Opportunity ID: 299415
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-PAS-SLO-2018-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NGO Small Grants Program 2018 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The Embassy continues to offer grants for well-conceived and managed projects that strengthen the civil society sector and address societal concerns in U.S. priority areas. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 01, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 01, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 31, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Slovenian educational and research institutions, public entities, and not-for-profits/NGOs/social enterprises |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Slovenia |
| Description: | Eligible topics for projects are broadly defined to include democracy and human rights, security and foreign policy issues, economic and civic development, and support for regional stability in Southeastern Europe. 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 March 1, 2018. New grantees will be given priority over previous grantees. Funding for NGO grants is decided through a competitive application process, and each proposal is reviewed by an internal embassy committee.
For this grant period, consideration will be given to project proposals focusing on the following themes: – Anti-corruption, Good Governance, and Transparency – Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Economic Prosperity, and Promotion of Trade – Environment and Renewable Energy – Energy Security and Diversification – International Security, Counter-terrorism, and Defense Issues – Human Rights (LGBT, Disabilities, Women’s Empowerment, Minority Populations) – Youth Engagement, Volunteerism and Corporate Social Responsibility – Responsible and Independent Media – Regional Cooperation and Integration of the countries of SE Europe into Trans-Atlantic institutions – Integration of Refugees and Migrants, Respect for Diversity, and Multiculturalism We are particularly interested in supporting projects on these themes that encourage exchange, debate and promotion of U.S.-Slovenia cooperation. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Slovenia NGO Small Grants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tanja Sustarsic
Program Assistant Phone 38612005685 Email:LjubljanaNGOGrants@state.gov |
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