What does USIG mean in UNCLASSIFIED

USIG stands for United States International Grantmaking. It is a grant-funding organization established in 2019 by SAMHSA to support community-driven initiatives with an emphasis on improving the health and wellbeing of vulnerable populations worldwide.

USIG operates under three core principles; accessibility, equity, and sustainability. These principles inform every project they fund to ensure that every grantee receives fair access to resources while producing outcomes that are enduring, lasting long past program end date.

USIG offers several types of grants including competitive grants for large scale international projects, capacity building grants for organizations working toward long term goals, training grants for short term professional trainings, and post award evaluation grants to assess the impact of funded projects over time.

Grants through USIG are open to all individuals or organizations that demonstrate commitment toward achieving one or more of their three core mission areas - strengthen health & wellbeing, promote peace & security or foster equitable economic growth - as outlined in the application guidelines.

More information on eligibility criteria and how to apply can be found on their website at usigrantmaker.org/apply or applicants may contact them directly through phone or email listed on their site.