Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 168 17 000005
The USAID Reconciliation Activity is a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), specifically through USAID Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was released as a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) under Funding Opportunity Number RFA 168 17 000005, with the goal of selecting one implementing partner to carry out an activity focused on reconciliation. The award will be made as a cooperative agreement, which typically means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant, including closer coordination, shared decision-making on key elements, and more active oversight of performance and results.
Eligibility is broadly described as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is open to non-profit and for-profit non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as well as other qualified non-U.S. Government (non-USG) organizations, as long as they meet the specific eligibility conditions laid out in Section C of the NFO. In practice, this wording signals a relatively open competition where the main gating factors are the detailed requirements in the solicitation itself, such as organizational qualifications, compliance expectations, and any technical or geographic experience USAID may require for this particular activity.
From a funding standpoint, USAID anticipated making a single award, with an award ceiling of up to $5,000,000. The opportunity is listed under CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 98.001, which is a broad USAID foreign assistance listing. The solicitation was posted on April 28, 2017, and had an original application deadline of May 31, 2017, giving applicants roughly a month to prepare and submit a complete application package.
While the public summary does not provide technical program details beyond the title and general purpose, the framing makes clear that USAID intended to support a structured reconciliation-focused initiative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, delivered by a single prime partner under a cooperative agreement mechanism. Applicants would be expected to refer to the NFO, especially Section C, for the specific eligibility rules and to the main body of the solicitation for the program description, required activities, expected results, reporting obligations, budget rules, and evaluation criteria that would govern how proposals are scored and how the selected activity would be implemented.Apply for RFA 168 17 000005
- The Agency for International Development, Bosnia USAID-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 "USAID Reconciliation Activity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 28, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2017. (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 $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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USAID Reconciliation Activity (Bosnia and Herzegovina) - FAQs
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the USAID Reconciliation Activity.
Which U.S. Government agency is offering this award?
The award is offered by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), through USAID Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Is this a grant, contract, or something else?
This is a discretionary assistance opportunity and the award is expected to be made as a cooperative agreement (not a procurement contract).
What does it mean that the award will be a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant. Based on the opportunity description, this can include closer coordination with USAID, shared decision-making on key elements, and more active oversight of performance and results.
What is the stated purpose of the activity?
The stated purpose is to implement an activity focused on reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making a single award and selecting one implementing partner.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is up to $5,000,000.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 168 17 000005.
When was the opportunity posted?
The solicitation was posted on April 28, 2017.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was May 31, 2017.
How much time did applicants have to apply?
From the posted date (April 28, 2017) to the original deadline (May 31, 2017), applicants had roughly one month to prepare and submit an application package.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted. The opportunity is open to non-profit and for-profit non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as well as other qualified non-U.S. Government (non-USG) organizations, as long as they meet the specific eligibility conditions in Section C of the NFO.
Does "unrestricted eligibility" mean anyone can apply?
No. While the competition is described as relatively open, applicants still must meet the detailed eligibility conditions and requirements specified in Section C of the NFO and any other applicable solicitation requirements (such as organizational qualifications and compliance expectations).
Are U.S. Government entities eligible?
The summary indicates eligibility is for non-U.S. Government (non-USG) organizations. Specific eligibility conditions are stated to be in Section C of the NFO.
Are both non-profit and for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility description explicitly includes both non-profit and for-profit NGOs, subject to meeting the requirements in Section C of the NFO.
Is this opportunity limited to U.S.-based applicants only?
The public summary does not state that applicants must be U.S.-based. It describes eligibility broadly as unrestricted for qualified non-USG organizations, with specifics governed by Section C of the NFO.
What country or operating context is the activity associated with?
The activity is associated with Bosnia and Herzegovina and is issued through USAID Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The listing is CFDA (Assistance Listing) 98.001, which is described as a broad USAID foreign assistance listing.
Does the public summary include detailed technical program requirements?
No. The public summary does not provide technical program details beyond the title and general purpose (reconciliation). Applicants are expected to consult the full NFO for the program description and requirements.
Where are the detailed eligibility rules located?
The detailed eligibility rules are referenced as being in Section C of the NFO.
What kinds of requirements should applicants expect to find in the full solicitation?
Based on the description, applicants should expect the NFO to contain the program description, required activities, expected results, reporting obligations, budget rules, and evaluation criteria that determine how proposals are scored and how the activity will be implemented.
How will applications be evaluated?
The description notes that evaluation criteria governing how proposals are scored are contained in the solicitation. The public summary itself does not list the criteria.
What kind of relationship should the selected partner expect with USAID during implementation?
Because the award is expected to be a cooperative agreement, the selected partner should expect substantial USAID involvement, including closer coordination, shared decision-making on key elements, and active oversight of performance and results.
Is this intended to be implemented by multiple partners or a consortium?
The summary indicates USAID intended to select one implementing partner and make a single award. It does not state whether consortium applications are permitted; that would be defined in the NFO.
What should applicants do if they need the complete set of requirements?
Applicants should refer to the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO), with particular attention to Section C for eligibility and the main body of the solicitation for the program description, required activities, expected results, reporting, budget rules, and evaluation criteria.
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