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NGO Development Grants

U.S. Embassy Slovenia NGO Development Grants

Over the few past years, the U.S. Embassy in Slovenia has provided over $200.000 to Slovenian NGOs as part of the Embassy's NGO Small Grants Program.

The Embassy continues to offer grants for well-conceived and managed projects that strengthen the NGO sector.  Eligible topics are broadly defined to include democracy and human rights, security issues and foreign policy, and support for regional stability in Southeastern Europe. 

For this grant evaluation period, special consideration will be given to project proposals that take into account one or more of the following:

- Have a broad regional impact,
- Support activities that encourage research, debate and promote US-EU cooperation including (but not limited to): climate change and renewable energy, counter-terrorism and/or financial crime, judicial issues and economic development and fostering student exchanges,
- Support regional stability and European perspectives of the countries of SE Europe,
- Are done in partnership with international NGOs,
- Aim to strengthen the NGO sector,
- Address less developed areas inside Slovenia,
- Address international security issues,
- Promote entrepreneurship,
- Promote inter-ethnic dialogue and address minority issues.

Project activities should include events such as: conferences/seminars/workshops and other activities that facilitate greater understanding of the US-EU relations and encourage transatlantic dialogue (see Compendium of Projects for 2007).

As always, priority will be given to projects that:
- Demonstrate clear, sustainable, and innovative plans for obtaining matching funds and cost-sharing, 
- Use the media or a multiplier effect to reach broader audiences, and
- Serve traditionally underserved populations.

Projects must have a defined start and completion date.  Only Slovenian NGOs may apply. 
If project is done in collaboration with another organization, please provide a letter of support/commitment from the partner institution. New grantees will be given priority over previous grantees.

Typically, grant awards range from $3,000 to $5,000, but do not exceed $15,000.
For your convenience, you may directly access the Application Guidelines and Form below.

• Application Guidelines
• DUNS Number 
• Application Form [.pdf]
  (Download the Adobe Acrobat Reader).

The next deadline for submitting your proposals is September 1, 2008.

Please mail 2 copies of the completed Application Form, with an original signature on the last page, to

Public Affairs Section
U.S. Embassy Ljubljana
Attn: Tanja Šuštaršič, Program Assistant for Small Grants Program
31 Presernova
1000 Ljubljana
Tel: (1) 200-5685
Fax: (1) 426-4284

In addition, please send one copy in electronic form to the following address: sustarsict@state.gov

Grant proposals should include all of the information requested in the Application Guidelines. Proposals will not be considered until all information is received in hard copy and electronic form. Proposals must be completed in English, or accompanied by an English translation. Budgets must be calculated in USD. Supporting documents may be in Slovene. Cost-sharing and in-kind contributions must be documented in the grant proposal's budget.  Questions should be addressed to Tanja Šuštaršič.