Diaspora Invest Project Solicitations
Information about Diaspora Invest Project solicitations, opportunities for assistance, and employment & consulting vacancies.
About the Diaspora Invest Project
The USAID Diaspora Invest Project (DI) is a five-year, $15.7 million program to catalyze the potential of the BiH diaspora to advance the country’s socio-economic development. DI is fostering local communities’ engagement with the diaspora and mobilizing diaspora investment and knowledge transfer to stimulate economic growth and create jobs. The project builds on USAID’s past successes in diaspora engagement in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
This page includes up to date information about Diaspora Invest Project solicitations, including requests for grant and technical assistance applications, partnership opportunities, and job postings.
The Diaspora Invest Project is implemented by Financial Markets International (FMI) under USAID Contract Number 72016822C0000. FMI is responsible for the contents of this website, which do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.
Current Opportunities
Request for Quotes: Development of Project Agreements with Local Government Units and Partner Companies
March 9, 2023
USAID Diaspora Invest Project is soliciting quotes from Legal Experts to assist in the development of the Project Agreements with the Local Government Units and Partner Companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Public call is open to individuals, limited liability or joint-stock companies with legal background. All qualifying individuals and/or service providers are invited to submit quotes under this announcement.
Learn MoreRequest for Applications: Small Grants Awarded through the USAID Diaspora Invest Project Small Grants Fund
February 27, 2023
USAID Diaspora Invest Project is soliciting applications from qualified diaspora-owned or diaspora-related Micro, Small and Medium Sized enterprises (MSME) registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina for grant awards from the Small Grants Fund. Public call is open to limited liability or joint-stock companies registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina that are up to 3 years old and that have a demonstrable diaspora connection (diaspora ownership, co-ownership or verifiable business partnership).
Learn MoreRequest for Applications: WelcomeBack – Diaspora Summer Internship Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina
February 24, 2023
USAID Diaspora Invest Project, in collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is announcing a public call for young members of the Bosnian and Herzegovinian diaspora to apply for a 2023 summer internship program in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This call offers an opportunity to diaspora members aged 18-30 to secure an internship in a local BiH firm, best aligned with their professional skills, interests, and requirements. The program will enable young diaspora members to gain real world skills, workplace experience and greater knowledge of industries in BiH by interning in some of BiH’s most fascinating companies.
Learn MoreRequest for Applications: Provision of Technical Assistance for Diaspora Companies
February 23, 2023
USAID Diaspora Invest Project is soliciting applications from qualified diaspora-owned or diaspora-related Micro, Small and Medium Sized enterprises (MSME) registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina interested in receiving technical assistance. Technical assistance may include, but is not limited to strategy and business consulting, support for digitalization, marketing, sales and communications assistance, introduction of international standards and certifications, workforce training, etc. Public call is open to limited liability or joint-stock companies registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina that are up to 5 years old and that have a demonstrable diaspora connection (diaspora ownership, co-ownership or verifiable business partnership).
Learn MoreRequest for Applications: Selection of Local Government Partners Under the USAID Diaspora Invest Project
February 16, 2023
Financial Markets International, Inc. is seeking Applications from Local Government Units (LGUs) in Bosnia and Herzegovina interested in partnering with the USAID Diaspora Invest Project. The purpose of this Request for Applications (RFA) is to identify and select partner Local Government Units that will engage diaspora in local economic and social development, with the assistance of the Diaspora Invest Project.
Learn More Q&ARequest for Proposals – Extended deadline: Feasibility Study and Roadmap for the Establishment of a Crowdfunding Platform in BiH
February 15, 2023
Financial Markets International, Inc. is soliciting proposals from qualifying service providers for the development of a Feasibility Study and a Roadmap for the Establishment of a Crowdfunding/Crowdlending Platform in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to support the Diaspora Invest Project to expand access to new and existing financial instruments that enable the flow of private capital to MSMEs and startups in BiH.
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