DOS-PAS-SLO-2023-001: FY 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity: NGO Small Grants Program
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) (OFOP0002825). Status: Closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Slovenia notices from 2023.
U.S. Mission to Slovenia offered grants of up to $10,000 (at least $3,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $100,000 in total. Applications closed on March 31, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 24, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$10,000
- Award floor$3,000
- Total funding$100,000
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOS-PAS-SLO-2024-001 | January 31, 2024 | Closed March 31, 2024 | Closed |
| DOS-PAS-SLO-2022-002 | February 18, 2022 | Closed April 18, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 24, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 31, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 30, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Eligibility for this NOFO is limited to: Slovenian not-for-profits/NGOs/social enterprises, Slovenian educational and research institutions, and public entities.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $10,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Slovenian civil society organizations. The Embassy continues to offer grants for well-conceived and managed projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Slovenia. 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 understanding of the United States, including its society, politics, and values and support a priority theme listed below. Typically grant awards range from $3,000 to $5,000, though some exceptional projects are funded up to $10,000, and may supplement other funding. Organizations that have not been awarded grants previously are encouraged to apply. Funding for NGO grants is decided through a competitive application process. Each proposal is reviewed by an internal embassy committee to determine the project’s potential to advance U.S. policy priorities. For this grant period, additional consideration will be given to project proposals focusing on the following themes: · Regional and Transatlantic Cooperation – promoting strong transatlantic relations, with an emphasis on the U.S.–Slovenian bilateral relationship · Economic Issues – especially entrepreneurship, innovation, economic reform, promotion of trade, women in STEAM · International Security, Collective Security, and Defense Issues · Energy Security and Diversification · Environmental Issues – combating Climate Change, enhancing environmental preservation and sustainability · Digitalization, Cyber Security, and Artificial Intelligence · Countering Corruption, Good Governance, Strengthening Rule of Law, and Transparency · Independent Media and Investigative Journalism – including media literacy and combating disinformation · Human Rights – including tolerance, respect for diversity and inclusion, and support for historically marginalized communities and equal rights for all people · Education – to establish and deepen partnerships between scholars and educational institutions What are we looking for in a proposal? · Programs that build and enhance relationships between Slovenia and the United States through bilateral cooperation, highlight shared values, and promote mutual understanding. · Applications should have an American component. Projects which incorporate an American speaker, expert, author, etc., are often considered stronger.
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Diplomacy Programs (19.040) awarded $358 million across 13,489 grant awards, an average of $26,570 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 2,478 | $50.3 million | |
| Meridian International Center | District of Columbia | 27 | $6.5 million |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 72 | $4.7 million |
| Cultural Vistas, Inc. | District of Columbia | 22 | $4.7 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 25 | $4.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DOS-PAS-SLO-2023-001 still open?
No. It closed on March 31, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).
Who can apply for FY 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity: NGO Small Grants Program?
U.S. Mission to Slovenia accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity: NGO Small Grants Program?
Closed March 31, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $10,000 each. About $100,000 in total across about 10 awards.
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.