Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 674 08 0015
Apply for RFA 674 08 0015
- The South Africa USAID Pretoria in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID/Southern Africa Office of Economic Growth Skills Development Activity" 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 Apr 3, 2008 and posted on Mar 3, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 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 $6,764,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,764,000.00 in funding.
- 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/Southern Africa Office of Economic Growth Skills Development Activity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 674-08-0015) is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by USAID in Pretoria, South Africa, to support a three-year initiative aimed at strengthening South Africa's education and workforce training pipeline. The central goal is to help South Africa create and sustain career-enhancing education and training programs that align with both current and emerging skills demands in the labor market, including needs driven by local, regional, and international employers. In practical terms, the opportunity is designed to narrow the gap between what employers require and what training institutions produce, improving job readiness, employability, and longer-term workforce competitiveness.
The program is explicitly focused on the Further Education and Training (FET) sector, working through FET colleges and their instructional and support personnel. Activities are expected to engage FET lecturers and support staff and to be carried out in collaboration with the Department of Education (DoE) and private sector organizations. This structure signals that the project is not meant to operate in isolation; instead, it is intended to function as a partnership-based effort where government institutions and employers help shape more relevant curricula, training delivery, and institutional capacity. The emphasis on responsiveness to future skills needs also suggests attention to labor market trends and evolving industry requirements, rather than a one-time curriculum update.
Funding is provided through a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means substantial involvement by USAID during implementation compared with a standard grant. The estimated total funding is USD 6,764,000, and notably the award ceiling and floor are both listed as USD 6,764,000, indicating an expectation of a single award at that specific funding level rather than a range of possible award sizes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient would need to contribute a portion of resources (cash or in-kind) as part of the overall project effort. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas) and is open to unrestricted applicants, meaning any type of eligible entity may apply, subject to any additional eligibility details contained in the full announcement.
Key timeline information shows the opportunity was posted on March 3, 2008, with an original closing date of April 15, 2008, later extended to a current closing date of April 22, 2008. The archive date is May 15, 2008. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed contact was Francinah Hlatshwayo, Acquisition Assistant Specialist, reachable at fhlatshwayo@usaid.gov. Overall, the opportunity supports a targeted workforce development effort centered on FET colleges, educator capacity, and employer-driven alignment, with the broader intent of improving South Africa's skills base and economic growth prospects through stronger education-to-employment pathways.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is the USAID/Southern Africa Office of Economic Growth Skills Development Activity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 674-08-0015.
Who is issuing this opportunity and where is it based?
This discretionary funding opportunity is issued by USAID (U.S. Agency for International Development) in Pretoria, South Africa, through USAID/Southern Africa.
What is the overall purpose of the Skills Development Activity?
The purpose is to strengthen South Africa's education and workforce training pipeline by helping create and sustain career-enhancing education and training programs that align with current and emerging labor market skills needs.
What problem is this activity trying to address?
It is designed to narrow the gap between what employers require and what training institutions produce, with the aim of improving job readiness, employability, and longer-term workforce competitiveness.
How long is the initiative expected to run?
The initiative is described as a three-year activity.
Which education sector is the program focused on?
The program is explicitly focused on the Further Education and Training (FET) sector.
Which institutions and personnel are expected to be engaged?
Activities are expected to work through FET colleges and to engage FET lecturers as well as instructional and support personnel.
Are partnerships required or encouraged?
Yes. The activity is expected to be carried out in collaboration with the Department of Education (DoE) and private sector organizations, indicating a partnership-based approach.
How does the opportunity address labor market needs?
The central goal is alignment with both current and emerging skills demands in the labor market, including needs driven by local, regional, and international employers. The emphasis suggests attention to labor market trends and evolving industry requirements, not just a one-time curriculum update.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
Funding is provided through a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement typically involves substantial USAID involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is USD 6,764,000.
Is there a funding range, or a single expected award amount?
The award ceiling and floor are both listed as USD 6,764,000, which indicates an expectation of a single award at that specific funding level rather than a range of possible award sizes.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient would need to contribute a portion of resources (cash or in-kind) as part of the overall project effort.
Which CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is open to unrestricted applicants, meaning any type of eligible entity may apply, subject to any additional eligibility details contained in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 3, 2008.
What was the original closing date, and was it extended?
The original closing date was April 15, 2008, and it was later extended.
What is the current closing date?
The current closing date is April 22, 2008.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date is May 15, 2008.
Who can applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The listed contact is Francinah Hlatshwayo, Acquisition Assistant Specialist, at fhlatshwayo@usaid.gov.
What kinds of outcomes is USAID aiming for through this activity?
Based on the description, the activity aims to improve job readiness and employability, strengthen the education-to-employment pathway, and enhance longer-term workforce competitiveness by making education and training more responsive to employer-driven skills needs.
Where will the activity be implemented?
The opportunity is issued by USAID in Pretoria, South Africa, and it targets South Africa's FET sector and FET colleges.
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