Global Competencies
West Bank, Gaza USAID-West Bank · Agency for International Development
At a glance
Global Competencies is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the West Bank, Gaza USAID-West Bank (Agency for International Development). The application deadline was May 14, 2018. Individual awards are listed as $15M – $21.5M, with about 1 award expected. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Feb 21, 2018
- Close date
- May 14, 2018
- Award floor
- $15,000,000
- Award ceiling
- $21,500,000
- Est. total funding
- Not specified
- Expected awards
- 1
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
Qualified U.S. and non-U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), U.S. Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs), and U.S. and non-U.S. for profit firms may participate in this funding opportunity.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
USAID’s West Bank and Gaza Mission (USAID/WBG) is issuing this Funding Opportunity to solicit applications for Global Competencies, a five-year Activity. The Global Competencies Activity will work with Palestinian universities, technical colleges, and the private sector to introduce selected 21st century skills and global competencies into learning and teaching to make graduates more competitive in the local, regional and global labor markets. The Activity will also work on building capacity at the selected higher education institutions to provide students with opportunities to enhance their employability, provide career guidance and make them better prepared to engage in the labor market.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 98.001
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Global Competencies”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Global Competencies”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $15m – $21.5m and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.
How do I apply for “Global Competencies”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity 72029418RFA00002), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.