Notice of Funding Opportunity Number (NOFO): 7200AA25APS00001
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 98.001
Issuance Date: December 1, 2024
Closing Date: October 31, 2025

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement or grant from qualified entities to implement the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program. Eligibility for this award is not restricted.

USAID intends to make an award to the applicant(s) who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this Annual Program Statement (APS), subject to a risk assessment. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this APS thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements, and selection process.

To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this APS and meet eligibility standards in Section B of this APS. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov and may be amended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this APS and to ensure that it has been downloaded from the internet in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion process. If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the APS, please contact the Grants.gov Support Center at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at support@grants.gov for technical assistance or if you need assistive technology and are unable to access any material on this site.

Unless an exception in 2 CFR 25.110 applies, applicants must comply with 2 CFR 25 2 requirements to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and register in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), as applicable. See Section D, Application Content, Format, and Submission Requirements, for more information. The registration process may take many weeks to complete. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to begin registration early.

Please send any questions to div@usaid.gov. There is no deadline for questions.

Issuance of this APS does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. All preparation and submission costs are at the applicant’s expense.