USAID  Science, Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships in Higher Education Program Annual Program Statement
7200AA18APS00003
Grants.gov  https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=301213

The purpose of this Annual Program Statement (APS) is to disseminate information to prospective Applicants so they may develop and submit Applications for USAID funding. This APS: (A) describes the types of activities for which Applications will be considered; (B) describes the funding available and the process and requirements for submitting Applications; (C) explains the criteria for evaluating Applications; and (D) refers prospective Applicants to relevant documentation available on the internet.

The STIP APS is not a Request for Applications (RFA) or a Request for Proposals (RFP). Rather, the STIP APS requests STIP Concept Notes in response to addenda published to this APS. Based on those Concept Notes, USAID will determine whether to request a full Application from an appropriate partner. To be competitive under a particular addendum to this APS, Applications must be fully responsive to all directions under this APS document except when specifically noted otherwise in the addendum.

USAID/Lab anticipates awarding multiple grants and/or cooperative agreements as a result of this APS. However, publishing this APS does not commit USAID to make any awards.