Informational WebinarJuly 11th, 2013

Grants for Electronic and Mobile Payment Implementation and Evaluation

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Webinar Agenda

1. Introductions2. Grant Objectives3. Selection Process and Timeline4. Question and Answer

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1. Introductions

Paul NelsonMobile Solutions Specialist

Shelley Spencer, Project Director Hamilton McNutt, Project ManagerPayment Innovations Team

2. Grant Objectives

Encourage use of e-payments in USAID funded programs

Defray costs to compare and document the costs, challenges, and benefits of using cash versus e-payments

Target Outcomes

Grant target outcomes include helping organizations:

Evaluate & implement the transition from the use of cash to e-payments in an initial program area of focus;

Conduct a comparative assessment of the costs of cash versus e-payments in the initial program area of focus;

Document and share challenges encountered in the transition from cash to e-payments and steps taken to address those challenges;

Identify key lessons learned in the transition process; and Establish next steps in the organization’s use of e-payments as an alternative to

cash.

Data and information provided by grantees will be shared and publicly released to encourage adoption of e-payments by other USAID implementing partners and to provide insights into procedures for making this transition.

Foster cost savings and improve aid efficiency

Increase transparency and reduce leakage and waste

Reduce security risks to program staff

Improve access to financial services for the poor and unbanked

Catalyze development of new and innovative financial products for the poor and unbanked

Why USAID Supports e-Payments

USAID’s Global Alliance for e-Payments

www.betterthancash.org

Eligible Organizations:

1. USAID funded program (direct or indirect)2. Using physical cash disbursement 3. Countries of Focus: Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Malawi, or the Philippines.

Grant Size:

$50,000 in funding Up to 5 fixed obligation grants Grants between $10,000 and $15,000 6 month grant period

Resource Commitment: contribute funds or in-kind contributions equal to or greater than the value of the grant

Grant Specifics

e-Payment Types

Payment Type Yes No

Card Based Payments ✔

Mobile Financial Services ✔

Cloud Payments ✔

Bank Transfers (EFT/ACH) ✔

Physical Cash ✔

Checks ✔

Example Program Areas for Comparative Analysis

Mercy Corps • Indonesia, Zimbabwe, Haiti, Uganda, Kenya

Technoserve • Tanzania, Mozambique, Kenya

Chemonics • Philippines, Kenya

PATH • Uganda

Care • Tanzania

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation • Tanzania

PACT • Kenya

Implementing Partners e-Payment Use Cases

2-Stage Application Process:Stage 1:

Concept notes submitted Evaluation panel review (NetHope and

USAID)

Stage 2: Additional information requested from select applicants: Budget Timeline of activities Statement of organizational commitment

Selection – Sept 30th

CONCEPT NOTE FORM: (Completed response should be limited to 6 pages) 1. Organization’s name:

2. Contact name:

3. Contact’s position:

4. E-mail address:

5. Telephone number:

6. Program in which your organization will use the grant to adopt and evaluate the transition

from cash to e-payments:

Application Process

Costing Cash

Complete the Costing Utility Analysis Tool:- Cash Portion for Concept Note

- Cash & e-Payment Portions for Grant Reporting

Analyze the comparative costs associated with cash management and e-Payments

Non-Financial

Financial

Financial

Summary

You may use alternative means of comparison and/or modify use of tool if proposed in your Concept Note.

http://cloudportal.nethope.org/assets/collaterals/Payment_Innovations_Costing_Utility_Analysis_Tool.zip

3. Selection Process and Timeline

2-Stage Application Process:Stage 1:

Concept notes submitted Evaluation panel review (NetHope and

USAID)

Stage 2: Additional information requested from select applicants: Budget Timeline of activities Statement of organizational commitment

Selection – Sept 30th

CONCEPT NOTE FORM: (Completed response should be limited to 6 pages) 1. Organization’s name:

2. Contact name:

3. Contact’s position:

4. E-mail address:

5. Telephone number:

6. Program in which your organization will use the grant to adopt and evaluate the transition

from cash to e-payments:

Application Process

http://nethope.org/page/grants-for-electronic-and-mobile-payment-implementation-and-evaluation

June 2012 July 2012August2013

September 2013

Informational Webinar July 11

Announcement June 24 Concept Notes Due

July 22, 5:00 pm EST

Additional InformationRequested August 5

Notification of grant awards, Sept. 30

Timeline

Additional Information Due Sept. 4

Step 1

Step 2

Current cash use Availability of e-payment products in the program country Ability to scale Ability to replicate Certification by senior leadership of organization’s commitment to implement a full

transition to e-payments, where appropriate Capacity to conduct and document a comparative analysis between cash and e-

payments Compliance with USAID requirements for grant recipients Program staff availability

Evaluation Criteria

4. Question and Answer

e-mail: paymentinnovations@nethope.org

Grant information URL:http://cloudportal.nethope.org/blog/view/new-grants-inspire-transition-from-cash-to-e-payments-in-usaid-programs