Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 617 12 000001
Apply for RFA 617 12 000001
- The Uganda USAID Kampala in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID/Uganda Literacy and Health Education 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 Dec 9, 2011 and posted on Nov 17, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 12, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $57,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $57,000,000.00 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.
- This is a full and open competition, under which any type of organization, large or small, commercial (for profit) firms, faith based, and non profit organizations in partnerships or consortia from geographical code 935, are eligible to compete
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Opportunity Summary:
The USAID/Uganda Literacy and Health Education Program (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 617 12 000001) was a competitive USAID grant opportunity designed to support a five-year effort to improve the quality of education in Uganda. The program focus was strongly centered on strengthening early grade reading, integrating health and HIV/AIDS education into learning, and improving the availability and practical use of high-quality education data for decision making across the sector. In other words, the opportunity aimed to address both what children learn (reading and health-related knowledge) and how the education system tracks progress and makes informed choices (data systems and evidence-based planning).
This opportunity was offered under the discretionary funding category using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. That structure typically means the implementer would carry out program activities with substantial involvement from USAID during implementation, compared with a standard grant where the recipient may operate with more independence. USAID anticipated making one award, signaling an expectation for a single prime implementer to lead the overall program, often with partners or a consortium to cover the range of technical areas like literacy instruction, school health education, HIV/AIDS content, teacher support, and education data strengthening.
The estimated total funding amount was up to USD 57,000,000, with an award ceiling listed at USD 57,000,000 and no stated award floor. The listing also specified a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to contribute some portion of project resources (cash or allowable in-kind support) according to the detailed requirements in the full announcement. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), which is the standard federal assistance listing used for many overseas development awards.
Eligibility was described as full and open competition. The opportunity was not limited to a specific organizational type; it was open to large or small organizations, for-profit firms, faith-based organizations, and nonprofit entities. Partnerships or consortia were explicitly permitted, which is common for multi-component education programs that require a mix of technical expertise and operational capacity. The notice referenced eligibility tied to geographic code 935, indicating the competition was oriented to entities eligible under that code as defined by USAID and the solicitation.
Key dates show the opportunity was originally posted on November 17, 2011, with an original closing date of December 16, 2011, later extended to a current closing date of January 12, 2012. The record lists an archive date of February 11, 2012, reflecting that the solicitation is no longer active. The administering agency was USAID in Uganda (USAID Kampala).
For applicant support or access issues with the full announcement, the solicitation provided points of contact at USAID/Uganda: Godfrey Kyagaba, Acquisition Assistance Specialist, and Tracy J. Miller, Agreement Officer, both reachable via telephone at +256 414 306001, and by email at gkyagaba@usaid.gov and trmiller@usaid.gov.
FAQs: USAID/Uganda Literacy and Health Education Program (RFA 617 12 000001)
What is the USAID/Uganda Literacy and Health Education Program?
It was a competitive USAID grant opportunity supporting a five-year effort to improve the quality of education in Uganda. The program emphasized strengthening early grade reading, integrating health and HIV/AIDS education into learning, and improving the availability and practical use of high-quality education data for decision making across the education sector.
What was the main goal of this opportunity?
The opportunity aimed to improve both what children learn (especially early grade reading and health-related knowledge, including HIV/AIDS education) and how the education system measures progress and makes decisions (through stronger education data systems and evidence-based planning).
Which technical areas did the program focus on?
The solicitation highlighted three major focus areas: (1) early grade reading, (2) health and HIV/AIDS education integrated into learning, and (3) strengthening education data availability and practical use for sector decision making.
How long was the intended program period?
The opportunity was designed as a five-year effort.
What type of funding mechanism was used?
The opportunity was offered under a discretionary funding category using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument.
What does it mean that the instrument was a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by USAID during implementation, compared with a standard grant where the recipient may operate with more independence.
How many awards did USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making one award, suggesting a single prime implementer would lead the overall program, often supported by partners or a consortium.
What was the estimated funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was up to USD 57,000,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was listed at USD 57,000,000.
Was there an award floor (minimum award amount) stated?
No award floor was stated in the information provided.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing specified a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to contribute a portion of project resources (cash or allowable in-kind support) according to the detailed requirements in the full announcement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as full and open competition. The opportunity was open to a wide range of organization types, including large or small organizations, for-profit firms, faith-based organizations, and nonprofit entities.
Were partnerships or consortia allowed?
Yes. Partnerships or consortia were explicitly permitted, which is common for multi-component education programs requiring mixed technical expertise and operational capacity.
Was eligibility tied to any USAID geographic code?
Yes. The notice referenced eligibility tied to geographic code 935, meaning the competition was oriented to entities eligible under that code as defined by USAID and the solicitation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number was RFA 617 12 000001.
What CFDA number was associated with the opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was originally posted on November 17, 2011.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was December 16, 2011.
Was the closing date extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to January 12, 2012.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The record lists an archive date of February 11, 2012, indicating the solicitation is no longer active.
Which agency administered this opportunity?
The administering agency was USAID in Uganda (USAID Kampala).
Who were the points of contact for applicant support or access issues?
The solicitation listed two points of contact at USAID/Uganda: Godfrey Kyagaba (Acquisition Assistance Specialist) and Tracy J. Miller (Agreement Officer).
How could applicants contact the points of contact by phone?
Both contacts were reachable by telephone at +256 414 306001.
How could applicants contact the points of contact by email?
Email addresses provided were gkyagaba@usaid.gov (Godfrey Kyagaba) and trmiller@usaid.gov (Tracy J. Miller).
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