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- The Agency for International Development in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development Innovation Ventures: Stage 4 Awards Annual Program Statement (APS)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-03-29.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-03-28. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is soliciting applications under an Annual Program Statement (APS) for Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) focused specifically on its new "Stage 4 Initiative." This opportunity is designed to move beyond early validation and testing and instead support the scale-up, institutionalization, and practical integration of proven innovations that have already been funded within the existing DIV portfolio. In plain terms, the APS is not a general call for new ideas; it is a targeted pathway meant to help successful DIV-supported solutions transition into wider USAID programming and budgets, where they can operate at larger scale and have sustained impact.
The grant opportunity is titled "Development Innovation Ventures: Stage 4 Awards Annual Program Statement (APS)" and is listed under Funding Opportunity Number 7200AA24APS00003. It is a discretionary funding opportunity, using the grant instrument type, and it sits in the broad funding activity area of science and technology and other research and development. The CFDA/assistance listing number associated with the opportunity is 98.001, which is commonly used for USAID foreign assistance programs. The APS was created on March 29, 2024, and the original closing date is March 28, 2025, indicating a long window during which USAID may issue addenda and accept concept notes tied to those addenda.
A key point in the description is that this APS is only for Stage 4 awards and is meant to complement DIV's ongoing core funding mechanisms. USAID explicitly notes that applicants seeking DIV's traditional grants (Stages 1 through 3, as well as Evidence Generation grants) should not submit under this Stage 4 APS. Instead, those applicants are directed to the standard DIV application page at www.usaid.gov/div/apply. That distinction matters because DIV's earlier stages typically fund piloting, testing, and evidence-building for promising innovations, while Stage 4 is framed here as a scale and integration effort for innovations that already exist within DIV's funded portfolio and have demonstrated enough performance to justify broader adoption.
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others" in the opportunity metadata, but the narrative makes clear that there are prerequisites and specific rules governing who can submit and under what conditions. The APS points prospective applicants to carefully review the eligibility requirements in Section C and, importantly, to follow the rules related to submitting a concept note in response to an addendum issued under the APS. In practice, APS mechanisms often work as an umbrella announcement, with specific addenda or sub-calls providing the concrete requirements, timelines, and focus areas for particular rounds or topics. This means interested organizations should expect that they cannot simply submit a generic application at any time; they will likely need to align their submission with a specific addendum and meet any prerequisites tied to that addendum, including confirmation that the innovation is part of the existing DIV portfolio and appropriate for Stage 4 scale-up and integration support.
The opportunity listing does not specify a fixed award ceiling (the posted award ceiling is 0), and the number of expected awards is not provided in the source data. That typically indicates that award size and volume may vary by addendum, available funding, or program priorities, rather than being predetermined in the umbrella APS itself. Applicants should therefore anticipate that details like funding range, period of performance, cost share expectations (if any), and programmatic targets may be clarified only when USAID releases an addendum under this APS.
Overall, the intent of this APS is to help bridge a common gap in development innovation: taking solutions that have already shown evidence of effectiveness and moving them into routine program operations and larger budget lines, rather than leaving them as successful pilots that never fully scale. For organizations already in the DIV portfolio, this Stage 4 pathway is positioned as a way to embed proven innovations into broader USAID implementation channels, potentially increasing reach, sustainability, and long-term impact beyond the original DIV-funded project context.
FAQs - USAID Development Innovation Ventures (DIV): Stage 4 Awards APS (7200AA24APS00003)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Development Innovation Ventures: Stage 4 Awards Annual Program Statement (APS)".
What is the funding opportunity number (FON) for this APS?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 7200AA24APS00003.
Which agency is offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under its Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program.
What is the purpose of the DIV Stage 4 Initiative described in this APS?
The Stage 4 Initiative is designed to support the scale-up, institutionalization, and practical integration of innovations that have already been funded within the existing DIV portfolio. The intent is to move proven solutions into broader USAID programming and budgets so they can operate at larger scale with more sustained impact.
Is this APS a general call for new ideas or new innovations?
No. This APS is not a general call for new ideas. It is a targeted pathway specifically meant to help successful DIV-supported innovations transition into wider USAID programming and budgets.
Who should use this Stage 4 APS versus DIV's traditional stages?
This APS is only for Stage 4 awards. Applicants seeking DIV's traditional grants (Stages 1 through 3, as well as Evidence Generation grants) should not apply under this Stage 4 APS and instead should use the standard DIV application page at www.usaid.gov/div/apply.
How does Stage 4 differ from DIV Stages 1-3 and Evidence Generation grants?
Based on the description provided, DIV's earlier stages typically support piloting, testing, and evidence-building for promising innovations. Stage 4, as described here, is focused on scale and integration for innovations already in the DIV portfolio that have demonstrated enough performance to justify broader adoption.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a grant instrument type.
What is the broad funding activity area for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under science and technology and other research and development.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?
The CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this opportunity is 98.001, which is commonly used for USAID foreign assistance programs.
When was this APS created?
The APS was created on March 29, 2024.
What is the closing date for this APS?
The original closing date listed is March 28, 2025. The long open period suggests USAID may issue addenda and accept concept notes tied to those addenda during the window.
Can an organization submit an application at any time during the open period?
The description suggests submissions are likely tied to addenda issued under the APS, rather than allowing a generic submission at any time. Interested organizations should expect to align with a specific addendum and follow its instructions, timelines, and prerequisites.
What are "addenda" under an APS, and why do they matter here?
The APS is described as an umbrella announcement where USAID may release addenda (sub-calls) that contain the concrete requirements for a particular round or topic, such as focus areas, timing, and submission rules. The opportunity notes the importance of submitting a concept note in response to an addendum.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
The opportunity metadata lists eligibility broadly as "Others", but the narrative indicates there are prerequisites and specific rules. Prospective applicants are instructed to carefully review the eligibility requirements in Section C of the APS and to follow the rules for responding to an addendum.
Is this opportunity intended only for innovations already funded within the DIV portfolio?
Yes. The APS is described as a pathway focused on proven innovations that have already been funded within the existing DIV portfolio, with the goal of supporting their scale-up and integration into broader USAID programming and budgets.
Where should applicants go if they want to apply for DIV Stages 1-3 or Evidence Generation grants instead of Stage 4?
Applicants seeking DIV's traditional grants (Stages 1 through 3 and Evidence Generation grants) are directed to www.usaid.gov/div/apply.
Does the listing provide an award ceiling (maximum award amount)?
No fixed award ceiling is provided in the listing. The posted award ceiling is 0, which typically indicates the funding amount may be determined by addendum, available funding, or program priorities rather than specified in the umbrella APS.
Does the listing specify how many awards USAID expects to make?
No. The number of expected awards is not provided in the source information.
Will details like funding range, period of performance, or cost share be the same for all applicants?
The umbrella listing does not provide those specifics. The description suggests that details such as funding range, period of performance, cost share expectations (if any), and programmatic targets may be clarified in addenda issued under this APS.
What problem is USAID trying to solve with this Stage 4 APS?
The APS is intended to bridge a common gap in development innovation: helping solutions that have already shown evidence of effectiveness move into routine program operations and larger budget lines, rather than remaining successful pilots that never fully scale.
What does "scale-up and integration" mean in the context provided?
In this context, it refers to supporting the practical adoption of proven DIV-funded innovations within broader USAID implementation channels and budgets, with the aim of increasing reach, sustainability, and long-term impact beyond the original DIV-funded project context.
What should prospective applicants pay special attention to before submitting?
Prospective applicants should (1) confirm the opportunity is appropriate for Stage 4 (not Stages 1-3 or Evidence Generation), (2) carefully review Section C for eligibility requirements, and (3) follow the specific instructions for submitting a concept note in response to an APS addendum.
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