OpportunityTitle: NGO Small Grants Program 2018
CategoryExplanation: 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.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Slovenian educational and research institutions, public entities, and not-for-profits/NGOs/social enterprises
Description: Eligible topics for projects are broadly defined to include democracy and human rights, security and foreign policy issues, economic and civic development, and support for regional stability in Southeastern Europe. Typically grant awards range from $3,000 to $5,000, though some exceptional projects are funded up to $10,000, and supplement other funding. The deadline for submitting proposals is March 1, 2018. New grantees will be given priority over previous grantees. Funding for NGO grants is decided through a competitive application process, and each proposal is reviewed by an internal embassy committee. For this grant period, consideration will be given to project proposals focusing on the following themes: - Anti-corruption, Good Governance, and Transparency - Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Economic Prosperity, and Promotion of Trade - Environment and Renewable Energy - Energy Security and Diversification - International Security, Counter-terrorism, and Defense Issues - Human Rights (LGBT, Disabilities, Women&#8217;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 - Integration of Refugees and Migrants, Respect for Diversity, and Multiculturalism We are particularly interested in supporting projects on these themes that encourage exchange, debate and promotion of U.S.-Slovenia cooperation.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Ljubljana, NGO Grants
GrantorContactText: Tanja Sustarsic &lt;br/&gt;Program Assistant &lt;br/&gt;Phone 38612005685