U.S. Embassy in The Hague: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Programme

Ritu Saini, www2.fundsforngos.org

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Deadline: 1 July 2017

The U.S. Embassy The Hague Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State is seeking applications for its Small Grant Program.

Purpose of Grant:  Grants are intended for local representatives of civil society, including non-governmental organizations and universities.  They support projects to:

• Enhance international security
• Strengthen economic prosperity
• Promote environmental stewardship and sustainability
• Reinforce shared values between the Dutch and American people

Funding Information

Most grants considered are between $5,000 and $25,000.

Activities

• bringing an American expert speaker or performer to the Netherlands;
• conferences on American themes or issues of mutual interest;
• exhibitions of works by Americans or on American themes;
• youth recreation, leadership, and education programs;
• cultural programs, and particularly those that target underserved communities; and,
• radio, television, and social media programming in support of the above four objectives.

Eligibility Criteria

• The U.S. Embassy The Hague encourages applications from all sectors: committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and individuals.
• The Embassy  encourages applicants to provide cost-sharing from additional sources in support of this project.
• The Embassy also encourages projects that use highly skilled volunteers as an element of cost-sharing.
• Applications should explain clearly other likely sources of funding and how the volunteers will be used.

How to Apply

Applicants can apply via given website.

Eligible Country: Netherlands

For more information, please visit Small Grant Program.