Opportunity ID: 337322
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | 7200AA22APS00003 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | APS-OAA-21-00001 Addendum DDI/ITR DCCP |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
Category Explanation: | USAID will work with potential private sector partners to explore and determine the most high-impact, catalytic, and market-driven use of grant funding in a blended finance approach to mobilize private capital for internet connectivity and digital financial services in emerging markets. |
Expected Number of Awards: | – |
Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 4 |
Posted Date: | Jan 11, 2022 |
Last Updated Date: | Apr 15, 2022 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 29, 2022 |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2022 |
Archive Date: | Jun 12, 2022 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible organizations interested in submitting a Concept Paper are required to carefully read this APS addendum. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
Description: |
The USAID Innovation, Technology, and Research (ITR) Hub within the Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation (DDI) works to improve the lives of millions of low-income and vulnerable people throughout the world by supporting the development of open, interoperable, reliable, inclusive, and secure digital ecosystems and the adoption of digital tools and data-driven approaches to improve development outcomes.
In 2022, Digital Invest will support the launch or expansion of four new or existing financing facilities to achieve sustainable market growth for competitive ISPs and financial technology companies serving traditionally excluded populations in emerging markets. Digital Invest is one of the diverse tools and capabilities that the U.S. Government seeks to deploy in its Build Back Better World Initiative that will promote a secure and resilient digital ecosystem. Through Digital Invest, U.S. Government funding will be used to crowd in commercial and institutional capital for digital connectivity and finance projects, structured in a manner appropriate for each facility and the company(ies) it seeks to support. |
Link to Additional Information: | – |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Molly Dean
Email:mdean@usaid.gov |
Version History
Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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The APS-OAA-21-00001 Addendum DDI/ITR DCCP as described above is hereby amended as follows:
1. Closing Date REPLACE With: |
Apr 15, 2022 | |
Update point of contact. | Jan 11, 2022 | |
Related Documents | Jan 11, 2022 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | 7200AA22APS00003 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | APS-OAA-21-00001 Addendum DDI/ITR DCCP |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
Category Explanation: | USAID will work with potential private sector partners to explore and determine the most high-impact, catalytic, and market-driven use of grant funding in a blended finance approach to mobilize private capital for internet connectivity and digital financial services in emerging markets. |
Expected Number of Awards: | – |
Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 4 |
Posted Date: | Jan 11, 2022 |
Last Updated Date: | Apr 15, 2022 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 29, 2022 |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2022 |
Archive Date: | Jun 12, 2022 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible organizations interested in submitting a Concept Paper are required to carefully read this APS addendum. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
Description: |
The USAID Innovation, Technology, and Research (ITR) Hub within the Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation (DDI) works to improve the lives of millions of low-income and vulnerable people throughout the world by supporting the development of open, interoperable, reliable, inclusive, and secure digital ecosystems and the adoption of digital tools and data-driven approaches to improve development outcomes.
In 2022, Digital Invest will support the launch or expansion of four new or existing financing facilities to achieve sustainable market growth for competitive ISPs and financial technology companies serving traditionally excluded populations in emerging markets. Digital Invest is one of the diverse tools and capabilities that the U.S. Government seeks to deploy in its Build Back Better World Initiative that will promote a secure and resilient digital ecosystem. Through Digital Invest, U.S. Government funding will be used to crowd in commercial and institutional capital for digital connectivity and finance projects, structured in a manner appropriate for each facility and the company(ies) it seeks to support. |
Link to Additional Information: | – |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Molly Dean
Email:mdean@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | 7200AA22APS00003 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | APS-OAA-21-00001 Addendum DDI/ITR DCCP |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
Category Explanation: | USAID will work with potential private sector partners to explore and determine the most high-impact, catalytic, and market-driven use of grant funding in a blended finance approach to mobilize private capital for internet connectivity and digital financial services in emerging markets. |
Expected Number of Awards: | – |
Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 3 |
Posted Date: | Jan 11, 2022 |
Last Updated Date: | Jan 11, 2022 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 29, 2022 |
Archive Date: | May 29, 2022 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible organizations interested in submitting a Concept Paper are required to carefully read this APS addendum. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
Description: |
The USAID Innovation, Technology, and Research (ITR) Hub within the Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation (DDI) works to improve the lives of millions of low-income and vulnerable people throughout the world by supporting the development of open, interoperable, reliable, inclusive, and secure digital ecosystems and the adoption of digital tools and data-driven approaches to improve development outcomes.
In 2022, Digital Invest will support the launch or expansion of four new or existing financing facilities to achieve sustainable market growth for competitive ISPs and financial technology companies serving traditionally excluded populations in emerging markets. Digital Invest is one of the diverse tools and capabilities that the U.S. Government seeks to deploy in its Build Back Better World Initiative that will promote a secure and resilient digital ecosystem. Through Digital Invest, U.S. Government funding will be used to crowd in commercial and institutional capital for digital connectivity and finance projects, structured in a manner appropriate for each facility and the company(ies) it seeks to support. |
Link to Additional Information: | – |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Molly Dean
Email:mdean@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | 7200AA22APS00003 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | APS-OAA-21-00001 Addendum DDI/ITR DCCP |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
Category Explanation: | USAID will work with potential private sector partners to explore and determine the most high-impact, catalytic, and market-driven use of grant funding in a blended finance approach to mobilize private capital for internet connectivity and digital financial services in emerging markets. |
Expected Number of Awards: | – |
Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 2 |
Posted Date: | Jan 11, 2022 |
Last Updated Date: | Jan 11, 2022 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 29, 2022 |
Archive Date: | May 29, 2022 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
Award Ceiling: | $15,000,000 |
Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible organizations interested in submitting a Concept Paper are required to carefully read this APS addendum. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
Description: |
The USAID Innovation, Technology, and Research (ITR) Hub within the Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation (DDI) works to improve the lives of millions of low-income and vulnerable people throughout the world by supporting the development of open, interoperable, reliable, inclusive, and secure digital ecosystems and the adoption of digital tools and data-driven approaches to improve development outcomes.
In 2022, Digital Invest will support the launch or expansion of four new or existing financing facilities to achieve sustainable market growth for competitive ISPs and financial technology companies serving traditionally excluded populations in emerging markets. Digital Invest is one of the diverse tools and capabilities that the U.S. Government seeks to deploy in its Build Back Better World Initiative that will promote a secure and resilient digital ecosystem. Through Digital Invest, U.S. Government funding will be used to crowd in commercial and institutional capital for digital connectivity and finance projects, structured in a manner appropriate for each facility and the company(ies) it seeks to support. |
Link to Additional Information: | – |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ken Lee
Email:kenlee@usaid.gov |