U.S. Mission to the United Nations-Geneva, Small Grants Program
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Mission to the United Nations in Geneva is offering funding through its Small Grants Program, aimed at supporting projects that align with U.S. policy priorities in international contexts. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, and individuals with a presence in Geneva, focusing on areas such as human rights, humanitarian response, global health, climate change, UN system transparency, and gender equality. With a total funding allocation of $200,000, individual awards will range from $1,000 to $100,000, and proposals are accepted on a rolling basis until September 1 each year. Interested parties can direct inquiries to the Mission Geneva Public Affairs Grants Team at GenevaGrants@state.gov and find more details on the program at the provided link.
Eligible Applicants
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.