FY2024 Development Innovation Ventures_APS
ID: 350639Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Agency for International Development (USAID)

Award Range

$25K - $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/350639
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for the FY2024 Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program through its Annual Program Statement (APS), which is open until October 31, 2024. This initiative aims to support innovative solutions to international development challenges, particularly those affecting individuals in poverty, by providing tiered funding across four grant stages: Stage 1 for piloting innovations (up to $200,000), Stage 2 for testing impact or market viability (up to $1,500,000), Stage 3 for scaling successful approaches (up to $15,000,000), and Evidence Generation grants (also up to $1,500,000). Eligible applicants include a diverse range of entities, and successful proposals must demonstrate innovation, impact, cost-effectiveness, and scalability. Interested parties can reach out to Julia S. Banks at jbanks@usaid.gov for further information, with awards ranging from $25,000 to $15 million and a closing date for applications set for November 1, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    jbanks@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Amendment One (1)_DIV_APS_7200AA24APS00001.pdf
    The USAID issued Amendment Number One to the FY2024 Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Annual Program Statement, effective November 1, 2023, correcting formatting and numbering for various funding stages. Key changes include updated funding limits for each stage and the replacement of a linked document regarding certifications. All other terms and conditions of the APS remain unchanged.
    Amendment.pdf
    The document pertains to Amendment One of the FY2024 Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Annual Program Statement (APS), issued on November 1, 2023, with a closing date of October 31, 2024. The main purpose of this amendment is to correct formatting and numbering in several sections of the APS. Key amendments include clearly defined funding stages: Stage 1 (Pilot) up to $200,000, Stage 2 (Testing & Positioning for Scale) up to $1,500,000, Stage 3 (Transitioning to Scale) up to $15,000,000, and Evidence Generation also up to $1,500,000. Additionally, a specific document regarding certifications and assurances has been modified to provide updated access information. All other terms of the APS remain unchanged. This amendment is significant for prospective applicants as it clarifies funding parameters within the program designed to foster innovation and development projects.
    FY2024 Development Innovation Ventures_APS-7200AA24APS00001.pdf
    USAID's FY2024 Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Annual Program Statement invites applications for grants aimed at fostering innovations that tackle international development challenges and improve the lives of people in poverty-stricken countries. The program includes a tiered funding structure across different stages of innovation development (Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, and Evidence Generation grants) and emphasizes evidence of impact, cost-effectiveness, and scalability. Prospective applicants must comply with specific eligibility criteria, including registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) before submitting full applications.
    FY2024.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program for FY2024 through its Annual Program Statement (APS) APS-7200AA24APS00001, which is open until October 31, 2024. The initiative aims to support innovative solutions to international development challenges affecting people in poverty across various sectors. DIV provides tiered funding for four types of grants—Stage 1 for piloting innovations, Stage 2 for testing impact or market viability, Stage 3 for scaling successful approaches, and Evidence Generation grants to evaluate existing interventions lacking rigorous evidence of effectiveness. Eligible applicants include a wide range of entities, from individuals to organizations, and may submit applications across all countries where USAID operates. The selection criteria emphasize innovation, impact, cost-effectiveness, evidence of results, potential for scalability, and the project's capability. Successful applicants must demonstrate alignment with DIV's core principles: evidence of impact, cost-effectiveness, and potential for scale. The award process involves reviews, evaluations, and possible adjustments during due diligence. Overall, DIV aims to catalyze high-impact innovations that improve lives and address poverty sustainably.
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