Closed · RFI-641-23-00001 · CFDA 98.001 · Discretionary

USAID/ Ghana Youth Activity

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

$10M-$12M
Award range
Closed
Status
March 8, 2023
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

USAID/ Ghana Youth Activity is a closed discretionary listing from Ghana USAID-Accra that offered $10,000,000 -- $12,000,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$10M-$12M
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
98.001
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - USAID/ Ghana Youth Activity - is cataloged under number RFI-641-23-00001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 98.001, posted by Ghana USAID-Accra. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 8, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $10,000,000 -- $12,000,000. The agency has projected $12.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $12.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $12.0 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 March 8, 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

$10,000,000 -- $12,000,000

Close Date

March 8, 2023

Posted

February 8, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$12,000,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only, NOT a Request for Applications (RFA). Responses to this RFI shall not be portrayed as applications and will not be accepted by the United States Government (USG) to form a binding agreement. This RFI must not be construed as a commitment by the USG to issue an award, or to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of any comments. Responses/comments on this RFI are strictly voluntary. The Activity will support rural and urban youth in northern Ghana with a range of sustainable opportunities, tools, and support systems that enable them to improve their livelihoods, increase their abilities to contribute as both economically and socially productive individuals, promote peace, and become engaged community members. The activity will give special attention to the needs of girls, the disabled, and other disadvantaged groups.

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.

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Agency Contact

HARRIET S LUWEMBA Snr. Acquisition & Assistance Specialist Phone 256-414-306001

Key Dates

Posted February 8, 2023
Close Date March 8, 2023
Archive Date September 8, 2023
Last Updated February 8, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "USAID/ Ghana Youth Activity", offered by Ghana USAID-Accra. It is associated with CFDA program 98.001. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only, NOT a Request for Applications (RFA). Responses to this RFI shall not be portrayed as applications and will not be accepted by the United States Governmen...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 8, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $10,000,000 -- $12,000,000. Total estimated funding: $12,000,000. 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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