Deadline: 31-Mar-24
The U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia is accepting applications for the NGO Small Grants program to offer grants for well-conceived and managed projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Slovenia while advancing Embassy priorities.
Program Themes
- For this grant period, additional consideration will be given to project proposals focusing on the following themes:
- Decarbonization of the Energy Sector Including Civil Nuclear Energy
- International and Collective Security and Military Cooperation
- Regional and Transatlantic Cooperation – Slovenia’s Regional Leadership
- Increasing Economic Growth and Innovation Ties with the U.S.
- Cybersecurity
- Building Resilience to Counter Disinformation
- Cultivate Mutual Understanding through Exchange and Educational Programs
- Protection of the Environment and Climate Change Issues
- Building Support for Shared Values, Highlighting Diversity, Inclusion and Tolerance
- Create More Opportunities for Women and Youth to Drive Economic Prosperity
Funding Information
- Typically grant awards range from $5,000 to $10,000, though some exceptional projects are funded up to $15,000, and may supplement other funding.
- The initial period of performance will be from June 1, 2024, onward.
What are they looking for in a proposal?
- Programs that build and enhance relationships between Slovenia and the United States.
- Applications should have an American component. Projects which incorporate an American speaker, expert, author, etc., are often considered stronger.
- 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 the cooperation via traditional or digital media.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicants: Slovenian educational and research institutions, not for profit public entities, and not-for-profits/NGOs/social enterprises.
- Cost-Sharing or Matching – encouraged but will not be a criteria for consideration in the panel review. Applicants should show any cost share in the budget proposal. If a project is done in collaboration with another organization, please provide a letter of support/commitment from the partner institution.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.