Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 113 16 000001
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- The USAID-UKR in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Facilitating Access to Venture Funding in Belarus (AID-VENTURE)" 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 Mar 31, 2016 and posted on Mar 31, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 16, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,469,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
Facilitating Access to Venture Funding in Belarus (AID-VENTURE) is a USAID-funded competitive grant opportunity designed to increase the flow of venture financing in Belarus and, in turn, support the growth of start-ups and a stronger private sector role in the country s economy. The activity is structured around the idea that early-stage companies often struggle to scale without risk capital, and that the broader venture market depends not only on money but also on enabling rules, experienced investors, capable fund managers, and practical connections between entrepreneurs and financiers.
The program lays out four main objectives. First, it aims to support the development of a legal and regulatory environment that makes venture funding more feasible and attractive. In practice, this can include work that helps clarify investment rules, improves protections and procedures relevant to equity investment, and reduces policy barriers that discourage private risk capital. Second, it focuses on expanding the availability of venture capital by helping grow a local community of private venture investors and linking Belarus more closely to international venture funding networks. That emphasis signals an intent to do more than just support isolated deals; it points toward building a functioning ecosystem where local investors learn from global practices and where cross-border relationships help bring capital, expertise, and credibility into the market.
Third, AID-VENTURE aims to build capacity for venture fund creation, meaning the activity may support the skills, systems, and institutional know-how needed to form and operate venture funds. This can involve strengthening fund management capabilities, improving understanding of due diligence and portfolio management, and helping prospective fund managers meet the expectations of sophisticated investors. Fourth, it seeks to strengthen the links between demand and supply by bringing investors closer to start-ups. That objective targets the practical matchmaking side of venture markets: helping start-ups become more investable, improving pipeline visibility, and creating regular channels where investors and founders can meet, evaluate opportunities, and move from introductions to term sheets and investment.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was issued as a discretionary funding opportunity using a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means USAID expected to have substantial involvement during implementation rather than acting as a hands-off funder. The opportunity number is RFA 113 16 000001, managed under USAID-UKR, and it falls under CFDA 98.001. The posting and creation dates were March 31, 2016, and the application deadline was May 16, 2016. USAID anticipated making one award with a maximum ceiling of 2,469,000. Eligibility is listed broadly as Others, with additional eligibility details referenced in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity, particularly Section I, Program Description, where applicants would find the deeper explanation of the problem statement, expected results, and the types of interventions USAID was seeking to support.
FAQs: Facilitating Access to Venture Funding in Belarus (AID-VENTURE)
What is the AID-VENTURE grant opportunity?
Facilitating Access to Venture Funding in Belarus (AID-VENTURE) is a USAID-funded competitive grant opportunity designed to increase the flow of venture financing in Belarus and support the growth of start-ups and a stronger private sector role in the country’s economy.
What problem is this program trying to address?
The program is based on the idea that early-stage companies often struggle to scale without risk capital. It also emphasizes that a healthy venture market depends on more than money, including enabling rules, experienced investors, capable fund managers, and practical connections between entrepreneurs and financiers.
What are the main objectives of AID-VENTURE?
The activity lists four main objectives: (1) support development of a more feasible and attractive legal and regulatory environment for venture funding; (2) expand the availability of venture capital by growing a local community of private venture investors and linking Belarus to international venture networks; (3) build capacity for venture fund creation and operation; and (4) strengthen links between investors and start-ups to better connect supply and demand.
How does the program plan to improve the legal and regulatory environment for venture funding?
The opportunity indicates work may include helping clarify investment rules, improving protections and procedures relevant to equity investment, and reducing policy barriers that discourage private risk capital.
What does “expanding the availability of venture capital” mean in this opportunity?
It refers to efforts to help grow a local community of private venture investors and to connect Belarus more closely to international venture funding networks. The description suggests an ecosystem approach rather than focusing only on isolated deals.
Does the program focus only on providing money to start-ups?
No. The description highlights that the venture market depends on enabling rules, experienced investors, capable fund managers, and real connections between entrepreneurs and financiers, not just the availability of capital.
What is meant by “building capacity for venture fund creation”?
This objective points to supporting the skills, systems, and institutional know-how needed to form and operate venture funds. Examples mentioned include strengthening fund management capabilities, improving understanding of due diligence and portfolio management, and helping prospective fund managers meet expectations of sophisticated investors.
How does AID-VENTURE plan to connect investors with start-ups?
The fourth objective focuses on strengthening the practical links between demand and supply by bringing investors closer to start-ups. The description mentions making start-ups more investable, improving pipeline visibility, and creating regular channels where investors and founders can meet, evaluate opportunities, and move from introductions toward term sheets and investment.
What type of funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary funding opportunity using a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
The description notes that a Cooperative Agreement typically means USAID expected to have substantial involvement during implementation rather than acting as a hands-off funder.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a competitive grant opportunity.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum funding amount (ceiling) for the award?
The maximum ceiling listed is 2,469,000.
What is the opportunity number for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity number is RFA 113 16 000001.
Which USAID office managed this opportunity?
The opportunity is managed under USAID-UKR.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 98.001.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The posting date and creation date are both March 31, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 16, 2016.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as “Others.” The opportunity indicates that additional eligibility details are provided in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), especially in Section I (Program Description).
Where would an applicant find more details about what USAID was looking for?
The opportunity references the full Notice of Funding Opportunity, particularly Section I, Program Description, as the place where applicants would find the deeper explanation of the problem statement, expected results, and the types of interventions USAID was seeking to support.
Does the description specify exact activities or interventions that must be implemented?
The summary provides examples and themes (such as regulatory improvements, investor community development, fund management capacity, and investor-start-up linkages) and notes that more detailed expectations are described in the full NOFO, particularly Section I.
What outcomes is the program ultimately trying to support in Belarus?
The stated intent is to increase venture financing flows in Belarus, support the growth of start-ups, and strengthen the private sector role in the country’s economy.
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