HRV2021-NOFO001: U.S. Embassy Croatia - Alumni Small Grants Program 2021
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 Croatia notices from 2021.
U.S. Mission to Croatia offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $75,000 in total. Applications closed on February 26, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 19, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$25,000
- Award floor$10,000
- Total funding$75,000
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | January 19, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 26, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 28, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Grants are awarded to an individual alumnus or alumna. If a group of alumni is coordinating on a project, one individual must be listed as the project leader and is responsible for communicating with the Embassy, reporting on project results, and submitting timely financial reports.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $25,000 per award.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Embassy in Zagreb invites alumni of U.S. Government-sponsored programs and Croatian citizens who have studied in U.S. high schools or universities to submit proposals by February 26, 2021, for small-scale projects addressing one or more of the following themes: · Educational programs and initiatives that contribute to a more transparent business environment and the improvement of Croatia’s investment climate. · Initiatives that strengthen ties between U.S. and Croatian businesses and organizations to nurture shared economic success, including through entrepreneurship. · Educational and training programs on artificial intelligence, gaming, and cybersecurity in the era of 5G technology and digitalization. · Programs that support women’s, minorities’, and other underrepresented groups’ political, security, economic, and civic participation, and inclusion. · Programs advancing energy cooperation and energy security. · Programs encouraging regional cross-border cooperation and understanding of the past, including Holocaust education and legacy issues. · Programs for teachers and high school and university students to develop innovative teaching methods, promote academic integrity, and encourage civic engagement.
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 HRV2021-NOFO001 still open?
No. It closed on February 26, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).
Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Croatia - Alumni Small Grants Program 2021?
U.S. Mission to Croatia accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Croatia - Alumni Small Grants Program 2021?
Closed February 26, 2021. 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 $25,000 each. About $75,000 in total across about 5 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.
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