USAID Grant: Digital Invest for Internet Connectivity and Digital Financial Services in Developing Markets

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is offering the Digital Invest grant, a strategic opportunity designed to mobilize significant private capital. This initiative aims to expand internet connectivity and improve access to essential digital financial services across developing markets. Serving as an important addendum to USAID’s ongoing Global Development Alliance Annual Program, this grant specifically targets collaborative efforts that leverage private sector investment. The core purpose is to accelerate digital inclusion and foster sustainable economic development by bridging critical infrastructure gaps. Organizations interested in this impactful opportunity are strongly encouraged to review the full, comprehensive announcement, as all pertinent information and application guidelines outlined therein are applicable to this specific funding call.

Opportunity ID: 345264

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	APS-OAA-21-00001-ADDENDUM
Funding Opportunity Title:	Digital Invest: Mobilizing Private Capital for Internet Connectivity and Digital Financial Services in Developing Markets
Opportunity Category:	Other
Opportunity Category Explanation:	This program will support private sector partners to accelerate sustainable market growth for digital connectivity and financial technology companies serving traditionally excluded consumer populations in developing markets.
Funding Instrument Type:	Other
Category of Funding Activity:	Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation:	Consistent with USAID’s Private Sector Engagement Policy, the focus of this APS is proactive engagement of and collaboration with the private sector in the identification and definition of key business and development problems and opportunities; the development and co-creation of market-based and market-oriented approaches to solve those problems and seize those opportunities; and the facilitation and implementation of such approaches. Special Note: This GDA APS notice is open to issuing a diversity of award types … Grants, Cooperative Agreement, FA, etc. Agency Name: USAID Description: 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 behavior can drive development outcomes, results and impact in an ongoing and sustainable manner. Private sector engagement is an official Agency Priority Goal and a core USAID Policy. Consistent with USAID’s Private Sector Engagement Policy, the focus of this APS is proactive engagement of and collaboration with the private sector in the identification and definition of key business and development problems and opportunities; the co-creation and development of market-based and market-oriented approaches to solve those problems and seize those opportunities; [1] and the facilitation and implementation of such approaches.[2] [1] For purposes of the GDA APS, the term “market-based approaches” will refer to approaches that are market-based, market-driven, market-oriented or market-informed. [2] NOTE: USAID engagement of the private sector does NOT require use of the GDA APS. In fact, USAID engages the private sector in various ways, many of which would not warrant pursuit under the GDA APS. However, in some cases, the GDA APS will provide an appropriate and valuable process through which USAID and the private sector can co-create ways to leverage markets and enterprise behavior to drive valuable business and development outcomes and results in a sustainable manner. The GDA APS is one of numerous USAID solicitations that support and advance the implementation of USAID’s Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Policy. Prospective applicants under the GDA APS should thoroughly read USAID’s PSE Policy. The GDA APS does not seek to address every aspect of that policy. Like other USAID solicitations that support and advance private sector engagement and particular elements of the PSE Policy
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 06, 2023
Last Updated Date:	Jan 09, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 14, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 14, 2023
Archive Date:	May 14, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:	–
Award Ceiling:	$1,000,000
Award Floor:	$200,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility:	–

Additional Information

Agency Name:	Agency for International Development
Description:	PLEASE NOTE: This is an addendum to an existing announcement. All interested organizations should carefully review both this addendum AND the full announcement, which can be found here: https://www.usaid.gov/gda/global-development-alliance-annual-program. Important information contained in the full announcement applies to but is not repeated in this specific addendum.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GDA APS Activity Manager Email:gda@usaid.gov

Version History

Version	Modification Description	Updated Date
	Amend the award floor.	Jan 09, 2023
	Amend addendum ceiling and floor.	Jan 06, 2023
	Change the title from "Addendum to GDA_APS No.: APS-OAA-21-00001" to "Digital Invest: Mobilizing Private Capital for Internet Connectivity and Digital Financial Services in Developing Markets".	Jan 06, 2023
		Jan 06, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	APS-OAA-21-00001-ADDENDUM
Funding Opportunity Title:	Digital Invest: Mobilizing Private Capital for Internet Connectivity and Digital Financial Services in Developing Markets
Opportunity Category:	Other
Opportunity Category Explanation:	This program will support private sector partners to accelerate sustainable market growth for digital connectivity and financial technology companies serving traditionally excluded consumer populations in developing markets.
Funding Instrument Type:	Other
Category of Funding Activity:	Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation:	Consistent with USAID’s Private Sector Engagement Policy, the focus of this APS is proactive engagement of and collaboration with the private sector in the identification and definition of key business and development problems and opportunities; the development and co-creation of market-based and market-oriented approaches to solve those problems and seize those opportunities; and the facilitation and implementation of such approaches. Special Note: This GDA APS notice is open to issuing a diversity of award types … Grants, Cooperative Agreement, FA, etc. Agency Name: USAID Description: 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 behavior can drive development outcomes, results and impact in an ongoing and sustainable manner. Private sector engagement is an official Agency Priority Goal and a core USAID Policy. Consistent with USAID’s Private Sector Engagement Policy, the focus of this APS is proactive engagement of and collaboration with the private sector in the identification and definition of key business and development problems and opportunities; the co-creation and development of market-based and market-oriented approaches to solve those problems and seize those opportunities; [1] and the facilitation and implementation of such approaches.[2] [1] For purposes of the GDA APS, the term “market-based approaches” will refer to approaches that are market-based, market-driven, market-oriented or market-informed. [2] NOTE: USAID engagement of the private sector does NOT require use of the GDA APS. In fact, USAID engages the private sector in various ways, many of which would not warrant pursuit under the GDA APS. However, in some cases, the GDA APS will provide an appropriate and valuable process through which USAID and the private sector can co-create ways to leverage markets and enterprise behavior to drive valuable business and development outcomes and results in a sustainable manner. The GDA APS is one of numerous USAID solicitations that support and advance the implementation of USAID’s Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Policy. Prospective applicants under the GDA APS should thoroughly read USAID’s PSE Policy. The GDA APS does not seek to address every aspect of that policy. Like other USAID solicitations that support and advance private sector engagement and particular elements of the PSE Policy
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 06, 2023
Last Updated Date:	Jan 09, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 14, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 14, 2023
Archive Date:	May 14, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:	–
Award Ceiling:	$1,000,000
Award Floor:	$200,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility:	–

Additional Information

Agency Name:	Agency for International Development
Description:	PLEASE NOTE: This is an addendum to an existing announcement. All interested organizations should carefully review both this addendum AND the full announcement, which can be found here: https://www.usaid.gov/gda/global-development-alliance-annual-program. Important information contained in the full announcement applies to but is not repeated in this specific addendum.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GDA APS Activity Manager Email:gda@usaid.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	APS-OAA-21-00001-ADDENDUM
Funding Opportunity Title:	Digital Invest: Mobilizing Private Capital for Internet Connectivity and Digital Financial Services in Developing Markets
Opportunity Category:	Other
Opportunity Category Explanation:	This program will support private sector partners to accelerate sustainable market growth for digital connectivity and financial technology companies serving traditionally excluded consumer populations in developing markets.
Funding Instrument Type:	Other
Category of Funding Activity:	Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation:	Consistent with USAID’s Private Sector Engagement Policy, the focus of this APS is proactive engagement of and collaboration with the private sector in the identification and definition of key business and development problems and opportunities; the development and co-creation of market-based and market-oriented approaches to solve those problems and seize those opportunities; and the facilitation and implementation of such approaches. Special Note: This GDA APS notice is open to issuing a diversity of award types … Grants, Cooperative Agreement, FA, etc. Agency Name: USAID Description: 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 behavior can drive development outcomes, results and impact in an ongoing and sustainable manner. Private sector engagement is an official Agency Priority Goal and a core USAID Policy. Consistent with USAID’s Private Sector Engagement Policy, the focus of this APS is proactive engagement of and collaboration with the private sector in the identification and definition of key business and development problems and opportunities; the co-creation and development of market-based and market-oriented approaches to solve those problems and seize those opportunities; [1] and the facilitation and implementation of such approaches.[2] [1] For purposes of the GDA APS, the term “market-based approaches” will refer to approaches that are market-based, market-driven, market-oriented or market-informed. [2] NOTE: USAID engagement of the private sector does NOT require use of the GDA APS. In fact, USAID engages the private sector in various ways, many of which would not warrant pursuit under the GDA APS. However, in some cases, the GDA APS will provide an appropriate and valuable process through which USAID and the private sector can co-create ways to leverage markets and enterprise behavior to drive valuable business and development outcomes and results in a sustainable manner. The GDA APS is one of numerous USAID solicitations that support and advance the implementation of USAID’s Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Policy. Prospective applicants under the GDA APS should thoroughly read USAID’s PSE Policy. The GDA APS does not seek to address every aspect of that policy. Like other USAID solicitations that support and advance private sector engagement and particular elements of the PSE Policy
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 06, 2023
Last Updated Date:	Jan 09, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:	–
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 14, 2023
Archive Date:	May 14, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:	–
Award Ceiling:	$15,000,000
Award Floor:	$1,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility:	–

Additional Information

Agency Name:	Agency for International Development
Description:	PLEASE NOTE: This is an addendum to an existing announcement. All interested organizations should carefully review both this addendum AND the full announcement, which can be found here: https://www.usaid.gov/gda/global-development-alliance-annual-program. Important information contained in the full announcement applies to but is not repeated in this specific addendum.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GDA APS Activity Manager Email:gda@usaid.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	APS-OAA-21-00001-ADDENDUM
Funding Opportunity Title:	Digital Invest: Mobilizing Private Capital for Internet Connectivity and Digital Financial Services in Developing Markets
Opportunity Category:	Other
Opportunity Category Explanation:	This program will support private sector partners to accelerate sustainable market growth for digital connectivity and financial technology companies serving traditionally excluded consumer populations in developing markets.
Funding Instrument Type:	Other
Category of Funding Activity:	Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation:	Consistent with USAID’s Private Sector Engagement Policy, the focus of this APS is proactive engagement of and collaboration with the private sector in the identification and definition of key business and development problems and opportunities; the development and co-creation of market-based and market-oriented approaches to solve those problems and seize those opportunities; and the facilitation and implementation of such approaches. Special Note: This GDA APS notice is open to issuing a diversity of award types … Grants, Cooperative Agreement, FA, etc. Agency Name: USAID Description: 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 behavior can drive development outcomes, results and impact in an ongoing and sustainable manner. Private sector engagement is an official Agency Priority Goal and a core USAID Policy. Consistent with USAID’s Private Sector Engagement Policy, the focus of this APS is proactive engagement of and collaboration with the private sector in the identification and definition of key business and development problems and opportunities; the co-creation and development of market-based and market-oriented approaches to solve those problems and seize those opportunities; [1] and the facilitation and implementation of such approaches.[2] [1] For purposes of the GDA APS, the term “market-based approaches” will refer to approaches that are market-based, market-driven, market-oriented or market-informed. [2] NOTE: USAID engagement of the private sector does NOT require use of the GDA APS. In fact, USAID engages the private sector in various ways, many of which would not warrant pursuit under the GDA APS. However, in some cases, the GDA APS will provide an appropriate and valuable process through which USAID and the private sector can co-create ways to leverage markets and enterprise behavior to drive valuable business and development outcomes and results in a sustainable manner. The GDA APS is one of numerous USAID solicitations that support and advance the implementation of USAID’s Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Policy. Prospective applicants under the GDA APS should thoroughly read USAID’s PSE Policy. The GDA APS does not seek to address every aspect of that policy. Like other USAID solicitations that support and advance private sector engagement and particular elements of the PSE Policy
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 06, 2023
Last Updated Date:	Jan 09, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:	–
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 14, 2023
Archive Date:	May 14, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:	–
Award Ceiling:	$15,000,000
Award Floor:	$200,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility:	–

Additional Information

Agency Name:	Agency for International Development
Description:	PLEASE NOTE: This is an addendum to an existing announcement. All interested organizations should carefully review both this addendum AND the full announcement, which can be found here: https://www.usaid.gov/gda/global-development-alliance-annual-program. Important information contained in the full announcement applies to but is not repeated in this specific addendum.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GDA APS Activity Manager Email:gda@usaid.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	APS-OAA-21-00001-ADDENDUM
Funding Opportunity Title:	Addendum to GDA_APS No.: APS-OAA-21-00001
Opportunity Category:	Other
Opportunity Category Explanation:	This program will support private sector partners to accelerate sustainable market growth for digital connectivity and financial technology companies serving traditionally excluded consumer populations in developing markets.
Funding Instrument Type:	Other
Category of Funding Activity:	Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation:	Consistent with USAID’s Private Sector Engagement Policy, the focus of this APS is proactive engagement of and collaboration with the private sector in the identification and definition of key business and development problems and opportunities; the development and co-creation of market-based and market-oriented approaches to solve those problems and seize those opportunities; and the facilitation and implementation of such approaches. Special Note: This GDA APS notice is open to issuing a diversity of award types … Grants, Cooperative Agreement, FA, etc. Agency Name: USAID Description: 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 behavior can drive development outcomes, results and impact in an ongoing and sustainable manner. Private sector engagement is an official Agency Priority Goal and a core USAID Policy. Consistent with USAID’s Private Sector Engagement Policy, the focus of this APS is proactive engagement of and collaboration with the private sector in the identification and definition of key business and development problems and opportunities; the co-creation and development of market-based and market-oriented approaches to solve those problems and seize those opportunities; [1] and the facilitation and implementation of such approaches.[2] [1] For purposes of the GDA APS, the term “market-based approaches” will refer to approaches that are market-based, market-driven, market-oriented or market-informed. [2] NOTE: USAID engagement of the private sector does NOT require use of the GDA APS. In fact, USAID engages the private sector in various ways, many of which would not warrant pursuit under the GDA APS. However, in some cases, the GDA APS will provide an appropriate and valuable process through which USAID and the private sector can co-create ways to leverage markets and enterprise behavior to drive valuable business and development outcomes and results in a sustainable manner. The GDA APS is one of numerous USAID solicitations that support and advance the implementation of USAID’s Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Policy. Prospective applicants under the GDA APS should thoroughly read USAID’s PSE Policy. The GDA APS does not seek to address every aspect of that policy. Like other USAID solicitations that support and advance private sector engagement and particular elements of the PSE Policy
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:	Jan 06, 2023
Last Updated Date:	Jan 06, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:	–
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 14, 2023
Archive Date:	May 14, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:	–
Award Ceiling:	$15,000,000
Award Floor:	$200,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility:	–

Additional Information

Agency Name:	Agency for International Development
Description:	PLEASE NOTE: This is an addendum to an existing announcement. All interested organizations should carefully review both this addendum AND the full announcement, which can be found here: https://www.usaid.gov/gda/global-development-alliance-annual-program. Important information contained in the full announcement applies to but is not repeated in this specific addendum.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GDA APS Activity Manager Email:gda@usaid.gov

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