Opportunity Information: Apply for CSSP BIH FY13
Apply for CSSP BIH FY13
- 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 "DRAFT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Civil Society Sustainability Project (CSSP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 21, 2013 and posted on Feb 21, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 8, 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 $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 (NGOs) and Foundations
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID in Bosnia and Herzegovina published a draft program description for a planned five-year activity called the Civil Society Sustainability Project (CSSP). The activity was described as an upcoming competitive award (a cooperative agreement) with an estimated total value not to exceed USD 8,850,000. USAID signaled that it expected to make one award, with the stated award ceiling and floor both listed at USD 8,850,000, and that there would be no cost sharing or matching requirement.
The core purpose of CSSP is to strengthen and sustain the ability of civil society organizations to influence public policy and to oversee how government policies are developed and implemented. In practical terms, the draft frames CSSP as a civil society strengthening effort aimed at improving the capacity of Bosnian civil society to engage in policy processes, hold institutions accountable, and contribute to more effective governance through oversight, advocacy, and participation. The emphasis is not just on short-term capacity building, but on durability and sustainability of civil society impact over time.
A major feature of the opportunity is that eligibility would be restricted to local Bosnian non-governmental organizations and foundations. USAID included a specific definition of what counts as a local organization for this activity. To qualify, an organization must be established under Bosnia and Herzegovina law (specifically the Laws on Associations and Foundations), have its principal place of business in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and be majority owned by BiH citizens or lawful permanent residents or governed by a body where the majority are BiH citizens or lawful permanent residents. In addition, the organization cannot be controlled by a foreign entity or by individuals who are not BiH citizens or permanent residents. The notice also clarifies that subsidiaries, affiliates, or member entities of organizations organized outside BiH are not considered local under this definition, and that local partners as defined here are not international organizations.
This posting was not an active Request for Applications. Instead, USAID shared draft materials (including the program description, instructions to applicants, and evaluation criteria) to collect feedback on clarity and feasibility and to help interested local organizations understand what requirements might be included once the formal solicitation is issued. USAID explicitly noted that the content was still subject to change as the mission continued its design work, consultations, and internal approval process.
USAID invited written comments on the draft only, with specific submission rules. Comments had to be emailed in English by March 8, 2013 at 4:00 PM Bosnia and Herzegovina local time, sent only to baaron@usaid.gov and vhollosy@usaid.gov. Emails had to use the subject line "CSSP - Comments on Draft PD." Comments sent to other addresses would not be considered, and USAID stated that telephone inquiries about the notice would not be accepted.
The published opportunity details list the funding opportunity number as "CSSP BIH FY13," the opportunity category as discretionary, the funding instrument as a cooperative agreement, and the activity category as civil society strengthening. The listing is associated with USAID (noted in the record as USAID Budapest / Hungary USAID Budapest) and provides a point of contact: Viktoria Hollosy, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, with a phone number included primarily for access issues related to the full announcement rather than program questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - USAID Civil Society Sustainability Project (CSSP), Bosnia and Herzegovina (Draft)
1) What is the Civil Society Sustainability Project (CSSP)?
CSSP is a planned USAID activity in Bosnia and Herzegovina designed to strengthen and sustain the ability of civil society organizations (CSOs) to influence public policy and to oversee how government policies are developed and implemented. The draft describes an effort focused on improving civil society capacity to engage in policy processes, hold institutions accountable, and contribute to more effective governance through oversight, advocacy, and participation.
2) Is this an active funding opportunity or a draft for feedback?
This posting is not an active Request for Applications. USAID published draft materials (program description, instructions to applicants, and evaluation criteria) to collect feedback on clarity and feasibility and to help interested local organizations anticipate likely requirements if and when a formal solicitation is issued.
3) Can the draft requirements change before a formal solicitation is released?
Yes. USAID stated that the content is subject to change as the mission continues design work, consultations, and the internal approval process.
4) What is the planned duration of the CSSP activity?
The draft describes CSSP as a planned five-year activity.
5) What type of award is anticipated?
USAID described the planned award as a competitive cooperative agreement.
6) How much funding is estimated for CSSP?
The draft lists an estimated total value not to exceed USD 8,850,000.
7) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID indicated it expected to make one award.
8) What are the award ceiling and floor amounts?
The draft lists both the award ceiling and the award floor at USD 8,850,000.
9) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. USAID stated there would be no cost sharing or matching requirement.
10) Who is eligible to apply under the draft CSSP approach?
Eligibility is restricted to local Bosnian non-governmental organizations and foundations, as defined by USAID for this activity.
11) How does USAID define a "local organization" for this activity?
To qualify as local under the draft definition, an organization must: (1) be established under Bosnia and Herzegovina law (specifically the Laws on Associations and Foundations), (2) have its principal place of business in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and (3) be majority owned by Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens or lawful permanent residents, or be governed by a body where the majority are Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens or lawful permanent residents.
12) Are there additional restrictions in the local eligibility definition?
Yes. The organization cannot be controlled by a foreign entity or by individuals who are not Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens or lawful permanent residents.
13) Are subsidiaries or affiliates of organizations organized outside Bosnia and Herzegovina considered local?
No. The draft clarifies that subsidiaries, affiliates, or member entities of organizations organized outside Bosnia and Herzegovina are not considered local under this definition.
14) Are local partners considered international organizations under this opportunity?
No. The draft states that local partners as defined for this activity are not international organizations.
15) What is the main focus area or activity category for CSSP?
The opportunity listing identifies the activity category as civil society strengthening.
16) What does USAID emphasize about the type of civil society support envisioned?
The draft emphasizes durability and sustainability of civil society impact over time, not only short-term capacity building. It frames support around policy engagement, oversight, advocacy, participation, and accountability.
17) What feedback was USAID requesting from the public or interested organizations?
USAID invited written comments on the draft materials, focusing on clarity and feasibility.
18) What language was required for submitted comments?
Comments had to be submitted in English.
19) What was the deadline for submitting comments on the draft?
The deadline was March 8, 2013 at 4:00 PM Bosnia and Herzegovina local time.
20) How were comments required to be submitted?
Comments had to be emailed, following USAID's specified submission rules.
21) Which email addresses were designated for submitting comments?
Comments had to be sent only to baaron@usaid.gov and vhollosy@usaid.gov.
22) Was a specific email subject line required?
Yes. Emails had to use the subject line "CSSP - Comments on Draft PD."
23) Would comments sent to other email addresses be considered?
No. USAID stated that comments sent to other addresses would not be considered.
24) Were telephone inquiries accepted about the notice?
No. USAID stated that telephone inquiries about the notice would not be accepted.
25) What is the funding opportunity number for this listing?
The funding opportunity number is "CSSP BIH FY13."
26) What is the opportunity category?
The listing identifies the opportunity category as discretionary.
27) Which agency is associated with this opportunity listing?
The opportunity is associated with USAID, noted in the record as USAID Budapest / Hungary USAID Budapest.
28) Who is the point of contact listed, and what is the phone number for?
The listing provides a point of contact: Viktoria Hollosy, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist. The phone number is included primarily for access issues related to the full announcement rather than for program questions.
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