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BOLD ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM

ID: BH-009-FY2024 • Type: Posted
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Description

The United States Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), through the Office of Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity to design and implement the BOLD Academic Fellowship Program on Economic Development . PDS invites proposal submissions from U.S. public and private non-profit organizations and accredited U.S. post-secondary educational institutions (community colleges, liberal arts colleges, public and private universities) meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) (see section III, Eligibility Information) to design and implement the BOLD (BalkanskiOmladinski Lideri, Balkan Young Leaders ) Academic Fellowship for BiH Student Leaders on Economic Development, pending the availability of Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Assistance to Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia (AEECA) funds.

Background
The United States Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), through the Office of Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity to design and implement the BOLD Academic Fellowship Program on Economic Development. PDS invites proposal submissions from U.S. public and private non-profit organizations and accredited U.S. post-secondary educational institutions to design and implement the BOLD Academic Fellowship for BiH Student Leaders on Economic Development, pending the availability of Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Assistance to Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia (AEECA) funds.

Grant Details
The Academic Fellowship Program for Balkan Student Leaders on Economic Development should be organized for at least 10 undergraduate students, aged 18-25, from communities in BiH. The fellowship program should be approximately five weeks in duration, including an academic residency at an academic institution and a significant component of experiential learning in the community or in another location.

The academic program should include group discussions, experiential learning activities, exercises focusing on leadership, teambuilding, collective problem-solving skills, effective communication, appreciation of diversity, and management skills. The fellowship program should ensure a balance of speakers and perspectives throughout the program schedule, representing diverse U.S. political viewpoints. The fellowship program's theme is Entrepreneurship, Youth Employment, and Economic Development.

Eligibility Requirements
U.S. public and private non-profit organizations and accredited post-secondary U.S. higher education institutions are eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to work in all parts of BiH.

Period of Performance
The project performance period is 16 months with activities taking place between May 2025 and November 2026.

Grant Value
The total available funding is USD 140,000 with an anticipated award date in August 2024. The award may be up to USD 140,000 pending availability of funds and successful performance.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Overview

Agency
Department of State (DOS)
Category of Funding
Education
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.900 - AEECA/ESF PD Programs
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 4/18/24 the Department of State posted grant opportunity BH-009-FY2024 for BOLD ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM with funding of $140,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.900 AEECA/ESF PD Programs. It is expected that one grant will be made worth between $1,000 and $140,000.

Timing

Posted Date
April 18, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
June 14, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
April 18, 2024, 9:13 a.m. EDT
Version
6
Archive Date
July 14, 2024

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
U.S. public and private non-profit organizations and accredited post-secondary U.S. higher education institutions (community colleges, liberal arts colleges, public and private universities) meeting the eligibility requirements outlined in this section are eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to work in all parts of BiH, whether independently or in cooperation with a partner organization.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$140,000
Floor
$1,000
Estimated Program Funding
$140,000
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Edin Gurda Admin Clerk
Contact Email
info@bold.ba
Contact Phone
0038733704000

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