Objective of the support fund: This fund has been established by the USAID Alumni Association (UAA) to provide financial assistance to eligible former USAID staff to help cover immediate and emergency expenses such as medical costs, housing, relocation, childcare/eldercare, job search, and transportation. The fund is administered by the Greater Washington Community Foundation (GWCF).

Description: The fund supports a grant program to assist eligible former USAID employees in meeting urgent needs. Under the program, $2000 will be available to each approved applicant based upon meeting the objectives of and eligibility for the program, on funding availability, and on selection through the application review process. While there will be no federal or state tax withholding on UAA approved grants, applicants should be aware that grants may be subject to federal/state/local income tax.

Additional considerations

We are focused on assisting those most in need, and likely will not have sufficient funds for all eligible ex-USAID employees. All applicants are requested to consider whatever sources of income or access to savings they have in applying for access to this fund. We also encourage everyone to apply for unemployment benefits.

If you are equivalent to an FS1/GS15 or SFS/SES, you will have to explain in the intended use / special circumstances box to be considered for a grant.

If you are eligible for an annuity or social security and expect related payments to begin within two months, you will need to explain in the intended use / special circumstances box to be considered for a grant.

Application Procedures:Ensure that you meet the grant application eligibility requirements below.
  • Complete all items in the application form. Type your name and date in the signature line (note that doing so is equivalent to your providing your signature) and upload a copy of the official notification or other official evidence of your separation from USAID, or for eligible FSNs separation from USAID-related employment, after January 20, 2025. Legible photos of documents are also acceptable.
  • Click on “Submit”.
  • Personal identifying information will not be shared with application review team members who are not members of the fund’s program management team.
If selected for a grant, you will be requested by either UAA or the GWCF to send payment information. GWCF is responsible for collecting and accounting for donations and disbursing grants. UAA manages the fund and reviews/approves grant applications.

Due to the significant response we have received for this program, we will not be able to issue grants to all eligible applicants at this time. If you apply and are found to be eligible but we have insufficient funds to approve your application, you will be notified that you are on a waitlist.

For any questions, please email uaafund2025@gmail.com.
USAID Staff Financial Support Fund Application
This form is to be used to apply for a grant under the USAID Alumni Association’s USAID Staff Financial Support Fund. If a loan guarantee program is initiated, separate instructions will be issued.

Screening questions

Grant Application Eligibility (Please select all applicable options below)

If yes to both questions, you may apply for these funds.

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* Were you previously working for USAID in a GS, FS, FSL, USPSC, RSSA, PASA, AD, Schedule C, or Fellow position?

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* Were you involuntarily separated or did you take early retirement from a USAID position after January 20, 2025?

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* For FSNs, you may apply for these funds if yes to the following question:

Are you a former FSN released from USAID-related employment after January 20, 2025, with SIV residence in the USA for 1 year or less?

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* Name

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* Email address

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* Current mailing address

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* Phone number (required for grant administration) and time zone. In addition, you may also provide Signal, WhatsApp, or other App contact information.

Please note: identifying information will not be visible to the UAA Application Review Committee members who are not members of the program management team.

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* Status at time of separation?

This information will not be used as part of the review process but rather is to help us track what categories of employment are using this service. Check the appropriate box.

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* Need

Combined salary and income (household) – check the appropriate box.

Please reflect your combined household (for all members) adjusted gross income for the calendar year 2024.

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* Estimated combined household (for all members) income in the 3 months after termination – check the appropriate box.

Include severance, annuity, social security, unemployment insurance, consulting job already contracted, as well as other household members’ income.

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* Household composition: Number of people in your household, including yourself.

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* Intended Use and Special Circumstances (100 words maximum, please be brief)

Why do you need this grant? Include intended use (medical, obstacles to securing employment, relocation, family related expenses, disability expenses, etc.). Note specific details that demonstrate why meeting the need requires fund assistance.

Explain circumstances that have a particular financial impact on your household and require immediate assistance, the absence of which will place a strain on your resources. How urgent are the needs for this financial assistance?

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* You must submit an official notification of or other evidence of your separation or early retirement after January 20, 2025. Please upload your document here. Legible photos of documents are also acceptable.

PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF file types only.
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If selected for a grant, you will be asked to provide bank transfer information as well as other information required by UAA or the GWCF. Grants may be subject to federal/state/local income tax. GWCF is responsible for collecting and accounting for donations and disbursing grants. UAA manages the fund and reviews/approves grant applications.

Type your name and date in the signature line (note that doing so is equivalent to your providing your signature).

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* I certify that all the information in this application is true and complete.

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