Description
The Locally Led Development Annual Program Statement (LLD-APS) is a funding opportunity offered by the Agency for International Development (USAID) to support partnerships and programs that empower local actors, strengthen local systems, and facilitate local leadership. The program aims to advance localization and support USAID's Local Capacity Strengthening Policy. Interested applicants must respond to specific addenda that may be issued throughout the year, which will outline the specific priorities and requirements for each funding opportunity. The addenda will be posted on grants.gov, and applicants are encouraged to visit the page periodically to find opportunities relevant to their country and focus areas.
Some key aspects of the program include:
• Supporting partnerships and programs that equitably empower local actors and strengthen local systems
• Facilitating local leadership and advancing localization
• Aligning with USAID's Local Capacity Strengthening Policy
• Prioritizing diversity and encouraging approaches that shift decision-making power to local people
• Enhancing USAID's capability to work with diverse local partners and learn from these engagements
• Fostering collaboration, learning, and adaptive management