Sources of IAF funds
Our resources come from Congressional appropriations, strategic partnerships, and private donations.
Appropriations
We receive the majority of our funds from direct annual appropriations, ranging from $21.3M during sequestration in Fiscal Year 2013 to $37.5M in Fiscal Year 2020.
The IAF also receives inter-agency transfers to address U.S. strategic priorities using our unique, bottom-up development model. For example, Congress directed a $10 million inter-agency transfer from USAID in Fiscal Year 2018 to advance U.S. priorities in Central America.
Strategic Partnerships & Private Donations
We diversify our funding sources through strategic partnerships with the corporate and philanthropic sectors. For example, our Mexico Earthquake Partnership responds to community needs by leveraging funds from partners such as the Mott Foundation, the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, El Paso Community Foundation, and the International Community Foundation. See our partners page to learn more about IAF partners and get involved.
Making our funds go further
Our cost-effective development model requires grantee partners to mobilize counterpart resources for each project we fund. By requiring a counterpart contribution, our approach maximizes sustainability and ensures genuine local ownership of solutions to development challenges facing communities. On average, our partners bring $1.26 of counterpart resources for every $1.00 of IAF support.
Recent News and Stories
Give Peace a Chance
Grantees in our Colombia peacebuilding initiative raise awareness about human rights, prevent violence, promote economic opportunities, and support community involvement in local development plans.
Building Park Benches (and Community Trust) in El Salvador
In an area known for its high homicide rate, young Salvadorans are reclaiming public spaces to gather and reconnect neighborhoods.
Building Community Resilience in Eastern/Southern Caribbean: An IAF-USAID Joint Initiative
Small island nations in the Caribbean constantly face the risk of natural disasters. But with preparation, their communities can withstand and bounce back quickly from these disasters. That's why we're launching a three-year, $5 million joint initiative with USAID: Building Community Resilience in the Eastern & Southern Caribbean.