From: Samantha Alvis <salvis@usaid.gov> Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2020 3:29 PM To: Harbison, Diana <dbharbis@purdue.edu> Subject: USAID Higher Education Update #12 October 2020 NOFOs and RFIs | Fellowship Opportunities | Local Capacity Development Policy Webinar [http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=2f6b6fcb-301f-4342-b680-a3cc5bda9d40&a=11222463...] [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b4b81b4501/86117223-d9bf-4073-b6c1-7ca702...] Higher Education Champions News FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES USAID/Central Asia’s Turkmenistan New Generation Activity RFI — The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to provide an opportunity for industry and stakeholder professionals in the field of youth and workforce development to integrate their technical expertise and analysis into the USAID/Central Asia activity design. Learn more here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZHL6oA8rBvbuRzgPYcCEFM4bMxgPIghiI1Q-X1lVZdykOFmPcCzr7lfpXaL_9RVWxpSRBD9DIknSk5g_vfPucyj3y3YCSmb1htIgOD1pnO6hepaNmwS8sal6JTJ5LZKYCpsIVze1DYNPYvAD51XFrc-oPattDBkGwasAygMl94juv2KwX_eMZGLVVNHnILTLfWIsrTCenEh8hfzctLBCIQ==&c=gmALHzr8qM_zwG1aJWh2gJ4Z5FHH5c5548n7lAoAKbnkcJmres_E4A==&ch=2-NnFnkbpu4q2JIv1CeIiloq9F8yhfgKBLb1lJAwNnLGe3hG0HLe2g==> | Deadline October 16 Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture Draft Program Description — This Draft Program Description (PD) is issued for the purpose of providing stakeholders and potential partners an opportunity to review, comment, suggest, and enhance areas for a new global Feed the Future (FTF) activity: the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture. The purpose of this award is to identify and strengthen opportunities for smallholder farmers to develop and sustainably manage horticulture-based enterprises in production systems central to the Feed the Future Initiative. This posting is not a Notice of Funding Opportunity. Learn more here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZHL6oA8rBvbuRzgPYcCEFM4bMxgPIghiI1Q-X1lVZdykOFmPcCzr7lfpXaL_9RVWQKor3_cZIWJ-iBUF7HoHjulXe56z3KyKdRV7rR8s7FdbNjZFN4GpM8INq03FkAnQooagipp9B_XycSKqf1EJ6VgXMphO5igNw7ZlMNHcmwPnyXp19Y41zOXTO-mbaEBiIF7uska-j3FaB63_9x9wkA==&c=gmALHzr8qM_zwG1aJWh2gJ4Z5FHH5c5548n7lAoAKbnkcJmres_E4A==&ch=2-NnFnkbpu4q2JIv1CeIiloq9F8yhfgKBLb1lJAwNnLGe3hG0HLe2g==> | Deadline October 20 USAID/Indonesia New Marine and Fisheries Program RFI — The United States Agency for International Development Mission to Indonesia (USAID/Indonesia) is in the process of gathering information to support an anticipated design of two new marine and fisheries activities. Learn more here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZHL6oA8rBvbuRzgPYcCEFM4bMxgPIghiI1Q-X1lVZdykOFmPcCzr7lfpXaL_9RVW1Z6RnKPGTnCHND47iDVv0V_0ZBu9qtP0htrHrA_y9oTZid4tRHbVZpB-n8foK7T2Zh4SOuuPWIlBN49NU4UjfNu0i-h1gZYq_VFX_8off89aLw4r2SIIpr-16rJHEryRvP4zfeTi8yvZobMj46HZUgVjOMv3OVw-Ywll3SjTBPXt0KNX8mG9Z4iih7AzmBwlhc3B-eoXLNjRSMkcQ23hnQ==&c=gmALHzr8qM_zwG1aJWh2gJ4Z5FHH5c5548n7lAoAKbnkcJmres_E4A==&ch=2-NnFnkbpu4q2JIv1CeIiloq9F8yhfgKBLb1lJAwNnLGe3hG0HLe2g==> | Deadline October 23 USAID Macedonia MEL Activity — The objective of this five-year activity is to holistically assist monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) and collaborating, learning and adapting (CLA) over the implementation of the Local Works Program in North Macedonia. This will notably include developing a Local Works Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan (MELP) and reporting results over the course of program implementation. Learn more here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZHL6oA8rBvbuRzgPYcCEFM4bMxgPIghiI1Q-X1lVZdykOFmPcCzr7lfpXaL_9RVWSm-y-alTJWfuMIsjB-nr3fuDyp8P-ITaIpmGweZclgsIameGfNyBkUb-FI4GrfvGY-1MP1ET44f63Bk7RY237u3iA1ZRprhYUZ0sdTPP17S5MkKFQHuLJ2p8ZbY-sd6uX7yveDcspLx7-XwWtNQh6PbkAtnkPlNUXCooYy0Oht8oYWqQP8cP_-VBzMS1E0N03D9imGuL0ug_MknlpUSZMA==&c=gmALHzr8qM_zwG1aJWh2gJ4Z5FHH5c5548n7lAoAKbnkcJmres_E4A==&ch=2-NnFnkbpu4q2JIv1CeIiloq9F8yhfgKBLb1lJAwNnLGe3hG0HLe2g==> | Deadline October 29 Uganda FTF Institutional and Systems Strengthening Activity — The United States Agency for International Development Mission to Uganda (USAID/Uganda) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations interested in providing technical assistance to build the capacity and strengthen the processes of Government of Uganda (GOU) ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), and industry apex organizations, to drive inclusive agriculture-led economic growth as described in the Request for Proposal. Learn more here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZHL6oA8rBvbuRzgPYcCEFM4bMxgPIghiI1Q-X1lVZdykOFmPcCzr7lfpXaL_9RVWfbaAvBo_DM2eEn5On7wjiO29Jh511SOotfDlEoW6kLdQ6zW8UsTBUWiWLO10mox6gSKl3pi9JjVe2nsQO2bckFVER_51P9UmJzo4WGaOLD_iVj-QKaFXqQFN0WmtKTJsi8V1ni1n4ycB5qKSV45OXscCsNsf27FXi26TxfiE-6vkcPiNh1WBZWLX27YXcGAXLL1LtqmcjeWDHgxf-GQIlA==&c=gmALHzr8qM_zwG1aJWh2gJ4Z5FHH5c5548n7lAoAKbnkcJmres_E4A==&ch=2-NnFnkbpu4q2JIv1CeIiloq9F8yhfgKBLb1lJAwNnLGe3hG0HLe2g==> | Deadline November 6 Department of State and USAID COVID-19 Private Sector Engagement & Partnership Fund — The Department of State and USAID have launched the COVID-19 Private Sector Engagement & Partnership Fund with an additional $10 million in new assistance funds. The Fund has been established to strengthen the efforts of the private sector and bolster ongoing response efforts, helping the world’s most vulnerable overcome the devastation inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 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The Business Forecast<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZHL6oA8rBvbuRzgPYcCEFM4bMxgPIghiI1Q-X1lVZdykOFmPcCzr7v43IlsjUOL291esTywArQ-PsRiusqKSdvmZgc7A9Kq6k-kitpI1JrWWIq6laykv8HogM_J5MHwf0nByyPSq5V1TeaUauSo2PvcUxC_aZ4WElM5jbbQcSxs=&c=gmALHzr8qM_zwG1aJWh2gJ4Z5FHH5c5548n7lAoAKbnkcJmres_E4A==&ch=2-NnFnkbpu4q2JIv1CeIiloq9F8yhfgKBLb1lJAwNnLGe3hG0HLe2g==> is also an informational resource on potential funding and partnership opportunities at USAID. USAID LOCAL CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT POLICY WEBINAR Local capacity development is a critical area of USAID’s work and a cornerstone of the Journey to Self-Reliance. To ensure an Agency shared vision and coherent approach to capacity development, USAID will be drafting a new policy on local capacity development. On Monday, October 19 from 11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. EDT, USAID is hosting a public webinar on its forthcoming local capacity development policy. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the policy and how they can provide feedback during the drafting process. Input from the broader international development community is critical to the success of this new USAID policy, and we are excited to share information and seek feedback. Learn more and find the link to join the webinar here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZHL6oA8rBvbuRzgPYcCEFM4bMxgPIghiI1Q-X1lVZdykOFmPcCzr7lfpXaL_9RVWLk4h50kVJPP4KcdZHkZYcMSV4t9YoBGC_1o15mKC24EYhovunHCJPGKckLyXbADqHMQQNvxGfbFmoBJ0_bjXNprjSfdN1KgA7KSeMFt9juFvqDBUCjLkCVZRbm1fyqUExHG0SgydI3fyWzLVrM2USfwsM8hIunb1dCIAPQRJ1Fh7AR8_PtXG-BzFw-Zf3G4cDk2lJ6K7xFU0Eip4jnQyAdvaLwGYl_GU&c=gmALHzr8qM_zwG1aJWh2gJ4Z5FHH5c5548n7lAoAKbnkcJmres_E4A==&ch=2-NnFnkbpu4q2JIv1CeIiloq9F8yhfgKBLb1lJAwNnLGe3hG0HLe2g==> PAYNE FELLOWSHIP FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL The USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program seeks to attract outstanding individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of USAID. If you want to work on the front lines of some of the most pressing global challenges of our times — poverty, hunger, injustice, disease, environmental degradation, climate change, conflict and violent extremism – the Foreign Service of the USAID provides an opportunity to advance U.S. foreign policy interests and reflect the American people's compassion and support of human dignity. The Payne Fellowship, which provides up to $96,000 in benefits over two years for graduate school, internships, and professional development activities, is a unique pathway to the USAID Foreign Service. Please share this opportunity with interested students in your networks. Learn more here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZHL6oA8rBvbuRzgPYcCEFM4bMxgPIghiI1Q-X1lVZdykOFmPcCzr7lfpXaL_9RVWZd3BD7eAWw9GV0w-c5tIgrMqd9I8OM41n4uWqHxcAs2e32pipPtv1plcycZQjZ9IzXbruWGt76fqcDoDvVxe0RpU-ZJTTIpKfAq6S-7Rj16azeUC7XFAWYUOxHE1lzWX9KpbYJtoXXKTODvj4soQlraxB-hQxhebhShqtlKOMLQ=&c=gmALHzr8qM_zwG1aJWh2gJ4Z5FHH5c5548n7lAoAKbnkcJmres_E4A==&ch=2-NnFnkbpu4q2JIv1CeIiloq9F8yhfgKBLb1lJAwNnLGe3hG0HLe2g==> | Deadline November 1 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS USAID is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for several fellowship programs for scientists and engineers. These fellowships provide a firsthand experience of working in the government. Fellows can work across the USAID’s sectors to apply analytic rigor, increase adaptive management and the use of evidence, support program management and policy implementation, and apply their diverse backgrounds to new approaches. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply to the following fellowships: AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZHL6oA8rBvbuRzgPYcCEFM4bMxgPIghiI1Q-X1lVZdykOFmPcCzr7vX5aSX2aHPnzcFBtR6eWMrMJJ8tieJqlFA81DWsHFbrFyRlB2J6brr6xDJKescYo7dHosd6WIJdi2_2Frrf4t0bsHMOeNdOYB8j-dccEgTrwDlBdqfi-Bmy_XEDpBuIQLgyZji8N0VEbuJshHi4Om8=&c=gmALHzr8qM_zwG1aJWh2gJ4Z5FHH5c5548n7lAoAKbnkcJmres_E4A==&ch=2-NnFnkbpu4q2JIv1CeIiloq9F8yhfgKBLb1lJAwNnLGe3hG0HLe2g==> by Nov. 1st Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers -USA Engineering & International Development Fellowship<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZHL6oA8rBvbuRzgPYcCEFM4bMxgPIghiI1Q-X1lVZdykOFmPcCzr7vX5aSX2aHPnEdk70negZlpnWhtIYqBo3lMvazLf6WAgnJ5WFj9N5nwjUD5X9edP0OvFOCXGjBBGal15w3Ta7P1dIrtpNTbB1OM73MkDrIEC_tsagytwztpOgvB7drkFrZOf1AQejAsCjOY21jpeBu_Z-R9M6viSMw==&c=gmALHzr8qM_zwG1aJWh2gJ4Z5FHH5c5548n7lAoAKbnkcJmres_E4A==&ch=2-NnFnkbpu4q2JIv1CeIiloq9F8yhfgKBLb1lJAwNnLGe3hG0HLe2g==> by Dec. 7th. 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