72026822RFA00001: USAID/Lebanon NOFO: Higher Education Scholarships Phase Two (HES-II)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Germany USAID - Frankfurt notices from 2022.
Germany USAID - Frankfurt offered grants of up to $30.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $60.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 11, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 8, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$30.0 million
- Total funding$60.0 million
- Expected awards2
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | February 10, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 11, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 11, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligibility for this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is restricted to not-for-profit educational institutions in Lebanon that meet standards comparable to those required for American accreditation.USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas awards averaged $8.7 million; this notice allows up to $30.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (54% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
Subject to the availability of funds, USAID anticipates awarding up to two cooperative agreements to the applicant(s) who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO, in the amount of up to $30,000,000 each. The Higher Education Scholarships Phase Two (HES-II) is one activity under the umbrella of the Higher Education Advancement and Development (HEAD) project. The purpose of the HEAD project is to improve the effectiveness of educational institutions in order to enhance Lebanon’s economic stability and prosperity through skill development opportunities and stronger higher education institutions. See Related Documents Tab for the NOFO document and annexes. Update March 8, 2022: Amendment 1 posted. See Related Documents Tab for Amendment 1 documents.
Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (98.001) awarded $37 billion across 4,233 grant awards, an average of $8.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | District of Columbia | 489 | $6.9 billion |
| Family Health International | North Carolina | 91 | $2.1 billion |
| Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | Maryland | 128 | $1.2 billion |
| Save the Children Federation, Inc. | Connecticut | 100 | $814 million |
| Research Triangle Institute | North Carolina | 33 | $756 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 72026822RFA00001 still open?
No. It closed on April 11, 2022.
Who can apply for USAID/Lebanon NOFO: Higher Education Scholarships Phase Two (HES-II)?
Germany USAID - Frankfurt accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for USAID/Lebanon NOFO: Higher Education Scholarships Phase Two (HES-II)?
Closed April 11, 2022. 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 $30.0 million each. About $60.0 million in total across about 2 awards.
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.
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