Opportunity Information: Apply for 720 696 23 RFA 00002
The Teaching and Learning Materials (TLM) Market Systems Development Activity is a USAID/Rwanda (USAID-Kigali) funding opportunity designed to improve how teaching and learning materials are produced, distributed, and accessed, with the end goal of getting more and better reading materials into the hands of learners and educators. Rather than focusing only on direct procurement or one-time deliveries of books, the opportunity emphasizes strengthening the overall market system for TLMs so that quality materials can be sustainably supplied over time. The activity targets books and other reading materials in both physical and digital formats, and it is intended to expand access not only in schools, but also in homes and communities, recognizing that reading outcomes improve when children have consistent exposure to age-appropriate materials beyond the classroom.
USAID is soliciting applications under a cooperative agreement, which generally means the awardee should expect substantial engagement from the agency during implementation compared with a standard grant. The program’s purpose is to increase the quantity, quality, affordability, and accessibility of TLMs. In practical terms, this typically points to work that addresses constraints across the value chain and enabling environment: supporting local publishing and printing capacity where relevant, improving distribution networks (including last-mile delivery), strengthening demand and purchasing mechanisms, promoting quality assurance and alignment with curriculum or reading-level standards, and encouraging sustainable business models that make materials affordable to schools and families. The inclusion of digital materials suggests attention to e-content creation, licensing models, device and platform considerations, and the systems needed to ensure equitable access, especially for learners with limited connectivity.
The award is being offered as a discretionary funding opportunity with an education focus (CFDA 98.001). Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of qualified entity may apply, subject to the specific requirements and clarifications described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Applicants must submit all information required by the NOFO and meet the eligibility standards laid out in Section C. The opportunity anticipates a single award, with an award ceiling of USD 6,000,000, indicating USAID plans to fund one implementing partner to lead and coordinate the activity at the proposed scale.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number 720 696 23 RFA 00002, a creation date of January 11, 2023, and an original closing date of February 27, 2023. Interested applicants are directed to consult the full NOFO in the attachments for complete program requirements, application instructions, and evaluation criteria, and to submit questions to the designated point of contact listed in Section D.1 of the NOFO by the deadline on the cover page. For technical issues related to Grants.gov registration or accessing the NOFO, applicants are instructed to contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk by phone (1-800-518-4726) or email (support@grants.gov).Apply for 720 696 23 RFA 00002
- The Agency for International Development, Rwanda USAID-Kigali in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Teaching and Learning Materials (TLM) Market Systems Development 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 Jan 11, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 27, 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 $6,000,000.00 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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