72038621RFA00007: India Partnership for Early Learning (IPEL) Activity
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 India USAID-New Delhi notices from 2021.
India USAID-New Delhi offered grants of up to $17.0 million (at least $17.0 million) to any type of organization. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on May 23, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 3, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$17.0 million
- Award floor$17.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | April 13, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 23, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 11, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas awards averaged $8.7 million; this notice allows up to $17.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (54% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The India Partnerships for Early Learning (IPEL) activity will improve early learning outcomes through a system strengthening approach in at least two, and up to three states. The activity will support state governments and institutions by increasing their capacity to leverage and coordinate financial, human, and material resources to implement evidence-based service delivery in foundational learning, such that the percentage of students attaining minimum proficiencies in reading, math, cognitive, and social and emotional domains steadily increase. IPEL will utilize its convening power, global technical expertise in early learning and complementary USAID/India supported programs to mobilize capital and forge partnerships with the private sector and NGOs to achieve shared development outcomes.
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 72038621RFA00007 still open?
No. It closed on May 23, 2021.
Who can apply for India Partnership for Early Learning (IPEL) Activity?
India USAID-New Delhi accepted applications from any type of organization.
What is the deadline for India Partnership for Early Learning (IPEL) Activity?
Closed May 23, 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 $17.0 million 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.
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