Deadline: 1-Apr-22
The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade announces an open competition for individuals and organizations from Serbia or the U.S. to submit applications for the English Language Small Grants Program.
The U.S. Embassy recognizes that knowledge of the English language offers opportunities to improve job prospects for Serbia’s citizens, expand access to information and knowledge, and promote critical thinking and media literacy.
Proposals should use English to address problems or challenges faced by your community, such as brain drain, limited job opportunities, or the spread of disinformation.
Program Themes
- Improving Instruction
- Engaging Students In English (High School Or University Level)
- Supporting Persons With Disabilities (Pwds).
- Improving Job Prospects & Promoting Economic Development.
- Using English For Specific Purposes (Esp).
- Making Progress Toward Eu Accession / Western Integration.
- Promoting Regional Cooperation And Stability.
- Strengthening U.S.-Serbian Connections.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: Any length of time up to a maximum of 18 months (including the evaluation period).
- Number of awards anticipated: 10-15 awards (dependent on dollar amounts of the grants)
- Award amounts: awards may range from a floor (minimum) of $2,000 to a ceiling (maximum) of $30,000.
- Total available funding: $160,000.
- Type of Funding: FY22/23 Economic Support Funds under the Foreign Assistance Act.
- Anticipated program start date: Your project should start no earlier than May 1, 2022, and no later than May 1, 2023.
Priority Region: Serbia
Eligibility Criteria
The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society organizations or non-governmental organizations, which are registered in Serbia and/or the U.S.
- Public and private educational institutions in Serbia and/or the U.S.
- Individuals from Serbia and the U.S., including alumni of the U.S. Government (USG) exchange programs, who have a demonstrated capacity and proven track record to carry out the proposed activities.
- International organizations and institutions of the Government of Serbia.
- To be eligible for consideration, Serbia-based applicant organizations must be registered in the territory of the Republic of Serbia with the Agencija za privredne registre (APR).
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Serbia.
For more information, visit https://rs.usembassy.gov/english-language-programs-funding-opportunity-2022/