The Embassy continues to offer grants for well-conceived and managed projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Slovenia. Eligible topics for projects are broadly defined to include democracy and human rights, security and defense issues, and economic and business development.  Successful proposals will strengthen understanding of the United States, including its society, culture, politics and values, and support a priority theme listed below:

•         Regional and Trans-Atlantic Cooperation

•         Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Economic Reform, Promotion of Trade, Women in STEAM

•         International Security, Counter Terrorism, and Defense Issues

•         Energy Security and Diversification

•         Digitalization, Cyber Security, and Artificial Intelligence

•         Countering Corruption, Good Governance, Strengthening Rule of Law, and Transparency

•         Independent Media and Investigative Journalism

•         Human Rights (to include tolerance, respect for diversity, and support for historically marginalized communities.)

•         Youth Engagement, Volunteerism, and Active Citizenship

•         Combating Climate Change, Environmental Preservation and Sustainability

What are we looking for in a proposal?

•         Programs that build and enhance relationships between Slovenia and the United States through bilateral cooperation, highlight shared values, and promote mutual understanding.

•         Sustainable projects with strong merit and clearly defined goals and outcomes.

•         Projects that include acknowledgement of U.S. Embassy support and a plan to amplify our cooperation via traditional or digital media and have a strong U.S. component.

Please read the entire NOFO package and the U.S. Embassy web-page instructions before submitting an application and follow the steps in order to submit before the deadline. Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria and do not contain all of the required information will not be considered.