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
The APS-OAA-21-00001 Addendum DDI/ITR DCCP as described above is hereby amended as follows:

1. Closing Date
DELETE:
Closing Date: April 29, 2022 (5:00 pm EDT)

REPLACE With:
Closing Date: May 13, 2022 (5:00 pm EDT)

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

Folder 337322 Full Announcement-APS-OAA-21-00001 Addendum -> Digital Invest 2022- APS-OAA-21-00001 Addendum DDI_ITR DCCP.pdf

Folder 337322 Full Announcement-APS-OAA-21-00001 Addendum -> FY 2021 GDA-APS – Partnering for Impact (APS-OAA-21-00001) – 10.14.2020.pdf

Folder 337322 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment One (1) -> Amendment No. 1_APS-OAA-21-00001 Addendum DDI_ITR DCCP.pdf

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