Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 168 13 000002
Apply for RFA 168 13 000002
- The Hungary USAID Budapest in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Civil Society Sustainability Project (CSSP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina" 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 Apr 11, 2013 and posted on Mar 20, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 20, 2013 Applications due Monday May 20th, 1100AM Sarajevo Local Time.. (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 $8,850,000.00 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).
- Local Bosnian Non Governmental Organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The Civil Society Sustainability Project (CSSP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a USAID-funded grant opportunity aimed at strengthening and sustaining civil society in BiH through a single, multi-year cooperative agreement. The solicitation is issued by USAID through its Regional Contracting Office in Kosovo, under the legal authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended). The overall intent is to support USAID priorities around building local capacity and promoting long-term sustainability, which is reflected in the eligibility rules and the expectation that the awardee will be responsible for delivering specific program objectives and outcomes laid out in the Program Description section of the RFA.
Eligibility is restricted to local entities, specifically local Bosnian non-governmental organizations. In practical terms, this means the competition is designed to be led by a BiH-based NGO rather than an international organization, aligning with USAID’s broader push to channel more resources through local partners and to strengthen domestic institutions. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which lowers the barrier to participation for qualified local organizations that may not have access to significant additional funding.
USAID anticipates making one award, subject to the availability of funds, and the projected total funding level is approximately USD 8,850,000. Both the ceiling and the floor are listed as 8,850,000, signaling that USAID expects a single agreement at roughly that full value rather than a range of possible award sizes. The project period is five years, so the funding would be implemented across that timeframe, with the recipient expected to manage and execute activities, monitor progress, and ensure results consistent with the RFA’s stated goals and expected outcomes. Because the instrument type is a cooperative agreement (rather than a standard grant), USAID typically anticipates a higher level of engagement during implementation, such as more substantial collaboration, technical input, or ongoing coordination with the implementing partner, depending on the final terms of the award.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and is associated with CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The funding activity category is listed as “Other,†with an explanation tied directly to “Civil Society Sustainability,†indicating the program focus is not a conventional sector label (like health or education) but a governance and civic space-oriented objective. USAID also explicitly notes it reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications, and to determine the final level of funding, which is standard language but still important for applicants to understand when planning proposal development.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number RFA-168-13-000002 and the title “Civil Society Sustainability Project (CSSP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina.†The posting date is March 20, 2013, with a current closing date of May 20, 2013. Applications were due Monday, May 20th at 11:00 AM Sarajevo local time, emphasizing a strict local-time deadline. Applicants were instructed to rely on the full RFA attachment for the complete program description, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria, since the summary notice points applicants to Section I for the definitive statement of goals and expected outcomes.
For access issues or administrative questions about the announcement, the point of contact listed is Viktoria Hollosy, an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, with a Budapest-based phone number provided. Although the notice includes “Hungary USAID Budapest†in the agency name field, the project itself is explicitly focused on Bosnia and Herzegovina and managed through USAID’s regional contracting structure, which commonly handles procurement and assistance functions across multiple countries in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Civil Society Sustainability Project (CSSP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina
What is the Civil Society Sustainability Project (CSSP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
It is a USAID-funded grant opportunity intended to strengthen and sustain civil society in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) through a single, multi-year cooperative agreement. The awardee is expected to deliver the program objectives and outcomes described in the RFA's Program Description section.
Who is issuing this funding opportunity?
The solicitation is issued by USAID through its Regional Contracting Office in Kosovo.
Under what legal authority is the opportunity offered?
The opportunity is offered under the legal authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended).
What type of award is this?
This opportunity will be funded as a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant).
What does it mean that the instrument is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically involves a higher level of engagement by USAID during implementation compared to a standard grant. The notice indicates USAID may provide more substantial collaboration, technical input, or ongoing coordination with the implementing partner, depending on the final terms of the award.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipates making one award, subject to the availability of funds.
What is the total expected funding amount?
The projected total funding level is approximately USD 8,850,000.
Is there a range of possible award sizes?
The ceiling and the floor are both listed as USD 8,850,000, which signals that USAID expects a single agreement at roughly that full value rather than a range of award amounts.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided opportunity summary.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to local entities, specifically local Bosnian non-governmental organizations (BiH-based NGOs).
Can an international organization apply as the lead applicant?
Based on the eligibility statement provided, the competition is designed to be led by a BiH-based NGO rather than an international organization.
What is the project period (performance period)?
The project period is five years.
Over what timeframe would the funding be implemented?
Funding would be implemented across the five-year project period, with the recipient responsible for managing and executing activities, monitoring progress, and ensuring results consistent with the RFA's goals and expected outcomes.
What is the focus area or purpose of the funding?
The purpose is civil society sustainability in Bosnia and Herzegovina, aligned with USAID priorities on building local capacity and promoting long-term sustainability.
How is the funding activity category described?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with an explanation tied to "Civil Society Sustainability," reflecting a governance/civic space-oriented objective rather than a conventional sector label.
Is this opportunity considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-168-13-000002.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The title is "Civil Society Sustainability Project (CSSP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina."
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is March 20, 2013.
What is the closing date and time for applications?
The closing date is May 20, 2013. Applications were due Monday, May 20th at 11:00 AM Sarajevo local time.
Why is the local time zone important for the deadline?
The notice emphasizes a strict local-time deadline (Sarajevo local time), meaning applicants needed to plan submissions according to that time zone.
Where should applicants look for the full program description and requirements?
Applicants were instructed to rely on the full RFA attachment for the complete program description, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria. The summary notice points applicants to Section I for the definitive statement of goals and expected outcomes.
Does USAID guarantee it will fund an application?
No. USAID explicitly notes it reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications.
Can USAID change the final funding level?
Yes. USAID states it reserves the right to determine the final level of funding.
Who is the point of contact for access or administrative questions?
The point of contact listed is Viktoria Hollosy, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, with a Budapest-based phone number provided in the announcement.
Why does the notice mention "Hungary USAID Budapest" if the project is in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The notice indicates the project is focused on Bosnia and Herzegovina and is managed through USAID's regional contracting structure, which commonly handles procurement and assistance functions across multiple countries in the region.
What are the main responsibilities of the awardee according to the summary?
The awardee is expected to manage and execute activities over five years, monitor progress, and ensure results consistent with the RFA's stated goals and expected outcomes, as laid out in the Program Description section of the RFA.
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