Opportunity Information: Apply for APP006BIHCE
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- The DOS-BIH in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Civic Education Homestay Small Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 08, 2016 and posted on Mar 08, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 08, 2016. (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 $15,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Civic Education Homestay Small Grants Program (Funding Opportunity Number: APP006BIHCE) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by DOS-BIH (U.S. Department of State presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina) to fund small, targeted projects that strengthen civic education by increasing direct contact and mutual understanding among Bosnia and Herzegovina's ethnically, religiously, and geographically diverse communities. The central idea is to use structured homestay exchange programs as a practical way to build tolerance, reduce stereotypes, and encourage relationships that cross community divides.
Projects funded under this competition are expected to be explicitly designed around interaction between different groups, not just general youth programming. A key required element is a homestay component where participants stay in the homes of fellow participants from different ethnic or religious backgrounds. The program is meant to extend beyond youth-only activities by intentionally involving families as part of the exchange experience, helping participants see everyday life in another community and creating more personal, lasting connections than a short visit or workshop might achieve.
In addition to the exchange and homestay activities, proposals are expected to include volunteer or community service projects carried out in both communities involved in the exchange. This means youth participants and their host families should be engaged in hands-on community improvement activities in each host town, reinforcing cooperation and shared civic responsibility. The volunteer component is not presented as optional; it is part of what makes the program civic-focused and action-oriented, tying dialogue and relationship-building to visible, practical outcomes.
The opportunity places special emphasis on innovative program designs that bring together youth ages 12 to 24 across ethnic, geographic, and administrative lines. Preference is given to proposals that engage large numbers of youth and generate broad community impact, particularly through community improvement efforts in each host location. In practice, competitive proposals would likely demonstrate clear cross-community participation, thoughtful planning for safe and meaningful homestay experiences, strong volunteer project design, and a credible plan for reaching and engaging youth from multiple backgrounds.
The award ceiling is listed at $15,000 per grant. The funding activity category is Education, and the program is structured as a grant funding instrument. While the eligible applicants field is summarized as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the source excerpt provided does not include those additional eligibility details, so interested organizations would need to request the full application materials to confirm applicant requirements and any restrictions.
The submission deadline for proposals is April 08, 2016 (original and current closing date are the same). Application forms and additional guidance can be requested by contacting SarajevoHomestayBiH@state.gov. The office can also be reached by phone at 387 33 704 285 or by fax at 387 33 704 432. The opportunity was created and posted on March 08, 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Civic Education Homestay Small Grants Program?
The Civic Education Homestay Small Grants Program (Funding Opportunity Number: APP006BIHCE) is a discretionary small-grants opportunity offered by DOS-BIH (the U.S. Department of State presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina). It supports small, targeted projects that strengthen civic education by increasing direct contact and mutual understanding among Bosnia and Herzegovina's ethnically, religiously, and geographically diverse communities.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The central goal is to build tolerance, reduce stereotypes, and encourage lasting relationships across community divides by using structured homestay exchanges as a practical civic education tool.
What type of projects is this program trying to fund?
The program is intended to fund projects that are explicitly designed around interaction between different groups, rather than general youth programming. Competitive projects focus on meaningful cross-community contact and mutual understanding, built through a structured exchange model.
Is a homestay component required?
Yes. A key required element is a homestay component where participants stay in the homes of fellow participants from different ethnic or religious backgrounds.
Why does the program emphasize homestays instead of short visits or workshops?
The program description highlights that homestays help participants and families experience everyday life in another community. This is intended to create more personal and lasting connections than a short visit or workshop might achieve.
Does the program involve only youth participants?
No. While youth are a primary focus, the opportunity is designed to extend beyond youth-only activities by intentionally involving families as part of the exchange experience.
Are volunteer or community service activities required?
Yes. Proposals are expected to include volunteer or community service projects carried out in both communities involved in the exchange. The volunteer component is described as part of what makes the program civic-focused and action-oriented.
Where must the volunteer/community service activities take place?
The volunteer or community service projects are expected to be carried out in both communities participating in the exchange, including in each host town/location.
What age group should projects focus on?
The opportunity places special emphasis on innovative program designs that bring together youth ages 12 to 24.
What kinds of cross-community participation does the program prioritize?
The program emphasizes bringing youth together across ethnic, geographic, and administrative lines, with intentional interaction among communities that may be divided by ethnicity, religion, or location.
What factors are emphasized for competitive proposals?
Based on the opportunity description, competitive proposals would likely show clear cross-community participation, thoughtful planning for safe and meaningful homestay experiences, strong volunteer project design, and a credible plan to reach and engage youth from multiple backgrounds.
Is there a preference for projects serving a larger number of youth?
Yes. Preference is given to proposals that engage large numbers of youth and generate broad community impact.
What kind of community impact is the program looking for?
The program particularly emphasizes broad community impact through community improvement efforts in each host location, tying relationship-building and dialogue to visible, practical outcomes.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $15,000 per grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Education.
What kind of funding instrument is used?
The program is structured as a grant funding instrument.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicants field is summarized as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." The excerpt provided does not include those additional eligibility details, so organizations need to request the full application materials to confirm applicant requirements and any restrictions.
When is the application deadline?
The submission deadline for proposals is April 08, 2016. The original and current closing date are the same.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on March 08, 2016.
How can applicants request application forms and guidance?
Application forms and additional guidance can be requested by emailing SarajevoHomestayBiH@state.gov.
Is there a phone number to contact for more information?
Yes. The office can be reached by phone at 387 33 704 285.
Is there a fax number listed for this opportunity?
Yes. The fax number provided is 387 33 704 432.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is APP006BIHCE.
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