Framework for Giving in Serbia | 72016918RFA00002

Opportunity Information: Apply for 72016918RFA00002

USAID/Serbia issued a Request for Applications (RFA) titled "Framework for Giving in Serbia" (Opportunity No. 72016918RFA00002) to support a single, large activity aimed at improving the overall environment for philanthropy and charitable giving in Serbia. The core idea behind the opportunity is that Serbia's giving ecosystem can grow stronger and more sustainable when civil society organizations, private companies, and government actors work in closer coordination rather than operating in parallel. By funding an activity that builds practical connections and structured partnerships across these groups, USAID intends to help expand and normalize giving, strengthen collaboration, and ultimately increase the long-term durability and resilience of Serbia's civil society sector.

The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means USAID expects substantial engagement during implementation, not just a one-time grant with minimal interaction. The opportunity is categorized under community development, reflecting a focus on strengthening community-level and sector-wide systems rather than funding isolated services. The maximum funding level (award ceiling) is $2,000,000, and USAID anticipated making one award, indicating the agency was looking for a lead implementer capable of coordinating a broad, national-level effort with multiple stakeholders and moving parts.

Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, which generally suggests USAID was open to a range of capable applicants as long as they met the specific criteria in the RFA. The funding falls under CFDA 98.001, which is commonly associated with USAID foreign assistance. The opportunity was posted on October 30, 2017, with an original closing date of December 7, 2017, giving applicants a defined window to submit a full application.

In practical terms, the activity described is meant to do more than encourage donations in a general sense. It is oriented toward building a functioning "framework" for giving, meaning the kinds of relationships, coordination mechanisms, and cross-sector partnerships that can make giving easier, more trusted, more strategic, and more routine. By strengthening the connective tissue between nonprofits, business, and government, the program is intended to help create an enabling environment where local resources can more reliably support civic initiatives and public-benefit work over the long term, reducing fragility in the sector and improving its ability to persist and adapt.

• The Agency for International Development, Serbia USAID-Belgrade in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Framework for Giving in Serbia" 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 Oct 30, 2017.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 07, 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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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