Opportunity Information: Apply for RFI SOM 2022 002
USAID Somalia Accelerated Basic Education (RFI-SOM-2022-002) is a Request for Information tied to the design of a new, large-scale education activity that USAID/Somalia expects to fund and implement over five years. The planned activity is estimated at $23 million to $30 million total and is intended to expand and strengthen accelerated and other non-formal education options so more children and youth can enter or re-enter learning pathways. The overall aim is to reduce the very large out-of-school population in Somalia, described here as nearly four million children and youth, by increasing access to appropriate basic education opportunities.
The notice is not a funding application call yet; it is a market research and program design step where USAID is asking organizations and stakeholders to provide comments and practical feedback to improve the final activity design. USAID is inviting interested parties to respond to some or all of the questions contained in the RFI, with responses limited to 3,500 words. Input collected through the RFI is meant to inform how USAID structures the eventual program approach, priorities, and implementation arrangements before issuing a formal solicitation.
The activity is expected to be carried out in close partnership with Somali government education authorities at multiple levels, including the Federal Government of Somalia, the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education (MoECHE), and Federal Member States Ministries of Education. It is also expected to align with USAID/Somalia's Country Development and Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) and focus geographically within the CDCS focal zone. In practical terms, this signals an emphasis on government coordination, system alignment, and working through agreed education priorities and structures rather than operating as a stand-alone project.
From a grants.gov standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary and falls under the education activity area (CFDA 98.001). Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may provide input, subject to any clarifications in the full RFI text. USAID anticipates a single eventual award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $30,000,000, indicating this is likely to be a sizable, consolidated activity rather than multiple smaller grants.
The RFI was posted on December 16, 2022, with an original closing date of January 16, 2023. Responses were requested by email to Jesse Gutierrez (jgutierrez@usaid.gov) with a copy to Aziz Alibhai (aalibhai@usaid.gov), using the subject line "RFI USAID/Somalia Accelerated Basic Education Activity." The announcement notes that the full notice can be viewed and downloaded via grants.gov, where the detailed questions and submission instructions would be provided.Apply for RFI SOM 2022 002
- The Agency for International Development, Somalia USAID-Mogadishu in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID Somalia Accelerated Basic Education" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 16, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 16, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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FAQs: USAID Somalia Accelerated Basic Education (RFI-SOM-2022-002)
What is USAID Somalia Accelerated Basic Education (RFI-SOM-2022-002)?
It is a Request for Information (RFI) connected to the design of a new, large-scale USAID/Somalia education activity focused on accelerated basic education and other non-formal education options in Somalia.
Is this an open funding opportunity or a call for applications?
No. This notice is not a funding application call yet. It is a market research and program design step where USAID is collecting comments and practical feedback to improve the final activity design before issuing a formal solicitation.
What is the purpose of the RFI?
The purpose is to gather input from organizations and stakeholders to help USAID shape the eventual program approach, priorities, and implementation arrangements for the planned activity.
What is USAID hoping to achieve through the planned activity?
The overall aim is to reduce the very large out-of-school population in Somalia (described as nearly four million children and youth) by expanding access to appropriate basic education opportunities, including pathways that help children and youth enter or re-enter learning.
What kinds of education does the planned activity emphasize?
The planned activity is intended to expand and strengthen accelerated education and other non-formal education options, with the goal of helping more children and youth transition into learning pathways.
How long is the planned activity expected to run?
USAID/Somalia expects to fund and implement the planned education activity over five years.
What is the estimated total funding level for the planned activity?
The planned activity is estimated at a total of $23 million to $30 million.
How many awards does USAID anticipate making for this effort?
USAID anticipates a single eventual award (Expected Awards: 1), suggesting one consolidated activity rather than multiple smaller grants.
What is the award ceiling listed for the opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $30,000,000.
Who is eligible to respond to this RFI?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may provide input, subject to any clarifications provided in the full RFI text.
What is the Grants.gov classification for this opportunity?
From a Grants.gov standpoint, it is categorized as discretionary and falls under the education activity area (CFDA 98.001).
Where is the activity expected to be implemented geographically?
The activity is expected to focus geographically within USAID/Somalia's Country Development and Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) focal zone.
What coordination or partnership approach is expected?
The activity is expected to be carried out in close partnership with Somali government education authorities at multiple levels, including the Federal Government of Somalia, the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education (MoECHE), and Federal Member States Ministries of Education.
How does the planned activity relate to USAID strategy documents?
It is expected to align with USAID/Somalia's Country Development and Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), indicating emphasis on system alignment and coordination with agreed education priorities and structures.
What does it mean that this is an RFI rather than a solicitation?
It means USAID is seeking information and feedback to support program design. Input collected is intended to inform how USAID structures the program before a formal solicitation is issued.
Do respondents need to answer every question in the RFI?
No. USAID invited interested parties to respond to some or all of the questions contained in the RFI.
Is there a word limit for RFI responses?
Yes. Responses are limited to 3,500 words.
How were responses to the RFI requested to be submitted?
Responses were requested by email to Jesse Gutierrez at jgutierrez@usaid.gov with a copy to Aziz Alibhai at aalibhai@usaid.gov.
What subject line was requested for the email submission?
The requested subject line was: "RFI USAID/Somalia Accelerated Basic Education Activity".
When was the RFI posted and what was the closing date listed?
The RFI was posted on December 16, 2022, with an original closing date of January 16, 2023.
Where can the full RFI notice and detailed questions be found?
The announcement notes that the full notice can be viewed and downloaded via Grants.gov, where the detailed questions and submission instructions would be provided.
Does this notice guarantee that USAID will issue a future funding opportunity?
The notice describes an RFI tied to the design of a planned activity and states that USAID expects to fund and implement the activity over five years, but it is not itself a funding application call.
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