CFDA 19.040 · Business & Economic Development · Active

USAID International Development Grants

Federal assistance program administered by U.S. Department of State (DOS), catalogued in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings.

$500K–$10M
Typical award range
20
Indexed opportunities
2
Open now
DOS
Administering agency

The verdict

CFDA 19.040 is an active Business & Economic Development program with 20 indexed Grants.gov opportunities - 2 open for application right now.

$500K–$10M
typical award range (SAM.gov)
July 31
next application deadline
$200,000
largest award ceiling indexed
8%
of the catalog is Business & Economic Development

Program overview. CFDA 19.040 - USAID International Development Grants - is a federal assistance listing in the Business & Economic Development category, administered by U.S. Department of State (DOS). The typical award range cataloged on SAM.gov is $500,000 to $10.0 million. The program is currently active in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings database. Eligible applicants include Nonprofit Organization.

Funding opportunities. PlainGrants has indexed 20 Grants.gov opportunity announcements tied to CFDA 19.040. Of those, 2 are currently open for applications and 18 have closed. The next closing date is July 31, 2026. The largest award ceiling seen across these announcements is $200,000. Agencies have projected roughly $2.1 million in total estimated funding across the indexed announcements for this CFDA number. Individual Notice of Funding Opportunity documents on Grants.gov carry the exact deadlines, required forms, and submission instructions.

Next steps. Before applying for CFDA 19.040, confirm your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID (UEI) - these are mandatory for every federal funding instrument. Read the current Notice of Funding Opportunity end-to-end, paying close attention to the cost-share or matching requirement, the evaluation criteria, and the narrative page limits. Many federal grants in this category require audit trails, performance reports, and matching documentation, budget administrative capacity accordingly. For structural help, the guides linked below cover SAM.gov setup, NOFO interpretation, and common rejection reasons.

Where Business & Economic Development sits in the federal catalog

Business & Economic Development accounts for 42 of the 504 catalogued programs (8%). This is one of them.

Programs21%18.5%10.3%8.7%8.3%17.7%HealthEducationAgricultureScience & ResearchBusiness & Economic DevelopmentEnvironmentPublic SafetyOther
Share of the 504 federal assistance programs by functional category, SAM.gov Assistance Listings
Typical award as share of ceiling 5.0%

$500,000 to $10.0 million

Program Description

Grants supporting economic growth, democracy, health, and humanitarian assistance in developing countries.

Who Is Eligible?

Nonprofit Organization

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CFDA 19.040 grant program?
CFDA 19.040 is the "USAID International Development Grants" program administered by U.S. Department of State. Grants supporting economic growth, democracy, health, and humanitarian assistance in developing countries.
Who is eligible for USAID International Development Grants?
Eligible applicants include: Nonprofit Organization. Always verify current eligibility requirements directly with the awarding agency, as requirements can change between funding cycles.
How much funding is available through CFDA 19.040?
The typical award range for this program is $500,000 to $10.0 million. Actual amounts depend on available appropriations, the number of applicants, and the scope of the proposed project. Check the current Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for exact figures.
How do I apply for this federal grant?
Most federal grants require registration in SAM.gov and submission through Grants.gov. Start by reading the program's Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for specific instructions, deadlines, and required documents. See our step-by-step guide for the full application process.
What is the application deadline for USAID International Development Grants?
The listed deadline is Annual. Deadlines vary by funding cycle, so always verify with the current NOFO on Grants.gov.
Where can I find more business & economic development grants?
PlainGrants lists business & economic development grant programs from across federal agencies. Browse all Business & Economic Development grants by category, or use our Eligibility Finder to filter programs by your organization type and funding needs.

What to do next

Turn CFDA 19.040 into an application.

  • Confirm your organization is eligible and registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity ID before the next deadline. Check eligibility
  • Read the application path end-to-end, forms, narratives, and deadlines live in the current NOFO on Grants.gov. How to apply
  • Compare with the other Business & Economic Development programs to pick the best fit for your project. All Business & Economic Development grants

Award ranges and deadlines reflect the SAM.gov catalog snapshot; always verify against the live NOFO before applying.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings (CFDA) and is for informational purposes only. Program requirements, deadlines, and availability change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the awarding agency before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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