10 donor alternatives to USAID with open grant calls
The United States of America has been paving the way and leading international aid efforts for the last 50 years. So, it is no surprise that the aid freeze announced by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, his first day in office, has wreaked havoc in this sector. Non-profit, contracted staff, and government employees are being laid off. Vital projects are being shut down and vulnerable countries are losing a critical source of financial aid.
As of today, the development community remains unsure how long the freeze will last and what the American foreign aid landscape will look like within the next four years of Trump’s presidency. With so much uncertainty, it is time to prepare for the worst and come up with alternative plans. To help organizations to navigate these murky waters, DevelopmentAid has compiled a list of 10 alternative donors with funding calls currently open. In total, there are over 1,100 grant calls to explore but, more importantly, platform members can access thousands of open and forecasted aid funding opportunities in order to diversify and update their strategies in these challenging times.