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USAID Development Innovation Ventures: Who Qualifies and What You Get

Learn how organizations can access significant grant funding for evidence-based solutions that solve global development challenges.

This program provides funding to organizations that have developed proven, evidence-based solutions to address global development challenges.

Who it's for

This scheme is designed for organizations that can demonstrate their development solutions are backed by evidence. It is specifically aimed at ventures and groups working to solve large-scale global problems, such as those related to sustainability or health. To qualify, your organization must be able to provide proof that your specific method or technology actually works as intended.

What you get

Eligible organizations can receive substantial grant funding to scale their impactful work across borders. The grants provided through this venture can range from as little as $200k to as much as $15M, depending on the scale and requirements of the specific solution being funded. This funding is intended to help high-growth ventures navigate the complexities of scaling their operations globally.

What it costs you

While there is no direct application fee mentioned, the process requires a significant investment of time and resources. You will be required to implement and maintain rigorous impact measurement. This means you must have the internal systems in place to collect data and prove that your activities are creating the intended social or environmental change.

The catch to know

The most important thing to prepare for is the requirement for cost-efficiency. It is not enough to simply show that your solution works; you must provide evidence that your solution is more cost-effective than the existing methods currently used to address the same global challenges. You must prove that your approach provides better value for money than the status quo.

How to apply

  1. Gather all evidence that proves your development solution is effective and works as intended.
  2. Prepare a detailed plan for how you will handle rigorous impact measurement.
  3. Conduct a comparison to show how your solution is more cost-effective than current existing options.
  4. Review the specific requirements for current funding opportunities on the official portal: https://www.usaid.gov/