DIV ANNUAL APS
ID: 357416Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Agency for International Development (USAID)

Award Range

$500K - $15M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357416
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Annual Program Statement (APS), aimed at funding innovative solutions to international development challenges, particularly for impoverished populations in developing countries. This competitive grant opportunity allows a wide range of entities, including individuals and organizations, to apply year-round until October 31, 2025, with funding structured across four stages, from pilot funding of up to $500,000 to large-scale implementation grants of up to $15 million. The program emphasizes the importance of demonstrating innovation impact, cost-effectiveness, scalability potential, and financial sustainability, with successful applicants encouraged to leverage additional support for scaling their solutions. Interested parties can contact Julia S. Banks at jbanks@usaid.gov or by phone at 202-916-2783 for further information, with awards expected to range from $500,000 to $15 million based on the stage of funding.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Julia S Banks Contract Specialist
    (202) 916-2783
    jbanks@usaid.gov
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    DIV.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announces the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Annual Program Statement (APS), inviting applications for funding to support innovations tackling international development challenges, primarily aimed at assisting impoverished populations in developing countries. This competitive grant opportunity, identified by NOFO 7200AA25APS00001, allows diverse entities—from individuals and organizations to governmental and non-governmental bodies—to apply year-round until October 31, 2025. DIV employs a tiered funding structure across four stages: Stage 1 (pilot funding up to $500,000), Stage 2 (testing for scalability up to $1.5 million), Stage 3 (large-scale implementation up to $15 million), and Evidence Generation for established solutions (up to $1.5 million). Key eligibility requirements include demonstrating innovation impact, cost-effectiveness, scalability potential, and financial sustainability. Applicants must comply with registration standards and navigate a multi-stage application review process, which assesses innovation, impact, cost-effectiveness, and the potential for broad-scale benefits. Successful applications may leverage governmental or private support to scale effective solutions. The program aims to catalyze contributions towards improving lives and addressing global poverty through innovative approaches.
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