Small Grants Program

Key facts

Copied from the official Grants.gov record. Last verified October 29, 2026.

Program name

Small Grants Program

Issuing agency

U.S. Mission to the United Nations (Department of State)

Opportunity number

GVA-SGP-2020-001

Funding type

Grant

Funding purpose

Other — 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.

Status

Open (posted)

Application deadline

No fixed close date listed — see official listingAgency note: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis

Published award range

$5,000 – $15,000

Expected number of awards

5

Cost sharing or match required

No

Eligible applicants (official categories)

• Others (see Additional Information on Eligibility)

Relevant to

Businesses and NonprofitsHow we determined this: Listed as 'Others'; the agency's eligibility text mentions businesses (flagged for review). Listed as 'Others'; the agency's eligibility text mentions nonprofits (flagged for review).

Geographic restrictions

None stated in structured data (federal opportunities are often nationwide). Check the eligibility details and full announcement for any limits.

Assistance Listing (CFDA)

19.040

Official source

View on Grants.gov ↗ · Agency information link ↗

Application URL

www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/326733 ↗Apply through Grants.gov (Workspace) using the application package on the official listing, unless the full announcement names a different submission system.

Source identifier

Grants.gov opportunity ID 326733 · Funding opportunity number GVA-SGP-2020-001

Posted

May 5, 2020 · Source last updated August 28, 2020

Last verified

October 29, 2026 (against Grants.gov)

Data completeness

100% of key fields published by the source

Record confidence

loweligibility described only in free text (in review); no close date published.

Eligibility details (from the agency)

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.

Description (from the official listing)

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 defendersFreedom of religion or beliefPromoting peace and securityPublic-private partnershipsPreserving core UN valuesPromoting transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the UN systemFurther details about the program and how to apply at the following link:…

Agency contact

Yves Bouvie U.S. Mission Public Diplomacy 11, Route de Pregny Case Postale 2354 1211 Geneva 2 Switzerland Tel: +41 (0)22 749 4359
GenevaGrants@state.gov