Opportunity Information: Apply for 72016921RFA00006
The Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Activity in Serbia is a USAID funding opportunity that seeks a qualified organization (or consortium) to implement an SME-focused program through a cooperative agreement. The opportunity is listed as a discretionary award in the Business and Commerce category (CFDA 98.001) and is designed to select one recipient based on how well the application meets the stated objectives and performs against the merit review criteria laid out in the Request for Applications (RFA), along with a USAID risk assessment. In practical terms, this means USAID expects to be actively involved during implementation (which is typical for cooperative agreements) and will choose the applicant that presents the strongest technical approach, management capacity, and overall value in line with the RFA requirements.
Eligibility is broadly open and described as unrestricted, meaning any type of qualified entity may apply unless additional limitations are spelled out elsewhere in the RFA (particularly in the eligibility section). Applicants are expected to carefully follow the instructions in the RFA and provide all required information and documentation to be considered eligible and responsive. USAID makes clear that meeting the standards in Section C (Eligibility Information) is essential, and that applications will be evaluated according to the RFA's selection process rather than on a first-come, first-served basis.
The award parameters indicate an expected single award with a funding ceiling of up to USD 19,000,000. The funding opportunity number is 72016921RFA00006. The notice was created on July 14, 2021, with an original closing date of August 27, 2021. While the title and narrative reference the USAID Mission in Serbia, the listing shows the agency as the Agency for International Development, Kosovo (USAID-Pristina), which suggests the administrative posting or procurement office may be associated with that mission even though the activity is intended for Serbia.
USAID emphasizes that the full RFA is posted on Grants.gov and may be amended, and applicants are responsible for monitoring the posting to ensure they are working from the most current version and have received the complete package. The notice also includes standard federal funding cautions: USAID is not responsible for transmission or conversion errors from downloading materials; applicants should contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk for technical issues; and questions must be submitted to the points of contact identified in Section D of the RFA by the stated deadline. Any timely questions and official answers will be shared with all prospective applicants through an amendment posted on Grants.gov to keep the competition fair and consistent.
Finally, the announcement includes the usual disclaimer that publishing the notice does not commit the US Government to make an award or to reimburse any costs related to preparing or submitting an application. Applicants bear all costs and risks associated with application development and submission, and awards are only made after the full evaluation and risk review process is completed.Apply for 72016921RFA00006
- The Agency for International Development, Kosovo USAID-Pristina in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) activity 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 Jul 14, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 27, 2021. (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 $19,000,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - USAID Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Activity in Serbia
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a USAID funding opportunity for the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Activity in Serbia. USAID is seeking a qualified organization (or a consortium) to implement an SME-focused program through a cooperative agreement.
2) What type of award is USAID planning to use?
USAID intends to make a cooperative agreement award. This generally means USAID expects to be actively involved during implementation, which is typical for cooperative agreements.
3) Is this a discretionary award?
Yes. The opportunity is listed as a discretionary award in the Business and Commerce category, with CFDA 98.001.
4) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
The award parameters indicate USAID expects to make a single award (one recipient).
5) What is the maximum funding amount (ceiling)?
The funding ceiling is up to USD 19,000,000.
6) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 72016921RFA00006.
7) Who is the intended geographic focus of the activity?
The title and narrative reference the USAID Mission in Serbia, indicating the activity is intended for Serbia.
8) Why does the listing show USAID-Pristina (Agency for International Development, Kosovo) as the agency?
Although the activity is intended for Serbia, the listing shows the Agency for International Development, Kosovo (USAID-Pristina). This suggests the administrative posting or procurement office for the opportunity may be associated with that mission, even if program implementation is intended for Serbia.
9) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of qualified entity may apply unless additional limitations are specified elsewhere in the RFA (especially in the eligibility section). Applicants must meet the standards described in Section C (Eligibility Information) of the RFA.
10) Can a consortium apply?
Yes. The opportunity specifically indicates USAID seeks a qualified organization or a consortium to implement the activity.
11) Is selection based on first-come, first-served?
No. USAID states that applications will be evaluated according to the RFA's selection process rather than on a first-come, first-served basis.
12) How will applications be evaluated?
USAID plans to select one recipient based on how well the application meets the stated objectives and performs against the merit review criteria described in the RFA, along with a USAID risk assessment.
13) What factors does USAID emphasize in selecting the recipient?
The notice indicates USAID will choose the applicant that presents the strongest technical approach, management capacity, and overall value in line with the RFA requirements, as measured through the merit review criteria and the risk assessment.
14) What is the role of the USAID risk assessment?
In addition to the merit review criteria, USAID will conduct a risk assessment as part of the overall evaluation and decision-making process before making an award.
15) Where is the full Request for Applications (RFA) posted?
USAID states that the full RFA is posted on Grants.gov.
16) Can the RFA change after it is posted?
Yes. USAID notes that the RFA may be amended, and applicants are responsible for monitoring Grants.gov to ensure they are using the most current version and have the complete package.
17) What should applicants do to ensure they have the complete application package?
Applicants are responsible for monitoring the Grants.gov posting, confirming they are working from the most current version, and ensuring they have received the complete package.
18) What if there are technical issues downloading or accessing materials?
USAID notes it is not responsible for transmission or conversion errors related to downloading materials and directs applicants to contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk for technical issues.
19) How and when can applicants submit questions about the opportunity?
Questions must be submitted to the points of contact identified in Section D of the RFA, and they must be submitted by the deadline stated in the RFA.
20) Will USAID share answers to questions with all applicants?
Yes. Any timely questions and official answers will be shared with all prospective applicants through an amendment posted on Grants.gov, to keep the competition fair and consistent.
21) What happens if an applicant does not follow the RFA instructions or fails to provide required documentation?
Applicants are expected to carefully follow the RFA instructions and provide all required information and documentation to be considered eligible and responsive. USAID makes clear that meeting the standards in Section C (Eligibility Information) is essential.
22) What are the key dates mentioned in the notice?
The notice was created on July 14, 2021, and the original closing date was August 27, 2021.
23) Does publishing this notice guarantee that USAID will make an award?
No. The announcement includes a standard disclaimer that publishing the notice does not commit the US Government to make an award.
24) Will the US Government reimburse proposal preparation or submission costs?
No. USAID states it does not reimburse costs related to preparing or submitting an application. Applicants bear all costs and risks associated with application development and submission.
25) When are awards made?
Awards are only made after the full evaluation and risk review process is completed, consistent with the selection approach described in the RFA.
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