Deadline: 31-Mar-2024
The U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia announces this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for Slovenian civil society organizations.
The Embassy continues to offer grants for well-conceived and managed projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Slovenia while advancing Embassy priorities. Eligible topics for projects are broadly defined to include democracy and human rights, security and defense issues, and economic and business development.
Successful proposals will strengthen understanding of the United States, including its society, politics, and values and support a priority theme listed below. New grantees with relevant, impactful proposals may be given preference over previous grantees.
Themes
- For this grant period, 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
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
- Award Ceiling: $15,000
- Award Floor: $3,000
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 their cooperation via traditional or digital media.
Eligibility Criteria
- Slovenian not-for-profits/NGOs/social enterprises, Slovenian educational and research institutions, and public entities. Projects must have a defined start and completion date. 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 U.S. Embassy in Slovenia.