Deadline: 26-Feb-21
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 for Alumni Small Grants Program 2021.
Program Themes
- Educational programs and initiatives that contribute to a more transparent business environment and the improvement of Croatia’s investment climate.
- Initiatives that strengthen ties between U.S. and Croatian businesses and organizations to nurture shared economic success, including through entrepreneurship.
- Educational and training programs on artificial intelligence, gaming, and cybersecurity in the era of 5G technology and digitalization.
- Programs that support women’s, minorities’ and other underrepresented groups’ political, security, economic, and civic participation and inclusion.
- Programs advancing energy cooperation and energy security.
- Programs encouraging regional cross-border cooperation and understanding of the past, including Holocaust education and legacy issues.
- Programs for teachers and high school and university students to develop innovative teaching methods, promote academic integrity, and encourage civic engagement.
Funding Information
- Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants are awarded to alumni of U.S. Government-sponsored programs and Croatian citizens who have studied in U.S. high schools or universities.
- Grants are awarded to an individual alumnus or alumna. If a group of alumni is coordinating on a project, one individual must be listed as the project leader and is responsible for communicating with the Embassy, reporting on project results, and submitting timely financial reports.
- Funds should be received through a non-profit and non-governmental institution (usually the grantee’s employer or association, which may be an NGO, an academic institution, or another organization registered in Croatia).
- If a proposal is selected, a valid System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration will be required to receive funding and begin project activities.
- Each alumnus or alumna is only allowed to submit one proposal.
- If the Embassy receives multiple proposals affiliated with the same institution, the Embassy will evaluate during the proposal review process the institution’s capacity to manage multiple grants.
- Alumni with active grants from the U.S. Embassy are not eligible to apply.
- Funding is provided for projects starting after May 1, 2021, and no later than October 1, 2021.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=331002