FY 2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Cultural Grants Program | DOS PAS SLO 2022 001

Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS PAS SLO 2022 001

The FY 2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Cultural Grants Program (Funding Opportunity Number: DOS PAS SLO 2022 001) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Slovenia (U.S. Embassy Ljubljana). It is designed to support cultural and artistic projects that strengthen cooperation, collaboration, and exchange between the United States and Slovenia. The core idea is to fund well-planned, well-managed initiatives that use culture as a bridge between the two countries and that bring American culture, values, and history to Slovenian audiences in meaningful, engaging ways.

Projects funded under this program are expected to promote American values, culture, and/or history through cultural forms such as art, music, literature, dance, and other creative or cultural mediums. The Embassy places particular emphasis on proposals that deepen bilateral relationships and partnerships, highlight shared heritage and shared democratic or societal values, and build mutual understanding between Americans and Slovenians. Another priority is showcasing the diversity of American culture, meaning applicants are encouraged to think beyond a single narrative of the United States and instead reflect the variety of communities, traditions, and experiences that exist across the country.

The funding falls under the Arts and Education activity categories (CFDA/Assistance Listing: 19.040). The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $10,000, and the Embassy anticipated making around 10 awards. This suggests the program is geared toward relatively focused, achievable projects with clear public impact rather than large, multi-year undertakings.

Eligibility includes nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under the listed eligibility wording) as well as individuals. The opportunity is open to Slovenian and U.S. cultural institutions and civil society organizations, along with individual applicants, as long as the proposed activities align with the Embassy’s cultural diplomacy goals and the U.S.-Slovenia collaborative focus.

Key administrative details include a creation date of February 2, 2022, and an original application deadline (closing date) of April 1, 2022. Overall, this NOFO is best understood as a cultural diplomacy grant: small-to-midsize funding aimed at concrete cultural programming that connects U.S. and Slovenian partners, reaches Slovenian audiences, and presents American culture and values in a way that encourages dialogue, understanding, and long-term people-to-people ties.

• The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Slovenia in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda), education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Cultural Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
• This funding opportunity was created on Feb 02, 2022.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 01, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Individuals.

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