# Access to Quality Early Childhood Care and Education in Emergencies (ECCE) Activity

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/72066322rfa00003-access-to-quality-early-childhood-care-and-education/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/339568

> Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa offered grants of up to $46.0 million (at least $46.0 million) to any type of organization. It expected to make one award worth $46.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 18, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 72066322RFA00003 |
| Agency | Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 18, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $46.0 million |
| Award floor | $46.0 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $46.0 million |
| 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"

Eligibility for this NOFO is not restricted. USAID, in partnership with The LEGO Foundation, welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply for federal financial assistance on the same basis as any other organization and are subject to the protections and requirements of Federal law.

## What the grant funds

This funding opportunity is authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) of 1961, as amended. The resulting award will be subject to 2 CFR 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, and USAID’s supplement, 2 CFR 700, as well as the additional requirements found in Section F. (Note: The LEGO Foundation’s award will be subject to The LEGO Foundation’s Partnership Agreement including but not limited to “The LEGO Foundation Code of Conduct” and “The LEGO Foundation Child Protection Policy”.) Note: The term “program” as used in 2 CFR 200 and this NOFO is typically considered by USAID to be an Activity supporting one or more Project(s) pursuant to specific Development Objectives. Please see 2 CFR 700 for the USAID specific definitions of the terms “Activity” and “Project” as used in the USAID context for purposes of planning, design, and implementation of USAID development assistance. Title: Access to Quality Early Childhood Care and Education in Emergencies Purpose: Improve early learning and holistic development outcomes for preschool-aged children in emergency contexts Objective: Increase opportunities for preschool-aged children (3-6+), prioritizing those affected by crisis and conflict, including refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and those in host communities, to participate in quality play-based, pre-primary programming which improves their early learning and holistic development.

## Questions people ask

### Is 72066322RFA00003 still open?

No. It closed on May 18, 2022.

### Who can apply for Access to Quality Early Childhood Care and Education in Emergencies (ECCE) Activity?

Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Access to Quality Early Childhood Care and Education in Emergencies (ECCE) Activity?

Closed May 18, 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 $46.0 million each. About $46.0 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.