Opportunity Information: Apply for BH 01 2023 4
The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, announced a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Training People with Disabilities for Cybersecurity Jobs in Bosnia and Herzegovina" (Funding Opportunity Number: BH 01 2023 4). The core purpose of the program is to expand access to cybersecurity careers for individuals with disabilities by funding a training initiative that leads directly to employment. It is framed as a workforce development and social inclusion effort that targets a well-documented labor market gap: a shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals across both public and private sector employers in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The program is designed around a practical "train-to-place" model, meaning the grant is intended to support training that is closely aligned with real job openings and employer needs, with placement outcomes treated as a central goal rather than a secondary benefit. A key expectation is that the training be delivered using best practices for individualized learning, including instruction tailored to different learning styles, reasonable accommodation strategies, and the use of assistive and enabling technologies. In other words, the grant is not simply about offering a standard course; it emphasizes adapting the learning environment so participants with disabilities can build competitive, job-ready cybersecurity skills in a way that is accessible and effective.
Beyond skills development, the opportunity is explicitly positioned as an investment in an underutilized talent pipeline. It aims to strengthen Bosnia and Herzegovina's broader workforce and long-term economic resilience while challenging assumptions that people with disabilities cannot succeed in fast-paced technology roles. The anticipated impact is twofold: helping employers address a pressing cybersecurity capacity need, and improving social inclusion by increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities through meaningful, sustainable careers with strong growth potential.
Administratively, this is a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) with an award ceiling of $250,000 and an expectation of one award. The opportunity was created on September 26, 2023, with an original closing date of October 27, 2023. The activity category is listed as "Other," and the CFDA number provided is 19.900. Eligibility is noted broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full funding notice.Apply for BH 01 2023 4
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Training People with Disabilities for Cybersecurity Jobs in Bosnia and Herzegovina" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 26, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 27, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The discretionary grant opportunity is titled "Training People with Disabilities for Cybersecurity Jobs in Bosnia and Herzegovina."
Who is offering this grant?
The grant is announced by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BH 01 2023 4.
What is the primary purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to expand access to cybersecurity careers for individuals with disabilities by funding a training initiative that leads directly to employment.
How is this program positioned: training only, or training plus employment?
It is designed as a practical "train-to-place" program, meaning the training is expected to be closely aligned with real job openings and employer needs, with job placement outcomes treated as a central goal.
Why is the program focused on cybersecurity in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The opportunity targets a documented labor market gap: a shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals across both public and private sector employers in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Who is the program intended to benefit?
The program is intended to benefit individuals with disabilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina by helping them build competitive, job-ready cybersecurity skills that lead to employment.
What approach to instruction does the grant expect?
The grant emphasizes best practices for individualized learning, including instruction tailored to different learning styles.
Does the grant require accessibility and accommodations in the training design?
Yes. The opportunity highlights reasonable accommodation strategies and the use of assistive and enabling technologies, emphasizing that the learning environment should be adapted so participants with disabilities can train effectively.
Is the grant meant to fund a standard cybersecurity course?
No. The description indicates it is not simply about offering a standard course; it emphasizes adapting training and delivery so participants with disabilities can build job-ready skills in an accessible way.
What broader outcomes does the program aim to achieve?
It aims to strengthen Bosnia and Herzegovina's workforce and long-term economic resilience, while also improving social inclusion by increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities in meaningful, sustainable careers.
How does the program describe its impact on employers?
The anticipated impact includes helping employers address cybersecurity capacity needs by developing an underutilized talent pipeline.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The Funding Instrument Type is a Grant.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $250,000.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of one award.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on September 26, 2023.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date was October 27, 2023.
What is the activity category listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other."
What CFDA number is associated with this grant?
The CFDA number provided is 19.900.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is noted broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full funding notice.
Where can applicants find the full eligibility details?
The summary indicates that additional eligibility details are provided in the full funding notice.
What makes this program a social inclusion effort?
It is framed as a workforce development and social inclusion initiative that challenges assumptions about people with disabilities in technology roles and aims to increase employment opportunities through accessible, job-linked training.
What kinds of jobs is the training intended to lead to?
The training is intended to prepare participants for cybersecurity jobs and is expected to connect directly to employment opportunities aligned with employer needs.
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