Closed · 72049223RFA00001 · CFDA 98.001 · Discretionary

New Higher Education Activity

Federal grant opportunity posted by Philippines USAID-Manila, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$28M-$30M
Award range
Closed
Status
January 13, 2023
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

New Higher Education Activity is a closed discretionary listing from Philippines USAID-Manila that offered $28,000,000 -- $30,000,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$28M-$30M
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
98.001
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - New Higher Education Activity - is cataloged under number 72049223RFA00001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 98.001, posted by Philippines USAID-Manila. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on November 7, 2022 and last updated on July 23, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $28,000,000 -- $30,000,000. It expects to issue 1 award. 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 January 13, 2023. 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

$28,000,000 -- $30,000,000

Close Date

January 13, 2023

Posted

November 7, 2022

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

Award Announcement NOFO 72049223RFA00001 has resulted in USAID award number 72049223CA00001. Name Awardee: RTI International Award Total Estimated Cost: $29,988,896 Period of the Award: August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2028 Sincerely, Jennifer L. Crow Supervisory Agreement Officer Regional Office of Acquisition and Assistance All other terms of the NOFO remain the same. +++++++++++++++++ Amendment No.1 Issuance Date: December 7,2022 The purpose of this Amendment is to extend the closing date of submission, from December 22,2022 to January 13,2023. All other terms of the NOFO remain the same. Sincerely, Jennifer L. Crow Supervisory Agreement Officer Regional Office of Acquisition and Assistance +++++++++++++++++++++++ NOFO Issued Nov7,2022 Ladies/Gentlemen: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the “New Higher Education Activity.” Eligibility for this award is unrestricted. U.S. non-profit nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), for-profit NGOs willing to forego their fee, private voluntary organizations, Philippine-based NGOs, universities, foundations, consortiums, and international organizations may submit their applications. USAID intends to make an award to the applicant who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity 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. 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 notice of funding opportunity 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 process. 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. Please send any questions to the point(s) of contact identified in Section D. The deadline for questions is shown above. Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this NOFO posted in www.grants.gov. 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. Thank you for your interest in USAID programs. Sincerely, Jennifer L. Crow Supervisory Agreement Officer Regional Office of Acquisition and Assistance

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

Jennifer L. Crow Supervisory Agreement Officer Regional Office of Acquisition and Assistance

Key Dates

Posted November 7, 2022
Close Date January 13, 2023
Last Updated July 23, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "New Higher Education Activity", offered by Philippines USAID-Manila. It is associated with CFDA program 98.001. Award Announcement NOFO 72049223RFA00001 has resulted in USAID award number 72049223CA00001. Name Awardee: RTI International Award Total Estimated Cost: $29,988,896 Period of the Award: August 1, 2023...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on January 13, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $28,000,000 -- $30,000,000. 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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