Request for Applications (RFA) No. LAA-2024-001 for Small Grant Activities to Support Learning and Innovation Hub Events

Dear Applicant,

The USAID/Ethiopia Learning Analytics Activity (the Activity) is releasing a Request for Applications (RFA) to award a grant to support a local Ethiopian organization to host a series of relevant, engaging events at the Activitys Learning and Innovation HUB. Instructions for completing the application can be found in Annex A. The grants will be awarded and implemented in accordance with the USAID and US Government regulations governing grants and the Activitys internal grants management policies.

The Project's investments in individual grant activities are anticipated to not exceed $10,000 (ten thousand USD) per grant. The period of performance is anticipated to be for six to eight months, from May 2024 to November 2024 January 2025, depending on the proposed grant activities. Only one qualified organization is sought for a single grant, but multiple grants could be awarded to multiple organizations if a single, suitable organization is not identified.

Please note that applications in response to this RFA are due by May 9, 2024. For any questions during the grant application process, please contact Anna Koontz at LAA.Grants@tetratechinc.onmicrosoft.com. Please note that all questions must be submitted no later than April 24, 2024.

This RFA contains the following documents:

• Annex A Applicant Cover Letter

• Annex B Grant Application and Implementation Plan

• Annex C Grant Application Checklist

• Annex D1 Budget

• Annex D2 Budget Narrative

Issuance Date: April 12, 2024; 17:00 Ethiopia

Deadline for Questions: April 24, 2024; 17:00 Ethiopia

Response from LAA: April 26, 2024; 17:00 Ethiopia

Deadline for Submissions: May 9, 2024; 12:00 Ethiopia