Opportunity ID: 351736
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 7200AA23APS00007-ADDENDUM |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Digital Invest 2024 Call for Concept Notes |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | Digital Invest is a blended finance program led by a team of technical experts at USAID to advance internet connectivity and digital financial services in emerging markets through private sector partnerships. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 09, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 09, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | May 15, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
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: | Please refer to the Addendum for Eligibility Criteria. This is a call for private sector entities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: |
USAID’s Digital Invest program is recruiting a new round of private sector partners to expand and strengthen internet connectivity and digital financial services in emerging markets. High potential partners will leverage a relationship with USAID and up to $500,000 USD in grant capital to launch new or expanded financing facilities and wholesale infrastructure projects supporting underserved consumers. Digital Invest is a U.S. Government funded program led by a team of technical experts at USAID who provide catalytic capital and highly customized support to the private sector. Its purpose is to select and support investment fund managers, project developers, and other private sector partners to accelerate new investments that advance internet connectivity and digital financial services in emerging markets. This current call for concepts is open until April 15, 2024, and eligible parties are encouraged to reach out as early as possible. Full instructions can be found in the attached documents. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
The USAID Digital Invest team can be reached at digitalinvest@usaid.gov.
Email:digitalinvest@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Invest 2024 Call for Concept Notes | Jan 09, 2024 | |
| Jan 09, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 7200AA23APS00007-ADDENDUM |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Digital Invest 2024 Call for Concept Notes |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | Digital Invest is a blended finance program led by a team of technical experts at USAID to advance internet connectivity and digital financial services in emerging markets through private sector partnerships. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 09, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 09, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | May 15, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
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: | Please refer to the Addendum for Eligibility Criteria. This is a call for private sector entities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: |
USAID’s Digital Invest program is recruiting a new round of private sector partners to expand and strengthen internet connectivity and digital financial services in emerging markets. High potential partners will leverage a relationship with USAID and up to $500,000 USD in grant capital to launch new or expanded financing facilities and wholesale infrastructure projects supporting underserved consumers. Digital Invest is a U.S. Government funded program led by a team of technical experts at USAID who provide catalytic capital and highly customized support to the private sector. Its purpose is to select and support investment fund managers, project developers, and other private sector partners to accelerate new investments that advance internet connectivity and digital financial services in emerging markets. This current call for concepts is open until April 15, 2024, and eligible parties are encouraged to reach out as early as possible. Full instructions can be found in the attached documents. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
The USAID Digital Invest team can be reached at digitalinvest@usaid.gov.
Email:digitalinvest@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 7200AA23APS00007-ADDENDUM |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Digital Invest 2024 Call for Concept Notes |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | Digital Invest is a blended finance program led by a team of technical experts at USAID to advance internet connectivity and digital financial services in emerging markets through private sector partnerships. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 09, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 09, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | May 15, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
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: | Please refer to the Addendum for Eligibility Criteria. The is a call for private sector entities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: |
USAID’s Digital Invest program is recruiting a new round of private sector partners to expand and strengthen internet connectivity and digital financial services in emerging markets. High potential partners will leverage a relationship with USAID and up to $500,000 USD in grant capital to launch new or expanded financing facilities and wholesale infrastructure projects supporting underserved consumers. Digital Invest is a U.S. Government funded program led by a team of technical experts at USAID who provide catalytic capital and highly customized support to the private sector. Its purpose is to select and support investment fund managers, project developers, and other private sector partners to accelerate new investments that advance internet connectivity and digital financial services in emerging markets. This current call for concepts is open until April 15, 2024, and eligible parties are encouraged to reach out as early as possible. Full instructions can be found in the attached documents. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
The USAID Digital Invest team can be reached at digitalinvest@usaid.gov.
Email:digitalinvest@usaid.gov |