Opportunity Information: Apply for APS 168 14 000001
Apply for APS 168 14 000001
- The Agency for International Development in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 26, 2014 and posted on Mar 26, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Diaspora organizations, NGOs, businesses
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Opportunity Summary:
The BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT opportunity is a USAID/Bosnia and Herzegovina special call issued as an addendum under the FY2014 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS OAA 14 000001). It is authorized under Part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended) and is designed to solicit concept papers for activities that align with the Mission's strategic priority of using diaspora engagement to accelerate Bosnia and Herzegovina's economic development. The core idea is to build Global Development Alliances that bring diaspora communities into structured partnerships capable of mobilizing both human expertise and financial resources for economic growth in BiH, consistent with USAID's Diaspora Network Alliance (DNA) framework.
USAID is specifically looking for proposals that fit within six defined "channels" of diaspora engagement. These channels are diaspora entrepreneurship (supporting diaspora-led business creation, expansion, mentoring, or market linkages), diaspora capital markets (unlocking investment vehicles, financing mechanisms, or pathways for diaspora capital to reach BiH enterprises), diaspora philanthropy (organized giving and grantmaking that supports development-oriented economic initiatives), diaspora volunteerism (skills-based volunteering, professional exchanges, mentoring, and technical support), diaspora tourism and nostalgia trade (stimulating travel, heritage-related spending, and demand for BiH goods associated with diaspora ties), and diaspora advocacy (diaspora-driven efforts that can improve the enabling environment for trade, investment, and economic reforms). Concept papers should clearly map proposed activities to one or more of these channels and explain how the diaspora contribution translates into measurable economic development outcomes inside Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation rather than a purely hands-off grant. USAID/BiH indicates it may allocate up to $2,000,000 total for successful proposals and anticipates making about two awards. The award ceiling is $2,000,000, and proposals requesting less than $500,000 will not be considered. A key requirement is cost share and resource leverage: alliance proposals are expected to leverage private sector resources at a minimum 1:1 ratio, and USAID explicitly reserves the right to make no awards if proposals do not meet or exceed a level of private sector resources equal to the amount requested from USAID. In practical terms, applicants need to show credible, well-documented commitments from private sector and/or diaspora partners that match (or surpass) the USAID request, and they should be prepared to demonstrate how those leveraged resources will be deployed.
Eligibility is broad but focused on actors that can credibly organize diaspora participation and deliver economic results. Eligible applicants include diaspora organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and businesses (listed under "Others" with clarification). The opportunity is categorized as "Other" with the specific activity focus being diaspora engagement, under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). All other terms and conditions default to those in the FY14 GDA APS unless this addendum specifies otherwise, so applicants are expected to use the APS guidance for alliance structure, evaluation expectations, and submission requirements.
The opportunity was posted March 26, 2014, with a closing date of May 25, 2014 (and later archived October 31, 2014). For official materials and details, the listing points to the APS portal (http://idea.usaid.gov/gp/aps). The point of contact in the notice is Lidija Kranjec, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID, reachable by phone at +387 33 704 324 or by email at lkranjec@usaid.gov, particularly for applicants who have trouble accessing the announcement electronically.
FAQs: BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT (USAID/Bosnia and Herzegovina Special Call)
1) What is the BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT opportunity?
This is a USAID/Bosnia and Herzegovina special call issued as an addendum under the FY2014 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS OAA 14 000001). It is designed to solicit concept papers for activities that use diaspora engagement to accelerate Bosnia and Herzegovina's economic development.
2) What is the main goal of this special call?
The goal is to build Global Development Alliances that bring diaspora communities into structured partnerships that mobilize both human expertise and financial resources to support economic growth inside Bosnia and Herzegovina, consistent with USAID's Diaspora Network Alliance (DNA) framework.
3) What types of submissions is USAID requesting?
USAID is soliciting concept papers (not full applications as described here) for proposed alliance activities that align with the Mission's diaspora-driven economic development priority.
4) What is a Global Development Alliance (GDA) in this context?
In this opportunity, a GDA refers to an alliance structure that leverages private sector and diaspora resources alongside USAID funding to achieve economic development outcomes in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
5) What are the defined channels of diaspora engagement for this opportunity?
Concept papers must align with one or more of these six channels:
- Diaspora entrepreneurship
- Diaspora capital markets
- Diaspora philanthropy
- Diaspora volunteerism
- Diaspora tourism and nostalgia trade
- Diaspora advocacy
6) What does “diaspora entrepreneurship” mean under this call?
It includes efforts that support diaspora-led business creation or expansion, mentoring, and market linkages connected to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
7) What does “diaspora capital markets” refer to?
It refers to approaches that unlock investment vehicles, financing mechanisms, or other pathways that help diaspora capital reach Bosnia and Herzegovina enterprises.
8) What does “diaspora philanthropy” include?
It includes organized giving and grantmaking that supports development-oriented economic initiatives in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
9) What does “diaspora volunteerism” mean in this opportunity?
It covers skills-based volunteering, professional exchanges, mentoring, and technical support provided through diaspora engagement.
10) What is “diaspora tourism and nostalgia trade” in practical terms?
This channel focuses on stimulating travel, heritage-related spending, and demand for Bosnia and Herzegovina goods associated with diaspora ties.
11) What is “diaspora advocacy” under this call?
Diaspora advocacy refers to diaspora-driven efforts intended to improve the enabling environment for trade, investment, and economic reforms related to Bosnia and Herzegovina's economic development.
12) Do concept papers need to align to only one channel?
No. Concept papers can map activities to one or more of the six channels, but they should clearly explain the mapping and how diaspora inputs lead to measurable economic outcomes inside Bosnia and Herzegovina.
13) What does USAID expect regarding economic development results?
Concept papers should explain how diaspora contributions (expertise, funding, partnerships, or other resources) translate into measurable economic development outcomes within Bosnia and Herzegovina.
14) What funding instrument will be used if selected?
The instrument is a cooperative agreement, which means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation rather than a purely hands-off grant.
15) How much total funding may be available under this special call?
USAID/Bosnia and Herzegovina indicates it may allocate up to $2,000,000 total for successful proposals.
16) How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipates making about two awards.
17) What is the maximum award size (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $2,000,000.
18) Is there a minimum request amount?
Yes. Proposals requesting less than $500,000 will not be considered.
19) Is cost share or leverage required?
Yes. Alliance proposals are expected to leverage private sector resources at a minimum 1:1 ratio (at least equal to the amount requested from USAID).
20) What happens if a proposal does not meet the 1:1 leverage expectation?
USAID explicitly reserves the right to make no awards if proposals do not meet or exceed private sector resources equal to the amount requested from USAID.
21) What kinds of leveraged resources are expected?
Applicants are expected to present credible, well-documented commitments from private sector and/or diaspora partners that match (or exceed) the USAID request, and be prepared to show how those resources will be deployed.
22) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad but focused on organizations that can credibly organize diaspora participation and deliver economic results. Eligible applicants include diaspora organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and businesses (listed under "Others" with clarification).
23) What is the program classification or CFDA number?
The opportunity is under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas) and is categorized as "Other" with the activity focus being diaspora engagement.
24) What rules or guidance apply beyond what is stated in the addendum?
All other terms and conditions default to those in the FY2014 GDA APS unless this addendum specifies otherwise. Applicants are expected to use the APS guidance for alliance structure, evaluation expectations, and submission requirements.
25) Where can applicants find the official APS materials and instructions?
The listing points applicants to the APS portal at http://idea.usaid.gov/gp/aps.
26) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on March 26, 2014, and had a closing date of May 25, 2014. It was later archived on October 31, 2014.
27) Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The notice lists Lidija Kranjec, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID. She can be reached by phone at +387 33 704 324 or by email at lkranjec@usaid.gov, particularly for applicants who have trouble accessing the announcement electronically.
28) What legal authority is cited for this opportunity?
The special call is authorized under Part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended).
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