The U.S. State Department is offering the Alumni Small Grants Program 2022, a grant primarily for the purpose of funding initiatives by its alumni. Applicants will be notified of their results by the end of February 2022. All questions regarding this program must be addressed exclusively via email to ZagrebAlumniGrants@state.gov. It is explicitly stated that no inquiries will be accepted by phone, social media, or any other alternative method. Furthermore, contacting members of the selection panel or Embassy employees concerning this call for proposals is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate disqualification, ensuring a fair and streamlined application process.
Opportunity ID: 336485
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HRV2022-NOFO001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alumni Small Grants Program 2022 |
| 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 U.S. Embassy in Zagreb invites alumni of U.S. Government-sponsored programs and Croatian citizens who have studied in U.S. high schools or universities to submit proposals by 12 pm (noon) on January 3, 2022, for small-scale projects addressing one or more of the following themes: • Educational programs and initiatives that contribute to business transparency and improving Croatia’s investment climate; • Innovative programs that raise climate awareness by focusing on the green economy and eco-friendly entrepreneurial initiatives; • Educational and training programs on media and digital education and literacy; • Educational and training programs on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in the era of 5G technology and digitalization; • Programs advancing energy cooperation and energy security; • Programs that support women’s, minorities’ and other underrepresented groups’ political, security, economic, and civic participation and inclusion; • Programs elevating women in senior and top leadership positions in government, business management, academia, and other vital sectors; • Programs that strengthen Holocaust education in Croatia by increasing the capacity of key institutions and organizations to deepen understanding of the past and legacy issues; • Initiatives by higher education institutions to exchange best practices and expertise with U.S. counterparts, develop innovative teaching methods, promote academic integrity, and encourage civic engagement; • Programs that engage Croatian alumni of U.S. Government-sponsored exchange programs to share expertise through alumni clubs, conferences, and other networking events. Partnering with alumni throughout the broader region is encouraged. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 09, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 09, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 03, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 03, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| 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: | • Eligible applicants include alumni of U.S. Government-sponsored programs (such as Fulbright, Hubert Humphrey, IVLP [including virtual IVLP], Ron Brown, JFDP, Benjamin Franklin, World Chicago Professional Exchange, YTILI, etc.) and Croatian citizens who have studied in U.S. high schools or universities based in the United States. Alumni of U.S. accredited educational institutions based outside of United States are not eligible to apply; |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Croatia |
| Description: |
ยท Applicants will be notified of results by the end of February 2022. All questions about the program should be addressed to ZagrebAlumniGrants@state.gov. No inquires will be accepted by phone, social media, or any other method. Contacting the members of the panel and Embassy employees about the call for proposals may result in disqualification. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sasa Gorjanec
Grantor Phone 38516612295 Email:gorjanecs@state.gov |
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