Deadline: 04-Mar-2024
The U.S. Embassy in Latvia has announced the Small Grants program to support the enduring alliance between the United States and Latvia.
Special consideration will be given to Latvian projects that address one (or more) of the following:
- Stronger Democratic Institutions, including strengthened civil society, greater access to credible and independent news sources, capacity to resist disinformation, improved social inclusion, and expanded support for rule of law.
- Enhanced European and Transatlantic Security, including support for NATO, cyber issues, and other shared security challenges.
- Sustainable, shared economic growth, including support for STEAM education, solving environmental problems, entrepreneurship, and economic development for underrepresented communities.
- Enduring Cultural Ties between the United States & Latvia, including projects that highlight the breadth and depth of the U.S.-Latvia partnership or showcase American cultural elements that are unique, novel, and meaningful to Latvian audiences.
Funding Information
- No single grant may exceed 15,000 USD.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Embassy may award grants only to individuals or to non-profit organizations.
- Third country organizations and individuals (non-Latvian and non-U.S.) are not eligible for grants.
- Grants are made on a one-time basis per U.S. fiscal year (October to September). A repeat grant to a particular organization may be issued if the Embassy determines the activity advances a clearly defined priority objective.
- The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: programs relating to partisan political activity, construction programs, programs that support specific religious activities, fundraising campaigns, lobbying for specific legislation or programs, scientific research, or projects to create original journalistic content or fund journalist salaries.
- Proposed projects should target audiences in Latvia.
- Applications must be submitted in English.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Latvia.