The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the United States’ government agency that leads international development and humanitarian assistance efforts to partner countries.

We work together with individuals, communities, and countries globally to improve everyday lives. USAID’s efforts provide humanitarian assistance, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance, advance economic opportunities, and help achieve progress beyond programs. Our work benefits people around the world, including those in the United States. USAID’s investments help achieve sustainable development progress, advancing our collective security, health, and prosperity.

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Featured Focus Areas

Promoting Global Health

Investments in global health protect Americans at home and abroad, save lives, strengthen fragile states, and promote social and economic progress.

Supporting Global Stability

Advancing democracy and governance helps promote sustainable development and peace around the world.

Providing Humanitarian Assistance

USAID provides timely and effective humanitarian response, bringing disaster relief and lifesaving assistance amidst complex crises.

Catalyzing Innovation and Partnership

The future of international development is enterprise-driven.

Advancing Gender Equality

When women do better, countries do better, communities do better, and families do better.

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Check out the WorkwithUSAID.gov Funding Essentials Page
Trying to figure out which funding approach is best for your organization? The WorkwithUSAID.gov Funding Essentials page is a great place to start! On this page, you can explore the basics of USAID's funding terminology, such as “acquisition” and “assistance.” You can also view USAID’s Country Development Cooperation Strategies (CDCS) to understand the Agency's development objectives in the countries and regions where we work. Finally, you can discover USAID’s upcoming and current funding opportunities that are right for you!

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