Opportunity Information: Apply for SRB10021FO006
Apply for SRB10021FO006
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Serbia in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "PAS Belgrade_University Partnership Program (FY2021)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 23, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 17, 2021. (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.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The PAS Belgrade University Partnership Program (FY2021) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Serbia (Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade). It funds projects that build structured partnerships between Serbian and U.S. institutions of higher education, with the aim of strengthening long-term academic ties and creating practical collaboration among universities. The opportunity is explicitly noted as being subject to the availability of funds, and it is open to new applicants. While the priority region is Serbia overall, PAS Belgrade signals a clear preference this year for proposals that reach audiences in Serbian university cities and towns outside of Belgrade.
At its core, the program is designed to advance broad U.S. Embassy objectives in Serbia by using university-to-university cooperation as a vehicle for positive institutional change and people-to-people engagement. Proposals are expected to contribute, directly or indirectly, to goals such as strengthening democracy, rule of law, and human rights; helping reduce brain drain while supporting economic development; promoting regional stability and cooperation; working with international partners to counter crime, terrorism, human trafficking, and other global challenges; and supporting Serbia’s progress toward European Union accession. Alongside those civic and policy-oriented goals, the program also emphasizes public diplomacy outcomes: helping Serbian audiences better understand U.S. policies, culture, society, and values, and deepening mutual ties between Americans and Serbians.
The program supports a wide range of partnership models, and projects can be designed as in-person, virtual, or hybrid collaborations. Examples of eligible activities include curriculum development and needs assessments, joint online courses, joint research projects, development of joint degree programs, establishment or expansion of study abroad pathways, sharing of teaching methods and instructional practices, and support for participation in academic conferences or competitive academic events (such as moot court, Model U.S. Congress, or Model United Nations). Proposals may also focus on building American Studies capacity, either by creating an American Studies course or program, establishing a center focused on American Studies, or strengthening or creating a career development center at a Serbian institution. Another specifically mentioned option is developing a Research and Development (R and D) office at a Serbian university, suggesting PAS is open to projects that improve universities’ ability to manage innovation, partnerships, and applied research over the long term.
Expected participants and primary audiences are Serbian and American students, faculty/academics, and university administrators, with room for secondary beneficiaries depending on the project’s field and design. In some cases, that could include media, civil society organizations, or professional communities connected to the academic focus area. A key eligibility/targeting point is that the primary participants or audiences should be citizens or legal residents of Serbia, with U.S. counterparts involved as appropriate. Projects that involve people from other countries may be possible, but applicants are directed to check funding restrictions in the full notice (particularly around whether regional travel can be funded). Even when regional participation is permitted, PAS indicates that, as a general rule, at least half of the participants should still be Serbian citizens.
Because the notice was released during the COVID-19 period, applicants are encouraged to propose creative approaches that use video conferencing and distance learning tools. If a proposal includes in-person components, it is expected to include contingency planning in case public health conditions require social distancing or other restrictions during the project period. This signals that PAS is evaluating not only the academic value of proposals, but also their operational realism and ability to continue delivering results under changing conditions.
From a timing and management standpoint, proposed projects must be completed in 30 months or less, with a flexible start date that cannot be earlier than September 1, 2021. PAS prefers one proposal per organization; if an organization submits more than one, it must include a separate letter explaining how it will manage multiple awards and demonstrating the capacity and track record to do so. Similarly, if an applicant already holds a U.S. Embassy grant and the new project would overlap, the review committee will consider whether the applicant can realistically manage both efforts at the same time.
Administratively, applications had to be submitted by email to BelgradePASUniv@state.gov, using mandatory forms posted online through the U.S. Embassy grants page (hardcopy packages are not provided). Incomplete submissions by the deadline were to be deemed technically ineligible. For this FY2021 cycle, the opportunity number is SRB10021FO006, the CFDA number listed is 19.900, the original closing date was May 17, 2021, and PAS anticipated funding decisions by June 17, 2021. The award ceiling is $300,000, with an expected five awards. PAS also scheduled a virtual information session for April 1, 2021, with a recording to be posted afterward, and directed applicants with questions to the same program email address.
FAQs: PAS Belgrade University Partnership Program (FY2021)
What is the PAS Belgrade University Partnership Program (FY2021)?
The PAS Belgrade University Partnership Program (FY2021) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Serbia, through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade. It funds projects that build structured partnerships between Serbian and U.S. institutions of higher education to strengthen long-term academic ties and create practical collaboration among universities.
Who is the funder and administering office for this grant?
The funder is the U.S. Department of State. The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Mission to Serbia, Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade.
Is this opportunity open to new applicants?
Yes. The opportunity is explicitly stated as open to new applicants.
Is funding guaranteed?
No. The opportunity is explicitly noted as being subject to the availability of funds.
What is the main goal of the program?
The main goal is to use university-to-university cooperation as a vehicle for positive institutional change and people-to-people engagement, strengthening long-term academic ties between Serbia and the United States through structured partnerships.
What kinds of outcomes or objectives are proposals expected to support?
Proposals are expected to advance broad U.S. Embassy objectives in Serbia. The notice indicates projects may contribute directly or indirectly to goals such as strengthening democracy, rule of law, and human rights; reducing brain drain while supporting economic development; promoting regional stability and cooperation; working with international partners to counter crime, terrorism, human trafficking, and other global challenges; and supporting Serbia's progress toward European Union accession. The program also emphasizes public diplomacy outcomes, including helping Serbian audiences better understand U.S. policies, culture, society, and values, and deepening mutual ties between Americans and Serbians.
What region does the program prioritize?
The priority region is Serbia overall.
Does PAS Belgrade have any geographic preference within Serbia?
Yes. PAS Belgrade signals a clear preference for proposals that reach audiences in Serbian university cities and towns outside of Belgrade.
What types of projects and partnership models are eligible?
The program supports a wide range of partnership models. Projects can be designed as in-person, virtual, or hybrid collaborations between Serbian and U.S. institutions of higher education.
What are examples of eligible activities under this program?
Examples listed in the notice include curriculum development and needs assessments, joint online courses, joint research projects, development of joint degree programs, establishment or expansion of study abroad pathways, sharing of teaching methods and instructional practices, and support for participation in academic conferences or competitive academic events (such as moot court, Model U.S. Congress, or Model United Nations).
Can a proposal focus on American Studies?
Yes. Proposals may focus on building American Studies capacity by creating an American Studies course or program, establishing a center focused on American Studies, or strengthening or creating a career development center at a Serbian institution.
Is developing a university Research and Development (R and D) office an eligible concept?
Yes. The notice specifically mentions developing a Research and Development (R and D) office at a Serbian university as an option, indicating interest in projects that improve a university's long-term ability to manage innovation, partnerships, and applied research.
Who are the expected participants and primary audiences?
The expected participants and primary audiences are Serbian and American students, faculty/academics, and university administrators.
Can projects include other groups beyond universities?
Yes. Depending on the project's field and design, the notice indicates there is room for secondary beneficiaries, which could include media, civil society organizations, or professional communities connected to the academic focus area.
Are there citizenship or residency requirements for participants?
Yes. A key targeting point is that the primary participants or audiences should be citizens or legal residents of Serbia, with U.S. counterparts involved as appropriate.
Can the project include participants from other countries?
Possibly. The notice indicates projects involving people from other countries may be possible, but applicants are directed to check funding restrictions in the full notice (including whether regional travel can be funded).
If regional participation is allowed, how many participants should be Serbian citizens?
As a general rule described in the notice, at least half of the participants should be Serbian citizens, even when regional participation is permitted.
Are virtual or hybrid projects allowed?
Yes. The program supports in-person, virtual, or hybrid collaborations, and applicants are encouraged to propose creative approaches using video conferencing and distance learning tools.
What is expected if a proposal includes in-person activities during the COVID-19 period?
If a proposal includes in-person components, it is expected to include contingency planning in case public health conditions require social distancing or other restrictions during the project period.
How long can a project last?
Proposed projects must be completed in 30 months or less.
What is the earliest allowable start date for a project?
The start date is flexible, but it cannot be earlier than September 1, 2021.
Does PAS prefer one proposal per organization?
Yes. PAS prefers one proposal per organization.
What happens if an organization submits more than one proposal?
If an organization submits more than one proposal, it must include a separate letter explaining how it will manage multiple awards and demonstrating the capacity and track record to do so.
If an applicant already has a U.S. Embassy grant, can it apply again?
The notice indicates that if an applicant already holds a U.S. Embassy grant and the new project would overlap, the review committee will consider whether the applicant can realistically manage both efforts at the same time.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted by email to BelgradePASUniv@state.gov.
Were paper or hardcopy application packages provided?
No. The notice states that mandatory forms were posted online through the U.S. Embassy grants page and that hardcopy packages were not provided.
What happens if an application submission is incomplete by the deadline?
Incomplete submissions by the deadline were to be deemed technically ineligible.
What is the opportunity number for this FY2021 cycle?
The opportunity number is SRB10021FO006.
What CFDA number is listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.900.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date was May 17, 2021.
When were funding decisions anticipated?
PAS anticipated funding decisions by June 17, 2021.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $300,000.
How many awards were expected?
The notice indicates an expectation of five awards.
Was there an information session for applicants?
Yes. PAS scheduled a virtual information session for April 1, 2021, and indicated that a recording would be posted afterward.
How can applicants ask questions about the opportunity?
Applicants were directed to submit questions to BelgradePASUniv@state.gov.
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