At a glance
The U.S. Mission to the United Nations in Geneva Small Grants Program funds projects that support U.S. policy priorities in the multilateral sphere, such as human rights, humanitarian crises, global public health, climate change, UN transparency and accountability, and gender. Applicants may be individuals or organizations based in Geneva or abroad, including nonprofit groups, think tanks, civil society groups, NGOs, educational institutions, and foreign public entities, but for-profit organizations are not eligible. The program expects about 8 to 10 awards, with average award amounts of about $15,000 to $40,000, from total funding of $200,000. Cost sharing is not required. Projects must target international, not U.S., audiences and be implemented by an organization or individual with a presence in Geneva and/or in Geneva itself.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) outlines funding priorities, strategic areas of focus, and instructions for submitting requests for funding. Please follow all instructions carefully. Through its Small Grants Program, the United States Mission in Geneva is accepting project proposals that promote U.S. policy priorities in the multilateral sphere. Project should be aimed at international (not U.S.) audiences, and impact should resonate in Geneva`s multilateral environment. Projects should be implemented by an organization or individual with a presence in Geneva and/or be carried out in Geneva itself. U.S. Mission Geneva’s Small Grants Program supports projects that include, but are not limited to, the following priority areas: · Promoting human rights, including the protection of human rights defenders · Monitoring and managing the response to humanitarian crises · Strengthening global public health and global health security systems · Mobilizing action on climate change · Promoting transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the UN system · Advancing gender across the range of Mission Geneva’s priority areas Authorizing legislation, type and year of funding: FY23 Fulbright Hays Public Diplomacy Funds Awards will be made to successful applicants subject to the availability of appropriated funds. For further details about the program and how to apply, please see the full notice at the link below.
Who can apply
- Others