Available Funding Opportunities For Developmental Projects And Entrepreneurs - USADF

Available Funding Opportunities  For For Developmental Projects And Entrepreneurs - USADF 



Description : The United States African Development Foundation was established through Africa Development Act of 1980 which provides a new agency with a unique mission to by-pass layers of government inefficiencies by working directly with the most needy communities in Africa. USADF programs respond to local project requests by actively engage the local community group or enterprise in the design and implementation of the projects. This ensures that outcomes will best address the real community needs.

The United States African Development Fund (USADF) supports African led development that grows community enterprises by providing seed capital and technical support. This empowers those who are least served by existing markets or assistance programs to become a part of Africa’s growth story.
It is presently targeted at “those who are presently underserved but ready to do their part”.

– Small holder Farmers
– Youth
– Women and Girls
– Recovering Communities


WHO CAN APPLY?

USADF provides funding for the following types of groups:

AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVES AND SMALL-SCALE PRODUCER GROUPS :
An organization formed by a group of small-scale farmers, artisans, or producers to achieve some or all of the advantages of large-scale marketing and production.

COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBOS):
An organization made up of a group of people who come together to accomplish a common goal or a set of goals tailored to meet the development needs of their community.

AFRICAN INTERMEDIARY ORGANIZATIONS (AIOS):
An organization that works directly with very low-income people and underserved groups.
The majority of USADF’s funding agreements range between $50,000 and $250,000. USADF does not provide funding to government agencies, political parties, or organizations that are not based in Africa. Please note, USADF does not provide funding or scholarships to individuals

HOW TO APPLY
Application Form must be filled and submitted to meet the following Selection Guidelines and Priorities.

Selection Guidelines and Priorities
USADF has two major priorities when considering a request for funding a project:
- Does the application comes from an African community group or organization that represents its own development priorities and includes the participation of the poor in setting project objectives?
- Does the application represent a project that could provide maximum benefit to an underserved and underserved population group?
Project applications are evaluated on the basis of potential benefits to the community, potential for job creation, workers income improvements, long term profitability, and managerial strengths and capabilities. Other application selection criteria follow:

Organization Requirements
1. The organization must be 100 percent African-owned and managed.
2. The organization must be a legally recognized African entity (or in the process of becoming legally registered. Registration must be completed before any funding may be provided)
3. The organization must demonstrate that it has successfully worked together and has the potential to productively utilize development funds.
4. The ownership and management must be in agreement on the problem to be addressed and have a commitment to benefit their community.
5. The organization must have basic functional management and controls to use and account for USADF funds.


Benefit Requirements
1. The proposed project should represent both the applicant’s and targeted beneficiaries identified needs.
2. The outcome of the project must provide real (measurable) benefits to the community. Benefits include job creation, increased incomes levels, improved market access, and quality of life improvements.


Other Considerations
1. The project is consistent with USADF’s host country strategies and partnerships.
2. The goals of the project can be implemented realistically with USADF funds.
3.There are sufficient management, technical and financial resources available for project success.
4.The organization can demonstrate long-term viability after USADF funding ends.
5.The organization can meet all licensing/regulatory and environmental requirements.
6. The project has potential for broader replication.
7. The level of funding from self and other sources (local, foreign, donors) committed to or available to the organization.

For Application And Registration