# USAID/Kosovo Inclusive Economic Engagement Activity

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/72016722rfa00004-usaid-kosovo-inclusive-economic-engagement-activity/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/337760

> Kosovo USAID-Pristina offered grants of up to $6.0 million (at least $6.0 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $6.0 million in total. Applications closed on March 4, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 72016722RFA00004 |
| Agency | Kosovo USAID-Pristina |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 4, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $6.0 million |
| Award floor | $6.0 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $6.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 98.001 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligibility for this NOFO is not restricted. All U.S. and non-U.S. public, private, for-profit, and nonprofit organizations, as well as institutions of higher education, parochial, and other non-governmental organizations, are eligible to submit an application. Further, the organization must be a legally recognized organizational entity under applicable law. Foreign government- owned parastatal organizations from countries that are ineligible for assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) or related appropriations acts are ineligible. Applications from individuals will not be accepted nor reviewed.

## What the grant funds

USAID’s Inclusive Economic Engagement activity’s purpose is to empower women and minorities through increased economic opportunities throughout Kosovo. This activity, through the implementing partner, will help revive micro-enterprises and small businesses owned by women and minorities through the following: enhancing and creating efficiencies in their businesses, enabling partnerships with local organizations and the private sector, and providing funding through grants. The purpose of this Amendment 1 is to provide answers to the questions received in response to the subject Notice for Funding Opportunity (NOFO) published on February 2, 2022.

## Questions people ask

### Is 72016722RFA00004 still open?

No. It closed on March 4, 2022.

### Who can apply for USAID/Kosovo Inclusive Economic Engagement 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 Inclusive Economic Engagement Activity?

Closed March 4, 2022. 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 $6.0 million each. About $6.0 million in total for one award.

### 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.