Closed · 72026321RFA00004 · CFDA 98.001 · Discretionary

Teacher Excellence Initiative

Federal grant opportunity posted by Egypt USAID-Cairo, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$1-$49.5M
Award range
Closed
Status
October 18, 2021
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Teacher Excellence Initiative is a closed discretionary listing from Egypt USAID-Cairo that offered $1 -- $49,500,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1-$49.5M
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
98.001
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Teacher Excellence Initiative - is cataloged under number 72026321RFA00004 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 98.001, posted by Egypt USAID-Cairo. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on August 19, 2021 and last updated on September 20, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1 -- $49,500,000. It expects to issue 1 award. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on October 18, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$1 -- $49,500,000

Close Date

October 18, 2021

Posted

August 19, 2021

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The purpose of the Teacher Excellence Initiative is to improve the quality and relevance of teacher preparation in Egyptian public universities so that current and future primary school teachers have enhanced skills to increase student learning and advance the Ministry of Education and Technical Education’s (MOETE) reform. The activity will achieve this purpose through the following three results:Pre-service teachers in undergraduate programs at Faculties of Education have the skills and knowledge to apply practice-based, experiential teaching methods in the classroom.In-service teachers in postgraduate programs at Faculties of Education apply practice-based, experiential teaching methods in the classroom.The Ministry of Education and Technical Education (MOETE), the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), and the Supreme Council of Universities demonstrate improved capacity to jointly plan, manage, and adapt teacher education.Each result will be achieved in collaboration with the MOETE, MOHESR, and other Government of Egypt (GOE) stakeholders to advance the MOETE’s teacher professional development strategy. Two cross-cutting themes will be integrated into all three results: increasing linkages between U.S. and Egyptian universities and utilizing technology to enhance teaching and learning in Faculties of Education.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 99. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Sherry Biblawy A and A Specialist Phone 20225226905

Key Dates

Posted August 19, 2021
Close Date October 18, 2021
Archive Date November 17, 2021
Last Updated September 20, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Teacher Excellence Initiative", offered by Egypt USAID-Cairo. It is associated with CFDA program 98.001. The purpose of the Teacher Excellence Initiative is to improve the quality and relevance of teacher preparation in Egyptian public universities so that current and future primary school teachers have ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on October 18, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1 -- $49,500,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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