United States Agency for International Development (USAID) / INSPIRE inviting non-governmental organizations registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina (associations and foundations established under the laws on associations and foundations in BiH) to submit their project proposals under the component to support the activities of the LGBTQI community in BiH.

USAID / INSPIRE continues the achievements of USAID's Marginalized Support Program (2015-2020). This program has built the capacity of NGOs dealing with LGBTQI issues (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex) communities for cooperation with municipal authorities and leaders in local communities in organizing the first PRIDE parade in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) held in 2019.

The program provided support for advocating systemic solutions to the problems faced by marginalized groups. Marginalized groups in BiH continue to face major challenges. That is why it is crucial to continuously provide support to those who need it, including members of the LGBTQI community.

Public Call Areas

Project proposals should address the following areas related to LGBTQI support community in BiH through:

• activities that directly lead to the improvement of the position of LGBTQI persons in BiH, including better perception of the LGBTQI population in BiH,
• Advocating to all levels of government to improve the rights and position of LGBTQI persons in BiH, using, inter alia, public campaigns in advocacy activities,
• Capacity building of LGBTQI organizations dealing with the problems facing LGBTQI community,
• educating the public about LGBTQI rights,
• providing technical assistance to BiH institutions that include the human rights of LGBTQI persons in policies, programs and strategies.

Funding Information

• Project proposals can be submitted for all or part of the funds needed for the implementation of the candidate project.
• The total available fund of funds under this public call is 480,000 BAM.
• The minimum amount of funds requested from USAID / INSPIRE may not be less than 30,000 BAM, and the maximum amount of funds requested may not exceed 150,000 BAM.
• The duration of the project cannot be shorter than 6 months or longer than 24 months.

Eligibility Criteria

• USAID / INSPIRE invites non-governmental organizations registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina (associations and foundations established under the laws on associations and foundations in BiH) to submit their project proposals under the component to support the activities of the LGBTQI community in BiH .
• The following cannot apply to the Public Invitation: public institutions, government institutions, companies, religious organizations, political entities, as well as international non-governmental organizations that do not have their registered office in Bosnia and Herzegovina in accordance with the laws on associations and foundations in BiH.
• All project activities must be implemented in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

For more information, visit USAID/INSPIRE.