Closed · 72064122RFA00007 · CFDA 98.001 · Discretionary

USAID/Ghana Low Cost Private Schools (LCPS) Activity

Federal grant opportunity posted by Ghana USAID-Accra, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $15M
Award range
Closed
Status
July 11, 2022
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

USAID/Ghana Low Cost Private Schools (LCPS) Activity is a closed discretionary listing from Ghana USAID-Accra that offered Up to $15,000,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $15M
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
98.001
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - USAID/Ghana Low Cost Private Schools (LCPS) Activity - is cataloged under number 72064122RFA00007 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 98.001, posted by Ghana USAID-Accra. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 27, 2022 and last updated on June 22, 2022. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $15,000,000. The agency has projected $15.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $15.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $15.0 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 July 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 $15,000,000

Close Date

July 11, 2022

The closing date and time for this opportunity is July 11, 2022 at 17:00 (local Ghana time)

Posted

May 27, 2022

Est. Total Funding

$15,000,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement USAID/Ghana’s Low Cost Private Schools Activity (the Activity). Eligibility for this award is not restricted; see Section C of this Request for Applications (RFA). USAID intends to make an award to the applicant that best meets the objectives of this NOFO based on the Merit Review Criteria described in this NOFO, 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. This is a multi-tiered NOFO in accordance with the Automated directives System (ADS) 303.3.6.1(c). Selection under this RFA will be based on a two-step process: ● Phase 1 - Concept Paper submissions: open to all eligible organizations as described in this RFA. ● Phase 2 - Full Application submissions: by invitation only to applicants selected during Phase 1 evaluation.

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

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Ruth A AMEGASHIE A & A SPECIALIST USAID/WEST AFRICA

Key Dates

Posted May 27, 2022
Close Date July 11, 2022
Archive Date August 10, 2022
Last Updated June 22, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "USAID/Ghana Low Cost Private Schools (LCPS) Activity", offered by Ghana USAID-Accra. It is associated with CFDA program 98.001. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement USAID/Ghana’s Low Cost Private Schools Activity ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 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 $15,000,000. Total estimated funding: $15,000,000. 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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