Opportunity Information: Apply for SOL 169 13 000002
Apply for SOL 169 13 000002
- The Serbia USAID Belgrade in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Call for Public Private Alliance Proposals in Serbia under existing APS OAA 13 00003" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 31, 2013 and posted on Mar 29, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 3, 2013. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- For profit private companies, qualified locally registered Serbian Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), non profit or voluntary organizations, academic institutions and consulting firms.
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID/Serbia (based in Belgrade) issued this opportunity as a call for concept papers to form Public-Private Alliances (PPAs) that strengthen economic growth in Serbia, with a particular emphasis on workforce development. The underlying rationale is that USAID, as a development agency focused on poverty reduction, economic growth, and governance, wants to increase the impact of its existing programs by bringing private sector partners into jointly designed and jointly resourced activities. These partnerships are intended to help Serbia accelerate its economic transition and advance progress toward European Union integration by improving the country s human capital and better aligning skills with labor market needs.
The core development challenge highlighted in the announcement is workforce development: USAID is looking for practical collaboration models where the private sector and other local partners can help address skills gaps, improve employability, and ensure Serbia has the mix of talent needed for broad-based growth. Rather than prescribing a single project model, the call invites applicants to propose ideas for how USAID and partners could work together to tackle key workforce constraints, especially where private sector involvement can make solutions more demand-driven and sustainable. Applicants are expected to bring more than ideas; they should be prepared to commit their own resources, including financial and in-kind contributions, to support alliance activities and demonstrate shared ownership of results.
The funding instrument is a grant under an existing Annual Program Statement framework (APS OAA 13 00003), categorized under Economic Growth. The award size is relatively focused, with an anticipated award floor of USD 150,000 and an award ceiling of USD 300,000. While the opportunity states there is no formal cost-sharing or matching requirement, the narrative makes clear that applicants should still be willing and able to devote financial and in-kind resources as part of the partnership approach, which is typical for public-private alliance style programming where leverage and joint investment are central to the model.
Eligibility is broad and includes for-profit private companies, qualified locally registered Serbian Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), non-profit or voluntary organizations, academic institutions, and consulting firms. This mix is designed to encourage proposals that combine market insight and employer demand (from companies) with training capacity, community reach, research expertise, or implementation experience (from CSOs, universities, and consultants). The request is specifically for concept papers rather than full proposals at the initial stage, signaling that USAID wanted concise partnership ideas that could be shaped and refined with the agency once promising concepts were identified.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number SOL 169 13 000002, a posted date of March 29, 2013, and a closing date of June 3, 2013 (with the listing archived July 3, 2013). For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed contact was Branislav Bulatovic, AA Assistant at USAID/Serbia (bbulatovic@usaid.gov, phone +381 11 306 4736).
FAQs: USAID/Serbia Public-Private Alliances (PPA) Concept Paper Call
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a USAID/Serbia funding opportunity calling for concept papers to form Public-Private Alliances (PPAs) focused on strengthening economic growth in Serbia, with particular emphasis on workforce development.
Which USAID office issued the opportunity and where is it based?
The opportunity was issued by USAID/Serbia, which is based in Belgrade.
What is the main goal of the Public-Private Alliances (PPAs) described in the announcement?
The main goal is to increase the impact of USAID's existing programs by bringing private sector partners into jointly designed and jointly resourced activities that strengthen economic growth in Serbia, especially through improvements in workforce development.
Why is USAID using a public-private alliance approach for this call?
The rationale given is that USAID, as a development agency focused on poverty reduction, economic growth, and governance, aims to boost the effectiveness of its programs by partnering with the private sector in activities that are co-designed and co-resourced.
What development challenge does the announcement emphasize?
The announcement highlights workforce development as the core development challenge, including addressing skills gaps, improving employability, and helping ensure Serbia has the talent mix needed for broad-based economic growth.
What kinds of ideas is USAID looking for in concept papers?
USAID is looking for practical collaboration models where the private sector and other local partners work together to tackle workforce constraints. The call does not prescribe a single project model; applicants are invited to propose partnership ideas that can address key workforce needs, particularly where private sector participation makes solutions more demand-driven and sustainable.
Does the opportunity specify a single required project design or model?
No. The call explicitly invites applicants to propose ideas rather than follow a single prescribed model, with an emphasis on partnership concepts that address workforce-related constraints.
What is meant by "jointly designed and jointly resourced" activities?
Based on the announcement, it means USAID expects alliance activities to be developed with partners (including private sector actors) and supported by shared contributions, including financial and in-kind resources, to demonstrate shared ownership of results.
What sector or program area is this opportunity categorized under?
The opportunity is categorized under Economic Growth.
What funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a grant issued under an existing Annual Program Statement framework (APS OAA 13 00003).
Is USAID asking for concept papers or full applications?
USAID is requesting concept papers at the initial stage rather than full proposals, indicating the agency wanted concise partnership ideas that could potentially be shaped and refined with USAID if selected as promising concepts.
What is the anticipated award size?
The anticipated award floor is USD 150,000 and the award ceiling is USD 300,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
The opportunity states there is no formal cost-sharing or matching requirement. However, the narrative indicates applicants should be willing and able to contribute financial and in-kind resources as part of the public-private alliance approach, where leverage and joint investment are central.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes for-profit private companies, qualified locally registered Serbian Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), non-profit or voluntary organizations, academic institutions, and consulting firms.
Why does the eligibility include both private companies and nonprofit/academic organizations?
The announcement describes a mix intended to encourage proposals that combine employer demand and market insight (from companies) with training capacity, community reach, research expertise, or implementation experience (from CSOs, universities, and consultants).
How does this opportunity connect to Serbia's broader economic transition and EU integration?
The announcement states these partnerships are intended to help Serbia accelerate its economic transition and advance progress toward European Union integration by improving human capital and aligning skills with labor market needs.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SOL 169 13 000002.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posted date was March 29, 2013, and the closing date was June 3, 2013. The listing was archived on July 3, 2013.
Who was the listed contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact was Branislav Bulatovic, AA Assistant at USAID/Serbia.
What contact details were provided for the listed point of contact?
Email: bbulatovic@usaid.gov. Phone: +381 11 306 4736.
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