provides economic development grants directly to marginalized groups in conflict and post-conflict areas in Africa
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Number of Grants |
Total Grant Value |
New Economic Growth |
People Impacted |
Sustainability Factor |
409 | $67M | $183M | 1,227,000 | 79% |
(Active Grants per 10/15/12)
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The United States African Development Foundation is an independent Federal agency established to support African-designed and African-driven solutions that address grassroots economic and social problems in conflict and post-conflict communities.
USADF provides grants of up to $250,000 directly to marginalized community groups and enterprises in Africa. These grants help organizations create and sustain jobs, improve income levels, and address social development needs.
$67 Million of Development Grants in Africa
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Project Spotlight
Since 2009, USADF grantee ONG Aharog has ensure vulnerable herders near the border of Mali have access to clean, accessible water which maintains their traditional pastorialst way of life in northern Niger.
Priorities
USADF's seven key principles help ensure USADF stays true to its mission.
(1) Model high effectiveness and low overhead operations.
(2) Focus program activities on marginalized communities in Africa.
(3) Invest in African ideas through participatory development.
(4) Ensure projects result in more JOBS AND HIGHER INCOME LEVELS.
(5) Promote African led and managed field project support.
(6) Achieve the highest levels of OPenness and transparency.
(7) Support and develop an equal opportunity, RESULTS DRIVEN STAFF that rewards hard work, dedication to the mission, and personal success.