OpenOpportunity GVA-SGP-2020-001

Small Grants Program

U.S. Mission to the United Nations · Department of State

At a glance

Small Grants Program is an open federal grant opportunity from U.S. Mission to the United Nations (Department of State). The notice does not list a fixed close date; check the official notice for timing. Individual awards are listed as $5K – $15K, with about 5 awards expected. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Posted: May 5, 2020
Close date: Not listed
Award floor: $5,000
Award ceiling: $15,000
Est. total funding: Not specified
Expected awards: 5
Cost sharing: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant
Opportunity category: Other

Who can apply

Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

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.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

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/

Additional information from the agency ↗

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

19.040Public Diplomacy ProgramsProgram →

Reported obligations under ALN 19.040

Historical data · not a prediction

FY18

$129M

FY19

$34.5M est.

FY20

$130M

FY21

$129M

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.040. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Yves Bouvie Grantor
GenevaGrants@state.gov
41227494359

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Small Grants Program”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “Small Grants Program”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $5k – $15k and the agency expects to make about 5 awards.

How do I apply for “Small Grants Program”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity GVA-SGP-2020-001), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

OpenALN 19.040