Closed · 72064122RFA00008 · CFDA 98.001 · Discretionary
USAID/Ghana Strengthening Accountability in Ghana's Education System (SAGES) Systems Strengthening Activity
Federal grant opportunity posted by Ghana USAID-Accra, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- up to $50M
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- October 7, 2022
- Close date
- 1
- Expected awards
The verdict
USAID/Ghana Strengthening Accountability in Ghana's Education System (SAGES) Systems Strengthening Activity is a closed discretionary listing from Ghana USAID-Accra that offered Up to $50,000,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- up to $50M
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 1
- expected award
- 98.001
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - USAID/Ghana Strengthening Accountability in Ghana's Education System (SAGES) Systems Strengthening Activity - is cataloged under number 72064122RFA00008 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 98.001, posted by Ghana USAID-Accra. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on September 1, 2022 and last updated on September 30, 2022. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.
Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $50,000,000. The agency has projected $50.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $50.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $50.0 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 October 7, 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 $50,000,000
Close Date
October 7, 2022
The closing date and time for this opportunity is October 7, 2022 at 17:00 (Ghana Local Time)
Posted
September 1, 2022
Est. Total Funding
$50,000,000
Expected Awards
1
Instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Cost Sharing
Required
Description
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement USAID/Ghana’s Strengthening Accountability in Ghana’s Education System (SAGES) Systems Strengthening 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
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Agency Contact
Ruth A AMEGASHIE A AND A SPECIALIST USAID GHANA
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