[November 2022]
Check out the list of USAID’s grant programs seeking applications from Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working to solve the most challenging issues.
USAID: Justice, Rights, and Security Annual Program
Deadline: 11-May-23
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation, Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DDI/DRG) Center is inviting applications for the Justice, Rights, and Security (JRS) Annual Program Statement (APS).
The purpose of the JRS APS is to empower USAID and its Missions to seek solutions to JRS-related challenges, to engage new and underutilized partners, to solve problems not adequately addressed by other USAID investments, and to offer USAID Missions and USAID/Washington Offices a mechanism through which such work can be innovatively accomplished with dedicated support and expertise from USAID Washington DRG Center’s JRS team.
USAID: Private Sector Engagement and Market-Based Development
Deadline: 16-Dec-22
The United States Government as represented by the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Economic Growth, Education and Environment (E3), Private Sector Engagement Team, invites applications for Global Development Alliances (GDAs).
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is committed to engaging and working with the private sector to determine how markets, market-based approaches, and private sector behaviour can drive development outcomes, results and impact in an ongoing and sustainable manner.
USAID Innovation Grant for Socio-Economic Development in Education, Environment, Poverty and Others: Anyone from anywhere can apply!
Deadline: 31-Oct-23
Through a year-round grant competition, Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) sources proposals for innovations that address international development challenges and improve the lives of people living in poverty in developing countries around the world. DIV provides tiered funding to pilot, test, and transition to scale (i.e., grow to reach the highest number of beneficiaries possible) those innovations that demonstrate evidence of impact, cost-effectiveness, and the potential to scale.
DIV funds four types of grants. Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 grants follow a tiered approach that aligns the funding amount to the strength of the evidence of impact, cost-effectiveness, and scalability of the proposed innovation. Evidence Generation grants are reserved for rigorous evaluations of already scaled or scaling development solutions that lack sufficient rigorous evidence of impact and cost-effectiveness.
USAID: Promoting Results and Outcomes through Policy and Economic Levers (PROPEL) Program
Deadline: 30-Nov-27
The U.S. Agency for International Development, Office of Population and Reproductive Health (PRH) is pleased to announce the Promoting Results and Outcomes through Policy and Economic Levers (PROPEL) Annual Program Statement (APS).
The purpose of this APS is to improve the enabling environment for equitable and sustainable health services, supplies and delivery systems through: policy development and implementation; adequate, predictable and sustainable financing; enhanced government stewardship, transparency, and accountability; and an engaged and informed civil society prepared to advocate for improved systems and outcomes.
USAID: Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Research Annual Program Statement
Deadline: 31-Dec-29
The U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Office of Population and Reproductive Health (PRH) is pleased to announce the Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Research Annual Program Statement (APS).
The purpose of the SBC Research APS is to strengthen the generation and utilization of SBC evidence to improve the uptake and continuation of healthy behaviors, including but not limited to healthy spacing and timing of pregnancies, care-seeking at onset of illness, adequate complementary feeding, childhood immunizations, use of health and nutrition services, and other health outcomes.
FY21 People-To-People (P2P) Reconciliation Program
Deadline: 25-Jan-23
The US Agency for International Development is offering FY21 People-To-People (P2P) Reconciliation Grant Program.USAID’s Center for Conflict and Violence Prevention (CVP) (formerly the Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation–CMM) strives to create programming that effectively prevents, mitigates, and manages the causes and consequences of violent conflict, instability, and extremism.
USAID’s Center for Conflict and Violence Prevention (CVP) (formerly the Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation–CMM) strives to create programming that effectively prevents, mitigates, and manages the causes and consequences of violent conflict, instability, and extremism.
Science, Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships Program
Deadline: 4-Mar-24
The United States Government, as represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Innovation, Technology, and Research (ITR) Hub, invites applications for the Science, Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships in Higher Education program.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and its partners have been working to tackle the world’s toughest development challenges for more than 50 years. Their mission is to partner to end extreme poverty and promote resilient, democratic societies while advancing our security and prosperity.
New Partnerships Initiative Conflict Prevention and Recovery Program
Deadline: 3-Apr-23
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is announcing the Year 4 New Partnerships Initiative (NPI)/Conflict-Prevention and Recovery Program (CPRP).
Through this Annual Program Statement (APS), USAID announces its desire to engage new, nontraditional, and local partners to expand and amplify the Agency’s work, particularly in contexts at the risk of, or recovering from, conflict or violence.
The overall goal of NPI is to help the Agency partner with new, nontraditional, and local actors to advance their development goals—while elevating the quality of the partnerships through strengthened accountability, capacity, and local leadership.
Madagascar Urban Sanitation Project Addendum
Deadline: 3-Jan-23
Through this Urban Sanitation Project addendum, USAID/Madagascar aims to engage eligible partners to expand and amplify the Agency’s work through and with water and sanitation. The overall Agency goal is to support partner countries’ progress on their development trajectories, achieve sustainable and resilient results, and catalyze more effective partnering for impact. This Addendum disseminates information to prospective Applicants so they may develop and submit Concept Notes in response and ultimately to be considered for USAID funding.
The overall goal of the Project is to advance Madagascar’s development goals so that Malagasy people seek and have access to quality and affordable sanitation products and services. To do this, the Project will focus on urban and peri-urban Madagascar where early indications suggest potential for catalyzing and growing local markets for water, sanitation and hygiene products and services. Interventions should coordinate with and build on recent MBS efforts in both rural and urban areas. For the purpose of the Project, sanitation efforts will focus on the containment, transport, and treatment of human fecal matter and does not include solid waste management or drainage.
Grants for Work Readiness and Continuing Education Training for Out-of-School Youth (Philippines)
Deadline: 30-Nov-22
Implemented in partnership with the Department of Education Alternative Learning System (DepEd ALS), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and local government units (LGU), USAID’s Opportunity 2.0 is a five-year $37.5 million program designed to strengthen national and local capability to provide out-of-school youth (OSY) with quality education and learning experiences, inspire life-long-learning, and lead to an improved education, livelihood, or employment opportunities.
The curriculum is designed to bridge the gaps between skills and in-demand jobs, and will cater to out-of-school youth (OSY) who may be DepEd ALS completers, and non-ALS or non-TVET vouth.
NOFO: USAID/Philippines’ New Higher Education Activity
Deadline: 22-Dec-22
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the “New Higher Education Activity.”
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)’s New Higher Education Activity will strengthen the Philippine higher education system to support broad-based, inclusive growth and become a key driver of development. It will do this by strengthening the innovation capacities and workforce development functions of Philippine higher education institutions (HEIs) in faculty development, curriculum improvements, and engagement with industry and international partners, as well as overall improvements in HEI management and administration. It will also support improvements in the regulatory environment to improve governance in the sector, support Philippine policies in strengthening human capital development, and provide a platform for convergence for local stakeholders to work together in achieving shared development goals.
USAID Educating the Future Activity in Georgia
Deadline: 16-Dec-22
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the USAID Educating the Future Program.
The purpose of this Program is to strengthen the quality and equality of the general education system in Georgia. The activity will support the Government of Georgia (GoG) in enhancing the quality of pre-service teacher education programs; building the capacity of school administrators as instructional leaders; and strengthening the implementation of decentralization policies with a specific focus on refining the roles and responsibilities of Educational Resource Centers (ERCs) and improving their capacity to support schools.
NOFO – USAID Enhancing Quality of Healthcare Activity II (Cambodia)
Deadline: 11-Jan-23
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement a program entitled “Enhancing Quality of Healthcare Activity II”.
The USAID/Cambodia Mission seeks to procure a new five-year health system strengthening activity with the goal of enhancing quality, sustainability and responsiveness of health services in the public and private sectors to maximize health outcomes among Cambodians, including vulnerable populations.
NOFO: Resilient Education for Crisis Affected Children in Burkina Faso
Deadline: 30-Dec-22
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Resilient Education for Crisis Affected Children in Burkina Faso.
The purpose of the Resilient Education for Crisis-Affected Children activity is to increase primary education completion, particularly for displaced and host community learners who have been marginalized due to conflict and crisis conditions, with improved foundational skills and wellbeing, even in the face of shocks and stressors. A disproportionate number of Burkinabe primary schoolaged children are unable to complete their primary school education, nor receive quality instruction, and therefore struggle to acquire foundational skills. Insecurity, displacement and climate risks further exacerbate poor education conditions for both host community and displaced learners. This activity has been designed to support the Government of Burkina Faso’s Education Sector Plan (2017-2030).
USAID Energy Secure Philippines Activity: Women in Energy Leadership, Innovation, and Resilience
Deadline: 9-Dec-22
The USAID Energy Secure Philippines (ESP) Activity is looking for a Partner that can develop, launch, and sustain innovative actions that strengthen and promote the role of women in energy resilience and security.
USAID ESP has on-going partnerships with USAID’s Cities Development Initiatives or CDIs namely the cities of Batangas, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Tagbilaran, General Santos, Legaspi, Puerto Princesa, and Zamboanga. However, other LGUs that have viable prospects or have exemplary initiatives for energy innovation and climate action can also be considered for the grant. Preference will be given to locations with existing USAID projects, not necessarily implemented in the CDI sites.
NOFO: Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity
Deadline: 9-Dec-22
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity.
The Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity is a five-year activity that aims to strengthen the integrity of the information space in Armenia. The activity will enhance the professional and organizational capacity of media outlets to strengthen their editorial independence and increase their reach and impact across Armenian society through quality content.
USAID/Jamaica: Open Call for Supporting Victims of Violence Activity
Deadline: 30-Nov-22
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Supporting Victims of Violence activity.
USAID/Jamaica’s assistance towards this Support to Victims of Violence (VOV) activity will help improve coordination and synergies among key NGOs in an effort to expand programmatic impact, better target scarce resources where these are needed, avoid duplication of efforts, and ensure wide-reaching, high-quality services.
USAID Agribusiness Support Program with Call for Proposals (Uzbekistan)
Deadline: 21-Nov-22
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced the Private Sector Extension Support Program, which will provide support to agriculture extension and advisory service providers in Uzbekistan.
The program will provide up to 200 million soums in training and equipment to each finalist to help extension providers meet the growing needs of agribusinesses. Agricultural extension and advisory services support the transfer and dissemination of agricultural technologies and best practices among farmers and agribusinesses.
The program is seeking concept papers focused on creating new or improved extension/advisory services which will enhance applicants’ abilities to provide support to agribusiness. Alternatively, the program will consider requests for capacity building training for providers of extension/advisory services.
USAID Special Call to foster Enterprise-led Solutions to Development Challenges – Jordan
Deadline: 16-Dec-22
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking proposals for Creating Private Sector-Led Economic Opportunities for the Healthy, Well-Educated Population and Improved Water Security, Citizen-State Trust, and Participation of Women and Youth in Jordan.
Through this Addendum to the 2020-2022 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS) No. APS-OAA- 21-00001 (the GDA APS), USAID/Jordan is making a special call for the submission of Concepts that will advance the Development Objectives (DOs) and Intermediate Results (IRs) of the USAID/Jordan Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) 2020-2025.
Grants for Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia
Deadline: 8-Sep-26
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Serbia is seeking concept papers from qualified applicants for the Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia.
This Annual Program Statement (APS) publicizes the intention of the United States Government (USG), as represented by USAID/Serbia, to obtain concept papers, full applications and issue awards for the Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia. The purpose of this activity is to support various economic empowerment initiatives for marginalized communities so as to help advance Serbia’s inclusive and sustainable development.
USAID Open Call “Guinea Local Health System Strengthening”
Deadline: 25-Feb-25
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Guinea is pleased to issue this Round for the implementation of an activity designed to strengthen local health systems in targeted geographic areas so that Guineans can access a higher quality of health care in their communities and local public health facilities.
USAID/Nepal: Global Development Alliance Annual Program Statement
Deadline: 16-Dec-22
USAID/Nepal seeks to form partnerships with private sector actors to address development challenges through enterprise-based solutions, improve the investment climate, and accelerate innovation.
USAID/Nepal will partner with businesses that operate within the food system to better align with ongoing efforts to improve agricultural productivity and efficiency. USAID/Nepal aims to engage more effectively with the private sector to remove constraints to inclusive, broad-based economic growth, and catalyze trade and investment to build a more diversified and vibrant economy.
USAID/Guinea & Sierra Leone Open Call for Private Sector
Deadline: 8-May-23
USAID/Guinea & Sierra Leone seeks to engage the private sector in finding solutions to development challenges through creative, market-based approaches that will contribute to development in Guinea and Sierra Leone.
USAID/Guinea & Sierra Leone calls for private sector solutions to strengthen the health system, improve good governance, and increase economic opportunities for youth and women.
Paraguay Local Works Initiative – Apply Now!
Deadline: 1-May-23
The United States Agency for International Development in Paraguay (USAID/Paraguay) seeks applications from non-profit and for-profit organizations to participate in USAID/Paraguay’s Local Works Initiative Annual Program Statement (APS).
The Paraguay Local Works Initiative seeks to engage local actors that collectively identify their own development needs, agree on a common agenda and form networks and alliances to achieve that agenda.
Honduras: Expanding Partnerships and Advancing Localization Annual Program
Deadline: 15-May-23
The U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) Honduras invites concepts from a wide variety of local actors for assistance awards that advance localization.
This Localization Annual Program Statement (APS) will facilitate partnerships with local organizations to advance the implementation of the Mission’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) and the Root Causes Strategy in Honduras. USAID/Honduras will engage, strengthen, and fund local organizations to address priorities in economic growth, education, citizen security, and democracy and governance.
USAID Agriculture and Food Systems Development Activity in Myanmar
Deadline: 30-Dec-22
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched the Agriculture and Food systems Development Activity (AFDA).
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Feed the Future Agriculture and Food Systems Development Activity (AFDA) advances peace and reduces interethnic tensions by creating bonds of mutual self-interest and urban-rural linkages along production and market value-chains with marginalized ethnic groups in conflict areas. In line with the U.S. Government’s Global Food Security Strategy, AFDA facilitates the transformation of agriculture and food systems by increasing productivity, inclusiveness, and competitiveness of key sectors in the Zone of Influence (ZoI): Shan, Kachin, Mandalay, Sagaing, and Magway.
USAID invites Applicants to present Innovations to accelerate Tuberculosis Elimination in South Africa
Deadline: 21-Nov-22
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the Accelerate Tuberculosis Elimination and Program Resilience Activity (ACCELERATE), the flagship tuberculosis (TB) project which comprises two separate activities.
Through this NOFO, USAID invites prospective Applicants to present approaches and innovations that will advance sustainable progress to diagnose, treat and prevent TB infections, including drug resistant TB. The Activity aims to accelerate TB elimination efforts in selected districts5 and bolster the resilience of South Africa’s national TB program. The Activity contributes to achieving Development Objective 3 of the USAID/SA Regional Development Cooperation Strategy (2020-2025), which is to improve equitable provision of quality health services through increased capacity to effectively manage infectious diseases.
USAID/Peru and South America Regional Locally Led Development Initiative
Deadline: 30-Sep-23
The United States government, represented by the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) in the Republic of Peru, invites Local Entities to propose innovative concepts that offer greater opportunities for more sustainable solutions to development challenges in the region.
The Peru-SAR Locally Led Development Initiative seeks to engage local private and civil sectors in priority areas as defined by the partner governments in the region and the United States Government (USG). This initiative is designed to increase sustainability and impact in the areas of Regional Environmental and Sustainable Growth; Socio-economic Integration of Migrants; and Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment, and Climate Change.
USAID Call for Applications to implement Partnerships for Educational Progress Program in Egypt
Deadline: 8-Jan-23
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Egypt is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the USAID Partnerships for Educational Progress (Partnerships) program.
The purpose of the Partnerships Activity is to strengthen the higher education system to address Egypt’s development priorities. Through partnerships with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), Egyptian higher education institutions (HEIs), and the private sector, the Partnerships Activity will accelerate the MOHESR’s vision to transform Egypt’s public HEIs into world-class, market-relevant centers of learning that prepare and connect Egyptian students to the workforce.
USAID Energy Secure Philippines Activity: Energy Evolution Challenge
Deadline: 30-Nov-22
The USAID Energy Secure Philippines (ESP) Activity through its Energy Evolution Challenge grant facility seeks applications to fund, in the form of grants, qualified organizations/companies to support an energy service company (ESCO) who has a partner local government unit (LGU) to design and implement an energy efficiency and conservation (EEC) project that can become a practical guide for scaling up and replicating EEC initiatives in LGUs.
The USAID Energy Secure Philippines (ESP) Activity is looking for an ESCO Partner that can develop, launch and sustain Innovative EEC in Local Government Units. USAID ESP has on-going partnerships with USAID’s Cities Development Initiatives partners namely the cities of Batangas, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Tagbilaran, General Santos, Legaspi, Puerto Princesa, and Zamboanga which can be proposed as sites . However, other LGUs that have viable prospects or have exemplary initiatives for EEC scaling up and replication can also be considered for the grant.
South Africa: USAID Open Call for Achieving and Sustaining HIV/TB Epidemic Control in KwaZulu-Natal Province
Deadline: 17-Jan-23
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified local organizations to implement a program titled “Achieving and Sustaining HIV/TB Epidemic Control in the KwaZulu-Natal Province.”
The goal of USAID’s “Achieving and Sustaining HIV Epidemic Control in the KwaZulu-Natal Province” (hereinafter referred to as the Activity) is to support long, healthy lives for the population of KwaZulu-Natal Province by achieving and sustaining HIV/TB epidemic control.
Grants to Achieve and Sustain HIV/TB Epidemic Control in the Limpopo Province (South Africa)
Deadline: 23-Jan-23
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified local organizations to implement a program titled “Achieving and Sustaining HIV/TB Epidemic Control in the Limpopo Province.”
The purpose of South Africa Limpopo Province Care and Treatment Activity 2023 -2028 is to achieve and sustain HIV epidemic control and support the elimination of TB through government-led and locally led solutions that enable access to equitable health care, accelerate the reach of comprehensive HIV, TB, and other infectious disease responses, and progressively transitions toward long-term ownership, sustainability, and self-reliance.
Jamaica Youth EMPOWERment Addendum to Youth Power 2 Annual Program Statement
Deadline: 4-Jan-23
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation (DDI), and USAID/Jamaica, are announcing the Jamaica Youth EMPOWERment (EMPOWER) Activity Addendum to the YouthPower 2 (YP2) Annual Program Statement (APS), hereafter known as the YP2 APS.
The purpose of the Jamaica Youth EMPOWERment Activity (EMPOWER) is to increase targeted youth’s civic engagement and build work readiness skills to bolster employment opportunities for them. This new youth civic participation and workforce development activity seeks to leverage new models and partnerships to build the resilience of youth who are most at-risk of perpetrating and/or are victims of violence and crime.
Innovation and Media Fund Activity in Serbia
Deadline: 19-Dec-22
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Innovation and Media Fund Activity.
USAID/Serbia aims to support the establishment of an investment vehicle (the Fund) that will focus on financing innovative products and services in the media, information, and communications sectors in the West Balkans region.
USAID will provide a grant that will be invested by the Recipient, which will serve as a Fund Manager, General or Limited Partner in an investment vehicle (the Fund). The Fund will not be managed or controlled by USAID. USAID will not receive any income or profits from the grant and its investment in the Fund. USAID will not be acting as Limited Partner (LP) nor shareholder in the Fund.
