OpenFederal grantGVA-SGP-2023-002

U.S. Mission to the United Nations-Geneva, Small Grants Program

U.S. Mission to the United NationsNo deadline listed$1,000 – $100,000

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This is a U.S. State Department public diplomacy grant for projects that advance U.S. policy priorities in Geneva's multilateral arena, aimed at international audiences. It fits nonprofits, NGOs, think tanks, educational institutions, foreign public entities, and individuals with a Geneva presence or Geneva-based work. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, cannot apply at all, and projects with no Geneva or multilateral angle should not bother.

Best for
Nonprofits and NGOs working on human rights, humanitarian response, global health, climate, UN transparency, or gender, Think tanks and civil society groups with a Geneva presence or Geneva-based projects, Not-for-profit educational institutions, Individuals and foreign public entities, including UN organizations
Not for
For-profit businesses and commercial entities of any size, Projects aimed at U.S. audiences or carried out outside Geneva's multilateral sphere
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Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (environment, climate)
76
Strong Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (stem)
66
Good Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Project grants, Public diplomacy, Conferences, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Individuals, Nonprofits, State and local governments
Award range
$1,000 – $100,000

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $1,000 to $100,000, with $200,000 in total program funding. Awards depend on the availability of appropriated funds.
Who can apply for this grant?
Individuals and organizations based in Geneva or abroad, including not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society, NGOs, not-for-profit educational institutions, and foreign public entities such as Public International Organizations and UN organizations. For-profit organizations and commercial entities are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. The notice lists eligible applicants as individuals and not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society, NGOs, not-for-profit educational institutions, and foreign public entities, and it explicitly excludes for-profit organizations and commercial entities. A single-member LLC treated as a commercial entity would not qualify, but the notice does not address LLCs directly.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Not-for-profit organizations, NGOs, and civil society groups are explicitly eligible, whether based in Geneva or abroad.

Summary

U.S. Mission Geneva funds projects promoting U.S. priorities in Geneva's multilateral environment: human rights, humanitarian crisis response, global health, climate action, UN transparency, and gender. Open to individuals and organizations (nonprofits, think tanks, NGOs, educational institutions, foreign public entities) based in Geneva or abroad; for-profits are not eligible.

About this grant

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

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

U.S. Mission Geneva welcomes applications from both individuals and organizations based in Geneva or abroad, including: Not-for-profit organizations, think-tanks, civil society, nongovernmental organizations, not-for-profit educational institutions, and foreign public entities including Public International Organizations and UN organizations. For-Profit organizations 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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • International affairs
  • Human rights
  • Humanitarian aid
  • Global health
  • Climate
  • Diplomacy

Program contact

Sarah S Banerjee GrantorGenevaGrants@state.gov5714278330

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