# Ethiopia 101 Course

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/720-663-22-rfi-00001-ethiopia-101-course/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/336584

> Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa offered grants of up to $150,000 to any type of organization. Applications closed on December 15, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 720-663-22-RFI-00001 |
| Agency | Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | December 15, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $150,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 98.001 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

## What the grant funds

Activity Title: Ethiopia 101 Course I. BACKGROUND: In the next six months, USAID/Ethiopia plans to offer an introductory “Ethiopia 101” course for incoming and recently arrived US government personnel working in a range of sectors. We envision that the course will be led by a team of leading Ethiopian and international specialists on Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa. This intensive overview (up to 40 hours of instruction) will provide participants with a foundational grounding in the historical, social and economic features of Ethiopia, and current political and developmental challenges and opportunities. We envision a “safe space” where people can ask any questions or make comments without fear of judgement or attribution. While USAID is sponsoring the course, it will be open to other US agencies at the embassy as well. II. BASIC SCOPE OF SERVICES USAID seeks a Contractor who can bring together a team of recognized specialists and researchers on Ethiopia with similar knowledge on the broader Horn of Africa. This group of experts is expected to include a mix of Ethiopian and non-Ethiopian voices who can offer a wide range of perspectives on Ethiopia’s complex historical, social, and political fabric. The Contractor will be responsible for preparing and delivering all presentations as well as facilitating all discussions. Observing COVID protocols, the format may be virtual and/or in-person. USAID/Ethiopia will provide the training space as well as any electronic/non-electronic media aids to facilitate this training. USAID/Ethiopia will provide snacks along with tea and coffee (1 morning service and 1 afternoon service) for in-person sessions. Meals will not be provided. III. QUESTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION As we navigate the post-COVID learning environment, we would appreciate your input on the following questions. USAID has initially proposed the following themes. ○ ​​Understanding Ethiopia’s development path. ○ Ethiopian culture and religion: understanding and avoid cultural pitfalls while serving in Ethiopia) ○ Debating Ethiopia’s Political Settlement: Ethno-Federalism vs Pan-Ethiopianism ○ Historical, current, and future economic trends as Ethiopia has moved from a Marxist to Capitalist economy.

## Questions people ask

### Is 720-663-22-RFI-00001 still open?

No. It closed on December 15, 2021.

### Who can apply for Ethiopia 101 Course?

Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa accepted applications from any type of organization.

### What is the deadline for Ethiopia 101 Course?

Closed December 15, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $150,000 each.

### Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Family Health International, Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The program made 4,233 awards worth $37 billion in that time.