Small Grants Program
- Posted
- May 5, 2020
- Closes
- See announcement
- Award ceiling
- $15,000
- Award floor
- $5,000
- Expected awards
- 5
- Cost sharing
- No
- Instrument
- Grant
- Assistance listing
- 19.040
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 19.040 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.
- FY2024 obligated
- $99.1M
- FY2025 obligated
- −$16.6M
- FY2026 (to date) obligated
- $353,595
- Awards in window
- 5,558
A negative year is a net de-obligation: downward adjustments to earlier awards exceeded new obligations in that year.
Top recipients: Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Individual Recipient, University of Nebraska, Meridian International Center, Partners of the Americas, Inc.
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed September 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →
Synopsis
The United States Mission to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva advances U.S. policy at more than 100 international organizations in Geneva. The U.S. Mission engages daily on issues as diverse as humanitarian assistance, global health, international trade, peace and security, arms control, and human rights.
The Program:
The United States Mission in Geneva is accepting project proposals for its fiscal year 2020 Small Grants Program. The Small Grants Program permits individuals, non-government organizations, think tanks, and government and academic institutions to seek funding for projects that promote U.S. policy priorities in the multilateral sphere. All programs must include a U.S. element or connection. Awards will be made to successful applicants subject to the availability of appropriated funds.
Programs can include, but are not limited to, academic and professional lectures or panel discussion; exhibitions and cultural programs; professional and academic exchanges; professional development workshops and training; or public awareness campaigns.
Priority Program Areas:
Though all submitted projects will be considered for funding, we are currently giving priority to projects that highlight:
- Human rights, including protection of human rights defenders
- Freedom of religion or belief
- Promoting peace and security
- Public-private partnerships
- Preserving core UN values
- Promoting transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the UN system
Further details about the program and how to apply at the following link: https://geneva.usmission.gov/annual-program-statement/
Who can apply
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
The U.S. Mission Geneva welcomes applications from both individuals and organizations based in Geneva or abroad. Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, individuals, non-profit or educational institutions, and governmental institutions are eligible to apply. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. Eligible proposals will be subject to compliance of U.S. Federal and Public Diplomacy regulations and guidelines, and may also be reviewed by the Office of the Legal Adviser or by other State Department elements. Proposals will be funded based on an evaluation of how the proposal meets the solicitation review criteria, U.S. foreign policy objectives, and Mission priorities.2. Cost Sharing or MatchingCost-sharing is not mandatory for projects, but highly encouraged.
How to apply
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