Opportunity Information: Apply for 003 FY2019
The INTERETHNIC RECONCILIATION AND YOUTH PROGRAM (Funding Opportunity Number 003 FY2019) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is designed to fund projects whose central purpose is to strengthen interethnic and intercommunity exchange by bringing people together across ethnic and geographic lines. The core expectation is that proposed activities will produce clear, practical improvements in tolerance, cooperation, and day-to-day collaboration among Bosnia and Herzegovina's diverse communities, not just dialogue for its own sake but joint work that helps build relationships and trust.
A defining feature of this opportunity is its focus on young people ages 11 to 25, especially youth who have not previously had access to similar reconciliation or interethnic engagement initiatives. In other words, proposals are expected to reach beyond the "usual participants" and create entry points for youth who are typically left out of international programs or cross-community exchanges. The Embassy signals that it is open to innovative approaches, meaning applicants are encouraged to propose creative formats and locally grounded ideas as long as the work directly advances interethnic engagement, reconciliation, and cooperation.
Geographic targeting is an explicit priority. While the program supports reconciliation efforts broadly, it particularly prioritizes projects that connect youth from different ethnic communities in specific locations. These priority areas include Brcko District; selected municipalities within the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Canton 1: Bihac and Cazin; Canton 3: Srebrenik and Kladanj; Canton 4: Zenica and Zavidovici; Canton 6: Jajce, Uskoplje/Gornji Vakuf, and Donji Vakuf; Canton 10: Livno, Glamoc, and Drvar); and in Republika Srpska, the East Herzegovina area, the Birac region, and the Prijedor region. Proposals that are intentionally structured to connect youth across these divides, and that demonstrate real cooperation between communities rather than parallel activities, align most closely with the stated priorities.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity is offered as a grant under CFDA 19.900, with an award ceiling of $50,000. The Mission anticipated making around 20 awards under this call, indicating support for multiple projects rather than a single large initiative. The opportunity was posted on November 27, 2018, with an original closing date of January 14, 2019. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, suggesting that nontraditional applicants may be able to apply depending on the Mission's specific eligibility rules in the notice.
Overall, this grant opportunity is aimed at practical, youth-centered reconciliation programming that creates sustained interaction and shared outcomes between ethnically different groups, especially in areas where divisions remain strong or where young people have fewer chances to participate in cross-community initiatives. Projects that combine meaningful contact, joint problem-solving, and visible collaborative outputs, while expanding access to youth who have been excluded from similar efforts, are the best fit for the goals described in the announcement.Apply for 003 FY2019
- 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 "INTERETHNIC RECONCILIATION AND YOUTH 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 Nov 27, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 14, 2019. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: Interethnic Reconciliation and Youth Program (Funding Opportunity Number 003 FY2019)
What is the Interethnic Reconciliation and Youth Program (FON 003 FY2019)?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina. It funds projects whose central purpose is to strengthen interethnic and intercommunity exchange by bringing people together across ethnic and geographic lines in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to produce clear, practical improvements in tolerance, cooperation, and day-to-day collaboration among diverse communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The expectation is not simply dialogue for its own sake, but joint work that helps build relationships and trust through shared activities and outcomes.
What types of outcomes does the Mission expect from funded projects?
The Mission expects practical, visible improvements such as increased tolerance, stronger cooperation, and more routine collaboration across communities. Projects should be designed so that interaction leads to tangible joint results and relationship-building, rather than parallel programming or one-off conversations.
Who is the primary target audience for funded projects?
Projects should primarily focus on young people ages 11 to 25. A defining feature of the opportunity is its youth-centered approach to reconciliation and interethnic engagement.
Does the program prioritize any specific youth participants?
Yes. The opportunity especially prioritizes youth who have not previously had access to similar reconciliation or interethnic engagement initiatives. Proposals are expected to go beyond the "usual participants" and create entry points for youth who are typically left out of international programs or cross-community exchanges.
Is the program limited to dialogue activities?
No. The program description emphasizes that it is not focused on dialogue for its own sake. Activities should involve joint work and shared problem-solving that results in real cooperation and trust-building between communities.
Are innovative or nontraditional project formats allowed?
Yes. The Mission signals it is open to innovative approaches. Applicants are encouraged to propose creative formats and locally grounded ideas, as long as the work directly advances interethnic engagement, reconciliation, and cooperation.
Which geographic areas are prioritized?
Geographic targeting is an explicit priority. The opportunity particularly prioritizes projects that connect youth from different ethnic communities in the following areas:
- Brcko District
- Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina:
- Canton 1: Bihac and Cazin
- Canton 3: Srebrenik and Kladanj
- Canton 4: Zenica and Zavidovici
- Canton 6: Jajce, Uskoplje/Gornji Vakuf, and Donji Vakuf
- Canton 10: Livno, Glamoc, and Drvar
- Republika Srpska: East Herzegovina area, the Birac region, and the Prijedor region
What does "connecting youth across divides" mean in practice for this grant?
Based on the stated priorities, strong proposals are intentionally structured to bring youth together across ethnic and geographic lines and demonstrate real cooperation between communities. This implies joint activities with shared goals and outcomes rather than separate, side-by-side events in different communities.
Does the program support reconciliation efforts outside the listed priority areas?
The program supports reconciliation efforts broadly, but it particularly prioritizes projects that connect youth in the specified locations. Proposals aligned with those geographic priorities appear to be the best fit for the opportunity as described.
What is the funding mechanism and CFDA number?
The opportunity is offered as a grant under CFDA 19.900.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $50,000.
How many awards were anticipated under this call?
The Mission anticipated making around 20 awards, which suggests support for multiple projects rather than one large initiative.
When was the opportunity posted and what was the closing date?
The opportunity was posted on November 27, 2018. The original closing date was January 14, 2019.
Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. This suggests nontraditional applicants may be able to apply depending on the Mission's specific eligibility rules described in the notice.
What makes a proposal align most closely with the stated priorities?
Proposals align most closely when they: (1) focus on youth ages 11 to 25; (2) reach youth who have not had access to similar programs; (3) create sustained interethnic and intercommunity interaction across ethnic and geographic lines; (4) emphasize joint work and shared outcomes (not parallel activities); and (5) intentionally connect youth in the geographic priority areas listed in the opportunity description.
What is the overall focus of the grant opportunity?
The overall focus is practical, youth-centered reconciliation programming that creates sustained interaction and shared outcomes between ethnically different groups, especially in areas where divisions remain strong or where young people have fewer chances to participate in cross-community initiatives.
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