U.S. Mission to the United Nations-Geneva, Small Grants Program

Key facts

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

Program name

U.S. Mission to the United Nations-Geneva, Small Grants Program

Issuing agency

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

Opportunity number

GVA-SGP-2023-002

Funding type

Grant

Funding purpose

Other — Public Diplomacy

Status

Open (posted)

Application deadline

No fixed close date listed — see official listingAgency note: Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis until September 1 of each year.

Published award range

$1,000 – $100,000

Estimated total program funding

$200,000

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/344437 ↗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 344437 · Funding opportunity number GVA-SGP-2023-002

Posted

November 10, 2022 · Source last updated November 15, 2022

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)

U.S. Mission Geneva welcomes applications from both individuals and organizations based in Geneva or abroad, including: Not-for-profit organizations, think-tanks, civil society, nongovernmental organizations, not-for-profit educational institutions, and foreign public entities including Public International Organizations and UN organizations. For-Profit organizations 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.

Description (from the official listing)

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) outlines funding priorities, strategic areas of focus, and instructions for submitting requests for funding. Please follow all instructions carefully. Through its Small Grants Program, the United States Mission in Geneva is accepting project proposals that promote U.S. policy priorities in the multilateral sphere. Project should be aimed at international (not U.S.) audiences, and impact should resonate in Geneva`s multilateral environment. Projects should be implemented by an organization or individual with a presence in Geneva and/or be carried out in Geneva itself. U.S. Mission Geneva’s Small Grants Program supports projects that include, but are not limited to, the following priority areas: · Promoting human rights, including the protection of human rights defenders · Monitoring and managing the response to humanitarian crises · Strengthening global public health and global health security systems · Mobilizing action on climate change · Promoting transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the UN system · Advancing gender across the range of Mission Geneva’s priority areas Authorizing legislation, type and year of funding: FY23 Fulbright Hays Public Diplomacy Funds Awards will be made to successful applicants subject to the availability of appropriated funds. For further details about the program and how to apply, please see the full notice at the link below.

Agency contact

Mission Geneva Public Affairs Grants Team
GenevaGrants@state.gov