OpportunityTitle: U.S. Mission to the United Nations-Geneva, Small Grants Program
CategoryExplanation: Public Diplomacy
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: U.S. Mission Geneva welcomes applications from both individuals and organizations based in Geneva or abroad, including: Not-for-profit organizations, think-tanks, civil society, nongovernmental organizations, not-for-profit educational institutions, and foreign public entities including Public International Organizations and UN organizations. For-Profit organizations or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. Eligible proposals will be subject to compliance of U.S. Federal and Public Diplomacy regulations and guidelines and may also be reviewed by the Office of the Legal Adviser or by other State Department elements. Proposals will be funded based on an evaluation of how the proposal meets the solicitation review criteria, U.S. foreign policy objectives, and Mission priorities.
Description: This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) outlines funding priorities, strategic areas of focus, and instructions for submitting requests for funding. Please follow all instructions carefully. Through its Small Grants Program, the United States Mission in Geneva is accepting project proposals that promote U.S. policy priorities in the multilateral sphere. Project should be aimed at international (not U.S.) audiences, and impact should resonate in Geneva`s multilateral environment. Projects should be implemented by an organization or individual with a presence in Geneva and/or be carried out in Geneva itself. U.S. Mission Geneva&#8217;s Small Grants Program supports projects that include, but are not limited to, the following priority areas: &#183; Promoting human rights, including the protection of human rights defenders &#183; Monitoring and managing the response to humanitarian crises &#183; Strengthening global public health and global health security systems &#183; Mobilizing action on climate change &#183; Promoting transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the UN system &#183; Advancing gender across the range of Mission Geneva&#8217;s priority areas Authorizing legislation, type and year of funding: FY23 Fulbright Hays Public Diplomacy Funds Awards will be made to successful applicants subject to the availability of appropriated funds. For further details about the program and how to apply, please see the full notice at the link below.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: For Inquiries
GrantorContactText: Mission Geneva Public Affairs Grants Team
CloseDateExplanation: Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis until September 1 of each year.