Opportunity Information: Apply for 72060823APS00002
The FORSATY Research for Adaptation and Learning (REAL) Program is a USAID/Morocco funding opportunity released as an addendum to USAID's broader Science, Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (STIP) Annual Program Statement (APS) No. 7200AA22APS00005. It is authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and is intended to support research and learning activities that strengthen evidence, adaptation, and program performance in line with USAID/Morocco priorities. Rather than being a standalone solicitation with entirely new rules, it operates under the existing STIP APS framework, meaning applicants are expected to follow the STIP APS terms and conditions unless the addendum specifically states otherwise.
USAID/Morocco is requesting Concept Notes from qualified organizations, with eligibility governed by the solicitation's Section V (Eligibility). The opportunity lists eligible applicants as "unrestricted," which generally signals broad eligibility, but applicants still need to confirm they meet the specific eligibility requirements referenced in the addendum and the parent APS. A central requirement in this addendum is meaningful engagement with local actors. At a minimum, concept notes must demonstrate engagement with (1) a Higher Education Institution (HEI) and (2) a local partner, and USAID explicitly encourages applicants to work with local higher education institutions. In practice, that points to an emphasis on locally grounded research partnerships, capacity strengthening, and ensuring that learning products are relevant to Moroccan institutions and stakeholders.
The anticipated award structure is a single cooperative agreement to one prime partner, with a projected total funding level of up to USD 5,000,000, subject to availability of funds. The performance period is expected to be five years. Because the instrument type is a cooperative agreement (rather than a grant), applicants should expect substantial involvement by USAID during implementation, such as collaboration on work planning, technical direction, learning agendas, and adaptive management processes, consistent with how cooperative agreements are typically administered.
Key dates and submission details are clearly defined. Concept notes were due by Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. Rabat time. Questions about the solicitation were to be submitted no later than Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. Rabat time via email to syacoubi@usaid.gov and lbelahcen@usaid.gov, with a copy to usaidmoroccocontracts@usaid.gov. The opportunity is listed on Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number 72060823APS00002, with an award ceiling of 5,000,000 and CFDA/Assistance Listing number 98.001, and it is categorized under "Other" for both opportunity and activity categories.
Overall, this addendum signals USAID/Morocco's intent to fund a five-year, research-and-learning focused effort under the STIP umbrella, implemented by one lead organization working closely with Moroccan higher education and local partners. The emphasis on adaptation and learning suggests the program is expected to generate actionable evidence, support iterative improvements, and strengthen collaboration between development implementers and Moroccan research institutions, with USAID engagement throughout due to the cooperative agreement structure.Apply for 72060823APS00002
- The Morocco USAID-Rabat in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FORSATY Research for Adaptation and Learning (REAL) Program" 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 2023-09-27.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-11-08. (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 $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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