Funding Call to Strengthen Societal and Cultural ties between the U.S. and Slovakia

Deadline: 15 August 2020

The U.S. Embassy Bratislava Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State has announced that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.

PAS Bratislava invites proposals for programs that strengthen societal and cultural ties between the U.S. and Slovakia through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs should include a clear American component – a collaboration with American people, expert/s, organization/s, and or institution/s that will promote increased U.S.-Slovak ties and mutual understanding.

Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:

Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs;
Youth leadership and skills development programs;
Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;
Programs and outreach activities highlighting shared values

Priority Program Areas

Strengthen the rule of law, government accountability, and anti-corruption efforts;
Promote human rights, support marginalized groups and foster a culture of integration;
Strengthen independent media, journalism, and counter disinformation;
Promote economic prosperity and energy security;
Strengthen Slovakia’s engagement in global peace and stability;
Promote American art and culture, or support English language learning in Slovakia.

Award Information

Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $1,000.00 to a maximum of $25,000.00
Total available funding for US fiscal year 2020: $400,000.00
Length of performance period: up to 12 months

Special Note: Maker Space Programing

PAS Bratislava invites applicants to submit proposals for STEM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to be located in InfoUSA centers in Banska Bystrica and Kosice. The programs should focus on, but are not limited to: basic coding, 3-D printing, graphical design and web design, innovative learning approaches.

Participants and Audiences:

The embassy seeks proposals for geographically and demographically diverse audiences within Slovakia.

Eligible Applicants

The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Slovakia:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations;
- Individuals;
- Non-profit or governmental educational or cultural institutions.
For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: