Closed · 72026822RFA00001 · CFDA 98.001 · Earmark

USAID/Lebanon NOFO: Higher Education Scholarships Phase Two (HES-II)

Federal grant opportunity posted by Germany USAID - Frankfurt, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $30M
Award range
Closed
Status
April 11, 2022
Close date
2
Expected awards

The verdict

USAID/Lebanon NOFO: Higher Education Scholarships Phase Two (HES-II) is a closed earmark listing from Germany USAID - Frankfurt that offered Up to $30,000,000 across 2 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $30M
award range
Closed
application status
2
expected awards
98.001
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - USAID/Lebanon NOFO: Higher Education Scholarships Phase Two (HES-II) - is cataloged under number 72026822RFA00001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 98.001, posted by Germany USAID - Frankfurt. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 10, 2022 and last updated on March 8, 2022. The funding category is Earmark, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $30,000,000. The agency has projected $60.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 2 awards. If the agency funds the expected 2 awards from the $60.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $30.0 million. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. 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 April 11, 2022. 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

Up to $30,000,000

Close Date

April 11, 2022

The deadline for questions is March 3, 2022 at 12:00 (12:00 PM) Lebanon local time.The closing date and time for applications is April 11, 2022 at 17:00 (5:00 PM) Lebanon local time.

Posted

February 10, 2022

Est. Total Funding

$60,000,000

Expected Awards

2

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

Subject to the availability of funds, USAID anticipates awarding up to two cooperative agreements to the applicant(s) who best meets the objectivesof this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO, in the amount of up to $30,000,000 each.The Higher Education Scholarships Phase Two (HES-II) is one activity under the umbrella of the Higher Education Advancement and Development(HEAD) project. The purpose of the HEAD project is to improve the effectiveness of educational institutions in order to enhance Lebanon’seconomic stability and prosperity through skill development opportunities and stronger higher education institutions.See Related Documents Tab for the NOFO document and annexes.Update March 8, 2022: Amendment 1 posted. See Related Documents Tab for Amendment 1 documents.

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.

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Agency Contact

See the NOFO file for contact details for questions and application submissions.

Key Dates

Posted February 10, 2022
Close Date April 11, 2022
Archive Date May 11, 2022
Last Updated March 8, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "USAID/Lebanon NOFO: Higher Education Scholarships Phase Two (HES-II)", offered by Germany USAID - Frankfurt. It is associated with CFDA program 98.001. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID anticipates awarding up to two cooperative agreements to the applicant(s) who best meets the objectivesof this funding opportunity based on the merit review...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 11, 2022. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $30,000,000. Total estimated funding: $60,000,000. Expected number of awards: 2.
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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