BOLD Alumni Small Grants
ID: 355052Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$1K - $15K

Eligible Applicants

Individuals

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355052
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina is offering the BOLD Alumni Small Grants program, aimed at empowering young leaders aged 18-35 through funding for community projects. Eligible applicants include individuals who are alumni of the BOLD fellowship program, with grants ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 available to support initiatives that foster economic development and civic engagement in their communities. The total estimated funding for this program is $113,000, with an expected eight awards to be made. Interested applicants should submit their proposals by July 22, 2024, and can direct inquiries to SarajevoBOLD@state.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SarajevoBOLD@state.gov
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