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USAID/Lebanon NOFO: Higher Education Scholarships Phase Two (HES-II)

Agency: Germany USAID - Frankfurt

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  • 98.001 -- USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

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Subject to the availability of funds, USAID anticipates awarding up to two cooperative agreements to the applicant(s) who best meets the objectives

of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO, in the amount of up to $30,000,000 each.


The Higher Education Scholarships Phase Two (HES-II) is one activity under the umbrella of the Higher Education Advancement and Development

(HEAD) project. The purpose of the HEAD project is to improve the effectiveness of educational institutions in order to enhance Lebanon’s

economic stability and prosperity through skill development opportunities and stronger higher education institutions.


See Related Documents Tab for the NOFO document and annexes.


Update March 8, 2022: Amendment 1 posted. See Related Documents Tab for Amendment 1 documents.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

Eligibility for this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is restricted to not-for-profit educational institutions in Lebanon that meet standards comparable to those required for American accreditation.USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.

Grantor contact information

Description

See the NOFO file for contact details for questions and application submissions.

Email

Contact if you have difficulty accessing the announcement related documents.

ransonov@usaid.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
72026822RFA00001_HES_II_Questions_and_Answers.pdf
NOFO Questions and Answers
Mar 8, 2022 01:33 PM UTC
72026822RFA00001_HES_II_Amendment_1.pdf
NOFO Amendment 1
Mar 8, 2022 01:32 PM UTC
Annex_IV._CDCS-Lebanon-December-2026.pdf
ANNEX IV to NOFO
Mar 8, 2022 01:33 PM UTC
72026822RFA00001_HES_II.pdf
NOFO File
Feb 10, 2022 09:45 AM UTC
Annex_II._Mandatory_Budget_Template.xlsx
ANNEX II to NOFO
Feb 10, 2022 09:47 AM UTC
ANNEX_I._USP-HES_Factsheet.pdf
ANNEX I to NOFO
Feb 10, 2022 09:46 AM UTC
Annex_III._USAID_Partner_Information_Form.docx
ANNEX III to NOFO
Feb 10, 2022 09:47 AM UTC

Link to additional information

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Archived: May 11, 2022

Application process

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Award

$60,000,000

Program Funding

2

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$30,000,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

72026822RFA00001

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Earmark

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Education

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

4

Posted date:

February 10, 2022

Archive date:

May 11, 2022

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