OpportunityTitle: US Embassy Prague Small Grants - June 2019 Round
CategoryExplanation: The U.S. Embassy in Prague announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out programs with outstanding merit that support the U.S. Government&#8217;s broad goals of fostering mutual cooperation between the United States and the Czech Republic with a focus on one or more of the Embassy&#8217;s priority themes and initiatives listed here: &#8226; Gender Equality &amp; Women Empowerment &#8226; 30th Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution &#8226; Strengthening of civil society &#8226; Cyber Security &#8226; Fighting corruption / Rule of Law  &#8226; Sports and Cultural programing &#8226; Educational initiatives &#8226; U.S.-Czech Relations &#8226; Promoting democracy, good governance &amp; rule of law &#8226; Promoting Human rights &amp; minority integration &#8226; Science, Technology, Engineering, and math (STEM)-related projects &#8226;  Energy Security
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: The following organizations are eligible to apply: &#8226; Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations &#8226; Public and private educational institutions &#8226; Public international organizations and governmental institutions &#8226; Individuals Please note that Embassy grants CANNOT be used to fund religious organizations or partisan political activities; individual trips abroad (i.e. out of the Czech Republic); trade activities; fundraising campaigns; charitable activities; humanitarian aid; commercial projects; scientific research; projects whose primary aim is the institutional development and operational costs of the organization; or representational expenses (lunch, alcoholic beverages, flowers, etc.).
Description: Through the Public Affairs Small Grants Program, the U.S. Embassy in Prague provides support for programs that aim to reinforce the shared values between the Czech and American people as well as to promote the understanding and appreciation of American culture and policies. The U.S. Embassy Prague invites institutions, organizations and individuals to submit project proposals for funding from $3,000 up to $20,000 respectively. We are seeking projects with outstanding merit that support the U.S. Government&#8217;s broad goals of fostering mutual cooperation between the United States and the Czech Republic in several priority themes . Please note that the process is competitive and all proposals will be evaluated by a U.S. Embassy committee.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Email for grant questions
GrantorContactText: Erik W Black &lt;br/&gt;Grantor &lt;br/&gt;Phone 420-257-022-100