Massive Global Funding Opportunity: Submit Your Expression of Interest for the GPE Education Out Loud Grant Agent

If your organization works to transform education systems through civil society engagement, transparency, and accountability, this is a career-defining global opportunity you can’t afford to miss. The Request for Expression of Interest: GPE Education Out Loud Grant Agent is now officially open.

What Is Education Out Loud (EOL)?

Education Out Loud (EOL) is the largest global fund exclusively dedicated to supporting civil society engagement in education policy, public accountability, and transparency — financed by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and implemented globally. EOL empowers civil society organizations to influence education planning, strengthen accountability mechanisms, and shape policies to improve learning outcomes for millions, especially the most marginalized.

About GPE & EOL

The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) is the world’s largest global fund dedicated to transforming education in low- and middle-income countries. GPE provides strategic finances, policy support, and advocacy leadership to help countries achieve equitable learning outcomes.

As the manager of one of GPE’s key advocacy instruments, Education Out Loud supports civil society organizations to:

• Increase transparency and monitoring of public education

• Influence national and regional policy reforms

• Build accountability mechanisms

• Strengthen data, research, and evidence-generating capacities

Purpose of the Grant Agent Role

GPE is seeking qualified organizations or consortia to serve as the next phase Grant Agent for Education Out Loud. The selected agent will:

• Oversee and manage the EOL fund portfolio across GPE partner countries.

• Provide fiduciary and operational oversight of grants.

• Drive strategic support for civil society engagement in education advocacy.

• Strengthen learning, monitoring, evaluation, and communication across the portfolio.

• Work closely with GPE, civil society partners, and key stakeholders globally.

This role influences how education advocacy and accountability are supported at scale across regions and political contexts.

Who Can Apply?

This call is open to:

• Not-for-profit organizations, international NGOs, multilaterals, civil society organizations
• Consortia / partnerships of organizations
• Entities with proven capacity to manage large, complex global grant portfolios
Indirect cost recovery is capped (e.g. at 7% per some public posts shared about eligibility).

In practice, eligible applicants will have:

• Strong financial management, transparency, and accountability systems

• Experience working across diverse regions and contexts

• Experience supporting civil society and advocacy networks

• Technical expertise in education policy, civic engagement, and civil sector development

• Capacity to manage complex, multi-stakeholder global grant portfolios

(Exact eligibility criteria are detailed in the official EOI docs linked above)

What to Submit

Your Expression of Interest should demonstrate:

• Organizational capacity – systems, staffing, and financial controls
• Experience in civil society and advocacy funding
• Global or multi-regional reach and language capabilities
• Potential to manage fiduciary compliance, learning, and accountability frameworks
• Proposed consortium arrangements (if applicable)

Applications usually require:

• Cover letter / EOI statement

• Organizational profile and legal status

• Financial documents and audit reports

• Team CVs / resumes

• Proposed approach to managing EOL portfolio

(Refer to the official call document for the exact template)

Benefits of Becoming the Grant Agent

Serving as the Education Out Loud Grant Agent provides:

1. Global leadership platform – steward one of the world’s largest civil society education funds
2. Influence on education advocacy policy processes worldwide
3. Strengthen institutional reputation in education systems transformation
4. Strategic partnerships with GPE, governments, NGOs, and civil society
5. Opportunity for organizational growth and learning in complex program management

Start early – deadlines are strict.
• Register for the webinar to clarify expectations.
• Prepare a comprehensive EOI narrative demonstrating impact, capacity, and accountability.
• Strengthen your consortium with partners that bring regional depth and technical expertise.

Key Deadlines & Timeline

Note: Webinar Q&A and FAQ documents will be published after the webinar to support applicants.

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