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February 2022 Newsletter

WELCOME TO WORK WITH USAID NEWS FROM USAID’s INDUSTRY LIAISON

Dear Partners, 

Welcome to our new Work with USAID newsletter. Whether you are a current or prospective partner there is information relevant to you. We want to help you be successful as a USAID partner! 

This monthly newsletter will help connect you to information and resources you need to navigate working with USAID. Each month, we will share upcoming events, updates on relevant Agency news and announcements, practical tips on how to partner with USAID, and useful tools and resources for partners. 

In addition to the monthly newsletter, we will also issue special notices throughout the year to highlight important things you need to know. 

Please take a look at the announcements below and consider how you might participate. 

We invite you to connect with us at any time. Our door is always open at USAID. 

All the Best, 

USAID’s Industry Liaison Team

WORKWITHUSAID.ORG

Launch of WorkwithUSAID.org
Last November, USAID Administrator Samantha Power announced the launch of WorkwithUSAID.org. It is a free, USAID-funded resource hub that empowers partners with the knowledge and networks needed to navigate how to work with USAID. By visiting the website, current and prospective partners will gain access to a variety of innovative services and curated resources, all designed to improve organizational readiness and prepare prospective partners to pursue USAID funding.

• Create a profile in the Partner Directory for your organization. 
• Take the Pre-Engagement Assessment to understand your organization’s capabilities and receive a customized report on how to address capacity gaps.
• Review resources in the library that will help you better understand how to work with USAID.
• Learn about stories of partnership in our News and Insight Blog.
• Spread the word to colleagues through your networks! The more organizations that join the community, the more useful it will be to all participating groups. 

You’re creating a better world; WorkwithUSAID.org is here to help.

PHOTO CONTEST

Capture the USAID Partnership Story
What does partnership with USAID look like? Enter our 2022 Work with USAID Photo Contest to show us your best images of how USAID and its partners collaborate to achieve development impact around the world. Three winning photos will be chosen. All submissions must be received by March 7, 2022. 

Click here for more details about the contest.

UPCOMING EVENTS

FEBRUARY 15: How to Work with USAID on Twitter Spaces
At USAID, we know that many of our partners around the world have internet connectivity limitations and may not always be able to join our video webinars. We are excited to announce we will be hosting a free, audio-only session of our bi-monthly How to Work with USAID webinar via Twitter Spaces! Join the Industry Liaison team on Twitter Spaces @WorkwithUSAID on Tuesday, February 15, at 2:00 p.m. EST (Eastern Standard Time) to learn about the Agency’s operations, key terms you need to know, tips for submitting proposals and finding funding opportunities, and more! You will also be able to ask questions of USAID staff via Twitter. Set a reminder for the Twitter Space event!

Note: You do not need a Twitter account to join us when the session is live. 

FROM THE BLOG: WHAT'S NEW?

Changes Coming Soon to DUNS 
Starting April 4, 2022, the nine-digit so-called “DUNS number,” or Data Universal Numbering System number, will no longer be used in federal systems, and a new 12-digit alphanumeric code will take its place: the Unique Entity Identifier (SAM), or UEI (SAM). This blog post explains the change and what partners can expect.

10 Steps to Take after Completing the WorkwithUSAID.org Pre-Engagement Assessment
You’ve registered in the WorkwithUSAID.org Partner Directory and taken the Pre-Engagement Assessment for your organization. You may be wondering, what’s next? Consider taking some or all of the actions in this blog post to move your organization along the path to partnership.

Ask a USAID Contracting Officer: Q&A with Justin DiVenanzo
Last month, USAID Contracting Officer Justin DiVenanzo shared some guidance for partners that went viral on LinkedIn. We interviewed him to hear more of his tips for partners.

TIP OF THE MONTH

Preparing Budgets for USAID Solicitations
When evaluating a funding opportunity, identify the budget categories that require cost estimates and determine how you will gather the information you need to present budget totals accurately and completely. For more info, see our training modules on “Preparing Budgets for Assistance Awards” and “Preparing for Acquisition Solicitations.” 

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Our Work with USAID LinkedIn group has over 23,000 members. Join us there for an ongoing dialogue on funding opportunities and partnership insights. We are also active on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, so visit us on your social media platform of choice!