Opportunity Information: Apply for SRB10021FO005
PAS Belgrade Alumni Small Grants (FY2021) is a competitive grant opportunity run by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade, aimed at supporting projects designed and implemented by alumni of U.S. Government-sponsored exchange programs. Funding is contingent on availability, and proposals are accepted from both individuals and organizations based in Serbia or the United States, as long as the project primarily benefits Serbia. PAS notes a clear geographic priority: while projects may involve Belgrade, applicants are strongly encouraged to design activities that reach communities in other Serbian cities and towns as well.
The main purpose of the program is to help exchange alumni use what they gained from their U.S. experience to "give back" through practical, time-bound projects that address community or societal needs in Serbia. The Embassy frames this as an opportunity for alumni to demonstrate leadership, creativity, organizational capacity, and the ability to build partnerships and networks. The program is flexible in the types of activities it will support, ranging from educational and professional development formats (trainings, conferences, workshops, courses, curriculum development) to youth and academic engagement (competitions, spelling bees, camps), civic and skills-based simulations (mock trials, moot court, Model United Nations or similar role-playing formats), cultural programming (film or theater festivals, exhibits, performances), and innovation-focused initiatives (hackathons, app development, online projects). Because the opportunity was issued during the COVID-19 period, PAS explicitly welcomes proposals that use distance learning and video conferencing tools, and it asks applicants planning in-person events to include contingency plans in case health restrictions disrupt activities.
The intended participants and target audiences are generally Serbian citizens or legal residents and can include educators and school administrators (from K-12 through higher education), learners at any proficiency level, high school and university students, and professionals connected to the project theme. PAS also recognizes that projects can have secondary beneficiaries; for example, training teachers may indirectly benefit their students. Regional or U.S. participation can be included when essential to the project, but the Embassy emphasizes that the core impact should remain on participants from Serbia. As a rule of thumb, at least half of participants should be Serbian citizens, and applicants are encouraged to consult PAS if they plan substantial cross-border components.
Awards are provided as grants or fixed amount awards, with a maximum (ceiling) of $50,000 per award and an anticipated total of about 15 awards. Projects may run for any length up to 24 months, including time reserved for assessment and evaluation. Funded projects must start no earlier than June 1, 2021 and no later than June 1, 2022, and must be completed within two years.
The opportunity also lists clear restrictions on what will not be funded. Ineligible projects include partisan political activity, charitable or humanitarian aid distribution, fundraising campaigns, commercial ventures or activities that generate profit or support a business/entrepreneurial venture, and the provision of direct social services such as healthcare, childcare, or food subsidies. PAS also states it will not fund proposals that are essentially meant to support an organization’s routine operating expenses or ongoing daily programming; the funding is meant for defined projects with specific objectives achievable within a set period. Travel costs may be allowable when essential, including travel within the region for participants from neighboring countries and travel between the U.S. and Serbia, but the Serbian participant focus remains the priority.
Applicants are generally expected to offer PAS-funded activities free of charge to participants. If an applicant believes charging a fee is necessary, PAS requests that they contact the Embassy during the application process to determine whether it could be permitted and, if so, to explain how any revenue supports broader program objectives and to clarify that the organization is not profiting from the fee.
Applications must be submitted electronically, with all required forms obtained online from the Embassy’s website, and sent by email to BelgradeAlumni@state.gov. The funding opportunity number is SRB10021FO005 (CFDA 19.900), issued by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Serbia. The competition had two listed submission rounds (April 25, 2021 and May 25, 2021), and PAS notes proposals are reviewed and awards issued on a rolling basis, encouraging early submission. Because funds may be exhausted before the final deadline, the Embassy may post a notice if funding runs out, and it also indicates additional funding might become available later in the fiscal year. PAS also offered a virtual information session on March 31, 2021 to walk applicants through the opportunity and answer questions, with a recording to be posted afterward for those who could not attend live.Apply for SRB10021FO005
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Serbia in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "PAS Belgrade_Alumni Small Grants (FY2021)" 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 Mar 19, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 2021 Round 1 #8211 April 25, 2021 Round 2 - May 25, 2021 Please be aware that proposals will be reviewed and grants issued on a rolling basis, so please do not wait until the deadline to submit your application. If PAS runs out of funds, we will post a notice on the Embassy website to that effect. If more funding becomes available later in the fiscal year (which runs until 30 September), PAS might be able to fund additional projects.. (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 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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