BOLD WORKSHOP ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ID: 355054Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (DOS-BIH)

Award Range

$70K - $70K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355054
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina is offering a grant opportunity for the BOLD Workshop on Economic Development, aimed at enhancing the skills of young leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to foster economic growth through entrepreneurship. The workshop will focus on innovative business model design, project-based collaboration, and leveraging resources within the BOLD network to ensure successful project outcomes. This initiative is crucial for empowering youth in BiH to create business plans and projects that support local economic development. Interested applicants, including non-profit organizations and educational institutions legally registered in BiH, can apply for a total funding amount of $70,000, with applications due by July 22, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants may contact the grantor at SarajevoBOLD@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SarajevoBOLD@state.gov
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    BOLD Economic Development Workshop application-final.doc
    BOLD.doc
    The project proposal submitted to the U.S. Embassy under the Assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia (AEECA) - BOLD Program outlines a plan for economic development and civic engagement. The proposal includes essential information such as applicant contact details, project title, funding requests, and a concise 50-word summary of the initiative. It emphasizes outcomes, activities, target locations, beneficiaries, and partners involved, ensuring a comprehensive view of the project's scope. Monitoring and evaluation plans are critical for assessing project success, while sustainability remains a priority for long-term impact. The applicant's organization must demonstrate technical and management capabilities, providing a background and detailing past U.S. government funding experiences. A detailed budget is itemized, including personnel, travel, supplies, and contractual expenses, ensuring transparency and alignment with funding guidelines. The proposal also confirms adherence to specified project requirements, such as co-partnership agreements and expense limitations. In essence, this proposal represents a structured approach to facilitating development initiatives in the targeted regions, aiming at fostering civic engagement and economic growth through well-defined activities and measurable outcomes.
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