Request for Application Girls' Learning Through Technology at IREX

 SECTION I: FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

The GLTT project is funded by The Stone Family Foundation and implemented by IREX in Kilifi County. GLTT uses a technology-based approach to support girls’ education and development of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills in low-tech schools through evidence-based practices and research. The project is working to develop digital literacy capacity of teachers and their ability to use creative coding using Scratch and Makey Makey in tech labs to deliver CBC and apply gender responsiveness to engage girls in ICT.

IREX invites interested local organizations to submit an application to partner with IREX in implementing GLTT by providing support during Tech Training of Trainers (ToTs), Teacher Professional Development (TPDs), Tech and Gender inclusive Coaching Sessions and development of tech lab activities. Please see program description and Scope of Work description in Section IV.

Program Purpose: The end goal for GLTT is to increase girls' attendance, improve the quality of their learning in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, and develop digital literacy skills.

SECTION II: AWARD INFORMATION:

• The expected duration of IREX’s support or the period of performance is November 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023. IREX expects to award one subaward in the amount of $15,000-$20,000 USD. GLTT/IREX reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted.

SECTION III: ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The applicant / application must meet the following requirements

• Be officially registered and working in compliance with all applicable civil and fiscal regulations, including, but not limited to pertinent local laws and status.
• Be officially registered as a legal entity and working in compliance with all applicable local laws.
• Ability to implement the program activities as detailed in Section IV Program Description and Scope of Work in order to meet the projects objectives and principles
• Contain expected outcomes and results consistent with and linked to the project’s objectives
• Applicant is not a debarred organization

Types of Sub-Awardees Eligible:

• Non-US Nongovernment Organizations (Non-US NGOs)
• Community Based Organization (CBOs)
• Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
• Professional Associations
• Universities