OpportunityTitle: FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity: NGO Small Grants Program
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligibility for this NOFO is limited to: Slovenian not-for-profits/NGOs/social enterprises, Slovenian educational and research institutions, and public entities.
Description: 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 local understanding of the United States, including its society, politics, and values, and support a priority theme listed: - Decarbonization of the Energy Sector Including Civil Nuclear Energy - International and Collective Security and Military Cooperation - Regional and Transatlantic Cooperation &#8211; Slovenia&#8217;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 What are we looking for in a proposal? &#183; Programs that build and enhance relationships between Slovenia and the United States. &#183; Applications should have an American component. Projects which incorporate an American speaker, expert, author, etc., are often considered stronger. &#183; Sustainable projects with strong merit and clearly defined goals and outcomes. &#183; Projects that include acknowledgement of U.S. Embassy support and a plan to amplify our cooperation via traditional or digital media. Application and Submission Information: Requested: 1. Table of Contents that lists application contents and attachments (if any); 2. Completed and signed SF-424 and SF-424A, as directed on www.grants.gov. 3. Completed and signed NGO Small Grants Program &#8211; Application Form 4. If your organization engages in lobbying activities, a Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) form is required; 5. Summary and detailed Budget in USD and detailed budget narrative that includes an explanation for each line item in the spreadsheet, as well as the source and description of any cost share offered; 6. Monitoring and Evaluation Plan Optional: 7. Attachments may be included, (letters of commitment from the applicant institution and sub-award partners, CVs of key personnel, project experience, etc.) but should not be unreasonably lengthy; see NOFO for details on required attachments, if any; Completed applications should be submitted electronically through LjubljanaNGOGrants@state.gov and on the following address: Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy Ljubljana, Attn: NGO Small Grants Program, Pre&#353;ernova 31, 1000 Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Ljubljana, NGO Grants
GrantorContactText: The Embassy of the United States of America &lt;br/&gt;Public Affairs Section &lt;br/&gt;Phone 38612005685