# Basic Education Quality and Transitions

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/72052021rfa00006-basic-education-quality-and-transitions/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/334726

> Guatemala USAID-Guatemala City offered grants of up to $30.0 million (at least $30.0 million) to any type of organization. It expected to make one award worth $30.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 16, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 72052021RFA00006 |
| Agency | Guatemala USAID-Guatemala City |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 16, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $30.0 million |
| Award floor | $30.0 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $30.0 million |
| Cost sharing | 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

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the Basic Education Quality and Transitions project. Eligibility for this award is not restricted. USAID intends to make an award to the applicant 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 selection process. This is a multi-tiered RFA in accordance with ADS 303.3.6.1(c). Selection under this RFA will be based on a two-step process: Phase 1 - Concept Paper submissions: open to all eligible organizations as described in this RFA. Phase 2 - Full application submissions and oral presentation: by invitation only to applicants selected under Phase 1 evaluation. 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. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion process. If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the NOFO, please contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at support@grants.gov for technical assistance. USAID may not award to an applicant unless the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements detailed in Section D.6.f. The registration process may take many weeks to complete. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to begin registration early in the process. Please send any questions to the point(s) of contact identified in Section D. The deadline for questions is shown above. Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted to www.grants.gov.

## Questions people ask

### Is 72052021RFA00006 still open?

No. It closed on August 16, 2021.

### Who can apply for Basic Education Quality and Transitions?

Guatemala USAID-Guatemala City accepted applications from any type of organization.

### What is the deadline for Basic Education Quality and Transitions?

Closed August 16, 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 $30.0 million each. About $30.0 million in total for one award.

### 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.