The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is offering this Cooperative Agreement grant to support the Civil Society Sustainability Project (CSSP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This grant is for the purpose of fostering local capacity and promoting sustainability within the region’s non-governmental organizations. USAID anticipates awarding approximately $8,850,000 over a five-year period to a single eligible local Bosnian NGO. The program aims to strengthen civil society, ensuring long-term development outcomes. Applicants are encouraged to review the full RFA for detailed objectives and application guidelines, as this initiative focuses specifically on enhancing local entities’ ability to drive sustainable progress in BiH.
Opportunity ID: 227573
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-168-13-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Civil Society Sustainability Project (CSSP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Civil Society Sustainability |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 11, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2013 Applications due Monday May 20th, 11:00AM Sarajevo Local Time. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,850,000 |
| Award Floor: | $8,850,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Local Bosnian Non-Governmental Organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Hungary USAID-Budapest |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Regional Contracting Office in Kosovo is seeking applications from local Bosnian Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) for a Cooperative Agreement to fund a program entitled Civil Society Sustainability Project (CSSP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The authority for this Request for Applications (RFA) is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.In support of USAIDs efforts to develop local capacity and promote sustainability, eligibility to submit applications under this solicitation is limited to local entities. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID anticipates awarding one cooperative agreement, not to exceed the approximate amount of $8,850,000 in total funding, to a local Bosnian Non-Governmental Organization to be allocated over a five (5) year period. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted, and will determine the resulting level of funding for the award.Eligible local Bosnian Non-Governmental Organizations interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read the attached RFA thoroughly to understand the type of program sought and the application submission and evaluation process. The chosen Recipient(s) will be responsible for ensuring achievement of the program objectives. Please refer to the Program Description (RFA Section I) for a complete statement of goals and expected outcomes. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
VIKTORIA HOLLOSY
ACQUISITION AND ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST Phone 003614754626 Email:vhollosy@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purposes of Amendment No. 02 are to: 1) Extend application due date to Monday, May 20th 11:00 AM Sarajevo local time; 2) Post Amended RFA; 3) Post Questions and Answers from the Bidders Conference; 4) Post Bidders Conference List of Participants; and 5) Post Clarifications on Management Structure |
Apr 11, 2013 | |
| Amendment No. 01 has been posted to inform interested applicants about the date and location of the bidders’ conference that will be organized by USAID/BiH. More details can be found under | Apr 11, 2013 | |
| Please note that USAID provided responses to the comments received from interested applicants on the draft CSSP Program Description. The responses can be found in a separate PDF file attached to the RFA. | Mar 25, 2013 | |
| Mar 20, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-168-13-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Civil Society Sustainability Project (CSSP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Civil Society Sustainability |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 11, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2013 Applications due Monday May 20th, 11:00AM Sarajevo Local Time. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,850,000 |
| Award Floor: | $8,850,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Local Bosnian Non-Governmental Organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Hungary USAID-Budapest |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Regional Contracting Office in Kosovo is seeking applications from local Bosnian Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) for a Cooperative Agreement to fund a program entitled Civil Society Sustainability Project (CSSP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The authority for this Request for Applications (RFA) is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.In support of USAIDs efforts to develop local capacity and promote sustainability, eligibility to submit applications under this solicitation is limited to local entities. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID anticipates awarding one cooperative agreement, not to exceed the approximate amount of $8,850,000 in total funding, to a local Bosnian Non-Governmental Organization to be allocated over a five (5) year period. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted, and will determine the resulting level of funding for the award.Eligible local Bosnian Non-Governmental Organizations interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read the attached RFA thoroughly to understand the type of program sought and the application submission and evaluation process. The chosen Recipient(s) will be responsible for ensuring achievement of the program objectives. Please refer to the Program Description (RFA Section I) for a complete statement of goals and expected outcomes. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
VIKTORIA HOLLOSY
ACQUISITION AND ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST Phone 003614754626 Email:vhollosy@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-168-13-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Civil Society Sustainability Project (CSSP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Civil Society Sustainability |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 11, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,850,000 |
| Award Floor: | $8,850,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Local Bosnian Non-Governmental Organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Hungary USAID-Budapest |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Regional Contracting Office in Kosovo is seeking applications from local Bosnian Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) for a Cooperative Agreement to fund a program entitled Civil Society Sustainability Project (CSSP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The authority for this Request for Applications (RFA) is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.In support of USAIDs efforts to develop local capacity and promote sustainability, eligibility to submit applications under this solicitation is limited to local entities. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID anticipates awarding one cooperative agreement, not to exceed the approximate amount of $8,850,000 in total funding, to a local Bosnian Non-Governmental Organization to be allocated over a five (5) year period. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted, and will determine the resulting level of funding for the award.Eligible local Bosnian Non-Governmental Organizations interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read the attached RFA thoroughly to understand the type of program sought and the application submission and evaluation process. The chosen Recipient(s) will be responsible for ensuring achievement of the program objectives. Please refer to the Program Description (RFA Section I) for a complete statement of goals and expected outcomes. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
VIKTORIA HOLLOSY
ACQUISITION AND ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST Phone 003614754626 Email:vhollosy@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-168-13-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Civil Society Sustainability Project (CSSP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Civil Society Sustainability |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 25, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,850,000 |
| Award Floor: | $8,850,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Local Bosnian Non-Governmental Organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Hungary USAID-Budapest |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Regional Contracting Office in Kosovo is seeking applications from local Bosnian Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) for a Cooperative Agreement to fund a program entitled Civil Society Sustainability Project (CSSP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The authority for this Request for Applications (RFA) is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
In support of USAIDs efforts to develop local capacity and promote sustainability, eligibility to submit applications under this solicitation is limited to local entities. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID anticipates awarding one cooperative agreement, not to exceed the approximate amount of $8,850,000 in total funding, to a local Bosnian Non-Governmental Organization to be allocated over a five (5) year period. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted, and will determine the resulting level of funding for the award. Eligible local Bosnian Non-Governmental Organizations interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read the attached RFA thoroughly to understand the type of program sought and the application submission and evaluation process. The chosen Recipient(s) will be responsible for ensuring achievement of the program objectives. Please refer to the Program Description (RFA Section I) for a complete statement of goals and expected outcomes. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
VIKTORIA HOLLOSY
ACQUISITION AND ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST Phone 003614754626 Email:vhollosy@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-168-13-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Civil Society Sustainability Project (CSSP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Civil Society Sustainability |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,850,000 |
| Award Floor: | $8,850,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Local Bosnian Non-Governmental Organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Hungary USAID-Budapest |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Regional Contracting Office in Kosovo is seeking applications from local Bosnian Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) for a Cooperative Agreement to fund a program entitled Civil Society Sustainability Project (CSSP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The authority for this Request for Applications (RFA) is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
In support of USAIDs efforts to develop local capacity and promote sustainability, eligibility to submit applications under this solicitation is limited to local entities. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID anticipates awarding one cooperative agreement, not to exceed the approximate amount of $8,850,000 in total funding, to a local Bosnian Non-Governmental Organization to be allocated over a five (5) year period. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted, and will determine the resulting level of funding for the award. Eligible local Bosnian Non-Governmental Organizations interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read the attached RFA thoroughly to understand the type of program sought and the application submission and evaluation process. The chosen Recipient(s) will be responsible for ensuring achievement of the program objectives. Please refer to the Program Description (RFA Section I) for a complete statement of goals and expected outcomes. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
VIKTORIA HOLLOSY
ACQUISITION AND ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST Phone 003614754626 Email:vhollosy@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 227573 Full Announcement-1 -> response to comments on cssp draft pd.pdf
Folder 227573 Full Announcement-1 -> cssp final rfa.pdf
Folder 227573 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> cssp final rfa.pdf
Folder 227573 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> rfa-168-13-000002 amendment no 01.pdf
Folder 227573 Revised Full Announcement-2 -> questions and answers bidders conference cssp.pdf
Folder 227573 Revised Full Announcement-2 -> cssp final rfa.pdf
Folder 227573 Revised Full Announcement-2 -> clarification on the management structure.pdf
Folder 227573 Revised Full Announcement-2 -> list of participants cssp bidders conference.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | VIKTORIA HOLLOSY ACQUISITION AND ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST Phone 003614754626 Email: vhollosy@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | PKG00170850 | May 12, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
227573 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
227573 Other-1.1.pdf
227573 SF424A-1.0.pdf
227573 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
227573 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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