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KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts
Applied research for crisis education contexts
Funding available
$ 300,000 - $ 1,000,000
Deadline
April 25, 2024
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Nationally or internationally registered or incorporated organizations based in low- or middle-income countries
See full eligibility
Overview
KIX call for concept notes funds applied research by organizations based in low- or middle-income countries for GPE partner countries. It supports promising or proven innovations to improve children’s access and retention in education in emergency, fragile and conflict-affected contexts through scaling research, teacher support, and flexible learning pathways.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Emergency and Relief
- International Activities
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Applied research to generate and mobilize evidence in support of scaling the impact of promising or proven innovations
- Adapting and refining innovations to the contextual needs of selected countries
- Developing and testing means and models to scale innovations
- Supporting capacity strengthening of stakeholders who will adapt, adopt and scale the innovations
- Research on access or re-entry for out-of-school children, retention of at-risk learners, and teacher development and support in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts
Documents Needed
- Curriculum vitae for project team members, requested in the application platform
Official resources
Official page
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nationally or internationally registered or incorporated organizations based in low- or middle-income countries
- Research institutions, universities and think tanks
- Network secretariats, associations, civil society organizations and non-profits
- Private-sector organizations
- Individual organizations or consortia of up to three organizations
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Government ministries and agencies
- For-profit providers of core education services
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Large-scale implementation of identified innovations
- Development of new innovations
Selection criteria
- Relevance and likelihood of impact: 35%
- Project design and methodology: 40%
- Team capacity and coordination: 20%
- Value for money: 5%
How to apply
- Submit the concept note using the online application form in English, French or Spanish no later than April 25, 2024 11:59 p.m. EDT.
- If shortlisted, submit the full proposal using the online application form no later than July 11, 2024 11:59 p.m. EDT.
Processing and Agreement
- Concept notes are reviewed by a review committee comprised of IDRC program staff using the published evaluation criteria.
- Shortlisted applications are invited to submit full proposals.
- Full proposals are reviewed for completeness by IDRC and then externally reviewed by the KIX Independent Assessment Panel, with at least two panel members assessing each proposal.
- IDRC carries out institutional and risk assessments and recommends a cohort of projects for approval by the KIX Executive Committee.
- Successful applicants may be asked to make changes, may need additional documentation or country approval, and enter a two-month inception phase after signing the grant agreement.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted in English, French or Spanish.
- Submissions are subject to Canada’s Access to Information Act.
- Applicants consent to disclosure of submitted documents to external reviewers and, if selected, to disclosure of their name and project title in announcements.
- In submitting a concept note, applicants will be asked to agree to abide by GPE's Policy on protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, the IDRC Corporate Principles on Research Ethics, the IDRC Open Access Policy and the IDRC Open Data Statement of Principles.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts Program
What is the KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts?
KIX call for concept notes funds applied research by organizations based in low- or middle-income countries for GPE partner countries. It supports promising or proven innovations to improve children’s access and retention in education in emergency, fragile and conflict-affected contexts through scaling research, teacher support, and flexible learning pathways.
How much funding can be received?
KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts program?
To be eligible for the KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts program, you must:
The applicant must be a nationally or internationally registered or incorporated organization based in a low- or middle-income country.
The applicant must have independent legal status and the ability to contract in its own name, receive and administer funds, and direct project activities.
Concept notes may be submitted by one organization or by a consortium of up to three organizations.
What expenses are eligible under KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts?
Applied research to generate and mobilize evidence in support of scaling the impact of promising or proven innovations
Adapting and refining innovations to the contextual needs of selected countries
Developing and testing means and models to scale innovations
Supporting capacity strengthening of stakeholders who will adapt, adopt and scale the innovations
Research on access or re-entry for out-of-school children, retention of at-risk learners, and teacher development and support in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts
Who can I contact for more information about the KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts?
You can contact International Development Research Centre (IDRC) by email at kixcalls@idrc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts available?
The KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts program is available across Canada.
Is the KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts a grant, loan, or tax credit?
KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts is a Grant and Funding