Opportunity Information: Apply for 72029418RFA00002
The Global Competencies grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 72029418RFA00002) is a USAID West Bank and Gaza Mission (USAID/WBG) funding announcement for a five-year education activity focused on improving the job readiness and labor-market competitiveness of Palestinian higher education graduates. The core idea is to work directly with Palestinian universities and technical colleges, alongside private sector partners, to integrate selected 21st century skills and broader "global competencies" into what students learn and how they are taught. By updating curricula, teaching methods, and institutional practices, the activity aims to help graduates compete more effectively not only in local employment markets, but also regionally and globally.
A major emphasis of the opportunity is practical employability. Beyond classroom instruction, the activity is designed to strengthen the capacity of selected higher education institutions to provide students with more concrete pathways into work. This includes building or improving services that help students understand career options, develop job-search and workplace skills, and make informed transitions from education to employment. In practice, that can involve stronger career guidance functions, better employer engagement, and structured opportunities that expose students to labor-market expectations and professional environments.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary opportunity with a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument, meaning USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation compared to a more hands-off grant. The activity falls under the Education funding category and is associated with CFDA 98.001. USAID expects to make one award, with an anticipated award ceiling of $21,500,000. The opportunity was created on February 21, 2018, and the official closing date is stated to be provided in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced as being provided in the full announcement. Overall, the opportunity targets an implementing partner capable of convening and coordinating higher education institutions and private sector stakeholders, supporting curriculum and instructional improvements tied to modern skill demands, and strengthening institutional systems that directly improve student employability outcomes.Apply for 72029418RFA00002
- The Agency for International Development, West Bank, Gaza USAID-West Bank in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Global Competencies" 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 Feb 21, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by The close date will be reflected in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.. (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 $21,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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