Closed · 72039121RFA00003 · CFDA 98.001 · Discretionary

Improving Girls’ Education Activity (IGEA)

Federal grant opportunity posted by Agency for International Development, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$4M-$4M
Award range
Closed
Status
October 7, 2021
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Improving Girls’ Education Activity (IGEA) is a closed discretionary listing from Agency for International Development that offered $4,000,000 -- $4,000,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$4M-$4M
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
98.001
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Improving Girls’ Education Activity (IGEA) - is cataloged under number 72039121RFA00003 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 98.001, posted by Agency for International Development. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on August 23, 2021 and last updated on September 17, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $4,000,000 -- $4,000,000. The agency has projected $4.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $4.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $4.0 million. 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 7, 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

$4,000,000 -- $4,000,000

Close Date

October 7, 2021

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to the questions submitted by the potential applicants and extend the deadline for the submission of applications to October 7, 2021.

Posted

August 23, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$4,000,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to the questions submitted by the potential applicants and extend the deadline for the submission of applications to October 7, 2021. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Pakistan (USAID/Pakistan) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the Improving Girls’ Education Activity (IGEA). This funding opportunity is limited to local Pakistani entities, in accordance with ADS 303.3.6.5(c)(1), and will be awarded after a limited local competition held among eligible local organizations. USAID intends to make an award to the applicant that best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO and subject to a risk assessment. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements, and selection process. To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this NOFO and to ensure that the NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion processes. If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the NOFO, please contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at support@grants.gov for technical assistance. USAID may not award to an applicant unless the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements detailed in Section D. The registration process may take many weeks to complete. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to begin registration early in the process. Issuance of this notice of funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. All preparation and submission costs are at the applicant’s expense.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. 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

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Aaqib Hameed Grantor Phone 92512015675

Key Dates

Posted August 23, 2021
Close Date October 7, 2021
Archive Date November 6, 2021
Last Updated September 17, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Improving Girls’ Education Activity (IGEA)", offered by Agency for International Development. It is associated with CFDA program 98.001. The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to the questions submitted by the potential applicants and extend the deadline for the submission of applications to October 7, 2021. The United Sta...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on October 7, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $4,000,000 -- $4,000,000. Total estimated funding: $4,000,000. 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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