This grant program is offered by a department committed to fostering women’s empowerment in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Its primary purpose is to support Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in enabling women to achieve equal participation across economic, civic, and political spheres. Proposals demonstrating a commitment to creating tangible action, fostering behavior change, or initiating institutional transformation are highly encouraged and will be particularly competitive. The program also seeks to build solidarity among women from various cities, political affiliations, or ethnic groups within BiH. Furthermore, a key focus is placed on supporting and uplifting vulnerable and marginalized women throughout the country. This initiative aims to drive meaningful, impactful change for women in BiH.
Opportunity ID: 358215
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BH-001-FY2025 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | •Advancing women’s participation in the economic life of BiH in business, the arts, law, education, healthcare, science, and other sectors. (Proposals may not include vocational training.) •Advancing women’s participation in politics and amplifying women’s voices and leadership on issues that affect citizens of BiH. •Increasing the potential of girls and young women to become leaders in their schools, communities, and country. •Preventing gender-based violence and all other forms of mistreatment of women, such as sexual harassment and workplace discrimination; strengthening support from institutions and civil society to victims of gender-based violence and discrimination. •Organizing grassroots projects that help strengthen civil society, connect women across social divides, and improve the quality of life for women in their communities and across BiH. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $275,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Non-governmental, non-profit organizations (including think tanks, civil society organizations, non-profit associations), educational institutions and independent media organizations that are based and legally registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina are eligible to apply. American or other donor country organizations and individuals are not eligible for grants under this program. Grants are generally awarded only to organizations. Organizations may only submit one proposal per program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Description: |
This program supports NGO efforts to enable women as equal participants in economic, civic, and political life in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Proposals that go beyond awareness building to promote action or create behavior change or institutional change will be particularly competitive. We also encourage proposals that build solidarity among women from different cities, political parties, or ethnic groups, and that support vulnerable and marginalized women in BiH. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Edin Gurda
PDS Resources Assistant Phone 0038733704000 Email:GurdaE@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This Notice of Funding Opportunity has been withdrawn and is no longer valid. | Jan 28, 2025 | |
| Jan 15, 2025 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BH-001-FY2025 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | •Advancing women’s participation in the economic life of BiH in business, the arts, law, education, healthcare, science, and other sectors. (Proposals may not include vocational training.) •Advancing women’s participation in politics and amplifying women’s voices and leadership on issues that affect citizens of BiH. •Increasing the potential of girls and young women to become leaders in their schools, communities, and country. •Preventing gender-based violence and all other forms of mistreatment of women, such as sexual harassment and workplace discrimination; strengthening support from institutions and civil society to victims of gender-based violence and discrimination. •Organizing grassroots projects that help strengthen civil society, connect women across social divides, and improve the quality of life for women in their communities and across BiH. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $275,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Non-governmental, non-profit organizations (including think tanks, civil society organizations, non-profit associations), educational institutions and independent media organizations that are based and legally registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina are eligible to apply. American or other donor country organizations and individuals are not eligible for grants under this program. Grants are generally awarded only to organizations. Organizations may only submit one proposal per program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Description: |
This program supports NGO efforts to enable women as equal participants in economic, civic, and political life in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Proposals that go beyond awareness building to promote action or create behavior change or institutional change will be particularly competitive. We also encourage proposals that build solidarity among women from different cities, political parties, or ethnic groups, and that support vulnerable and marginalized women in BiH. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Edin Gurda
PDS Resources Assistant Phone 0038733704000 Email:GurdaE@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BH-001-FY2025 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | •Advancing women’s participation in the economic life of BiH in business, the arts, law, education, healthcare, science, and other sectors. (Proposals may not include vocational training.) •Advancing women’s participation in politics and amplifying women’s voices and leadership on issues that affect citizens of BiH. •Increasing the potential of girls and young women to become leaders in their schools, communities, and country. •Preventing gender-based violence and all other forms of mistreatment of women, such as sexual harassment and workplace discrimination; strengthening support from institutions and civil society to victims of gender-based violence and discrimination. •Organizing grassroots projects that help strengthen civil society, connect women across social divides, and improve the quality of life for women in their communities and across BiH. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 23, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $275,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Non-governmental, non-profit organizations (including think tanks, civil society organizations, non-profit associations), educational institutions and independent media organizations that are based and legally registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina are eligible to apply. American or other donor country organizations and individuals are not eligible for grants under this program. Grants are generally awarded only to organizations. Organizations may only submit one proposal per program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Description: |
This program supports NGO efforts to enable women as equal participants in economic, civic, and political life in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Proposals that go beyond awareness building to promote action or create behavior change or institutional change will be particularly competitive. We also encourage proposals that build solidarity among women from different cities, political parties, or ethnic groups, and that support vulnerable and marginalized women in BiH. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Edin Gurda
PDS Resources Assistant Phone 0038733704000 Email:GurdaE@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 358215 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> FY 2025 NOFO Womens Empowerment.pdf
Folder 358215 Other Supporting Documents-Application Forms -> SF424A-V1.0.pdf
Folder 358215 Other Supporting Documents-Application Forms -> SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf
Folder 358215 Other Supporting Documents-Application Forms -> AEECA-Appl-Final.pdf
Folder 358215 Other Supporting Documents-Application Forms -> SF424B-V1.1.pdf
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