GrantType
Updated Jan 29, 2021CLOSED
U.S. Embassy Croatia: Alumni Small Grants Program 2021
Offered by U.S. Department of State
The U.S. Embassy in Zagreb invites alumni of U.S. Government-sponsored programs and Croatian citizens who have studied in U.S. high schools or universities to submit proposals by February 26, 2021, for small-scale projects addressing one or more of the following themes:
• Educational programs and initiatives that contribute to a more transparent business environment and the improvement of Croatia’s investment climate.
• Initiatives that strengthen ties between U.S. and Croatian businesses and organizations to nurture shared economic success, including through entrepreneurship.
• Educational and training programs on artificial intelligence, gaming, and cybersecurity in the era of 5G technology and digitalization.
• Programs that support women’s, minorities’ and other underrepresented groups’ political, security, economic, and civic participation and inclusion.
• Programs advancing energy cooperation and energy security.
• Programs encouraging regional cross-border cooperation and understanding of the past, including Holocaust education and legacy issues.
• Programs for teachers and high school and university students to develop innovative teaching methods, promote academic integrity, and encourage civic engagement.CLOSEDFeb 26, 2021Deadline
$10,000 - $25,000Amount
UnavailableDuration(Months)
Mandatory Requirements
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| Region | N/A | |
| Country | Croatia | |
| Focus Areas | Education Entrepreneurship (Economic Growth and Trade) Economic Growth and Trade Financial Sector & Investment (Economic Growth and Trade) AI Digital Security Digital Development Economic Empowerment (Gender) Energy Citizen Participation (Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance) Youth Engagement and Contribution (Youth) |
Grants are awarded to alumni of U.S. Government-sponsored programs and Croatian citizens who have studied in U.S. high schools or universities.
• Grants are awarded to an individual alumnus or alumna. If a group of alumni is coordinating on a project, one individual must be listed as the project leader and is responsible for communicating with the Embassy, reporting on project results, and submitting timely financial reports.
• Funds should be received through a non-profit and non-governmental institution (usually the grantee’s employer or association, which may be an NGO, an academic institution, or another organization registered in Croatia).
• If a proposal is selected, a valid System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration will be required to receive funding and begin project activities. (Please see below for details).
• Each alumnus or alumna is only allowed to submit one proposal.
• If the Embassy receives multiple proposals affiliated with the same institution, the Embassy will evaluate during the proposal review process the institution’s capacity to manage multiple grants.
• Alumni with active grants from the U.S. Embassy are not eligible to apply.
• Funding is provided for projects starting after May 1, 2021, and no later than October 1, 2021.
Application And Awards Process
Email your complete application to zagrebalumnigrants@state.gov. Late submissions will not be considered.