Supporting Increased Tolerance and Integration of Minority Groups in Slovakia
ID: 353816Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Slovakia (DOS-SVK)

Award Range

$10K - $90K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353816

Additional Information

https://sk.usembassy.gov/notice-of-funding-opportunity-4/
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Slovakia is offering a grant opportunity titled "Supporting Increased Tolerance and Integration of Minority Groups in Slovakia." This initiative aims to bolster civil society efforts to enhance tolerance and integration for vulnerable minority groups, focusing on areas such as LGBTQI+ rights, Roma inclusion, and countering extremism and hate. The program is significant for fostering a more inclusive society in Slovakia and is open to not-for-profit organizations based in the Slovak Republic, including civil society groups, think tanks, and educational institutions. The total estimated funding for this program is $350,000, with individual awards ranging from $10,000 to $90,000, and the application deadline is June 16, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to the U.S. Embassy Bratislava at Bratislava_Democracy@state.gov for further information.

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