Advancing Digital Democracy in Serbia
ID: 354334Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Serbia USAID-Belgrade (USAID-SER)

Award Range

$5M - $5M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354334
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jun 5, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jul 7, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Serbia USAID-Belgrade agency is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Advancing Digital Democracy in Serbia". This opportunity falls under the category of Education and is a Cooperative Agreement. The estimated total program funding for this opportunity is $5,000,000, with an expected number of awards being 1. The goal of this activity is to foster and strengthen "digital democracies" in Serbia by creating open, secure, safe, and inclusive digital ecosystems. The activity aims to advance democratic values and respect for human rights, including the rights of marginalized populations. It will engage various stakeholders such as government counterparts, civil society, media, women organizations, private sector, academia, think tanks, and regional and multilateral organizations. The objective is to build a comprehensive approach to deepen democratic values and respect for human rights in Serbia's digital ecosystem. The estimated synopsis close date for this opportunity is June 30, 2024. For more information, you can contact Branislav Bulatovic, the A&A Specialist, at bbulatovic@usaid.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
bbulatovic@usaid.gov
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