The Development Innovation Ventures department is offering this annual program statement grant for the purpose of fostering development innovation.

The Development Innovation Ventures department is offering this Annual Program Statement (APS) grant to solicit and support groundbreaking solutions addressing critical development challenges. This grant aims to fund innovative ventures across various sectors, specifically designed to identify, test, and scale up promising ideas with high potential for impact. It seeks proposals for new technologies, business models, and policy approaches that can transform development outcomes. The program prioritizes cost-effective, scalable, and sustainable interventions demonstrating clear pathways to widespread adoption and significant social benefits. Applicants are encouraged to propose bold ideas that push traditional boundaries, contributing to long-term positive change and pioneering initiatives for human well-being and economic growth.

Opportunity ID: 230536

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	APS-OAA-13-000004
Funding Opportunity Title:	Development Innovation Ventures Annual Program Statement (APS)
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:	–
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation:	Pursuant to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, the United States Government, as represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Office of Innovation and Development Alliances, invites applications for Development Innovation Ventures (DIV). The purpose of this APS is to disseminate information to prospective applicants so that they may develop and submit applications for USAID funding. This APS: • Describes the types of projects for which applications will be considered; • Describes the funding available and the process and requirements for submitting applications; • Explains the criteria for evaluating applications; and, • Refers prospective applicants to relevant documentation available on the internet. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted under this APS. After the closing date for applications, the Agreement Specialist (DIV@usaid.gov) becomes the sole point of contact for all applicant inquiries. Please note that, in order to maintain a fair and open competition for all applicants, USAID cannot accept meeting requests regarding potential applications. Applicants are encouraged to access the additional information available on our website at www.usaid.gov/div. Note: All communication and inquiries should be done through DIV@usaid.gov and applications should be submitted to DIVApplications@usaid.gov. Applications sent by any other means (including Grants.gov) will not be considered.
Expected Number of Awards:	–
Assistance Listings:	98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Apr 15, 2013
Last Updated Date:	–
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 15, 2014
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 15, 2014
Archive Date:	May 15, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding:	–
Award Ceiling:	$25,000,000
Award Floor:	$1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Individuals Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:	–

Additional Information

Agency Name:	Agency for International Development
Description:	See attached APS.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: All communication and inquiries should be done through DIV@usaid.gov and applications should be submitted to DIVApplications@usaid.gov. Applications sent by any other means (including Grants.gov) will not be considered. Email:DIV@usaid.gov

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