The U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia, is offering this Cultural Grants Program to support Slovenian cultural institutions and civil society organizations. This grant is for the purpose of fostering cultural and artistic cooperation, collaboration, and exchange between the United States and Slovenia. Successful projects will promote American societal values, history, and art to Slovenian audiences, or directly enhance cultural ties between the two nations. Grant awards typically range from $3,000 to $5,000, with exceptional projects potentially receiving up to $10,000, often supplementing other funding sources. New grantees are prioritized. Proposals undergo a competitive review by an internal embassy committee, with a submission deadline of August 1, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 295115
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-PAS-SLO-2017-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2017 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Cultural Grants Program – Open Competition |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | The U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Slovenian cultural institutions and civil society organizations. |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 01, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 01, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility for this NOFO is limited to: professional artists and professionals in the cultural field who are American or Slovene citizens or residents and from not-for-profit arts or cultural organizations or institutions registered in the United States of America or in Slovenia, 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 cultural institutions and civil society organizations. The Embassy continues to offer grants for well-conceived and managed projects that encourage and promote cultural and artistic cooperation, collaboration and exchange between the United States and Slovenia. Projects should: promote the values and culture of American society; present American history, society, art, or other culture to Slovenian audiences; and/or promote cultural cooperation between Slovenia and the United States. Typically grant awards range from $3,000 to $5,000, though some exceptional projects are funded up to $10,000, and supplement other funding. The deadline for submitting proposals is August 1, 2017. New grantees will be given priority over previous grantees. Funding for cultural grants is decided through a competitive application process, and each proposal is reviewed by an internal embassy committee. |
| Link to Additional Information: | US Embassy Slovenia Cultural Grants – website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mateja Juric
Cultural Assistant Phone 38612005762 Email:CulturalGrantsLju@state.gov |
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Folder 295115 Full Announcement-NOFO Ljubljana Cultural Grants -> Notice of Funding Opportunity Ljubljana Cultural Grants.pdf
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