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Small Grants Program for Multilateral Policy Projects in Geneva

The U.S. Mission to the United Nations in Geneva, under the U.S. Department of State, is soliciting proposals for its Small Grants Program to advance U.S. policy priorities in Geneva's multilateral environment. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Mission to the United Nations - Geneva Public Affairs Section (PAS), U.S. Department of State - Program Overview: - Small Grants Program funded by Fulbright Hays Public Diplomacy Funds - Total available funding: $200,000 annually - Individual awards range from $15,000 to $40,000 - Anticipated 8-10 grants per year - Eligible Applicants: - Not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society, NGOs, not-for-profit educational institutions, and public international organizations (including UN organizations) - For-profit organizations are not eligible - Applicants must have a presence in Geneva or implement projects in Geneva - Priority Areas: - Promoting human rights - Managing humanitarian crises - Strengthening global public health and health security systems - Mobilizing action on climate change - Promoting transparency and efficiency in the UN system - Advancing gender priorities - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with U.S. Federal and Public Diplomacy regulations - SAM.gov registration required for organizations - Excludes projects involving partisan political activity, charitable activities, construction, religious activities, fundraising, lobbying, scientific research, or programs aimed primarily at U.S. audiences - Period of Performance: - Up to 12 months per award, with possible non-competitive continuation amendments for a total of up to 36 months - Place of Performance: - Projects must be carried out in Geneva, Switzerland

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites project proposals that promote U.S. policy priorities in the multilateral sphere, targeting international audiences with impact in Geneva's multilateral environment. Projects should be implemented by organizations or individuals with a presence in Geneva or carried out in Geneva. Priority areas include promoting human rights, managing humanitarian crises, strengthening global health security, mobilizing climate action, promoting UN system transparency, and advancing gender priorities. Awards are grants funded by FY23 Fulbright Hays Public Diplomacy Funds, with an estimated total funding of $200,000 and individual awards ranging from approximately $15,000 to $40,000.

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