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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is called the Comprehensive In School Civic Education Program.

2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?

The Funding Opportunity Number is APP001BIHCE.

3) Who is offering this grant?

This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (U.S. Embassy).

4) What is the main purpose of the program?

The program is intended to expand and strengthen civic education as part of the official school curriculum across Bosnia and Herzegovina, helping young people build a practical understanding of democratic society.

5) What civic education topics does the program emphasize?

The opportunity highlights topics including justice, human rights, tolerance, the Bosnia and Herzegovina constitution, and how government is structured and operates at different levels within the country.

6) How long is the project period?

The project is intended to run for one year.

7) What are the anticipated start and end dates?

The anticipated start is early March 2015, with an end date of February 29, 2016.

8) Is this program expected to be implemented nationwide or can it be limited to a city/region?

Applicants are expected to propose a comprehensive approach that can be delivered throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina rather than focusing on a single city or a limited region.

9) Are there required activities or components that must be included in a proposal?

Yes. Proposals must include a clear plan to implement eight mandatory components described in the official Call for Proposals (referenced as an attachment in the announcement).

10) Where are the eight mandatory components described?

They are described in the official Call for Proposals, referenced as an attachment in the announcement.

11) What is the maximum funding amount available?

The funding ceiling is 400,000 for the year.

12) Is cost sharing or a match required?

No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.

13) What types of organizations are eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants include a wide range of U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina organizations and institutions, including non-profit organizations, independent media, institutes of higher learning, schools, and cultural institutions.

14) Can both U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina organizations apply?

Yes. The eligibility description includes both U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina organizations and institutions.

15) Is eligibility limited only to non-profits?

No. Non-profit organizations are listed, but other eligible categories are also named, such as independent media, institutes of higher learning, schools, and cultural institutions.

16) Are there additional eligibility details applicants should review?

Yes. The notice indicates eligibility is broadly defined, but additional clarification may appear in the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section of the full announcement.

17) Who reviews and evaluates proposals?

Proposals are evaluated by the U.S. Embassy.

18) What are the main evaluation criteria?

Reviewers will look for compliance with proposal guidelines and inclusion of all mandatory components, clearly formulated goals and well-defined target groups, a cost-effective implementation plan, sustainability beyond the grant period, and the applicant's demonstrated ability to manage and deliver a program across the entire country.

19) How important is compliance with the proposal guidelines and mandatory components?

Compliance is a key factor in review, including following the proposal guidelines and including all mandatory components.

20) What does the opportunity mean by sustainability?

Sustainability refers to ongoing impact beyond the grant period, such as continued curriculum integration, educator capacity building, usable teaching materials, institutional partnerships, or other mechanisms that keep the program active after the award ends.

21) Does the Embassy consider the applicant's operational capacity?

Yes. The applicant's ability to manage and deliver the program across the entire country is described as central to competitiveness.

22) What is the application deadline?

The application deadline for proposals and supporting documentation is February 5, 2015 (the original and current closing date are the same).

23) How can applicants request the application form or additional details?

Applicants are directed to contact the Embassy team by email at SarajevoHomestayBiH@state.gov.

24) What phone and fax numbers are listed for this opportunity?

Phone numbers listed are +387 33 704 344 and +387 33 704 285. The fax number listed is +387 33 704 432.

25) Who should be contacted for access issues?

The announcement lists Samra Alibegic, Administrative Clerk, as a point of contact for access issues, at phone number 0038733704000.

26) Does the opportunity specify what kinds of activities the grant will support?

Yes. The grant supports education-focused activities designed to strengthen civic education within the official school curriculum across Bosnia and Herzegovina.

27) Is this grant described as discretionary?

Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.

28) Does the information provided specify a minimum award amount?

No minimum award amount is stated in the information provided; only a funding ceiling of 400,000 is mentioned.

29) Does the information provided specify the number of awards expected?

No. The number of awards expected is not stated in the information provided.

30) Does the information provided describe required submission formats or attachments beyond the Call for Proposals?

It states that proposals and supporting documentation are due by the deadline and references an attached Call for Proposals for mandatory components, but it does not provide additional submission format details in the information provided.