Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Research

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Description

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health (GH) issues this Annual Program Statement (APS) to signal its intent to fund one or more research awards focused on Social and Behavior Change (SBC). The overarching goal is to enhance the generation and utilization of evidence-based SBC strategies that improve the uptake and sustained practice of healthy behaviors worldwide.

This APS serves as an umbrella document outlining the program’s purpose, goals, expected results, and priority areas. It does not solicit concept papers or applications directly. Instead, USAID will issue subsequent competitive funding rounds under this APS, providing prospective applicants with opportunities to submit concept papers for potential funding.

The SBC Research portfolio under this APS may include multiple awards issued over time, supporting projects that advance knowledge and application of social and behavior change approaches in global health contexts.

Due Dates

• There is no single fixed deadline; concept paper submission opportunities will be announced in subsequent rounds under this APS.
• The APS remains open for potential funding rounds through December 31, 2029.

Funding Amount

• USAID anticipates multiple awards may be made.
• Specific funding amounts and durations will be detailed in individual funding opportunity announcements issued under this APS.
• Funding is provided primarily through cooperative agreements.

Eligibility

• Eligibility criteria will be specified in future funding opportunity announcements.
• Generally, USAID funding is available to organizations such as NGOs, research institutions, universities, and other entities capable of conducting SBC research.
• This APS itself does not accept direct applications; eligibility will be relevant when specific rounds are announced.

Application Process

• This APS does not accept direct applications or concept papers.
• Prospective applicants should monitor USAID announcements for subsequent funding rounds under this APS.
• When funding rounds are announced, applicants will be invited to submit competitive concept papers.
• Detailed application instructions and eligibility requirements will be provided in those announcements.

Additional Information

• The focus is on strengthening both the generation of SBC evidence and its practical use to improve health behaviors.
• The APS supports a broad portfolio of SBC research projects aligned with USAID’s global health priorities.
• USAID emphasizes evidence-based approaches and sustainable behavior change outcomes.

External Links

• USAID Home Page
• USAID Contact Information
• Grants.gov Opportunity Page
• Grants Learning Center

Contact Information