Opportunity Information: Apply for BH 010 FY2023
The Bold Initiatives Small Grant Program for BOLD Alumni Program Fellows (Funding Opportunity Number BH 010 FY2023) is a discretionary grant competition offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, specifically the Embassy's Public Diplomacy Section (PDS). It is designed for alumni of the BOLD (Balkanski Omladinski Lideri, Balkan Young Leaders) fellowship program in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which focuses on developing leadership skills among young people and supporting locally driven, positive community change.
At its core, the opportunity funds practical, community-based projects proposed and led by BOLD alumni fellows (either as individuals or as groups of alumni). The program aims to help alumni take what they learned during their fellowship and turn it into real-world initiatives that matter locally. The Embassy highlights two main impact directions for projects: efforts that contribute to economic development and efforts that encourage stronger civic engagement. In other words, proposals should show how the planned activities will either help communities improve economically (for example through workforce, entrepreneurship, or local economic initiatives) or strengthen public participation and community involvement (for example through volunteerism, civic education, community organizing, or initiatives that bring people together to address local issues).
The funding level is structured as small grants, with individual project support of up to $15,000. The overall program has an award ceiling listed at $100,000, and the Embassy expected to make around seven awards, meaning the competition is intended to support multiple separate alumni-led projects rather than a single large initiative. While the grant instrument is a standard grant, the activity category is listed as "Other," indicating the program is flexible and tailored to the specific community impact goals described in the notice rather than fitting neatly into a single pre-set category.
Eligibility is targeted: applicants are BOLD alumni fellows in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and proposals can come from a single alumnus/alumna or a team of alumni. Projects may also be implemented in partnership with outside entities such as local organizations, government authorities, or educational institutions, which suggests the Embassy is open to collaborative approaches where alumni lead the concept and execution but work with established partners to increase reach, credibility, or sustainability.
Key administrative details from the notice include a creation date of July 18, 2023, and an original application closing date of August 18, 2023. The listing also references CFDA number 19.900, which is commonly associated with U.S. Department of State public diplomacy-related assistance. Overall, the program is a targeted alumni small-grants mechanism meant to convert BOLD fellowship training and networks into measurable community projects across Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a clear emphasis on economic improvement and civic participation outcomes.Apply for BH 010 FY2023
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bold Initiatives Small Grant Program for BOLD Alumni Program Fellows" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 18, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 18, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Bold Initiatives Small Grant Program for BOLD Alumni Program Fellows?
It is a discretionary grant competition offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Embassy), managed by the Embassy's Public Diplomacy Section (PDS). The program provides small grants to support practical, community-based projects that are proposed and led by BOLD (Balkanski Omladinski Lideri, Balkan Young Leaders) fellowship alumni in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BH 010 FY2023.
Who is offering and administering this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, specifically the Embassy's Public Diplomacy Section (PDS).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is targeted to BOLD alumni fellows in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Applications may be submitted by an individual BOLD alumnus/alumna or by a group/team of BOLD alumni.
Can a group of BOLD alumni apply together?
Yes. Proposals can come from a single alumnus/alumna or a team of alumni.
What kinds of projects does the program fund?
The program funds practical, community-based projects proposed and led by BOLD alumni fellows. Projects are intended to translate fellowship learning into real-world, locally relevant initiatives in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What are the main focus areas or intended impacts of funded projects?
The Embassy highlights two main impact directions: (1) efforts that contribute to economic development and (2) efforts that encourage stronger civic engagement.
What does "economic development" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Economic development projects are those that help communities improve economically. The notice provides examples such as workforce-related initiatives, entrepreneurship support, or local economic initiatives.
What does "civic engagement" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Civic engagement projects are those that strengthen public participation and community involvement. The notice provides examples such as volunteerism, civic education, community organizing, or initiatives that bring people together to address local issues.
Do projects have to fit only one focus area (economic development or civic engagement)?
The notice identifies two main impact directions, but it does not state that proposals must be limited to only one. Applicants should clearly show how planned activities will contribute to economic improvement and/or stronger civic participation outcomes.
Are partnerships allowed?
Yes. Projects may be implemented in partnership with outside entities such as local organizations, government authorities, or educational institutions, suggesting collaborative approaches are acceptable as long as BOLD alumni lead the concept and execution.
Who should lead the project if partners are involved?
The opportunity is designed for projects proposed and led by BOLD alumni fellows. The notice indicates partnerships are possible, but alumni leadership of the concept and execution is central to the program.
How much funding is available per project?
Individual project support is available up to $15,000.
What is the overall funding ceiling for the program?
The overall program award ceiling is listed as $100,000.
How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?
The Embassy expected to make around seven awards.
Is this intended to fund one large project or multiple smaller projects?
The competition is intended to support multiple separate alumni-led projects rather than a single large initiative.
What type of grant instrument is used?
The grant instrument is a standard grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," indicating flexibility and that projects are tailored to the community impact goals described rather than a single pre-set category.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The notice lists a creation date of July 18, 2023.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date listed in the notice was August 18, 2023.
What is the CFDA number referenced in the listing?
The listing references CFDA number 19.900, commonly associated with U.S. Department of State public diplomacy-related assistance.
Where are projects expected to take place?
The program is designed for BOLD alumni fellows in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is intended to support community projects across Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What is the core purpose of the program?
Its core purpose is to help BOLD alumni take what they learned during the fellowship and turn it into measurable, real-world initiatives that matter locally, with emphasis on economic development and civic participation outcomes.
Does the notice specify required project topics beyond the two impact directions?
No. Based on the provided information, the notice emphasizes economic development and civic engagement outcomes and describes the projects as practical and community-based, but it does not list additional required topic areas.
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