About the Digital Development Awards (Digis)

USAID is working toward a future where digital technology promotes inclusive growth, fosters resilient and democratic societies, and empowers everyone, including the most vulnerable and marginalized. In an effort to recognize USAID Missions, bureaus and implementing partners that are helping countries and communities work toward sustainable growth and resilience, USAID is pleased to announce the 2022 Digital Development Awards (Digis). 

The Digis recognize and celebrate USAID projects and activities that embrace the agency’s strategic goals of improving development and humanitarian assistance outcomes through the use of digital technology and strengthening open, secure and inclusive digital ecosystems.

Eligibility

The Digis will be awarded to USAID-funded projects and activities that have (1) directly deployed a digital technology or suite of technologies or (2) provided support to digital ecosystem actors to extend digital technology access and/or uptake. Digital ecosystem actors include technology providers, financial service providers, government agencies, civil society organizations or other entities that are either deploying digital technology solutions or developing policies/regulations that enable increased access and uptake.

All USAID staff and implementing partners working on a USAID-funded project are encouraged to apply, regardless of the size, region or portfolio of the activity. Implementing partners should consult with the appropriate USAID point of contact before submitting an application.

USAID-funded partners from the private sector, as well as those who are considered to be “new partners,” “nontraditional partners” or “local partners” (see the definitions for these partners) are strongly encouraged to submit applications.

What will the winners receive? 

Winners will receive agency-wide recognition and public visibility for their groundbreaking work. This could include the following:

• Time with a local photographer/interviewer who will work with you to capture the story of your project through visual and written communications materials
  • A profile in a Digis booklet
  • A feature story on the USAID Exposure or Medium platform
  • Social media coverage
• A physical trophy and Certificate of Appreciation (to be presented at a virtual awards ceremony attended by leaders from the digital development community)

Applications

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 17, 2022. 

Before starting your application, please review the required questions.

Apply by filling out the form.

Contact Us

Please email [email protected] with any questions and follow us on Twitter @USAID_Digital for updates on the 2022 Digis.