72016721RFA00003: USAID/Kosovo Local Works Activity
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Kosovo USAID-Pristina notices from 2021.
Kosovo USAID-Pristina offered grants of up to $4.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 2 awards. Applications closed on March 31, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 23, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$4.0 million
- Expected awards2
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeOther
Key dates
| Posted | February 19, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 31, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 25, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligibility for this NOFO is restricted to only Kosovo local organizations and targeted municipalities as defined in the NOFO.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas awards averaged $8.7 million; this notice allows up to $4.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (54% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Dear Prospective Applicants: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Regional Contracting Office, would like to announce a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to implement the program entitled “USAID/Kosovo Local Works Activity.” This activity seeks to increase socio-economic cohesion among targeted communities–Kosovo Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian–through the facilitation of sustainable recycling models led by the private sector and in cooperation with communities and local governments. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application must read each section of the attached RFA #72016721RFA00003 thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. Thank you for your interest in USAID programs. Sincerely,
Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (98.001) awarded $37 billion across 4,233 grant awards, an average of $8.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | District of Columbia | 489 | $6.9 billion |
| Family Health International | North Carolina | 91 | $2.1 billion |
| Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | Maryland | 128 | $1.2 billion |
| Save the Children Federation, Inc. | Connecticut | 100 | $814 million |
| Research Triangle Institute | North Carolina | 33 | $756 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 72016721RFA00003 still open?
No. It closed on March 31, 2021.
Who can apply for USAID/Kosovo Local Works Activity?
Kosovo USAID-Pristina accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for USAID/Kosovo Local Works Activity?
Closed March 31, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $4.0 million each.
Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Family Health International, Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The program made 4,233 awards worth $37 billion in that time.
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