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Small Grants Program

The U.S. Mission in Geneva’s FY2020 Small Grants Program supports projects that promote U.S. policy priorities in the multilateral sphere and include a U.S. element or connection. The clearest fit is an eligible individual or noncommercial organization proposing a project in a stated priority area, such as human rights, freedom of religion or belief, peace and security, public-private partnerships, core UN values, or UN transparency, accountability, and efficiency. Listed awards range from $5,000 to $15,000; cost sharing is encouraged but not required. Applicants should verify the current status, deadline, full review criteria, and instructions in the linked annual program statement before investing in an application.

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Potential award

$5,000–$15,000

Time remaining

Rolling or unknown

Application load

Moderate effort

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Does your proposed work directly align with Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification), Health?

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Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification), Health

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Nonprofit status

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Geography

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inferred

Organization size

No organization-size limit was captured.

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unclear

Program area

Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification), Health

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inferred

Population served

No specific population was captured.

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unclear

Matching funds

No cost share is indicated.

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confirmed

Registrations

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inferred

Exclusions

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What the funder is trying to accomplish

The Mission seeks projects that promote U.S. policy priorities in the multilateral sphere and include a U.S. element or connection. It is giving priority to human rights, including protection of human rights defenders; freedom of religion or belief; peace and security; public-private partnerships; preserving core UN values; and transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the UN system.

Editorial analysis

Strong-fit project signals

The proposal explains how it promotes a U.S. policy priority in the multilateral sphere and identifies its required U.S. element or connection. The project directly advances one or more listed priority areas, including human rights, freedom of religion or belief, peace and security, public-private partnerships, core UN values, or UN-system transparency, accountability, and efficiency. The activities use a format expressly contemplated by the notice, such as a lecture or panel discussion, exhibition or cultural program, professional or academic exchange, workshop or training, or public-awareness campaign. The applicant is within an eligible category and is not a for-profit or commercial entity. The request is scoped credibly within the listed $5,000–$15,000 award range. Voluntary cost sharing may strengthen positioning because the notice highly encourages it, although it is not mandatory.

Editorial analysis

What reviewers may prioritize

Detailed review criteria and weights are not included in the packet. The notice states that funding decisions will evaluate how proposals meet the solicitation review criteria, U.S. foreign-policy objectives, and Mission priorities. It is therefore reasonable to make the project’s U.S. policy relevance, multilateral context, U.S. connection, and alignment with a named Mission priority easy to identify, while confirming the full criteria in the annual program statement.

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Source-backed synopsis

What this grant funds

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/

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Decision economics

Size the opportunity

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Award range: $5,000–$15,000
Total program funding: Not specified
Expected awards: 5
Geography: National
Cost share: Not indicated
Assistance listing: Not specified

Mission alignment

Compare your program with Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification), Health.

Geographic fit

National

Working plan

Build the application

The generated milestones are planning aids. Only the official notice establishes required dates.

Requirements captured

Other requirements: 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.
Submission system: Grants.gov
Attachments: Full details about the program and how to apply
Contact: Yves Bouvie Grantor · GenevaGrants@state.gov · 41227494359

Official deadline

Not specified

Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.

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Source record

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Verification: verified
Source: grants gov
Last checked: 8/23/2026, 8:50:57 AM
Content updated: 8/12/2026, 2:40:20 AM
Review: Automated normalization; not yet expert-reviewed

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Material changes

8/10/2026
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8/7/2026
Updated amount max, amount min, application details, categories, cost share required, description, eligibility, eligibility details, expected awards, important dates, requirements, source citations.
8/6/2026
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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Small Grants Program.

Is Small Grants Program currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is Not specified. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/23/2026.

How much funding does Small Grants Program provide?

Small Grants Program lists $5,000–$15,000 per award. DOS-USUN expects to make approximately 5 awards, although the final number may vary.

Who can apply to Small Grants Program?

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does Small Grants Program require matching funds?

No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.

What should I prepare before applying to Small Grants Program?

Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from Not specified using the preparation plan above.