Opportunity Information: Apply for APS 169 15 000001
Apply for APS 169 15 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, 2015 and posted on Apr 7, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 6, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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).
- Serbian local Non Government Organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled SERBIA CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERS is a USAID funding call issued by the USAID Mission in Serbia (USAID Belgrade) to support Serbian civil society through grant assistance. It is published as an Annual Program Statement (APS) under Funding Opportunity Number APS 169 15 000001, and it invites applications for Assistance Agreements in the form of grants. The overall focus sits within the Funding Activity Category of Income Security and Social Services, which generally points to civil society initiatives that strengthen social support systems, improve community-level services, and contribute to the well-being and resilience of individuals and groups in Serbia.
This opportunity was structured to make multiple awards, with an expected total of five grants. The total estimated funding available across the program is USD 1,000,000, with individual awards expected to fall between an award floor of USD 100,000 and an award ceiling of USD 300,000. Cost sharing or matching is not required, which means applicants are not obligated to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness, although applicants sometimes still choose to show complementary resources or in-kind contributions depending on their program design and partnerships.
Eligibility is limited to Serbian local non-governmental organizations. While the general eligibility category is listed as "Others" (with a reference to additional eligibility details in the full announcement), the provided eligibility information clarifies that the intended applicants are local Serbian NGOs. In practical terms, this typically means organizations legally registered in Serbia and operating as independent civil society entities, rather than foreign NGOs or governmental bodies, unless the full APS language provides some specific exceptions or partnership rules.
The timeline for the opportunity shows it was posted and created on April 7, 2015, with an original and current closing date of April 6, 2016. The opportunity was later archived on May 6, 2016, indicating that the application window has closed and the announcement is no longer active for new submissions. The CFDA listing associated with the funding is 98.001, labeled as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas, which is the standard assistance listing for many USAID-funded activities implemented outside the United States.
For applicants or interested parties who had difficulty accessing the announcement electronically, the contact listed for support was Branislav Bulatovic, AA Assistant, reachable by phone at 381117064000, with an official email noted in the announcement (though not included in the supplied text).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): SERBIA CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERS (USAID)
What is the SERBIA CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERS grant opportunity?
SERBIA CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERS is a USAID funding opportunity issued by the USAID Mission in Serbia (USAID Belgrade) to support Serbian civil society through grant assistance to local organizations.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding call is issued by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), specifically the USAID Mission in Serbia (USAID Belgrade).
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This opportunity was published as an Annual Program Statement (APS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this APS?
The Funding Opportunity Number is APS 169 15 000001.
What type of award does USAID plan to make under this opportunity?
The APS invites applications for Assistance Agreements in the form of grants.
What is the main program focus or funding activity category?
The opportunity is listed under the Funding Activity Category of Income Security and Social Services, generally pointing to civil society initiatives that strengthen social support systems, improve community-level services, and contribute to the well-being and resilience of individuals and groups in Serbia.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity was structured to make multiple awards, with an expected total of five grants.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The total estimated funding available across the program was USD 1,000,000.
What is the expected minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from an award floor of USD 100,000 to an award ceiling of USD 300,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required for this opportunity.
If cost sharing is not required, can an applicant still include complementary resources?
Yes. While not required, applicants sometimes choose to show complementary resources or in-kind contributions depending on their program design and partnerships.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Serbian local non-governmental organizations (local Serbian NGOs).
Does the eligibility category say anything else?
The general eligibility category is listed as "Others" with a reference to additional eligibility details in the full announcement, but the provided eligibility information clarifies that the intended applicants are local Serbian NGOs.
What does "local Serbian NGO" mean in practical terms?
Based on the provided description, this typically means organizations legally registered in Serbia and operating as independent civil society entities (rather than foreign NGOs or governmental bodies), unless the full APS includes specific exceptions or partnership rules.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on April 7, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed for the opportunity was April 6, 2016.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on May 6, 2016, indicating the application window has closed and it is no longer active for new submissions.
What is the CFDA listing associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with the funding is 98.001, labeled as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
What does CFDA 98.001 refer to?
CFDA 98.001 is labeled as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas and is a standard assistance listing for many USAID-funded activities implemented outside the United States.
Who was the contact for support if applicants had trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
The listed contact was Branislav Bulatovic, AA Assistant.
How could applicants reach the listed support contact?
Applicants could reach Branislav Bulatovic by phone at 381117064000. An official email address was noted in the announcement but is not included in the provided text.
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