Opportunity Information: Apply for 72065621RFA00011
The Advancing Girls Education (AGE) Activity is a USAID/Mozambique funding opportunity designed to keep more girls in school and reduce the factors that commonly push them out of the education system. USAID is inviting qualified organizations to apply for a five-year Cooperative Agreement to implement activities that improve the retention of girls aged 10 to 19, particularly those who are most vulnerable or already at high risk of dropping out. The program is centered on addressing major, well-documented drivers of dropout for adolescent girls, including physical, sexual, and psychological violence in and around schools, as well as teen pregnancy and child marriage.
At its core, the grant aims to strengthen school retention by improving both access to education and the overall learning environment for girls. The activity is meant to align with and support the Government of the Republic of Mozambique (GRM) and its strategy of school-based reform that is rooted in local communities. That emphasis on community-level engagement signals that the program is not only about what happens inside classrooms, but also about shifting the local conditions and norms that influence whether girls can safely attend school, remain enrolled, and continue learning as they get older.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a USAID opportunity issued by USAID-Maputo under Funding Opportunity Number 72065621RFA00011. The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means the awardee should expect substantial involvement from USAID during implementation, including collaboration on planning, performance monitoring, and adaptive management as conditions evolve. The opportunity falls under the education funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 98.001.
The opportunity has an award ceiling of $10,000,000, with USAID expecting to make one award. The original posting date was August 17, 2021, with an original closing date of September 30, 2021. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional details referenced in the full eligibility section of the solicitation, suggesting that a range of entity types may be able to apply depending on the specific requirements spelled out in the official notice.
Overall, the AGE Activity is positioned as a targeted, multi-year investment in girls education outcomes in Mozambique, with a specific focus on preventing dropout among adolescents by addressing safety, protection, and gender-related barriers. The desired result is not simply higher enrollment, but sustained retention for girls through the critical ages when risks like violence, early marriage, and pregnancy most often interrupt schooling, while simultaneously improving the school environment so girls can learn in safer, more supportive conditions.Apply for 72065621RFA00011
- The Agency for International Development, Mozambique USAID-Maputo in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advancing Girls Education (AGE) Activity" 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 Aug 17, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2021. (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 $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Advancing Girls Education (AGE) Activity?
The Advancing Girls Education (AGE) Activity is a USAID/Mozambique funding opportunity focused on keeping more girls in school and reducing common factors that push adolescent girls out of the education system in Mozambique.
What is the main goal of the AGE Activity?
The main goal is to improve school retention for girls by strengthening access to education and improving the learning environment, especially for girls who are most vulnerable or already at high risk of dropping out.
Who is the target population for this grant?
The activity targets girls aged 10 to 19, with a particular emphasis on those who are most vulnerable or at high risk of leaving school before completing their education.
What issues does the AGE Activity aim to address to reduce dropout?
The program is designed to address major, well-documented drivers of dropout for adolescent girls, including physical, sexual, and psychological violence in and around schools, as well as teen pregnancy and child marriage.
How does the activity approach improving retention for girls?
The activity aims to improve retention by working on both (1) access to education and (2) the overall learning environment, including safety and supportive conditions that influence whether girls can attend school consistently and remain enrolled as they get older.
Is the program focused only on what happens inside schools?
No. The opportunity emphasizes community-level engagement and alignment with school-based reform rooted in local communities. This indicates the activity is intended to influence both school conditions and the broader local norms and circumstances that affect girls ability to stay in school.
How does the AGE Activity align with Mozambique government priorities?
The activity is meant to align with and support the Government of the Republic of Mozambique (GRM) and its strategy of school-based reform that is rooted in local communities.
Which USAID office issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by USAID-Maputo (USAID/Mozambique).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 72065621RFA00011.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
Based on the description provided, a Cooperative Agreement typically involves substantial involvement from USAID during implementation, including collaboration on planning, performance monitoring, and adaptive management as conditions change.
How long is the project period?
USAID is inviting qualified organizations to apply for a five-year Cooperative Agreement to implement the AGE Activity.
What is the maximum funding amount available under this opportunity?
The award ceiling for this opportunity is $10,000,000.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID expects to make one award under this opportunity.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the education funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 98.001.
When was the opportunity originally posted?
The original posting date was August 17, 2021.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was September 30, 2021.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional details referenced in the full eligibility section of the solicitation. This suggests multiple types of entities may be able to apply, depending on the specific requirements in the official notice.
What outcomes is USAID seeking through the AGE Activity?
The desired result is sustained retention of girls through critical adolescent ages, when risks such as violence, early marriage, and pregnancy most often interrupt schooling, along with improvements to the school environment so girls can learn in safer, more supportive conditions.
Is the program focused on enrollment or retention?
While access and enrollment are part of the approach, the opportunity emphasizes retention, meaning keeping girls enrolled and continuing to learn, particularly through ages when dropout risks increase.
What geographic focus is indicated by the opportunity description?
The opportunity is a USAID/Mozambique activity and is intended to support girls education outcomes in Mozambique.
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