Closed · DOS-PAS-SLO-2021-001 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary

FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity: NGO Small Grants Program - Open Competition

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Slovenia, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$1K-$10K
Award range
Closed
Status
March 15, 2021
Close date
10
Expected awards

The verdict

FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity: NGO Small Grants Program - Open Competition is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Slovenia that offered $1,000 -- $10,000 across 10 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1K-$10K
award range
Closed
application status
10
expected awards
19.040
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity: NGO Small Grants Program - Open Competition - is cataloged under number DOS-PAS-SLO-2021-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Slovenia. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 20, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1,000 -- $10,000. The agency has projected $100,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 10 awards. If the agency funds the expected 10 awards from the $100,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $10,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on March 15, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$1,000 -- $10,000

Close Date

March 15, 2021

Posted

January 20, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$100,000

Expected Awards

10

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Embassy continues to offer grants for well-conceived and managed projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Slovenia. Successful proposals will strengthen understanding of the United States, including its society, culture, politics and values, and support a priority themes listed below. New grantees with relevant, impactful proposals may be given preference over previous grantees. For this grant period, additional consideration will be given to project proposals focusing on the following themes: •Regional and Trans-Atlantic Cooperation •Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Economic Reform, Promotion of Trade, Women in STEAM •International Security, Counter Terrorism, and Defense Issues •Energy Security and Diversification •Digitalization, Cyber Security, and Artificial Intelligence •Countering Corruption, Good Governance, Strengthening Rule of Law, and Transparency •Independent Media and Investigative Journalism •Human Rights (to include tolerance, respect for diversity, and support for historically marginalized communities.) •Youth Engagement, Volunteerism, and Active Citizenship •Environmental Preservation and Sustainability The following criteria will be used to evaluate proposals: - Quality of Project Proposal - Program Goals/Objectives - Plan for Measuring Program Effectiveness - Organizational Capability and Record of Performance - Summary Budget and Cost Effectiveness - Key Personnel - Sustainability of the Project The review will be done by The Embassy NGO Small Grants Committee consisting of an odd number of Embassy key staff (usually five) who will conduct a review of the project applications using cost-benefit analysis in consideration of a project’s potential to advance U.S. policy priorities. 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. •Sustainable projects with strong merit and clearly defined goals and outcomes. •Projects that include acknowledgement of U.S. Embassy support and a plan to amplify our cooperation via traditional or digital media.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 13, 20, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 19.040

USAID International Development Grants

U.S. Department of State

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Agency Contact

Tanja Sustarsic Program Assistant Phone 38612005685

Key Dates

Posted January 20, 2021
Close Date March 15, 2021
Archive Date April 14, 2021
Last Updated January 20, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity: NGO Small Grants Program - Open Competition", offered by U.S. Mission to Slovenia. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. The Embassy continues to offer grants for well-conceived and managed projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Slovenia. Successful proposals will strengthen understanding of the Uni...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 15, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1,000 -- $10,000. Total estimated funding: $100,000. Expected number of awards: 10.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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