Opportunity ID: 327846

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-PAS-SLO-2020-003
Funding Opportunity Title: FY 2020 Notice of Funding Opportunity: NGO Small Grants Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Arts
Community Development
Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Jun 26, 2020
Last Updated Date: Jun 26, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Aug 17, 2020
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 17, 2020
Archive Date: Sep 16, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
Award Ceiling: $10,000
Award Floor: $1,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligibility for this NOFO is limited to: Slovenian not-for-profits/NGOs/social enterprises, Slovenian educational and research institutions and public entities.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Slovenia
Description:

The U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Slovenian civil society organizations. The Embassy continues to offer grants for well-conceived and managed projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Slovenia. Eligible topics for projects are broadly defined to include democracy and human rights, security and defense issues, and economic and business development.  Successful proposals will strengthen understanding of the United States, including its society, culture, politics and values, and support a priority theme listed below. Typically grant awards range from $3,000 to $5,000, though some exceptional projects are funded up to $10,000, and supplement other funding.

Organizations who have not been awarded grants previously are encouraged to apply. Funding for NGO grants is decided through a competitive application process. Each proposal is reviewed by an internal embassy committee to determine the project’s potential to advance U.S. policy priorities:

•         Regional and Trans-Atlantic Cooperation

•         Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Economic Reform, Promotion of Trade, Women in STEAM

•         International Security, Counter Terrorism, and Defense Issues

•         Energy Security and Diversification

•         Digitalization, Cyber Security, and Artificial Intelligence

•         Countering Corruption, Good Governance, Strengthening Rule of Law, and Transparency

•         Independent Media and Investigative Journalism

•         Human Rights (to include tolerance, respect for diversity, and support for historically marginalized communities.)

•         Youth Engagement, Volunteerism, and Active Citizenship

•         Environmental Preservation and Sustainability

Funding authority rests in the Smith-Mundt Act andFulbright-Hays Act, as amended.

PLEASE NOTE: We recognize that the requirement for all program proposals to include a significant American component may be challenging in some cases given current restrictions that preclude Americans from traveling to Slovenia. We encourage prospective grant partners to be creative about leveraging of virtual resources, and capitalizing on local expertise during the August 2020 (Cultural or NGO) Grants cycle. Proposals that do not require the international travel of American artists, specialists, speakers or performers, or which outline an alternative virtual component will be more competitive for the limited funding available.

EXAMPLE: A cultural program proposes a lecture series on American history for young schoolchildren. The primary program proposal envisions an American history teacher visiting Slovenia to conduct in-person lectures and teacher training for two weeks. Ideally, under the circumstances, the proposal should also include a backup plan to use video conferencing in lieu of international travel to conduct the lecture tour, in the event that COVID-19 travel restrictions make international travel impossible.

Link to Additional Information: NGO Small Grants Program
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Tanja Sustarsic

Program Assistant

Phone 38612005685
Email:LjubljanaNGOGrants@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date

Folder 327846 Full Announcement-FY 2020 Notice of Funding Oppo -> Notice of Funding Opportunity Ljubljana NGO Small Grants – 2nd Round 2.pdf

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