The Agency for International Development (USAID) invites applications for its call on development innovation ventures (DIV). This supports the piloting and rigorous testing of innovative approaches to solving international development problems and supports transitioning those innovations with evidence of impact and cost-effectiveness to scale. DIV funds projects in three stages, representing cumulative progress towards cost-effective impact at scale.
Opportunity
Applicants should apply for the stage they believe best reflects the current level of development and maturity of their innovation and need not start at stage one.
- Stage One: proof of concept and field testing
- Stage Two: testing and positioning for scale
- Stage Three: transitioning proven solutions to scale
Eligibility
- US and non-US profit and not-for-profit organisations may apply.
Funding Available
- Stage One: USD 25,000 to USD 150,000 for up to three years
- Stage Two: USD 150,000 to USD 1.5million for up to three years
- Stage Three: USD 1.5m to USD 15m for up to five years
Helpful Links
- Full details regarding the Agency for International Development Grants
Deadlines
| Full Application: | |
| CURO Internal Deadline for Review | Please contact your Research Facilitator. |
| cuResearch Checklist Deadline | October 26, 2017 |
| Full application submission to sponsor | November 2, 2017 |
Submitting Your Application
- Applications must be submitted via cuResearch, through which Departmental and Associate Dean’s approval must be provided to complete the online application process.
- More information on cuResearch can be found here.
Internal Contacts
If you would like assistance with proposal development and/or a substantive review of your proposal, please contact the appropriate Research Facilitator.