§ Federal grant opportunity · GVA-SGP-2020-001
Small Grants Program
U.S. Mission to the United Nations is accepting applications for Small Grants Program. The deadline is Rolling / not published and the published award range is $5K – $15K.
Key facts
- Funder
- U.S. Mission to the United Nations
- Application deadline
- Rolling / not published
- Award range
- $5K – $15K
- Eligibility
- The U.S. Mission Geneva welcomes applications from both individuals and organizations based in Geneva or abroad. Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, individuals, non-profit or educational institutions, and governmental institutions are eligible to apply. For-profit 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.2. Cost Sharing or MatchingCost-sharing is not mandatory for projects, but highly encouraged.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
- Opportunity number
- GVA-SGP-2020-001
Program overview
The United States Mission to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva advances U.S. policy at more than 100 international organizations in Geneva. The U.S. Mission engages daily on issues as diverse as humanitarian assistance, global health, international trade, peace and security, arms control, and human rights. The Program: The United States Mission in Geneva is accepting project proposals for its fiscal year 2020 Small Grants Program. The Small Grants Program permits individuals, non-government organizations, think tanks, and government and academic institutions to seek funding for projects that promote U.S. policy priorities in the multilateral sphere. All programs must include a U.S. element or connection. Awards will be made to successful applicants subject to the availability of appropriated funds. Programs can include, but are not limited to, academic and professional lectures or panel discussion; exhibitions and cultural programs; professional and academic exchanges; professional development workshops and training; or public awareness campaigns. Priority Program Areas: Though all submitted projects will be considered for funding, we are currently giving priority to projects that highlight: Human rights, including protection of human rights defenders Freedom of religion or belief Promoting peace and security Public-private partnerships Preserving core UN values Promoting transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the UN system Further details about the program and how to apply at the following link: https://geneva.usmission.gov/annual-program-statement/
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from U.S. Mission to the United Nations.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before Rolling / not published, allowing time for registration and validation.
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