The U.S. Agency for International Development partners with over 3,000 organizations across the globe. But competition to get funding from the agency is intense, especially for new potential partners and small groups. Between fiscal years 2015 and 2019, more than half of USAID’s spending went to only 25 organizations.
Aiming to simplify the process for new and underutilized partners, USAID launched the New Partnerships Initiative in 2019. Through its “partnership incubators,” the agency aims to identify new local partners, provide training and capacity building, and develop resources for both existing and potential partners.
With decades of experience working with USAID’s experts and partners, Devex summarizes key tips for engaging with the agency as it expands its partner base: