Opportunity Information: Apply for 002 FY2022

The Women's Empowerment Small Grants Program aims to address the decline in support for women's equal rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) since 2015. The program seeks to reverse this trend by promoting the participation of women in economic, civil, and political spheres. It provides funding for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to implement innovative projects that engage citizens at the grassroots level, ultimately working towards community improvement and empowerment of women.

  • 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 "WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT SMALL GRANTS 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 Dec 15, 2021.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 25, 2022. (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 10 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Women's Empowerment Small Grants Program?

The Women's Empowerment Small Grants Program is a funding opportunity designed to support projects that strengthen women's equal rights and empowerment in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). It focuses on reversing a decline in support for women's equal rights that has been observed since 2015.

What problem is this program trying to address?

The program specifically targets the decline in support for women's equal rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) since 2015. Its goal is to help counter that trend through locally grounded, citizen-engaging initiatives.

What is the overall goal of the program?

The overall goal is to promote and strengthen the participation of women in economic, civil, and political spheres, and to contribute to community improvement through empowerment-focused, grassroots-oriented projects.

Who can apply for funding?

Funding is provided for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to implement projects. Based on the information provided, NGOs are the intended recipients/eligible applicants.

Where must the program activities take place?

The opportunity is focused on Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Projects are expected to relate to and benefit communities within BiH.

What kinds of projects are supported?

The program supports innovative projects implemented by NGOs that engage citizens at the grassroots level and work toward community improvement and the empowerment of women.

What does "innovative" mean in the context of this program?

The description emphasizes "innovative projects" but does not define specific criteria. Based on the provided information, innovation appears to refer to new or creative approaches that effectively engage citizens at the grassroots level and advance women's participation and empowerment.

What does "grassroots level" engagement involve?

The program highlights engaging citizens at the grassroots level, which generally implies community-based participation and local involvement. The specific methods are not detailed in the information provided.

What areas of women's participation does the program prioritize?

The program prioritizes women's participation in three spheres: economic, civil, and political.

Is the program focused only on individual women, or broader community change too?

It is focused on both. The program aims to empower women while also working toward community improvement through projects that engage citizens.

What outcomes is the program trying to achieve?

Based on the description, intended outcomes include increased participation of women in economic, civil, and political life; greater grassroots citizen engagement; community improvement; and progress toward reversing the decline in support for women's equal rights in BiH.

Does the program fund government agencies or only NGOs?

The information provided indicates funding is for non-governmental organizations (NGOs). It does not mention government agencies as eligible recipients.

Does the program specify a funding amount or award size?

No funding amount, award range, or number of grants is specified in the information provided.

Does the program specify an application deadline?

No deadline is included in the information provided.

Does the program specify project duration or timeline requirements?

No project duration or timeline requirements are included in the information provided.

Are there required focus topics beyond women's empowerment?

The description centers on women's equal rights and empowerment, with an emphasis on increasing participation in economic, civil, and political spheres through grassroots engagement and community improvement. No additional required topics are specified.

Is collaboration with citizens required?

The program emphasizes engaging citizens at the grassroots level. While the word "required" is not used, citizen engagement is presented as a core feature of the types of projects the program supports.

What geographic scope does "BiH" refer to?

BiH refers to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The program is intended to address women's equal rights and empowerment within Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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