Digital Invest 2024 Call for Concept Notes
ID: 351736Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Agency for International Development (USAID)

Award Range

$150K - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Business and Commerce

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351736
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jan 9, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Apr 15, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Agency for International Development (USAID) has posted a grant opportunity titled "Digital Invest 2024 Call for Concept Notes" in the category of Business and Commerce. This grant aims to advance internet connectivity and digital financial services in emerging markets through private sector partnerships. The grant requires cost sharing or matching and is open to unrestricted applicants, specifically private sector entities. The grant provides up to $500,000 USD in grant capital to launch new or expanded financing facilities and wholesale infrastructure projects supporting underserved consumers. The deadline for concept submissions is April 15, 2024. For more information and instructions, please refer to the attached documents or contact the USAID Digital Invest team at digitalinvest@usaid.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
digitalinvest@usaid.gov
Files
Title
Posted
Digital Invest 2024 Call for Concept Notes.pdf
4/10/2024
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