FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity: NGO Small Grants Program
ID: 352108Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$3K - $15K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352108
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Slovenia is offering the FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity for the NGO Small Grants Program, aimed at supporting projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Slovenia. Eligible applicants include Slovenian not-for-profits, NGOs, social enterprises, educational and research institutions, and public entities, with project proposals focusing on themes such as democracy, human rights, economic development, and environmental protection. The program has an estimated total funding of $100,000, with individual awards ranging from $3,000 to $15,000, and anticipates making approximately 30 awards. Interested organizations must submit their applications electronically by March 31, 2024, to the U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana, with further inquiries directed to ljubljanangogrants@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ljubljanangogrants@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Application Form 2024.pdf
    Application.pdf
    The NGO Small Grants Program, managed by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia, invites organizations to submit applications for funding. Proposed projects must address specific needs and demonstrate measurable goals, detailing outcomes and the project's significance to the target community. Each application requires comprehensive information, including organizational background, project description, budget breakdown, and a sustainability plan. Key areas of the budget include personnel costs, travel, equipment, supplies, and indirect costs, with all expenses quoted in U.S. dollars and supported by detailed justification. The program excludes funding for projects related to political activities, religious efforts, scientific research, and duplicative initiatives. Applicants must show prior U.S. government funding experiences and any additional support sought from other organizations. This funding opportunity aims to encourage impactful community projects while ensuring a thorough evaluation process to assess the viability and sustainability of proposed initiatives.
    Monitoring and Evaluation Plan - For Recipient Use - SAMPLE.pdf
    Monitoring.pdf
    The PAS Ljubljana Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plan is designed to systematically assess project performance and impact for grant recipients. The plan emphasizes the need for custom indicators that reflect major program activities aligned with strategic objectives, particularly in enhancing legal rights awareness among detainees and prisoners. The strategic objectives include: (1) building judicial capacity to protect detainees' rights, (2) informing communities about their legal rights, and (3) empowering civil society organizations (CSOs) for legal advocacy. Each objective outlines specific activities, indicators, output and outcome metrics, baselines, targets, data sources, and collection frequencies. For example, training judicial personnel aims for a measurable increase in knowledge and a reduction in unlawful detentions. Other activities focus on community awareness initiatives and fostering advocacy through CSOs. The M&E plan also encourages qualitative assessments alongside quantitative indicators, highlighting the importance of success stories and anecdotal evidence in capturing program impact. This comprehensive framework guides recipients in creating detailed and effective M&E plans tailored to their program specifics and target outcomes.
    NOFO 2024.docx
    NOFO.bin
    SF424_4_0-V4.0
    SF424_4_0-V4.0 (1).pdf
    SF424_4_0-V4.0-Instructions.pdf
    The document provides instructions for completing the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) form, which is essential for securing federal grants. Key sections of the form include submission type, application type, applicant information, and project description. Applicants must specify whether their submission is a new application, continuation, or revision. Essential fields require details such as the legal name, taxpayer identification number, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and project start and end dates. Additionally, applicants are prompted to indicate the funding amount requested and whether they are delinquent on any federal debt. The form also necessitates identifying the federal agency involved, the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number, and congressional district information. The purpose of this structured approach is to facilitate clarity and consistency in grant applications across various levels of government, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and easing intergovernmental review processes. The comprehensive instructions guide applicants in providing necessary information in a standardized format, critical for the administration of federal assistance programs.
    SF424A-V1.0
    SF424A-V1.0 (1).pdf
    SF424A-V1.0-Instructions
    SF424A-V1.0-Instructions (1).pdf
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