U.S. Mission to the United Nations · Department of State
U.S. Mission to the United Nations-Geneva, Small Grants Program
In short: U.S. Mission to the United Nations gives grants of $1,000 to $100,000.
Key facts
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
The funder says: “Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis until September 1 of each year.” - Award size
- $1,000 – $100K
- Total available
- $200K
- Match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Set by the official notice: see Who can apply below
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No match required
- Past Tennessee awards on file: 26
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
About this grant
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
· Mobilizing action on climate change
· Promoting transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the UN system
· Advancing gender across the range of Mission Geneva’s priority areas
Authorizing legislation, type and year of funding: FY23 Fulbright Hays Public Diplomacy Funds
Awards will be made to successful applicants subject to the availability of appropriated funds.
For further details about the program and how to apply, please see the full notice at the link below.
Who can apply, from the official notice
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.
Official notice: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/058dfbec-211e-4892-a155-6c03e4b2eff3 · Printed from grantme.click/grants/6ec98e5e-b33e-469a-b65b-3c5b30e41df2
What the official notice requires
Pulled from the official notice USUN_Geneva_2023_NOFO_grants.gov.pdf (9 pages) so you can see the requirements at a glance. Each item shows the notice's own words. Open the page to read it in context.
Award size and project length
Award amounts here are per year · p. 1
“Rolling Basis until September 1 of each year CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Total Amount Available: $200,000.00 Maximum for Each Award:” Open page 1
Project period: 12 months · p. 2
“September 1 of each year Length of performance period: up to 12 months Number of awards anticipated: 8-10 Award amounts: average awards range from approximately $15,000 to $40,000.” Open page 2
Registrations you need first (2)
SAM.gov, Unique Entity ID (UEI) · p. 3
“In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov.” Open page 3
Login.gov · p. 5
“To access SAM.gov an organization is required to have a Login.gov account.” Open page 5
Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Get-ready checklist
What to submit
Form SF-424 · p. 3
“SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance – organizations) or SF-424-I (Application for Federal Assistance – individuals)” Open page 3
Form SF-424A · p. 3
“SF424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs)” Open page 3
Form SF-424B · p. 3
“SF424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs) 2.” Open page 3
Indirect cost rate agreement · p. 9
“If your organization has a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate (NICRA) and includes NICRA charges in the budget, attach a copy of your latest NICRA.” Open page 9
Formatting rules
12-point font, 1-inch margins, single-spaced · p. 3
“All Microsoft Word documents are single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, with a minimum of 1-inch margins.” Open page 3
Cost share or match
Cost share / match · p. 3
“Cost sharing or matching is not required.” Open page 3
Cost share / match · p. 9
“Organizations that have never had a NICRA may request indirect costs of 10% of the modified total direct costs as defined in 2 CFR 200.68. “Cost Sharing”: refers to contributions from the organization or other entities other than Mission Geneva.” Open page 9
Mistakes that get applications rejected (2)
Not an eligible applicant: If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be... · p. 3
“If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.” Open page 3
Not registered in time: If an organization does not have an active registration in SAM.gov prior to submitting an application, the... · p. 5
“If an organization does not have an active registration in SAM.gov prior to submitting an application, the application will be deemed ineligible.” Open page 5
Files from the official listing
The notice, forms and templates the agency attached.
- USUN_Geneva_2023_NOFO_grants.gov.pdf (357 KB)
USUN Geneva Small Grants Prog - Full Announcement
Who in Tennessee has won this program
24 awards to Tennessee groups in 6 counties since 2020. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $147K | 2025 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | $125K | 2024 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | $113K | 2022 |
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | $108K spent that year | 2025 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $68K | 2023 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $61K | 2021 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $57K | 2021 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $53K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville | $48K spent that year | 2024 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | $47K | 2022 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $42K | 2024 |
| University of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | $38K | 2023 |
Source: USAspending.gov; Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Past awards show who this program funds. They don't guarantee future awards.
Tennessee groups that got this money through a state agency or another organization
This federal money also reaches local groups as pass-through grants. 2 pass-through grants on file. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Through | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | Partner of the Americas | $9,549 spent that year | 2023 |
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | US Embassy & Consulate in Spain and Andorra | $5,913 spent that year | 2023 |
Source: USAspending.gov pass-through reports (the first recipient reports each one of $30,000 or more).
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About the federal program
Public Diplomacy Programs
Program number 19.040 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of State, Office of the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs · Project grant
Match
None required (federal program listing).