Deadline: 1 August 2017
The U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia has announced this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) entitled “NGO Small Grants Program” for Slovenian civil society organizations.
The Embassy continues to offer grants for well-conceived and managed projects that strengthen the civil society sector and address societal concerns in U.S. priority areas.
Eligible Topics
Eligible topics for projects are broadly defined to include:
- Democracy and Human Rights
- Security and Foreign Policy Issues
- Economic and Civic Development
- Support for Regional Stability in Southeastern Europe
Funding Information
Typically grant awards range from $3,000 to $5,000, though some exceptional projects are funded up to $10,000, and supplement other funding.
Themes
- Integration of Refugees and Migrants, Respect for Diversity, and Multiculturalism
- Anti-corruption, Good Governance, and Transparency
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Economic Prosperity, and Promotion of Free Trade
- Environment, Climate Change, and Renewable Energy
- Energy Security and Diversification
- International Security, Counter-terrorism, and Defense Issues
- Human Rights (LGBT, Disabilities, Women’s Empowerment, Minority Populations)
- Youth Engagement, Volunteerism and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Responsible and Independent Media
- Regional Cooperation and Integration of the countries of SE Europe into Trans-Atlantic institutions
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for this NOFO is limited to: Slovenian not-for-profits/NGOs/social enterprises, Slovenian educational and research institutions and public entities.
How to Apply
Applicants can submit their applications at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Slovenia
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.