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

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U.S. Mission to the United Nations expects to make awards of $1,000 – $100,000 each, from a total budget of $200,000. Eligible applicant types include others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).

About this call

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

Who can apply

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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.

Applicant categories are a starting point. The official call decides eligibility.

Topics

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

Timing

Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis until September 1 of each year.

How to apply

1. Read the full notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) linked from the official page: eligibility, cost sharing and evaluation criteria.
2. Make sure your organisation has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID (UEI); registration can take several weeks.
3. Register with Grants.gov and set up a Workspace for this opportunity, with the right roles for your organisation.
4. Prepare the required forms, narrative, budget and attachments exactly as the NOFO specifies.
5. Submit before the deadline and keep the tracking number. Check for amendments before you submit.

From the call text

Who can apply

Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page

Company stage

Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page

Single applicant or consortium

Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page

Where applicants must be based

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.

Where to apply

Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page

Contact

Sarah S Banerjee · GenevaGrants@state.gov · 5714278330

Where these facts come from

Official sources

Official call page · Funder's programme page

Facts on this page come from the funder’s official data, taken on 13 Nov 2026. The funder's own documents, including later amendments, always take precedence.

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