Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 168 13 000001
Apply for RFA 168 13 000001
- 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 "Strengthening Governing Institutions, Systems, and Processes in Bosnia and Herzegovina (SGISP)" 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 Dec 18, 2012 and posted on Dec 6, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 25, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,500,000.00 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).
- USAID will accept applications from U.S. or Non U.S. Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) as well as Public International Organizations (PIOs).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Strengthening Governing Institutions, Systems, and Processes in Bosnia and Herzegovina (SGISP) is a USAID grant opportunity designed to improve how government works in Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially in ways that help the country move closer to Euro-Atlantic integration and meet European Union accession-related expectations. The activity focuses on strengthening the ability of key governing institutions to develop, pass, implement, and publicly account for policies, laws, and budgets that tackle priority issues tied to EU integration. In practical terms, the project is meant to reduce gaps in effective and accountable governance by improving how institutions make decisions, manage resources, and demonstrate results to the public.
SGISP is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, meaning USAID would expect to be actively engaged with the awardee during implementation rather than simply providing funding at arm's length. USAID anticipated making one award, with total estimated funding of $5.5 million. The planned period of performance is 44 months. Notably, the funding level is fixed at both the ceiling and floor ($5.5 million), signaling that USAID expected a single, full-size program award rather than a range of possible budgets. No cost sharing or matching was required, which lowers barriers for qualified organizations that may not have access to substantial supplemental funds.
Substantively, the project targets two main levels of governance: the state level of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina entity level. It aims to address what the announcement describes as a deficit in effective and accountable governance at those levels. Alongside institutional strengthening, the activity also supports increased citizen participation in governance systems and processes, reflecting a dual emphasis on improving internal government performance and expanding meaningful public engagement and oversight. The thematic framing is explicitly democracy and governance, and it aligns with USAID's Foreign Assistance Framework, particularly the Governing Justly and Democratically objective area and the Legislative Function and Process program element. That alignment suggests an emphasis on strengthening legislative processes, improving policy and budget oversight, and reinforcing the mechanisms that make government decisions more transparent and responsive.
Eligibility was relatively broad. USAID indicated it would accept applications from U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations, as well as Public International Organizations. The opportunity was posted on December 6, 2012, with an application deadline of January 25, 2013, and it was archived on February 24, 2013. The listing referenced USAID in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with acquisition support noted through USAID Budapest, and provided a point of contact for assistance in accessing the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the SGISP opportunity?
The Strengthening Governing Institutions, Systems, and Processes in Bosnia and Herzegovina (SGISP) is a USAID grant opportunity focused on improving how government institutions function in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The activity is designed to strengthen governing institutions so they can develop, pass, implement, and publicly account for policies, laws, and budgets tied to priority issues related to European Union (EU) integration.
What is SGISP trying to achieve?
SGISP is intended to reduce gaps in effective and accountable governance by improving how institutions make decisions, manage resources, and demonstrate results to the public. The activity is framed as supporting Bosnia and Herzegovina's progress toward Euro-Atlantic integration and meeting EU accession-related expectations.
Which levels of government does the activity focus on?
The activity targets two levels: (1) the state level of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and (2) the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina entity level.
What governance problem does the announcement highlight?
The announcement describes a deficit in effective and accountable governance at the targeted levels. SGISP is structured to help address this by strengthening institutional capacity and improving public accountability mechanisms.
What kinds of government functions are emphasized?
The opportunity emphasizes strengthening the ability of key governing institutions to develop, pass, implement, and publicly account for policies, laws, and budgets that address EU integration-related priorities.
Does the activity include citizen participation?
Yes. In addition to institutional strengthening, SGISP supports increased citizen participation in governance systems and processes. This reflects a dual focus on improving internal government performance and expanding meaningful public engagement and oversight.
What type of USAID award instrument is SGISP?
SGISP is structured as a Cooperative Agreement. This means USAID expected to be actively engaged with the awardee during implementation, rather than providing funding with limited involvement.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making one award under this opportunity.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding for SGISP is $5.5 million.
Is the funding amount flexible (a range), or fixed?
The funding level is fixed at both the ceiling and the floor at $5.5 million. This indicates USAID expected a single, full-size program award rather than proposals across a range of budget sizes.
How long is the planned period of performance?
The planned period of performance is 44 months.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity specifies that no cost sharing or matching was required.
What is the thematic focus of the opportunity?
The thematic framing is democracy and governance. The opportunity aligns with USAID's Foreign Assistance Framework under the Governing Justly and Democratically objective area and the Legislative Function and Process program element.
What does alignment with the Legislative Function and Process program element suggest?
Based on the announcement's description, the alignment suggests an emphasis on strengthening legislative processes, improving policy and budget oversight, and reinforcing mechanisms that make government decision-making more transparent and responsive.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is relatively broad. USAID indicated it would accept applications from U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as well as Public International Organizations.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 6, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was January 25, 2013.
What does it mean that the listing is archived?
The listing was archived on February 24, 2013, indicating the public posting is no longer an active, open solicitation under that listing.
Which USAID office is associated with the opportunity?
The listing references USAID in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with acquisition support noted through USAID Budapest.
Was a point of contact provided?
Yes. The listing noted that a point of contact was provided for assistance in accessing the full announcement.
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