Deadline: 16-Jul-23
The U.S. Embassy Bratislava of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to support the needs of the LGBTQI+ community in Slovakia.
Program Objectives
- Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), they are soliciting proposals that include one or more of the following:
- create or sustain safe spaces for LGBTQI+ persons;
- address critical issues of justice and human rights for LGBTQI+ persons in Slovakia, including through access to and provision of complementary legal strategies and strategic litigation;
- increase protection, safety, and support for LGBTQI+ persons and their advocates at risk of violence or who have experienced violence, including hate crimes and sexual violence; or
- promote increased tolerance toward the LGBTQI+ community, including training for police and the media.
- Proposals in the above areas may include, but are not limited to, activities strengthening capacities of civil society organizations to advocate for the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons, providing and expanding support and services to LGBTQI+ persons, creating welcoming and supportive communities, and advancing awareness and tolerance toward the LGBTQI+ community among the public and diverse stakeholder groups.
- Applicants are encouraged to give particular consideration to activities with a regional dimension and a multiplier effect. Strong participation and involvement of LGBTQI+ persons will be an intrinsic component of successful proposals.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: Up to 24 months from the project start date
- Number of awards anticipated: Up to 7 awards (dependent on amounts)
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $24,999
- Total available funding: $70,000
- Anticipated program start date: October 1, 2023
Participants and Audiences
- They seek proposals targeting diverse participant groups and audiences in Slovakia. These may include, but are not limited to, the wider LGBTQI+ community and members of their families, the general public, students and educators, representatives of the business sector and employees, state and government officials and policy makers, representatives of law enforcement agencies, and the media.
Eligibility Criteria
- Not-for-profit organizations based in the Slovak Republic, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy Bratislava.