Opportunity Information: Apply for SOL 169 14 000001
Apply for SOL 169 14 000001
- The Serbia USAID Belgrade in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN SERBIA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.011 Global Development Alliance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 25, 2014 and posted on Mar 25, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 26, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 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 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN SERBIA opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SOL-169-14-000001) is a USAID/Serbia grant solicitation issued by USAID Belgrade under the Global Development Alliance (GDA) framework. It was released as an addendum to the FY2014 GDA Annual Program Statement (APS No. APS OAA 14-000001) and makes a targeted request for Concept Papers focused specifically on workforce development activities in Serbia. The central purpose is to attract proposals that can meaningfully improve the quality and job relevance of skills in the Serbian workforce, with a strong emphasis on approaches that are innovative, substantial in impact, and sustainable over time rather than short-term training interventions.
A key theme of the solicitation is partnership with the private sector. USAID/Serbia is explicitly looking for workforce development solutions that address real labor-market needs and that advance the interests and objectives of both USAID and private-sector actors. In practice, this points to demand-driven models where employers help define skill requirements, participate in program design, and potentially provide in-kind or financial contributions, placements, equipment, mentors, curricula input, or hiring commitments. Because it sits under the GDA mechanism, the opportunity is framed around leveraging public-private collaboration and shared value, rather than USAID acting as the sole funder or driver of the intervention.
The funding instrument is a discretionary grant, categorized under Employment, Labor and Training, with an anticipated two awards. The estimated total funding available is $300,000. Individual awards are expected to fall between an award floor of $100,000 and an award ceiling of $300,000, meaning applicants could propose one larger project consuming most of the available funding or smaller projects within the stated range, depending on competitiveness and fit. Cost sharing or matching is required, consistent with the GDA model, so applicants should plan to bring partner resources to the table and clearly describe how those contributions will be quantified, documented, and used to strengthen results.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition is broadly open to different entity types (for example, NGOs, universities, private firms, associations, and other organizations), subject to any clarifications that may appear in the full announcement. The application process begins with submission of Concept Papers rather than full technical applications at the outset, signaling a staged approach where USAID can screen ideas for strategic alignment, feasibility, and partnership strength before potentially inviting more complete proposals.
The opportunity was posted on March 25, 2014, with a closing date of May 26, 2014, and it was later archived on June 25, 2014. Even though it is an archived notice today, the structure is still useful as a reference for how USAID/Serbia positioned workforce development priorities at the time: focusing on measurable improvements in workforce skills relevance and quality, and using co-investment with the private sector as a primary vehicle for sustainability and scale.
For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Branislav Bulatovic (AA Assistant) at bbulatovic@usaid.gov. The notice also referenced the broader GDA APS resource page as an additional information link, indicating that concept papers were expected to align with general GDA requirements and partnership principles in addition to the Serbia-specific workforce development focus.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN SERBIA (SOL-169-14-000001) - FAQs
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN SERBIA.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SOL-169-14-000001.
Who issued this solicitation?
This grant solicitation was issued by USAID/Serbia (USAID Belgrade).
Under what framework or mechanism is this opportunity released?
It is released under the Global Development Alliance (GDA) framework as an addendum to the FY2014 GDA Annual Program Statement (APS No. APS OAA 14-000001).
What is USAID requesting from applicants?
USAID/Serbia is making a targeted request for Concept Papers focused specifically on workforce development activities in Serbia.
Is this a Concept Paper or a full proposal submission at the start?
The process begins with submission of Concept Papers rather than full technical applications, reflecting a staged approach where ideas can be screened before more complete proposals may be invited.
What is the main purpose of the opportunity?
The central purpose is to attract proposals that can meaningfully improve the quality and job relevance of skills in the Serbian workforce.
What types of workforce development approaches does USAID/Serbia emphasize?
The solicitation emphasizes approaches that are innovative, substantial in impact, and sustainable over time, rather than short-term training interventions.
What geographic focus does this opportunity have?
The opportunity is focused on workforce development activities in Serbia.
How important is private-sector partnership for this opportunity?
Private-sector partnership is a central theme. USAID/Serbia is explicitly looking for workforce development solutions that address real labor-market needs and advance the interests and objectives of both USAID and private-sector actors.
What does a "demand-driven" workforce model mean in this context?
In this solicitation, it points to models where employers help define skill requirements, participate in program design, and may contribute resources such as in-kind or financial support, placements, equipment, mentors, curriculum input, or hiring commitments.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument is a discretionary grant.
What program area/category is this opportunity listed under?
It is categorized under Employment, Labor and Training.
How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making two awards.
How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available is $300,000.
What is the expected award size range?
Individual awards are expected to range from an award floor of $100,000 to an award ceiling of $300,000.
Could a single project receive most or all of the available funding?
Yes. Because the award ceiling is $300,000 and total estimated funding is $300,000, an applicant could propose one larger project consuming most of the available funding, or smaller projects within the stated range, depending on competitiveness and fit.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, consistent with the GDA model.
What kinds of partner contributions are expected under the GDA approach?
The solicitation indicates that applicants should plan to bring partner resources to the table and clearly describe how contributions will be quantified, documented, and used to strengthen results. Examples mentioned include in-kind or financial contributions, placements, equipment, mentors, curriculum input, or hiring commitments.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition is broadly open to different entity types (such as NGOs, universities, private firms, associations, and other organizations), subject to any clarifications in the full announcement.
What is the key strategic expectation for proposed activities?
Proposed activities are expected to improve workforce skills relevance and quality in measurable ways and to be designed for sustainability and potential scale through co-investment and collaboration with private-sector partners.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 25, 2014.
What was the closing date for submissions?
The closing date was May 26, 2014.
When was the notice archived?
The notice was archived on June 25, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The notice is archived, and the listed closing date was May 26, 2014.
Why might this archived notice still be useful?
Even though it is archived, it can be used as a reference for how USAID/Serbia positioned workforce development priorities at the time, including the emphasis on measurable improvements in skills quality and job relevance and the use of public-private co-investment for sustainability and scale.
Who was the listed point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Branislav Bulatovic (AA Assistant) at bbulatovic@usaid.gov.
What other resource was referenced for additional information?
The notice referenced the broader GDA APS resource page as an additional information link, indicating concept papers were expected to align with general GDA requirements and partnership principles in addition to the Serbia-specific workforce development focus.
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