FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Cultural Grants Program
ID: 352110Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Slovenia (DOS-SVN)

Award Range

$3K - $15K

Eligible Applicants

Individuals

Funding Category

Humanities

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352110
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Slovenia is offering the FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Cultural Grants Program, aimed at fostering cultural and artistic cooperation between the United States and Slovenia. This grant program invites applications from professional artists, cultural professionals, and not-for-profit organizations, with a focus on projects that promote American values and culture through various artistic mediums, while also emphasizing social justice and youth engagement. With an estimated total funding of $100,000, the program anticipates awarding approximately 10 grants, ranging from $3,000 to $15,000 each. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically by March 31, 2024, to CulturalGrantsLju@state.gov, ensuring all submissions are in English and adhere to the outlined requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    CulturalGrantsLju@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Application Form 2024.pdf
    The NGO Small Grants Program by the U.S. Embassy in Slovenia requires applicants to submit detailed information about their proposed projects, including organizational background, project goals, timeline, budget, and justification for funding. The application must provide clear descriptions of activities, expected outcomes, and strategies for sustainability, as well as comply with specific budget guidelines. Certain types of projects, such as those related to political activities or fundraising, are ineligible for funding.
    Application.pdf
    The document outlines a grant application for a project in Tirana, detailing the requested amount, project timeline, and justification for funding. It includes sections on objectives, target audience, planned activities, communication strategy, expected outcomes, monitoring methods, and sustainability, along with organizational contact information and background. Key personnel such as the executive director are also mentioned.
    Monitoring and Evaluation Plan - For Recipient Use - SAMPLE.pdf
    The document outlines a comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan for applicants completing the Public Affairs Section Ljubljana grant, emphasizing the need for robust indicators to track program progress and outcomes. Each M&E plan should be tailored to specific program activities and include both quantitative and qualitative assessments to gauge success. Additionally, it provides examples of activities, indicators, and targets relevant to enhancing the judicial sector and raising awareness of detainees' legal rights.
    Monitoring.pdf
    The document outlines a sample Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plan for recipients applying to the Public Affairs Section of Ljubljana, emphasizing the necessity of developing a tailored M&E plan to systematically measure program performance and impact through specified indicators. Recipients are encouraged to incorporate both quantitative and qualitative methods in their evaluations, capturing the progress of key activities aimed at strengthening legal rights awareness and judicial capacity for detainees and prisoners. The plan includes examples of various activities, the associated output and outcome indicators, baselines, targets, data sources, and collection frequencies to guide grantees in effectively assessing their initiatives.
    Notice of Funding Opportunity 2024 Cultural.docx
    The U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia, has announced a funding opportunity for cultural grants aimed at promoting American values and fostering collaboration between U.S. and Slovenian cultural institutions and individuals, with grant amounts ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. Applications are due by March 29, 2024, for projects that enhance bilateral relationships and engage themes of social justice, youth involvement, and diversity, with a performance period from June 1, 2024, to June 1, 2025. Eligibility is limited to American or Slovenian citizens and registered organizations in both countries, and a competitive review process will determine funding awards.
    Notice.bin
    SF424_4_0-V4.0
    SF424_4_0-V4.0 (1).pdf
    The document informs users that if the message persists, their PDF viewer might be incompatible with the file type. It suggests upgrading to the latest version of Adobe Reader and provides links for assistance. Additionally, it mentions the trademarks of Windows, Mac, and Linux.
    SF424_4_0-V4.0-Instructions.pdf
    The document provides detailed instructions for completing the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) form, identifying required fields such as the type of application, applicant information, project details, and funding requirements. It includes specific guidance on associated identifiers, submission types, and necessary documentation to ensure compliance with federal agency directives. The OMB number 4040-0004 and its expiration date of November 30, 2025, are also noted.
    SF424_Individual_2_0-V2.0.pdf
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    SF424A-V1.0
    SF424A-V1.0 (1).pdf
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    SF424A-V1.0-Instructions
    SF424A-V1.0-Instructions (1).pdf
    The document provides detailed instructions for completing the Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) form, managed by Grants.gov, with an OMB number of 4040-0006 and an expiration date of 02/28/2025. It outlines various sections including budgeting summaries, categories, forecasted cash needs, and additional budget information, specifying which fields are required or optional and providing guidelines on how to fill them. Key elements include the need for federal and non-federal funds reporting, estimated unobligated funds, and detailed breakdowns of budget categories such as personnel, travel, and contractual costs.
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