DIV Self-Screening Questionnaire

Am I a good fit for DIV?

We are often asked by potential applicants about whether they are a good fit for DIV. To keep a level playing field, we are unable to provide individualized feedback until we have seen a written proposal. However, promising applications do have some common threads. The most promising ones:

propose approaches that have the potential to be better than existing development practice,
have or will obtain hard evidence of their impact,
have a stellar team, and
have credible plans to reach millions of people at the Bottom-of-the-Pyramid (BoP).

To make sure your application is a good fit for DIV, please fill out the following self-screening questionnaire before deciding whether to apply to DIV. If you want to learn more about what we're looking for, click here.

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* 1. DIV supports innovations implemented in developing countries where USAID operates.

My innovation will be implemented in a country wherein which USAID operates.

Yes

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* 2. DIV focuses on innovations targeting the “base of the pyramid” (i.e., those earning less than $2 per day). It does not generally fund innovations targeting populations above this level (i.e., the middle class).

My innovation directly benefits the “base of the pyramid.”

Yes

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* 3. DIV supports innovations that already have a prototype, proof of concept, or minimal viable product (MVP). DIV rejects most applicants that are only at the ideation/concept stage.

I have already tested a prototype, proof of concept, or minimal viable product (MVP) in a low- or middle-income country.

Yes

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* 4. DIV supports innovations with the potential to scale to reach millions of people.

My innovation can realistically impact millions of people a) commercially and/or b) with government, donor, and/or philanthropic support.

Yes

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* 5. DIV supports innovations that deliver more development impact per dollar, or are more cost-effective, than other ways of achieving the same objectives.

I can identify what alternatives or competing solutions exist. My innovation is more cost-effective than these other options and I have data to support this claim.

Yes

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* 6. DIV specifies which innovations are not a good fit for DIV.

I have read which innovations are not a good fit for DIV and my innovation is a good fit for DIV.

Yes

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* 7. DIV rigorously evaluates all applications relative to six evaluation criteria.

I have read all of the evaluation criteria and believe that my innovation addresses all criteria.

Yes

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* 8. DIV project teams should demonstrate the expertise and relevant experience needed to execute proposed plans.

My project team has the skills, expertise, and experience necessary to execute our proposed plans.

Yes

DIV Self-Screening Questionnaire

Am I a good fit for DIV?

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* 1. DIV supports innovations implemented in developing countries where USAID operates.My innovation will be implemented in a country wherein which USAID operates.

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* 2. DIV focuses on innovations targeting the “base of the pyramid” (i.e., those earning less than $2 per day). It does not generally fund innovations targeting populations above this level (i.e., the middle class).My innovation directly benefits the “base of the pyramid.”

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* 4. DIV supports innovations with the potential to scale to reach millions of people. My innovation can realistically impact millions of people a) commercially and/or b) with government, donor, and/or philanthropic support.

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* 6. DIV specifies which innovations are not a good fit for DIV.I have read which innovations are not a good fit for DIV and my innovation is a good fit for DIV.

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* 7. DIV rigorously evaluates all applications relative to six evaluation criteria. I have read all of the evaluation criteria and believe that my innovation addresses all criteria.

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* 8. DIV project teams should demonstrate the expertise and relevant experience needed to execute proposed plans.My project team has the skills, expertise, and experience necessary to execute our proposed plans.

* 1. DIV supports innovations implemented in developing countries where USAID operates.

My innovation will be implemented in a country wherein which USAID operates.

* 2. DIV focuses on innovations targeting the “base of the pyramid” (i.e., those earning less than $2 per day). It does not generally fund innovations targeting populations above this level (i.e., the middle class).

My innovation directly benefits the “base of the pyramid.”

* 4. DIV supports innovations with the potential to scale to reach millions of people.

My innovation can realistically impact millions of people a) commercially and/or b) with government, donor, and/or philanthropic support.

* 6. DIV specifies which innovations are not a good fit for DIV.

I have read which innovations are not a good fit for DIV and my innovation is a good fit for DIV.

* 7. DIV rigorously evaluates all applications relative to six evaluation criteria.

I have read all of the evaluation criteria and believe that my innovation addresses all criteria.

* 8. DIV project teams should demonstrate the expertise and relevant experience needed to execute proposed plans.

My project team has the skills, expertise, and experience necessary to execute our proposed plans.