Juntos Aprendemos: Delivering Quality Education in Migrant Receptor Communities in Colombia, New Partnerships Initiative (NPI)

Pursuant to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, the United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID),  USAID/Colombia’s Venezuelan Response and Integration Office Development invites interested Applicant(s) to submit a Concept Note(s) that aim to improve education systems and expertise to achieve the Government of Colombia’s goal of providing sustainable and inclusive quality education to all school-aged children in Colombia, especially when there are unexpected “shocks” to the system. Activities supported through this Amendment will focus on strengthening school systems in municipalities and areas impacted by the influx of Venezuelan migrants and Colombian returnees (receptor communities), and to diversify and broaden USAID’s partner base.Subject to the availability of funds, USAID may allocate up to $35 million over the course of the next year to fund a portfolio of programs, with funding for individual program applications estimated in the range of $7 million to $35 million. The proposed period of performance is up to 5 years.