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 Expressions of Interest: DiaLab Activities Involvement for Social Impact (RFA-2023-011)
November 24, 2023
This is an online application form for the participation of civil society organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina and civil society organizations working with the Bosnian diaspora in the country and globally in DiaLab activities – a platform for strengthening the diaspora’s impact on economic development and social changes in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Learn MoreRequest for Applications: Provision of Technical Assistance for Diaspora Companies
October 20, 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 6 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
September 28, 2023
Financial Markets International, Inc. is soliciting 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 select seven (7) partner Local Government Units looking to engage diaspora in local economic and social development with the assistance of the Diaspora Invest Project.
Learn MoreAnnual Program Statement (APS): Small Grants Awarded through the Municipal Diaspora Facility of the Small Grant Fund (APS-2023-01)
September 22, 2023
The purpose of this Annual Program Statement (APS) is to provide essential information to prospective applicants, enabling them to submit applications for grant funding under the Municipal Diaspora Facility of the Small Grant Fund, implemented by the USAID Diaspora Invest Project (“DI” or “Project”). This APS invites grant applications from qualified and legally registered Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) with diaspora links or ownership. The focus is on co-funding for diaspora-facilitated investments into fixed assets for business operations in BiH.
Learn MoreRequest for Applications: Small Grants Awarded through the USAID Diaspora Invest Project Small Grants Fund (RFA-2023-07)
September 22, 2023
The USAID Diaspora Invest Project is soliciting applications from qualified diaspora-owned or diaspora-related Micro, Small and Medium Sized enterprises (MSMEs) registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina for grant awards from the Small Grants Fund. This call is open to limited liability or joint-stock companies registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina that are up to 3 years old and have a demonstrable diaspora connection (either through ownership, co-ownership, or a verifiable business partnership).
Learn MoreCall for Expressions of Interest for Nominations – Diaspora Business Advisory Council (DiaBAC)
August 29, 2023
USAID’s Diaspora Invest Project invites Bosnian and Herzegovinian diaspora to join in the establishment of the Diaspora Business Advisory Council (DiaBAC). This five-year project aims to utilize the BiH diaspora’s potential in enhancing local economic developments. The project, building on USAID’s past diaspora engagements, focuses on strengthening local communities’ ties with the diaspora, boosting diaspora investments, and transferring knowledge to catalyze economic growth and job creation.
Learn MoreRequest for Proposals (RFP-2023-04) for Diaspora Engagement Advisory Services under an Indefinite Quantity Subcontract (IQS)
August 16, 2023
The USAID Diaspora Invest Project is soliciting proposals from eligible offerors that can provide diaspora engagement advisory services to Local Government Units (LGUs) and to Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Advisory services are sought in the following areas: (i) organizational development of local government units to engage with the diaspora, (ii) technical assistance to diaspora-related MSMEs, (iii) expanding internship opportunities for young diaspora professionals, (iv) organization of diaspora-related conferences, workshops and learning events, and (v) interventions to increase access to early-stage finance. This public call is open to private firms, non-profits, civil society organizations, and academic institutions.
Learn MoreRequest for Applications: Expression of Interest for Diaspora Expert Assistance in Bosnia and Herzegovina
April 5, 2023
The USAID Diaspora Invest Project is seeking applications for diaspora-expert assistance (DEA) to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The DEA will provide technical assistance to advance the DI’s objectives, such as fostering diaspora engagement, catalyzing investment, and stimulating economic development. The assistance can be in areas such as export preparation and knowledge sharing development support. Applications will be reviewed every two weeks starting from April 25, 2023, and the program will end either when all technical assistance interventions are implemented or on October 16, 2023.
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).
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