72066323RFI00001: Grand Challenge
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 Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa notices from 2022.
Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa offered grants to any type of organization. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on January 31, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 15, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Expected awards1
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeOther
Key dates
| Posted | December 15, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 31, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 2, 2023 |
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?
- Most of the program's money (54% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), represented by USAID/Ethiopia, seeks information to help improve this planned “Grand Challenge: Partnering with Private Sector for Health in Ethiopia” notice/opportunity. The RFI generally: ● Seeks comments and recommendations on the draft Grand Challenge; ● Assess interest and capacity of potential local and locally registered private sector organizations in submitting applications in response to the Grand Challenge; and ● Explores potential barriers in partnering with the private sector through this Grand Challenge. This is not a Request for Proposals (RFP) or a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government to issue any solicitation, or ultimately award a contract or assistance agreement on the basis of this RFI, or to pay for any information voluntarily submitted as a result of this request. USAID is not obligated to procure any of the services described herein, nor in no way be committed to utilize submitted information or issue a solicitation as a result of this request. The issuance of this request will not restrict the Government's ultimate approach, if any. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. It should be noted that responding to or providing comments on this RFI will not give any advantage to any organization in any subsequent procurement (if any). USAID posts its competitive business opportunities on beta.SAM.gov or www.grants.gov. It is the potential offeror's/applicant's responsibility to monitor these sites for announcements of new opportunities. You will receive an electronic confirmation acknowledging receipt of your response. Hard copy responses are not required and are discouraged. Comments should be concise and specific to the question. Responding to each question is not required. Please give consideration and respond to the following questions or sub-questions in maximum 300 words or less per response. Responses to this RFI should be submitted to USAID via email to mendris@usaid.gov with a copy to caddis@usaid.gov with the subject line “RFI # 72066323RFI00001-Grand Challenge”, no later than the date and time stated above. Questions: 1.
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 72066323RFI00001 still open?
No. It closed on January 31, 2023.
Who can apply for Grand Challenge?
Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa accepted applications from any type of organization.
What is the deadline for Grand Challenge?
Closed January 31, 2023. 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.
Similar open grants
- Single Source for the Continuation of the Caring for OutPatiEnts after Acute Kidney Injury (COPE-AKI) Scientific and Data Research Center (U01 Clinical Trial Required)
- Single Source for the Continuation of the Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications (EDIC) Study Research Center (Collaborative U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
- Data Coordinating Center for the Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Mouse Brain Atlas (AD-MBA) (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Intermediate Patient Population Expanded Access (U01 Clinical Trial Required)
- Advanced Development and Validation of Emerging Technologies for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research (R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
- Early-Stage Innovative Technology Development for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research (R61 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)