Description
The U.S. Embassy Ljubljana is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Small Grants Program. This program offers small grants to U.S. and Slovenian individuals and organizations for well-designed public diplomacy projects that advance U.S. government priorities and strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Slovenia. Successful proposals will strengthen bilateral cooperation and mutual understanding in priority areas broadly defined to include security and defense issues, economic and business development, science, technology and innovation, cultural and artistic exchange, democracy, education and research collaboration, and shared values and heritage. Key areas of focus include:
• Security and defense issues
• Economic and business development
• Science, technology and innovation
• Cultural and artistic exchange
• Democracy
• Education and research collaboration
• Shared values and heritage
The program has a performance period of up to 12 months, and award amounts typically range from $5,000 to $10,000, with some exceptional projects qualifying for up to $15,000.