Opportunity Information: Apply for M OAA GRO LMA 11 02000
Apply for M OAA GRO LMA 11 02000
- The Agency for International Development in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development Innovation Venture" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 13, 2012 and posted on Jun 9, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 16, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The Annual Program Statement (APS) seeks applications from organizations outside of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The following list of potential innovation partners is not inclusive and is provided for illustrative purposes only. USAID/DIV welcomes applications from many types of organizations including foundations, U.S. and non U.S. Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), faith based organizations, U.S. and non U.S. private businesses, business and trade associations, international organizations, U.S. and non U.S. colleges and universities, civic groups, regional organizations, etc.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Development Innovation Venture (DIV) is a USAID grant program designed to find, test, and help scale development solutions that can deliver major, measurable improvements in development outcomes, not just small incremental gains. The core idea is to back innovations that show strong promise, put them through rigorous evidence-building to verify what works, and then support the replication and growth of approaches that are proven effective. USAID frames DIV as part of a broader push to invest in cost-efficient innovation, manage risk through staged learning and validation, and leverage additional resources by supporting solutions that can attract partners and scale beyond the initial grant. A key expectation is that the most successful DIV-supported projects should be capable of accelerating rapidly and reaching tens of millions of beneficiaries globally within about a decade.
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary grant under Funding Opportunity Number M OAA GRO LMA 11 02000, titled "Development Innovation Venture." The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with an explanation emphasizing innovation investment, cost efficiency, and improved development outcomes. The award ceiling is up to $15,000,000, and the award floor is listed as $0, which generally signals flexibility in award sizing depending on the strength of the proposal and the stage or scope of the work proposed. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, meaning applicants are not required to contribute a set amount of non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, although programs like DIV often still view co-funding and partnerships positively as indicators of sustainability and scale potential.
Eligibility is intentionally broad and aimed at organizations outside of USAID, welcoming a wide variety of potential innovation partners. Examples include foundations, U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations (including faith-based organizations), private sector businesses and business or trade associations, international organizations, colleges and universities (U.S. and non-U.S.), civic groups, and regional organizations. The opportunity was released through an Annual Program Statement (APS), which typically means USAID was looking for a pipeline of innovative concepts and evidence-driven proposals rather than a single narrowly defined project type, and that applicants would be expected to clearly articulate the development problem, the innovation being proposed, the evidence strategy for testing results, and the pathway to replication and scaling if the approach proves successful.
Key dates included an initial posting date of June 9, 2011, with related record dates showing creation on April 13, 2012. The original closing date is listed as June 8, 2012, while the current closing date in the record is April 16, 2012, with an archive date of April 17, 2012, indicating the announcement was ultimately closed and archived around that time. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the contact listed was Tameka Laws, identified as the grantor, through the DIV Application Mailbox.
Development Innovation Venture (DIV) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Development Innovation Venture (DIV)?
The Development Innovation Venture (DIV) is a USAID grant program intended to find, test, and help scale development solutions that can produce major, measurable improvements in development outcomes (as opposed to small incremental gains). DIV is designed to back promising innovations, support rigorous evidence-building to determine what works, and then help replicate and grow approaches that prove effective.
What is DIV trying to achieve with its investments?
DIV is positioned as part of USAID's broader approach to cost-efficient innovation, risk management through staged learning and validation, and leveraging additional resources by supporting solutions that can attract partners and scale beyond the initial grant.
What kinds of results does USAID expect from successful DIV-supported projects?
A key expectation stated for the most successful DIV-supported projects is the ability to accelerate rapidly and reach tens of millions of beneficiaries globally within about a decade.
What is the funding opportunity number and title for this grant?
This opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number M OAA GRO LMA 11 02000 and is titled "Development Innovation Venture."
What type of grant opportunity is DIV under this announcement?
It is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with the explanation emphasizing innovation investment, cost efficiency, and improved development outcomes.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is up to $15,000,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, which typically indicates flexibility in award sizing depending on the strength of the proposal and the stage or scope of work proposed.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity. Applicants are not required to contribute a set amount of non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility under the information provided.
Can partnerships or co-funding still matter even if cost share is not required?
Yes. While no cost-sharing requirement is stated, programs like DIV often view co-funding and partnerships positively as indicators of sustainability and potential to scale beyond the initial grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is intentionally broad and aimed at organizations outside of USAID. Examples provided include foundations; U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations (including faith-based organizations); private sector businesses and business or trade associations; international organizations; colleges and universities (U.S. and non-U.S.); civic groups; and regional organizations.
Are non-U.S. organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility examples explicitly include non-U.S. organizations, such as non-U.S. NGOs and non-U.S. colleges and universities.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are included in the examples of eligible non-governmental organizations.
Are private sector businesses eligible to apply?
Yes. Private sector businesses and business or trade associations are listed among the examples of eligible applicants.
Is this opportunity aimed at a specific sector or narrow project type?
The opportunity was released through an Annual Program Statement (APS), which typically signals that USAID was seeking a pipeline of innovative, evidence-driven concepts rather than one narrowly defined project type. Based on the information provided, the emphasis is on innovations that can be tested and scaled to produce measurable development impact.
What is an Annual Program Statement (APS) in this context?
In this context, an APS indicates USAID was looking for a flow of innovative concepts and proposals. Applicants would be expected to clearly describe the development problem being addressed, the innovation being proposed, how evidence would be built to test results, and the pathway to replication and scaling if the approach is proven effective.
What does DIV emphasize in proposals?
DIV emphasizes (1) a clearly articulated development problem, (2) an innovation that shows strong promise, (3) a rigorous evidence strategy to verify what works, and (4) a credible pathway to replication and scaling if results demonstrate effectiveness.
When was this opportunity originally posted?
The initial posting date listed is June 9, 2011.
What were the closing and archive dates?
The original closing date is listed as June 8, 2012. The record also shows a current closing date of April 16, 2012 and an archive date of April 17, 2012, indicating the announcement was ultimately closed and archived around that time.
What does it mean that the opportunity was closed and archived?
Based on the dates provided, the opportunity is not currently open under this archived record. The listing indicates it was closed (with a current closing date shown) and then archived shortly after.
Who was the contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The contact listed was Tameka Laws, identified as the grantor, through the DIV Application Mailbox.
Where could applicants direct questions if they could not access the announcement online?
Applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Tameka Laws via the DIV Application Mailbox.
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