7200AA22RFA00018: Just and Secure Energy Transition (J-SET)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Agency for International Development notices from 2022.
Agency for International Development offered grants of up to $20.0 million (at least $18.0 million) to any type of organization. It expected to make one award worth $20.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 18, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 27, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$20.0 million
- Award floor$18.0 million
- Total funding$20.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | April 27, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 18, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 17, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas awards averaged $8.7 million; this notice allows up to $20.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (54% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The purpose of J-SET is to support utilities, regulatory agencies, and energy sector stakeholders in the Europe and Eurasia region in progressing through the clean energy transition while also maintaining reliable, affordable and secure energy supplies. The five (5) program objectives are to: To operationalize and integrate regional energy markets (wholesale, retail, capacity, ancillary services, etc.) To adopt best practices for energy system operation and to integrate cost-effective clean energy technologies into energy networks while maintaining or improving overall system reliability To improve regional energy sector resilience and response capabilities to disasters and extreme events To increase adoption of U.S.-developed or supplied grid-enhancing and other advanced technologies and best practices by E&E energy sector institutions To improve understanding among local stakeholders and the public of the clean energy transition and the benefits to local communities and citizens
Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (98.001) awarded $37 billion across 4,233 grant awards, an average of $8.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | District of Columbia | 489 | $6.9 billion |
| Family Health International | North Carolina | 91 | $2.1 billion |
| Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | Maryland | 128 | $1.2 billion |
| Save the Children Federation, Inc. | Connecticut | 100 | $814 million |
| Research Triangle Institute | North Carolina | 33 | $756 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 7200AA22RFA00018 still open?
No. It closed on May 18, 2022.
Who can apply for Just and Secure Energy Transition (J-SET)?
Agency for International Development accepted applications from any type of organization.
What is the deadline for Just and Secure Energy Transition (J-SET)?
Closed May 18, 2022. 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 $20.0 million each. About $20.0 million in total for one award.
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.
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