The U.S. Embassy Belgrade announces an open competition for individuals and organizations to submit applications to carry out grant projects in support of our English Language Program in Serbia. Please carefully follow all instructions outlined below in this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). In light of social distancing and restrictions imposed to stop the spread of COVID-10, the U.S. Embassy welcomes creative proposals that utilize video conferencing, distance learning tools, etc. Program Objectives: The U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) has set aside funds for English Language Program Grants designated to help the citizens of Serbia strengthen their system of education, promote entrepreneurship and economic development, increase civic engagement, promote regional cooperation and stability, and make progress toward Serbia’s accession into the European Union. Grant projects take any number of forms, including English language camps, conferences, workshops, courses, hackathons, online projects, or other activities. All application materials must be submitted by email to
[email protected]. Do not send the application through the mail. If we do not receive a complete project proposal at the above address by the deadline, it will be considered technically ineligible and will not be considered for funding. The following documents are required: a. Either the SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance – organizations) or SF-424-I (Application for Federal Assistance – individuals) b. SF424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) c. SF424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs). However, the SF-424B is required only for those applicants who: 1) have never registered in SAM.gov; or 2) have not recertified in SAM.gov prior to February 2, 2019. d. U.S. Embassy Belgrade’s Grant Application Form. SEE GUIDELINES BELOW. e. CV: Most recent curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé for the applicant. All organizations must have a unique entity identifier (Data Universal Numbering System, or DUNS number), as well as have a valid registration on file on the U.S. Government’s System for Award Management (SAM) website (www.sam.gov). Individuals applying for a grant are not required to have a unique entity identifier or be registered in SAM.gov. If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact:
[email protected].