United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

The organization provides international development and humanitarian assistance in a number of areas to developing nations while promoting American interests, U.S. national security, and economic prosperity abroad. USAID was established in 1961 and works in more than 100 countries.

• The United States Agency for International Development is a U.S.-government-run international development agency.

• The agency works in more than 100 developing nations and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
  Its mission is to boost democratic values across the world and help nations become self-reliant while advancing America's interests abroad.

• USAID works in a number of different sectors, including food and agriculture, democracy and human rights, the economy, health, and humanitarian aid.

• The agency helps partner nations achieve their goals through small-enterprise loans, technical assistance, disaster relief, and training.

The majority of USAID’s funds are awarded through a competitive process. These funding opportunities are posted daily on Grants.gov and SAM.gov. 

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