Deadline: 18 February 2015
The United States Agency for International Development mission to Egypt is seeking applications from U.S and Non-U.S non-governmental organizations, for-profit organizations, colleges, and universities for the funding opportunity in “Higher Education Partnerships Program (HEPP)” project.
Maximum fund available for this project is up to $57 million USD. It is expected that the recipient will give separate sub‐awards to each lead U.S. and Egyptian higher education institution involved in an individual partnership. USAID prefers an equitable distribution of sub‐awards between American and Egyptian institutions.
The performance period for this Program is five years, to start from the date of award.
Eligibility Criteria
- USAID welcomes applications from a wide range of organizations with a strong interest in, or concern for higher education in Egypt. This would include but not be limited to universities, state and community colleges, private companies, think tanks, foundations, business associations, non‐government organizations, and civil society organizations.
- This RFA is issued to ensure that all interested and qualified organizations have a fair opportunity to submit applications for funding.
- System for Award Management: All Applicants must be registered in SAM and have a DUNS number unless exempt under 2 CFR 25.110 to be eligible to apply under this RFA.
- USAID will not accept applications from individuals. Foreign governments, state and local governments and USG departments and agencies may also not apply for USAID funding under this RFA. All Applicants must be legally recognized organizational entities under applicable law.
The following types of organizations may apply for funding under this RFA:
- Colleges and Universities: Qualified U.S. and non‐S. colleges and universities (including minority serving institutions, community colleges, and women’s colleges) may apply for USAID funding under this RFA. USG and USAID regulations generally treat colleges and universities as NGOs, rather than governmental organizations; hence, both public and private colleges and universities are eligible. Consortia of colleges and universities or university associations are encouraged to apply. Non‐U.S. colleges and universities in countries that are ineligible for assistance under the FAA or related appropriations acts are ineligible.
- Non‐Governmental Organizations (NGOs): Qualified U.S. and non‐S. private non‐profit organizations may apply for USAID funding under this RFA. Foreign government‐owned parastatal organizations from countries that are ineligible for assistance under the FAA or related appropriations acts are ineligible.
- For‐Profit Organizations: Qualified U.S. and non‐S. private, for‐profit organizations may apply for USAID funding under this RFA. Foreign government‐owned parastatal organizations from countries that are ineligible for assistance under the FAA or related appropriations acts are ineligible. Potential for‐profit Applicants must note that, pursuant to ADS 303.5(g) and 2 CFR 700.13(a)(1), the payment of fee/profit to the prime Recipient under grants and cooperative agreements is prohibited. However, if a prime Recipient has a contract for the acquisition of goods or services (i.e., if a buyer‐seller relationship is created), fee/profit for the (sub)‐contractor is authorized to be paid pursuant to that contract so long as the prime recipient abides by the procurement standards set forth in 2 CFR 200.317 to 326 and 2 CFR 700.11 to 12.
How to Apply
- Applicants are required to submit an electronic version of the technical Application and a separate electronic version of the cost proposal.
- Applications must be submitted in two separate parts: (a) Technical and (b) Cost or Business Application.
- Technical applications must be written in the English language.
- The cost/business application must be written in the English language ‐there is no limit on the number of pages for the cost/business application. The cost/business application is to be accompanied by SF‐ 424 series, which includes:
- SF‐424, Application for Federal Assistance
- SF‐424A, Budget Information, Non‐construction Programs
- SF‐424B, Assurances, Non‐construction Programs
For more information, visit grants.gov and search for funding opportunity number – RFA-263-15-000001.
