Opportunity ID: 331012
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-PAS-SLO-2021-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity: NGO Small Grants Program – Open Competition |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Community Development Education Environment Humanities Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 14, 2021 |
| 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) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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 Embassy continues to offer grants for well-conceived and managed projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Slovenia. Successful proposals will strengthen understanding of the United States, including its society, culture, politics and values, and support a priority themes listed below. New grantees with relevant, impactful proposals may be given preference over previous grantees. For this grant period, additional consideration will be given to project proposals focusing on the following themes:
•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
The following criteria will be used to evaluate proposals: – Quality of Project Proposal – Program Goals/Objectives – Plan for Measuring Program Effectiveness – Organizational Capability and Record of Performance – Summary Budget and Cost Effectiveness – Key Personnel – Sustainability of the Project The review will be done by The Embassy NGO Small Grants Committee consisting of an odd number of Embassy key staff (usually five) who will conduct a review of the project applications using cost-benefit analysis in consideration of a project’s potential to advance U.S. policy priorities. What are we looking for in a proposal? •Programs that build and enhance relationships between Slovenia and the United States through bilateral cooperation, highlight shared values, and promote mutual understanding.
•Sustainable projects with strong merit and clearly defined goals and outcomes.
•Projects that include acknowledgement of U.S. Embassy support and a plan to amplify our cooperation via traditional or digital media. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-PAS-SLO-2021-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity: NGO Small Grants Program – Open Competition |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Community Development Education Environment Humanities Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 14, 2021 |
| 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) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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 Embassy continues to offer grants for well-conceived and managed projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Slovenia. Successful proposals will strengthen understanding of the United States, including its society, culture, politics and values, and support a priority themes listed below. New grantees with relevant, impactful proposals may be given preference over previous grantees. For this grant period, additional consideration will be given to project proposals focusing on the following themes:
•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
The following criteria will be used to evaluate proposals: – Quality of Project Proposal – Program Goals/Objectives – Plan for Measuring Program Effectiveness – Organizational Capability and Record of Performance – Summary Budget and Cost Effectiveness – Key Personnel – Sustainability of the Project The review will be done by The Embassy NGO Small Grants Committee consisting of an odd number of Embassy key staff (usually five) who will conduct a review of the project applications using cost-benefit analysis in consideration of a project’s potential to advance U.S. policy priorities. What are we looking for in a proposal? •Programs that build and enhance relationships between Slovenia and the United States through bilateral cooperation, highlight shared values, and promote mutual understanding.
•Sustainable projects with strong merit and clearly defined goals and outcomes.
•Projects that include acknowledgement of U.S. Embassy support and a plan to amplify our cooperation via traditional or digital media. |
| 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 |
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