# Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program (Payne Program)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/7200aa21r00033-donald-m-payne-international-development-fellowship-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332472

> Agency for International Development offered grants of up to $10.4 million to colleges and universities. It expected to make $10.4 million in total. Applications closed on July 1, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 7200AA21R00033 |
| Agency | Agency for International Development |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 1, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $10.4 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $10.4 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 98.001 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education

To modify the the eligibility requirement to restrict this program to private and public HBCUs only.

## What the grant funds

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Donald Payne Fellowship Program (Payne Program). Eligibility for this award is restricted to qualified U.S. Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)-. USAID intends to make an award to the applicant(s) who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO subject to a risk assessment. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this notice of funding opportunity and to ensure that the NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion process. If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the NOFO, please contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at support@grants.gov for technical assistance. USAID may not award to an applicant unless the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements detailed in Section D.7. The registration process may take many weeks to complete. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to begin registration early in the process. Please send any questions to the point(s) of contact identified in Section D. The deadline for questions is shown above. Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted to www.grants.gov. Issuance of this notice of funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. All preparation and submission costs are at the applicant’s expense.

## Questions people ask

### Is 7200AA21R00033 still open?

No. It closed on July 1, 2021.

### Who can apply for Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program (Payne Program)?

Agency for International Development accepted applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program (Payne Program)?

Closed July 1, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $10.4 million each. About $10.4 million in total.

### Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Family Health International, Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The program made 4,233 awards worth $37 billion in that time.