Grants / Department of State / U.S. Mission to the United Nations

Small Grants Program

Open Rolling or no fixed deadline Opportunity GVA-SGP-2020-001

• Award ceiling$15,000
• Award floor$5,000
• Expected awards5
• Total fundingnot stated
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the applicants described in the notice.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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.

Is this a realistic fit?

• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

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/

Category: Other.

How to apply

1. Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
2. Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
3. Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.

Questions go to Yves Bouvie, Grantor, GenevaGrants@state.gov, 41227494359.

Open the official notice