USAID/Enhancing and Advancing Basic Learning and Education in Bosnia-Herzegovina (ENABLE-BiH)
What is the ENABLE-BiH grant opportunity?
ENABLE-BiH (Enhancing and Advancing Basic Learning and Education in Bosnia-Herzegovina) is a USAID/Bosnia and Herzegovina grant opportunity focused on strengthening basic education as a pathway to long-term economic growth. It is designed as a targeted, two-year effort intended to amplify the impact of USAID's existing assistance programs in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Which USAID office is issuing this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by USAID-BOS (USAID/Bosnia and Herzegovina).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 168 16 000001.
What is the primary goal of the activity?
The primary goal is to strengthen basic education by building key educational competencies that support a knowledge-based economy, with an emphasis on modern, workforce-relevant skills. This includes improving what students learn and how teachers are prepared.
How long is the activity expected to last?
The activity is described as a targeted, two-year effort.
What education areas does ENABLE-BiH focus on?
The activity focuses on (1) operationalizing teaching curricula for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), and (2) developing standards and guidelines for teacher education across all faculties.
What does "operationalizing" the STEM curriculum mean in this opportunity?
In this context, "operationalizing" signals moving beyond curriculum concepts on paper and into usable, teachable content and classroom practice, so the curriculum can be effectively implemented in real classrooms.
Is the opportunity limited to STEM only?
The core programmatic focus is on STEM curriculum implementation. In addition, it includes developing standards and guidelines for teacher education across all faculties, which is broader than STEM alone.
What is included in the teacher education component?
The activity aims to develop standards and guidelines for teacher education across all faculties. This suggests an emphasis on consistency and quality assurance in how teachers are trained at higher education institutions, aligning preparation with best international practices and reducing fragmentation across faculties or programs.
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for implementation?
A cooperative agreement generally implies close collaboration between USAID and the award recipient during implementation, rather than a more hands-off relationship.
What is the opportunity category?
The opportunity category is listed as an earmark.
What sector is this opportunity associated with?
The activity is categorized under education.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 98.001.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date is May 23, 2016, and the creation date is also May 23, 2016.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is June 23, 2016.
What is the maximum funding amount available under this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $1,000,000.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
The expected number of awards is 20.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others." Applicants are instructed to consult the opportunity's Additional Information on Eligibility section for specifics, indicating that eligible entities may include organizations or institutions that are not captured by standard government eligibility categories.
Where should applicants look for the exact eligibility requirements?
Applicants should consult the opportunity's Additional Information on Eligibility section for the specific eligibility details.
What broader development outcome is ENABLE-BiH meant to support?
ENABLE-BiH is positioned to support Bosnia and Herzegovina's long-term economic development trajectory by strengthening learning outcomes and building competencies seen as essential for a knowledge-based economy.
How does this activity relate to USAID's other work in the country?
The activity is intended to amplify the impact of USAID's existing assistance programs in Bosnia and Herzegovina by focusing on key competencies in basic education and teacher preparation.
What are the main themes emphasized in the opportunity description?
The description emphasizes improving what students learn, strengthening how teachers are prepared, implementing usable STEM curriculum content in classrooms, promoting modern and workforce-relevant skills, and creating consistent teacher education standards and guidelines across faculties.
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