Community Program

USADF's primary focus is on the African continent, where we address economic development, humanitarian aid, climate change, and food security. Our goal is to provide sustainable solutions that uplift communities, ensure food access, and build resilience to environmental challenges. With projects in entrepreneurship, agriculture, and renewable energy, USADF is leading the charge in Africa’s growth and sustainability

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By fostering entrepreneurial innovation and creating opportunities for marginalized communities, USADF seeks to drive sustainable economic development and enhance global economic stability.

Funding Opportunity

• Benefit underserved populations or low-income rural or urban populations.

• Demonstrate financial sustainability or the potential for financial sustainability.

• Propose a budget of no more than US$250,000. Proposals with budgets greater than US$250,000 must bring leveraged resources from one or more other sources that meet the total financing requirements. Leveraged funds from other private sector and donor sources are encouraged.

• Demonstrate clearly whether and how many new jobs will be created.

• Women-owned, youth or -managed business is a plus.

• Obtain accreditation or secure insurance at their own cost

Local Partnerships

Collaborating with agencies to enhance community development effectiveness.USADF collaborates with governments, local communities, international organizations, and the private sector to maximize its impact. Our partnerships ensure that our initiatives are well-coordinated and aligned with global development goals, while maintaining a local focus to address specific regional needs.

Capacity Building

Strengthening local institutions for sustainable community solutions.Led by a diverse team of global leaders, USADF's leadership is passionate about economic empowerment, sustainability, and innovation. Together, they drive the strategic direction of our organization to achieve lasting impact across Africa

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To advance economic empowerment and sustainable development globally through innovative programs and strategic partnerships.

• Integrity: Upholding ethical standards in all our initiatives.

• Inclusivity: Empowering marginalized groups, especially youth and women.

• Sustainability: Ensuring long-term economic and environmental viability.

• Innovation: Continuously seeking new solutions for global challenges.

To build resilient communities and foster inclusive growth by addressing critical humanitarian, climate, and economic challenges.

Vision

Our Mission

Our Core Values

Key Achievement

Over the years, USADFhas:

• Supported over 1 million youth and women entrepreneurs in Africa.

• Installed off-grid renewable energy systems in thousands of rural villages.

• Assisted over 10 million smallholder farmers to improve food security and resilience to climate change.