Advancing Higher Education for Afghanistan’s Development
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing this Annual Program Statement (APS) pursuant to the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) of 1961, as amended.
The Agency will administer any resulting awards in accordance with ADS 303, Parts 200 and 700 of Title 2 of the Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR), Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards; Standard Provisions for US/Non-US Organizations; as well as the additional requirements in this APS and any Rounds.
The USAID Mission in Afghanistan (USAID/Afghanistan) is pleased to announce this Advancing Higher Education for Afghanistan’s Development (AHEAD) APS.Through this APS, USAID/Afghanistan announces its desire, through addendum posted to the APS, to fund one or multiple awards to test, adopt, and scale creative or innovative solutions to meet development challenges in the area of higher education.The AHEAD APS is not a Request for Applications (RFA).
The APS requests Concept Notes in response to addendum published to this APS.
Based on the review of those concept notes led by a USAID team and potential participation in a co-creation process, USAID will determine whether to request a full application from an appropriate partner(s).
USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the concept notes and applications submitted under this APS and its respective addendum.
USAID also reserves the right to not conduct a co-creation phase and request full applications from successful Applicants at the Concept Paper stage.
The Agency will administer any resulting awards in accordance with ADS 303, Parts 200 and 700 of Title 2 of the Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR), Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards; Standard Provisions for US/Non-US Organizations; as well as the additional requirements in this APS and any Rounds.
The USAID Mission in Afghanistan (USAID/Afghanistan) is pleased to announce this Advancing Higher Education for Afghanistan’s Development (AHEAD) APS.Through this APS, USAID/Afghanistan announces its desire, through addendum posted to the APS, to fund one or multiple awards to test, adopt, and scale creative or innovative solutions to meet development challenges in the area of higher education.The AHEAD APS is not a Request for Applications (RFA).
The APS requests Concept Notes in response to addendum published to this APS.
Based on the review of those concept notes led by a USAID team and potential participation in a co-creation process, USAID will determine whether to request a full application from an appropriate partner(s).
USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the concept notes and applications submitted under this APS and its respective addendum.
USAID also reserves the right to not conduct a co-creation phase and request full applications from successful Applicants at the Concept Paper stage.
Agency: Agency for International Development
Office: Afghanistan USAID-Kabul
Estimated Funding: $70,000,000
Office: Afghanistan USAID-Kabul
Estimated Funding: $70,000,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-20-019.html
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U. S. Territory or Possession.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-20-019.html
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Acquisition & Assistance Specialist
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2019-12-04
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2020-11-04
Wednesday August 6, 2025
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