Opportunity Information: Apply for 008 FY2021
The Bold Initiatives Small Grant Program is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, specifically the Embassy's Office of Public Affairs (OPA). It is built around the BOLD (BiH Omladinski Lideri, Bosnia and Herzegovina Young Leaders) network, an OPA-supported initiative designed to strengthen and connect young leaders across Bosnia and Herzegovina. The program focuses on helping people ages 18 to 35 turn leadership training and community engagement into practical, on-the-ground projects that create visible, positive change in their local communities.
At its core, the grant competition aims to empower BOLD members by giving them the resources to design and implement community projects that either support economic development or encourage stronger civic engagement. In other words, the Embassy is looking for projects that help communities grow economically (such as initiatives that improve employability, entrepreneurship, skills development, or local economic activity) and/or projects that increase public participation and community problem-solving (such as civic education, volunteerism, community organizing, local advocacy, or initiatives that encourage people to take part in public life). A key theme is leadership development through real implementation, meaning applicants are expected to lead a concrete effort and demonstrate initiative, planning, and community impact.
Funding is available up to a ceiling of USD 15,000 per award, with an anticipated total of around 10 awards. Proposals can be submitted by an individual BOLD member or by a group of BOLD members working together. While the applicants themselves are BOLD members, the program allows and encourages collaboration: projects may be carried out in partnership with civil society organizations, government authorities, or educational institutions, which can help broaden reach, add expertise, and support long-term sustainability. The opportunity was published May 11, 2021, with an original application deadline of June 11, 2021. The listing is identified as Funding Opportunity Number 008 for FY2021, and it is associated with CFDA 19.900.Apply for 008 FY2021
- 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" 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 May 11, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 11, 2021. (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 $15,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Bold Initiatives Small Grant Program (BOLD) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the Bold Initiatives Small Grant Program?
The Bold Initiatives Small Grant Program is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, specifically the Embassy's Office of Public Affairs (OPA). It supports BOLD (BiH Omladinski Lideri, Bosnia and Herzegovina Young Leaders) members in turning leadership training and community engagement into practical projects that create visible, positive change in local communities.
2) Who offers and administers this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Embassy's Office of Public Affairs (OPA) is the office connected to this program.
3) What is the BOLD network and how does it relate to this grant?
The program is built around the BOLD (BiH Omladinski Lideri, Bosnia and Herzegovina Young Leaders) network, an OPA-supported initiative designed to strengthen and connect young leaders across Bosnia and Herzegovina. The grant competition is aimed at empowering BOLD members with resources to design and implement community projects.
4) What is the main purpose of the grant competition?
The competition is intended to empower BOLD members by providing resources to design and implement community projects that either support economic development and/or encourage stronger civic engagement, with an emphasis on leadership development through real-world implementation.
5) Who is the program intended to help (age group)?
The program focuses on helping people ages 18 to 35 translate leadership training and community engagement into on-the-ground projects that create positive, visible community impact.
6) Who is eligible to apply?
Proposals can be submitted by an individual BOLD member or by a group of BOLD members working together. The applicants themselves are expected to be BOLD members.
7) Can a group apply, or must it be one person?
Either is allowed. Applications may come from a single BOLD member or from a group of BOLD members collaborating on the proposed project.
8) Are partnerships allowed with organizations or institutions?
Yes. While the applicants are BOLD members, the program allows and encourages collaboration. Projects may be carried out in partnership with civil society organizations, government authorities, or educational institutions.
9) What kinds of projects does the program want to fund?
The Embassy is looking for practical community projects that create visible, positive change locally and that align with at least one of the program's focus areas: economic development and/or stronger civic engagement.
10) What does "economic development" mean in the context of this grant?
Economic development projects may include initiatives that improve employability, support entrepreneurship, build skills, or increase local economic activity.
11) What does "civic engagement" mean in the context of this grant?
Civic engagement projects may include civic education, volunteerism, community organizing, local advocacy, or other initiatives that encourage people to participate in public life and contribute to community problem-solving.
12) Does a project have to cover both economic development and civic engagement?
The program description indicates projects may focus on either economic development or civic engagement, and can also combine both. The key is alignment with at least one of these focus areas and the goal of visible community impact.
13) What is meant by "leadership development through real implementation"?
The program emphasizes that applicants are expected to lead a concrete effort and demonstrate initiative, planning, and community impact by implementing an on-the-ground project.
14) How much funding is available per award?
Funding is available up to a ceiling of USD 15,000 per award.
15) Approximately how many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates a total of around 10 awards.
16) When was this funding opportunity published?
The opportunity was published on May 11, 2021.
17) What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline listed for this opportunity was June 11, 2021.
18) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The listing is identified as Funding Opportunity Number 008 for FY2021.
19) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.900.
20) Where is the program focused geographically?
The program is connected to the U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the BOLD network, which is designed to strengthen and connect young leaders across Bosnia and Herzegovina. The projects are intended to create change in local communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
21) What types of partners are specifically mentioned as acceptable or encouraged?
The description specifically mentions collaboration with civil society organizations, government authorities, and educational institutions as potential partners.
22) Why does the program encourage partnerships?
Partnerships can help broaden a project's reach, add expertise, and support long-term sustainability.
23) What kind of impact is the program trying to achieve?
The program aims for visible, positive change in local communities by helping young leaders design and implement practical projects that support economic development and/or strengthen civic engagement.
24) What makes a project a good fit based on the description?
Based on the description, a strong fit would be a practical, on-the-ground community project led by BOLD member(s) that shows initiative and planning, aligns with economic development and/or civic engagement goals, and is designed to create visible local impact, potentially strengthened through partnerships with relevant organizations or institutions.
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