USAID Development Partnerships for University Cooperation and Development
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The purpose of the program is to support and advance the achievement of USAID's strategic objectives through the application of higher education resources, talents and expertise.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
US institutions of higher education, including community colleges, are eligible to apply, subject to the terms of any solicitation. Solicitations and any additional eligibility requirements unique to the solicitation are published at www.HEDProgram.org/.
Beneficiaries
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US institutions of higher education, including community colleges, are eligible to apply, subject to the terms of any solicitation. Solicitations and any additional eligibility requirements unique to the solicitation are published at www.HEDProgram.org/.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Solicitations and respective application procedures are announced via the Higher Education for Development Office. (See www.HEDProgram.org/).
Award Procedure
Applications and proposals are peer-reviewed. Awards are made to the top proposals under the terms of the solicitation, subject to USAID approval and available funding. The awards are issued under USAID's cooperative agreement with the American Council on Education. Additional information can be found at www.HEDProgram.org/.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
Applicants should expect between 45-90 days for approval or disapproval.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Assistance can be used by U.S. institutions of higher education to collaborate with institutions of higher education in developing countries to conduct projects that address critical development needs. Projects must be advance USAID development objectives in the proposed country of activity. A comprehensive list of prior activities funded under this agreement can be found at www.HEDProgram.org/. Use restrictions are also specified in the terms of each solicitation issued under the cooperative agreement. Additional information regarding the cooperative agreement can be found at www.HEDProgram.org/.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements