Opportunity Information: Apply for APS 169 14 000001
Apply for APS 169 14 000001
- The Serbia USAID Belgrade in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SERBIA CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERS" 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 7, 2014 and posted on Apr 7, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 3, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,625,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Any registered Serbian civil society organization/business association is eligible to submit applications under this APS. For profit companies are not eligible to apply. Organizations may submit applications individually or in partnership with other international or local organizations. If applications are done through a partnership or consortium, there must be one lead organization identified that would be responsible for managing the overall activity.
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID/Serbia issued the grant opportunity titled SERBIA CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERS (Funding Opportunity Number APS-169-14-000001) to fund Serbian civil society efforts that strengthen local civic activism and policy advocacy, with a strong emphasis on work taking place outside Belgrade and other major cities. The program is designed to back initiatives that help communities organize, collaborate, and advocate effectively on issues that matter locally, while also contributing to broader national goals around democratic development and Serbia's alignment with Euro-Atlantic norms and institutions.
The opportunity focuses on three connected outcomes. First, it seeks projects that advance Serbia's Euro-Atlantic integration process, meaning activities that encourage reforms, public engagement, and policy improvements consistent with that direction. Second, it aims to improve the prospects for local Serbian philanthropy by helping expand domestic sources of support for civil society, reducing reliance on external funding over time and building a stronger culture of local giving. Third, it prioritizes strengthening the capacity of civil society organizations through better skills, stronger networks and partnerships, and more innovative approaches to solving community and social challenges, especially where collective action and cooperation among groups can create greater impact than isolated efforts.
This APS was offered as a discretionary grant program under the USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas assistance listing (CFDA 98.001). USAID anticipated making about eight awards under the announcement. The estimated total funding available was $1,625,000, with individual grant sizes expected to fall between an award floor of $200,000 and an award ceiling of $500,000. No cost sharing or matching funds were required, which lowers the barrier for eligible organizations that may not have significant unrestricted resources.
Eligibility was limited to registered Serbian civil society organizations and business associations. For-profit companies were explicitly not eligible to apply. Applicants could submit proposals as a single organization or as part of a partnership or consortium with international and/or local organizations; however, if applying as a group, the application had to designate one lead organization responsible for overall management and implementation of the activity. This structure encourages collaboration while maintaining clear accountability for performance and compliance.
The announcement was posted on April 7, 2014, with an original and current closing date of April 3, 2015, and it was archived on May 3, 2015. Administration of the opportunity was through USAID in Belgrade, Serbia. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Branislav Bulatovic (AA Assistant) at phone number +381 11 306 4736, with an official email address referenced in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Serbia Civil Society Partners.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is APS-169-14-000001.
Which U.S. Government agency issued this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by USAID/Serbia, administered through USAID in Belgrade, Serbia.
What type of funding mechanism is this?
This was offered as a discretionary grant program under the USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas assistance listing (CFDA 98.001).
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program is intended to fund Serbian civil society efforts that strengthen local civic activism and policy advocacy, with a strong emphasis on work occurring outside Belgrade and other major cities. It is designed to support initiatives that help communities organize, collaborate, and advocate on locally important issues while also contributing to national democratic development and Serbia's alignment with Euro-Atlantic norms and institutions.
Is there a geographic emphasis for proposed activities?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes activities taking place outside Belgrade and other major cities, prioritizing local community organizing, collaboration, and advocacy.
What outcomes or focus areas does the APS prioritize?
The APS focuses on three connected outcomes:
- Advancing Serbia's Euro-Atlantic integration process (supporting reforms, public engagement, and policy improvements consistent with that direction).
- Improving prospects for local Serbian philanthropy by expanding domestic sources of support for civil society and strengthening a culture of local giving.
- Strengthening civil society organization capacity through better skills, stronger networks and partnerships, and innovative approaches to community and social challenges, particularly through collective action and cooperation.
How many awards did USAID expect to make under this announcement?
USAID anticipated making about eight awards under the announcement.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total funding available was $1,625,000.
What is the expected size of individual grants?
Individual awards were expected to range from an award floor of $200,000 to an award ceiling of $500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The announcement stated that no cost sharing or matching funds were required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to registered Serbian civil society organizations and business associations.
Are for-profit companies eligible to apply?
No. For-profit companies were explicitly not eligible to apply under this APS.
Can applicants apply as a partnership or consortium?
Yes. Applicants could submit proposals as a single organization or as part of a partnership/consortium with international and/or local organizations.
If applying as a consortium, is a lead organization required?
Yes. If applying as a group, the application had to designate one lead organization responsible for overall management and implementation of the activity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on April 7, 2014.
What was the closing date for submissions?
The original and current closing date listed was April 3, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The announcement was archived on May 3, 2015, following the listed closing date.
Where was the opportunity administered?
Administration of the opportunity was through USAID in Belgrade, Serbia.
Who was the point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact for access issues was Branislav Bulatovic (AA Assistant).
What contact details were provided for the point of contact?
The notice listed a phone number: +381 11 306 4736, and indicated that an official email address was referenced in the announcement.
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