Opportunity ID: 336682

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: HRV2022-APS001
Funding Opportunity Title: PDS Zagreb Annual Program Statement
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: PDS Zagreb invites proposals for programs in the following areas:
Entrepreneurship/Economic Prosperity
• Projects that prepare small- and medium-sized enterprises to expand to the global market.
• Anti-corruption educational programs and initiatives that contribute to government accountability, business transparency, and improving Croatia’s investment climate.
• Entrepreneurship programs for underrepresented audiences including women, minorities, and residents of small cities and rural areas.
• Programs supporting women’s rise to senior leadership positions in government, business management, civil society, academia, and other sectors.
• Programs that deepen ties between U.S. and Croatian professional tech organizations and institutions, preferably with the virtual or in-person participation of U.S. experts on topics such as artificial intelligence, financial technology, and cybersecurity.

Gaming/Esports
• Projects that promote career opportunities in esports and gaming, including through tournaments, festivals, workshops, lectures, conferences, and related activities to improve conditions for amateur and professional gamers, including those from underrepresented groups.
• Activities that highlight game development as a growing industry, such as hackathons, game jams, and professional development activities for programmers. Engaging U.S. experts in virtual or in-person programs is recommended.

Climate Action
• Innovative programs that engage American and Croatian experts in climate action, including raising climate awareness, elevating environmental justice, and promoting the green economy and eco-friendly entrepreneurial initiatives such as sustainable development, sustainable finance, renewable energy, and eco-tourism.

Human Rights and Democracy
• Programs for teachers and/or students that strengthen Croatia’s Holocaust education curriculum by incorporating new resources, introducing new classroom strategies, and developing engaging activities and workshops that combat antisemitism and promote tolerance.
• Programs that improve Holocaust education in Croatia by increasing the capacity of key institutions and organizations to deepen understanding of the past and legacy issues. Projects that engage U.S. experts for joint activities are preferred.
• Projects that engage underrepresented audiences, celebrate diversity, and increase societal inclusion of underrepresented groups.

Culture
• Artistic programs that share the richne
Expected Number of Awards: 6
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Nov 23, 2021
Last Updated Date: Nov 23, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 22, 2022 DEADLINE 1: 12:00 pm (noon) on January 10, 2022
Applicants will be notified of results the end of February 2022. Funding is provided for projects starting after April 1, 2022, and no later than April 1, 2023. The Embassy cannot reimburse costs incurred before the grant is signed.

DEADLINE 2: 12:00 pm (noon) on May 10, 2022
Applicants will be notified of results by the end of May 2022. Funding is provided for projects starting after July 1, 2022, and no later than July 1, 2023. The Embassy cannot reimburse costs incurred before the grant is signed.
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 22, 2022 DEADLINE 1: 12:00 pm (noon) on January 10, 2022
Applicants will be notified of results the end of February 2022. Funding is provided for projects starting after April 1, 2022, and no later than April 1, 2023. The Embassy cannot reimburse costs incurred before the grant is signed.

DEADLINE 2: 12:00 pm (noon) on May 10, 2022
Applicants will be notified of results by the end of May 2022. Funding is provided for projects starting after July 1, 2022, and no later than July 1, 2023. The Embassy cannot reimburse costs incurred before the grant is signed.
Archive Date: Jun 21, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $150,000
Award Ceiling: $25,000
Award Floor: $10,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: • Grants are awarded to Croatian non-profit organizations and institutions including educational institutions;
• Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization;
• Organizations with active grants are not eligible to apply.

Additional Information

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

The following categories of projects are not eligible for funding:

·      Projects involving partisan political activity;

·      Projects involving charitable activities and/or the distribution of humanitarian aid;

·      Projects involving a fundraising campaign;

·      Projects that are commercial in nature (for example, projects from which the applicant or a partner derives money or which supports a current or future business or entrepreneurial venture);

·      Projects involving the provision of health care or services, childcare, food subsidies, or other social services;

·      Projects funding individual travel outside of Croatia for consultations or conferences.

 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS:

Proposals must be submitted via e-mail to zagrebpdgrants@state.gov. Late submissions will not be considered. You should receive an auto-reply stating that your email has been received. If you do not receive such a reply within 1 day, please contact us immediately.

 Questions about the program can be addressed to zagrebpdgrants@state.gov. No inquires will be accepted by phone, social media, or any other method.

 
Link to Additional Information: U.S. Embassy Zagreb-PDS Annual Program Statement
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Sasa Gorjanec

Grantor

Phone 38516612295
Email:Zagrebpdgrants@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date

Folder 336682 Full Announcement-PDS Zagreb APS FY2022 -> PDS Zagreb Final Annual Program Statement FY2022.pdf

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