Opportunity ID: 335625

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 72016921APS0001
Funding Opportunity Title: Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: Sep 09, 2021
Last Updated Date: Jun 26, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 08, 2026
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 14, 2023
Archive Date: Oct 08, 2026
Estimated Total Program Funding: $6,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $2,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: This activity is restricted to the following Serbian local entities: for-profit, and nonprofit non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher education. The limitation applies to the Prime Applicant only, partners can be local and/or international organizations.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Kosovo USAID-Pristina
Description:

Dear Prospective Applicants:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Serbia is seeking concept papers from qualified applicants for Round 3 to the USAID Annual Program Statement (APS) 72016921APS0001 – Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia. Eligibility for this award is restricted to Serbian local entities.

This addendum to the Annual Program Statement (APS) – Round 3 publicizes the intention of the United States Government (USG), as represented by USAID/Serbia, to obtain concept papers, full applications, and issue an award for the Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia focused on Advancing Economic Empowerment of Women in Serbia. The purpose of this activity is to support initiatives aimed at promoting equity and economic empowerment of women in Serbia.

Please note: All interested organizations should carefully review both this Round 3 Addendum AND the full APS 72016921APS0001, which can be found on www.grants.gov. Important information contained in the full issued APS in September 2021 is not repeated in this specific Round 3 documentation. 

Issuance of this notice does not constitute a binding commitment on the part of the U.S. Government to issue an award, nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of any concept papers, engagement, collaboration, co-creation, or full applications. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted under this round of the existing APS.

Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Armend Aliu

Acquisition and Assistance Specialist
Email:aaliu@usaid.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
The purpose of this Amendment 01 of the Addendum to the Annual Program Statement (APS) Number: 72016921APS0001 is to provide answers to the questions submitted by the interested applicants for the Round 3 to an existing USAID Annual Program Statement (APS) – Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia. Jun 26, 2023
This modification is to post the addendum for the Round 3 of the existing APS focused on Advancing Economic Empowerment of Women in Serbia. Sep 09, 2021
The purpose of this Amendment 01 of the Addendum to the Annual Program Statement (APS) Number: 72016921APS0001 is to provide answers to the questions submitted by the interested applicants for the Round 2 to an existing USAID Annual Program Statement (APS) – Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia. Sep 09, 2021
The APS is modified to post the addendum, Round 2 to the existing APS Sep 09, 2021
The purpose of this Amendment is to provide answers to the questions submitted by interested applicants. Sep 09, 2021
Sep 09, 2021

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 72016921APS0001
Funding Opportunity Title: Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: Sep 09, 2021
Last Updated Date: Jun 26, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 08, 2026
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 14, 2023
Archive Date: Oct 08, 2026
Estimated Total Program Funding: $6,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $2,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: This activity is restricted to the following Serbian local entities: for-profit, and nonprofit non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher education. The limitation applies to the Prime Applicant only, partners can be local and/or international organizations.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Kosovo USAID-Pristina
Description:

Dear Prospective Applicants:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Serbia is seeking concept papers from qualified applicants for Round 3 to the USAID Annual Program Statement (APS) 72016921APS0001 – Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia. Eligibility for this award is restricted to Serbian local entities.

This addendum to the Annual Program Statement (APS) – Round 3 publicizes the intention of the United States Government (USG), as represented by USAID/Serbia, to obtain concept papers, full applications, and issue an award for the Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia focused on Advancing Economic Empowerment of Women in Serbia. The purpose of this activity is to support initiatives aimed at promoting equity and economic empowerment of women in Serbia.

Please note: All interested organizations should carefully review both this Round 3 Addendum AND the full APS 72016921APS0001, which can be found on www.grants.gov. Important information contained in the full issued APS in September 2021 is not repeated in this specific Round 3 documentation. 

Issuance of this notice does not constitute a binding commitment on the part of the U.S. Government to issue an award, nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of any concept papers, engagement, collaboration, co-creation, or full applications. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted under this round of the existing APS.

Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Armend Aliu

Acquisition and Assistance Specialist
Email:aaliu@usaid.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 72016921APS0001
Funding Opportunity Title: Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Sep 09, 2021
Last Updated Date: Jun 01, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 07, 2023
Archive Date: Oct 08, 2026
Estimated Total Program Funding: $6,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $2,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: This activity is restricted to the following Serbian local entities: for-profit, and nonprofit non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher education. The limitation applies to the Prime Applicant only, partners can be local and/or international organizations.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Kosovo USAID-Pristina
Description:

Dear Prospective Applicants:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Serbia is seeking concept papers from qualified applicants for Round 3 to the USAID Annual Program Statement (APS) 72016921APS0001 – Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia. Eligibility for this award is restricted to Serbian local entities.

This addendum to the Annual Program Statement (APS) – Round 3 publicizes the intention of the United States Government (USG), as represented by USAID/Serbia, to obtain concept papers, full applications, and issue an award for the Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia focused on Advancing Economic Empowerment of Women in Serbia. The purpose of this activity is to support initiatives aimed at promoting equity and economic empowerment of women in Serbia.

Please note: All interested organizations should carefully review both this Round 3 Addendum AND the full APS 72016921APS0001, which can be found on www.grants.gov. Important information contained in the full issued APS in September 2021 is not repeated in this specific Round 3 documentation. 

Issuance of this notice does not constitute a binding commitment on the part of the U.S. Government to issue an award, nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of any concept papers, engagement, collaboration, co-creation, or full applications. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted under this round of the existing APS.

Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Armend Aliu

Acquisition and Assistance Specialist
Email:aaliu@usaid.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 72016921APS0001
Funding Opportunity Title: Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Sep 09, 2021
Last Updated Date: Jun 16, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 08, 2026
Archive Date: Oct 08, 2026
Estimated Total Program Funding: $6,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $2,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: This activity is restricted to the following Serbian local entities: for-profit, and nonprofit non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher education.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Kosovo USAID-Pristina
Description:

Dear Prospective Applicants:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Serbia is seeking concept papers from qualified applicants for Round 2 to an existing USAID Annual Program Statement (APS) – Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia. Eligibility for this award is restricted to Serbian local entities.

This addendum to the Annual Program Statement (APS) -Round 2 publicizes the intention of the United States Government (USG), as represented by USAID/Serbia, to obtain concept papers, full applications and issue awards for the Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia focused on Economic Empowerment of LGBTQI+ People. The purpose of this activity is to support various economic empowerment initiatives for marginalized communities to help advance Serbia’s inclusive and sustainable development.

Please note: All interested organizations should carefully review both this round AND the full APS # 72016921APS0001, which can be found here: www.grants.gov. Important information contained in the full issued APS in September 2021 is not repeated in this specific Round 2 documentation. 

Issuance of this notice does not constitute a binding commitment on the part of the U.S. Government to issue an award, nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of any concept papers, engagement, collaboration, co-creation, or full applications. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted under this round of the existing APS.

Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Armend Aliu

Acquisition and Assistance Specialist
Email:aaliu@usaid.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 72016921APS0001
Funding Opportunity Title: Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Sep 09, 2021
Last Updated Date: Jun 01, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 08, 2026
Archive Date: Oct 08, 2026
Estimated Total Program Funding: $6,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $2,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: This activity is restricted to the following Serbian local entities: for-profit, and nonprofit non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher education.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Kosovo USAID-Pristina
Description:

Dear Prospective Applicants:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Serbia is seeking concept papers from qualified applicants for Round 2 to an existing USAID Annual Program Statement (APS) – Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia. Eligibility for this award is restricted to Serbian local entities.

This addendum to the Annual Program Statement (APS) -Round 2 publicizes the intention of the United States Government (USG), as represented by USAID/Serbia, to obtain concept papers, full applications and issue awards for the Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia focused on Economic Empowerment of LGBTQI+ People. The purpose of this activity is to support various economic empowerment initiatives for marginalized communities to help advance Serbia’s inclusive and sustainable development.

Please note: All interested organizations should carefully review both this round AND the full APS # 72016921APS0001, which can be found here: www.grants.gov. Important information contained in the full issued APS in September 2021 is not repeated in this specific Round 2 documentation. 

Issuance of this notice does not constitute a binding commitment on the part of the U.S. Government to issue an award, nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of any concept papers, engagement, collaboration, co-creation, or full applications. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted under this round of the existing APS.

Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Dukagjin Hasani

Acquisition and Assistance Specialist
Email:dhasani@usaid.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 72016921APS0001
Funding Opportunity Title: Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Sep 09, 2021
Last Updated Date: Oct 01, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 08, 2026
Archive Date: Oct 08, 2026
Estimated Total Program Funding: $6,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $2,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: This activity is restricted to the following Serbian local entities: for-profit, and nonprofit non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher education.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Kosovo USAID-Pristina
Description:

Dear Prospective Applicants:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Serbia is seeking concept papers from qualified applicants for the Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia. This Annual Program Statement (APS) publicizes the intention of the United States Government (USG), as represented by USAID/Serbia, to obtain concept papers, full applications, and issue awards for the Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia. The purpose of this activity is to support various economic empowerment initiatives for marginalized communities so as to help advance Serbia’s inclusive and sustainable development.

USAID anticipates requesting multiple Rounds of applications during the life of this APS, which will be 5 years, pending available funding.

This APS contains detailed instructions for Round 1 RFA, focused on the Economic Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. Any additional Rounds will be published through addenda to this APS. Interested organizations should read the APS and follow the instructions for submitting a concept paper.

The APS and any future amendments (posting questions and answers from interested parties or any other changes to the overall APS document), as well as any future addenda (requesting applications for any future APS rounds), can be downloaded from www.grants.gov. All potential applicants are highly encouraged to register on www.grants.gov to receive automatic notification of amendments to this APS. It is the responsibility of the applicant to download the full APS document through the web page mentioned above. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion processes. Any questions regarding this APS may be submitted to the points of contact listed in section D.1, by the date and time specified in this cover letter.

This APS is issued under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Awards under this APS are subject to Code of Federal Regulations 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 700 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Standard Provisions for non-US organizations, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. The applicable Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number for this effort is 98.001.

Issuance of this notice does not constitute a binding commitment on the part of the U.S. Government to issue an award, nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of any concept papers, engagement, collaboration, co-creation, or full applications. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted under this APS.

Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Dukagjin Hasani

Acquisition and Assistance Specialist

Phone 003813859592251
Email:dhasani@usaid.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 72016921APS0001
Funding Opportunity Title: Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Sep 09, 2021
Last Updated Date: Sep 09, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 08, 2026
Archive Date: Oct 08, 2026
Estimated Total Program Funding: $6,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $2,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: This activity is restricted to the following Serbian local entities: for-profit, and nonprofit non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher education.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Kosovo USAID-Pristina
Description:

Dear Prospective Applicants:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Serbia is seeking concept papers from qualified applicants for the Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia. This Annual Program Statement (APS) publicizes the intention of the United States Government (USG), as represented by USAID/Serbia, to obtain concept papers, full applications, and issue awards for the Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia. The purpose of this activity is to support various economic empowerment initiatives for marginalized communities so as to help advance Serbia’s inclusive and sustainable development.

USAID anticipates requesting multiple Rounds of applications during the life of this APS, which will be 5 years, pending available funding.

This APS contains detailed instructions for Round 1 RFA, focused on the Economic Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. Any additional Rounds will be published through addenda to this APS. Interested organizations should read the APS and follow the instructions for submitting a concept paper.

The APS and any future amendments (posting questions and answers from interested parties or any other changes to the overall APS document), as well as any future addenda (requesting applications for any future APS rounds), can be downloaded from www.grants.gov. All potential applicants are highly encouraged to register on www.grants.gov to receive automatic notification of amendments to this APS. It is the responsibility of the applicant to download the full APS document through the web page mentioned above. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion processes. Any questions regarding this APS may be submitted to the points of contact listed in section D.1, by the date and time specified in this cover letter.

This APS is issued under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Awards under this APS are subject to Code of Federal Regulations 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 700 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Standard Provisions for non-US organizations, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. The applicable Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number for this effort is 98.001.

Issuance of this notice does not constitute a binding commitment on the part of the U.S. Government to issue an award, nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of any concept papers, engagement, collaboration, co-creation, or full applications. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted under this APS.

Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Dukagjin Hasani

Acquisition and Assistance Specialist

Phone 003813859592251
Email:dhasani@usaid.gov

Folder 335625 Full Announcement-APS#72016921APS0001 -> Attachment 2_RCE #DCN_2021_SRB_00X.pdf

Folder 335625 Full Announcement-APS#72016921APS0001 -> APS#72016921APS0001_ Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia.pdf

Folder 335625 Full Announcement-APS#72016921APS0001 -> Attachment 1_Budget Template.pdf

Folder 335625 Full Announcement-Round 2 of the APS -> APS#72016921APS0001_ Addendum ROUND 2- Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia.pdf

Folder 335625 Full Announcement-Round 3 of the APS -> Amendment 01- APS#72016921APS0001_ ROUND 3- Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia_ final AO signed.pdf

Folder 335625 Full Announcement-Round 3 of the APS -> APS#72016921APS0001_ ROUND 3 – Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia.pdf

Folder 335625 Revised Full Announcement-Amendment 1 -> Amendment 1-APS72016921APS0001-Q_A.pdf

Folder 335625 Revised Full Announcement-Amendment 1-Round 2 of the APS -> Amendment 1- APS#72016921APS0001_ ROUND 2- Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia_.pdf

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