# Request for Information (RFI) Utilization of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in humanitarian assistance and development

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/7200aa24rfi00004-request-for-information-rfi-utilization-of-unmanned-aerial/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351846

> Agency for International Development offered grants to any type of organization. Applications closed on February 14, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 7200AA24RFI00004 |
| Agency | Agency for International Development |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 14, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 98.001 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

## What the grant funds

Request for Information (RFI) Utilization of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in humanitarian assistance and development Reference Number: 7200AA24RFI00004 Release Date: January 17, 2024 Response Due Date: February 14, 2024, 11:00 AM, ET Respond to: Apisit Viriya aviriya@usaid.gov and Daniel Ramirez dramirez@usaid.gov Information Sought The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Bureau for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization (CPS) is hereby issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather information to better understand the utilization of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), such as drones, and related technology in humanitarian assistance, stabilization, and development programming. The RFI offers the opportunity for interested individuals and organizations to provide information about their expertise on, experience with, and lessons learned about UAS and related technology for this purpose. Background The utilization of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in development, stabilization, and humanitarian assistance programming mirrors the adoption of UAS technology, such as drones, by other segments of society. From monitoring electrical lines to lifesaving medicine delivery systems, UAS may offer an impactful and efficient means to carry out essential work in hard-to-reach and difficult places. Conflicts, such as the one in Ukraine, demonstrate how UAS may be used or adapted for other purposes as well. As the technology becomes more utilized within development work, USAID and other U.S. government agencies benefit from understanding other organizations’ experience and expertise in UAS utilization, the risks and rewards, and how to develop appropriate mitigation measures to embed ethical guidelines and proper procedures during UAS-related activity planning, implementation, and learning. In addition, USAID benefits from identifying organizations who already use UAS in innovative ways to achieve development and humanitarian assistance objectives. Questions for Consideration: What are your organization’s general policies and guidelines for UAS utilization? Does your organization currently use UAS in development, stabilization, or humanitarian assistance programming? If so, in what ways? What regions? Is the above work on behalf of USAID or another U.S. government agency? Please note, if discussing a particular project.

## Questions people ask

### Is 7200AA24RFI00004 still open?

No. It closed on February 14, 2024.

### Who can apply for Request for Information (RFI) Utilization of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in humanitarian assistance and development?

Agency for International Development accepted applications from any type of organization.

### What is the deadline for Request for Information (RFI) Utilization of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in humanitarian assistance and development?

Closed February 14, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### 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.