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flag A former USAID unit relaunches in 2026 as the DIV Fund, a $48M nonprofit using private donations to fund proven, low-cost development projects.

flag A former USAID division, shuttered during Trump-era foreign aid cuts, has relaunched in 2026 as the nonprofit DIV Fund with $48 million in private donations, enabling continued support for low-cost, evidence-based development projects. flag The fund, which aims to grant $25 million annually—about half its former budget—focuses on interventions proven effective through rigorous testing like randomized control trials. flag Backed by Coefficient Giving and an anonymous donor, it prioritizes sustainable programs that can attract local funding or revenue. flag While private funding helps fill a gap left by declining U.S. foreign aid, experts note it cannot fully replace government support. flag The DIV Fund plans to issue open calls for proposals and partner with global institutions to scale successful initiatives, emphasizing efficiency and impact in an era of shrinking development resources.

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