DIV Fund – Development Innovation Ventures

• Open to All Sectors: Applications are welcome from nonprofits, for-profit social enterprises, and research institutions.
• Geographic Focus: Projects must be implemented in and benefit low- and middle-income countries.
• Stage Requirements: Solutions must be beyond the initial prototype phase and ready for real-world pilot testing.
• Core Criteria: Innovations must demonstrate a clear path to cost-effectiveness and scalability.
• Evidence-Based: Applicants must be willing to undergo rigorous evaluation and data-driven impact assessment.
• Consortia Welcome: Collaborative applications between multiple organizations are highly encouraged.

• Tiered Grant Funding: Stage 1 (up to $200k), Stage 2 (up to $1.5M), and Stage 3 (up to $15M) based on project maturity.
• Global Network Access: Connection to USAID’s extensive network of international development experts and partners.
• Operational Support: Technical assistance to help refine business models and impact measurement strategies.
• Proof of Concept: Funding to transition a brilliant idea from a prototype into a real-world, scalable solution.
• Evidence Generation: Support for rigorous testing and data collection to prove the social return on investment.
• Visibility: Recognition from a premier global development funder to attract follow-on investment.

1. Visit the official Development Innovation Ventures portal at div.fund/apply to review the specific stage requirements.
2. Prepare a compelling Letter of Interest (LOI) outlining your innovation, the problem it solves, and your preliminary evidence of impact.
3. Detail your project's financial sustainability and how you plan to achieve scale beyond USAID funding.
4. Gather your team's credentials and any previous data from your prototype or pilot tests.
5. Submit your application through the online portal; as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, you can apply whenever you are ready.
6. Await feedback from the DIV team, who may request further information or a full proposal for the next stage of evaluation.

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