U.S. Embassy Athens, Greece, Annual Program Statement
ID: 353042Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Greece (DOS-GRC)

Award Range

$5K - $50K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Mar 19, 2024 12:00 AM
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    Due Apr 18, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The U.S. Mission to Greece, under the U.S. Embassy Athens, is offering a grant opportunity through their Annual Program Statement. The grant is focused on the category of funding activity in Education. The purpose of the grant program is to strengthen ties between the United States and Greece through concrete demonstrations of cooperation between the two peoples. The grant proposals should convey an element of American history, culture, or shared values. The funding decisions will be made on a rolling basis after the deadline of April 18, 2024, with a goal of informing all applicants of the final funding decision by June 20, 2024. The grant amount can range from $5,000 to $50,000. The priority program areas for the grant include building resilience to climate change through marine conservation in Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean, as well as promoting inclusive education in early childhood and primary school education. The grant is open to various eligible applicants, including registered public or private not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations, Greek or American individuals, non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. For more information and to access the grant application documents and budget template, visit the U.S. Embassy Athens website. For any inquiries, contact Eleni Mouzakiti, the Resource Coordination Specialist, at mouzakitien@state.gov or phone 30 2106934791.

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