Opportunity Information: Apply for 72016822RFA00003

USAID Bosnia and Herzegovina released a discretionary funding opportunity called the Philanthropy in Action Activity (Funding Opportunity Number 72016822RFA00003) to fund one organization (or consortium) through a Cooperative Agreement to run a community development focused program in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The activity is framed under the Community Development funding category (CFDA 98.001) and is designed to strengthen broad-based participation in community development by expanding and normalizing philanthropic giving across the country. In practical terms, the opportunity is looking for an implementer that can help grow local giving culture, mobilize resources from individuals and the private sector, and increase the role of communities and local actors in shaping and supporting development efforts, rather than relying primarily on external donors.

The official goal of the activity is to strengthen broad-based participation in community development, and the stated purpose is to increase philanthropic giving in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Applicants are expected to propose an approach that makes giving more common, more trusted, and more impactful, which typically implies work such as public engagement and awareness, improving the mechanisms and transparency of giving, supporting local philanthropic institutions or community foundations, helping civil society organizations build fundraising capacity, and encouraging collaboration between communities, nonprofits, and the private sector. Because the award instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, USAID anticipates having substantial involvement during implementation (for example, in shaping key decisions, monitoring, learning, approvals, and coordination), as opposed to a more hands-off grant structure.

Eligibility is described broadly as "Others" with clarification provided in the NOFO text, and USAID specifically directs applicants to Section C of the NOFO for Localworks eligibility information. That section is important for determining whether an applicant qualifies under USAID Localworks definitions and requirements, which often relate to local entity status and other criteria tied to USAID's localization objectives. While the geographic code for the procurement is 937 (which typically restricts procurement to the target region/country grouping), USAID/BiH notes it is open to receiving applications from advanced countries under Geographic Code 935, meaning non-local organizations from advanced economies are not automatically excluded as long as they meet the NOFO's eligibility requirements.

The funding parameters indicate an award ceiling of USD 2,000,000, with USAID expecting to make a single award. The opportunity was created on April 20, 2022, and applications were due June 13, 2022 at 09:00 (CET), Sarajevo time. USAID also set a question deadline of May 5, 2022 at 17:00 (CET), Sarajevo time, and instructed applicants to cite the specific page and section numbers when submitting questions. USAID planned to respond to timely questions by issuing an amendment to the NOFO on Grants.gov so that all prospective applicants receive the same clarifications and guidance.

Finally, USAID emphasizes standard federal grant language that the NOFO itself is not a promise of funding and does not obligate the U.S. Government to make an award, nor does it commit the Government to reimburse any costs associated with preparing or submitting an application. In other words, applicants must assume the risk and cost of proposal development, and any award is contingent on the competitive review process, availability of funds, and USAID's final decision.

  • The Agency for International Development, Bosnia USAID-Herzegovina in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Philanthropy in Action Activity" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Apr 20, 2022.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 13, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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