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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Leading Issues
Sudan Response
The United States continues to be the largest donor of humanitarian aid to the Sudan response, providing more than $1.4 billion in humanitarian assistance since October 2022, including more than $980 million in USAID funding.
Ukraine Response
Supporting Ukraine in the face of Putin's unprovoked war with humanitarian, development and economic support.
Launch of the CIRCLE Alliance
A collaboration between USAID, Unilever and EY to invest in solutions to reduce plastic use, tackle plastic waste, and drive the development of circular economies.
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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!