What is this grant opportunity?

This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Higher Education for Innovation and Growth", offered by Jordan USAID-Amman. It is associated with CFDA program 98.001. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from qualified entities to implement a cooperative agreement for the Higher Education for Innovation and Growth A...

Is this opportunity still open?

No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 2, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.

How much funding is available?

The award range for this opportunity is $20,000,000 -- $20,000,000. Total estimated funding: $20,000,000. Expected number of awards: 1.

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Closed · 72027823RFA00003 · CFDA 98.001 · Other

Higher Education for Innovation and Growth

Federal grant opportunity posted by Jordan USAID-Amman, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$20M-$20M
Award range: Closed
Status: May 2, 2023
Close date: 1
Expected awards

Compiled by PlainGrants · August 10, 2026

The verdict

Higher Education for Innovation and Growth is a closed other listing from Jordan USAID-Amman that offered $20,000,000 -- $20,000,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number. PlainGrants indexes 28 other opportunities from Jordan USAID-Amman.

$20M-$20M
award range: Closed
application status: 1
expected award: 98.001
CFDA program

Archived opportunity record

Higher Education for Innovation and Growth is closed (last close May 2, 2023). Check the agency catalog for replacement NOFOs. Jordan USAID-Amman still indexes 28 other opportunities here.

According to Grants.gov (extract vintage 2026-08-10), this record reflects the officially published listing. See methodology.

Deadline tracker

Application window closed

Closed May 2, 2023

Posted Mar 9 Closes May 2

Est. Total Funding

$20,000,000

Expected Awards

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from qualified entities to implement a cooperative agreement for the Higher Education for Innovation and Growth Activity. Eligibility for this award is not restricted. USAID intends to make an award to the applicant(s) 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 the 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. Please refer to the attached NOFO in "Related Documents" in this announcement.

Catch-all / unrestricted eligibility mark · 72027823RFA00003

Grants.gov marks Higher Education for Innovation and Growth with a catch-all / unrestricted eligibility code (Unrestricted / see official listing). Read the official announcement text for the real applicant filter — the code alone is not a door list. Applicant cost-sharing is required on the Grants.gov extract. Instrument: Cooperative Agreement. Funding-activity code maps to Education (ED). This eligibility-code string dominates the Jordan USAID-Amman book (22 peers, 76% of 29).

Code 99: Unrestricted / see official listing

Codes are Grants.gov eligibility category values from the extract vintage 2026-08-10. Confirm the full eligibility statement on the official listing or the Grants.gov eligibility reference.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Ghada Al Said Grantor

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What to do next

Higher Education for Innovation and Growth is closed; use the parent program and agency catalog for the next funding cycle.

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