Closed · 72044224RFA00004 · CFDA 98.001 · Other

Bridging Education Solutions for Transformation (BEST) Activity

Federal grant opportunity posted by Cambodia USAID-Phnom Penh, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$2.5M-$3M
Award range
Closed
Status
August 13, 2024
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Bridging Education Solutions for Transformation (BEST) Activity is a closed other listing from Cambodia USAID-Phnom Penh that offered $2,500,000 -- $3,000,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$2.5M-$3M
award range
Closed
application status
98.001
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Bridging Education Solutions for Transformation (BEST) Activity - is cataloged under number 72044224RFA00004 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 98.001, posted by Cambodia USAID-Phnom Penh. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 25, 2024 and last updated on July 11, 2024. The funding category is Other, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $2,500,000 -- $3,000,000. The agency has projected $3.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. 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 August 13, 2024. 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

$2,500,000 -- $3,000,000

Close Date

August 13, 2024

Amendment 1 is to extend the closing date from August 6 to August 13, provide responses to questions received, and make some changes in the NOFO as in the attachment.

Posted

June 25, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$3,000,000

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The long-term purpose of the BEST activity is to improve learning outcomes and necessary skillsof students, particularly the most marginalized groups so that they remain in primary schoolsand effectively transition to lower secondary education. The overarching objective of BEST is tointroduce the most cost-effective education solution to improve Khmer literacy and “Read-to-Learn” abilities among grade 4 students.Specific objectives are:1) To revise core textbook for Khmer grade 4 and develop cost-effective and practicalliteracy packages for grade 4;2) To improve teachers’ competencies in teaching literacy in target primary schools; and3) To produce and disseminate evidence that supports the Ministry of Education, Youthand Sport’s efforts to scale-up successful practices.

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

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Agency Contact

Honey Sokry AA Specialist Phone 855-23728345

Key Dates

Posted June 25, 2024
Close Date August 13, 2024
Last Updated July 11, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Bridging Education Solutions for Transformation (BEST) Activity", offered by Cambodia USAID-Phnom Penh. It is associated with CFDA program 98.001. The long-term purpose of the BEST activity is to improve learning outcomes and necessary skillsof students, particularly the most marginalized groups so that they remain in primary schoolsand effectiv...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 13, 2024. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $2,500,000 -- $3,000,000. Total estimated funding: $3,000,000.
How do I apply?
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