Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS PAS SLO 2020 002
The "Y 2020 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Cultural Grants Program" (Funding Opportunity Number: DOS PAS SLO 2020 002) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Slovenia (the U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana). It is designed to support Slovenian cultural institutions and civil society organizations that want to carry out cultural and artistic projects connecting Slovenian and U.S. partners, with an emphasis on cooperation, collaboration, and exchange. The core idea is to fund projects that bring American values, culture, and/or history to Slovenian audiences through cultural programming such as art, music, literature, dance, and other cultural formats. Proposals that clearly illustrate the strength of U.S.-Slovenia ties and the broader transatlantic relationship are described as especially attractive.
The grant funding is intended for projects that are thoughtfully planned and well managed, and it is generally positioned as supplemental support rather than full project financing. Most awards typically fall in the USD 3,000 to 5,000 range, but the program allows for larger awards in exceptional cases, up to an award ceiling of USD 10,000. The opportunity anticipates making around 20 awards, which suggests a relatively small-grants model that can support multiple events, exhibitions, performances, exchanges, or related cultural initiatives rather than a few large projects.
Eligibility spans a fairly wide range of applicant types, including public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without U.S. 501(c)(3) status, and individuals. Even though the narrative emphasizes Slovenian cultural institutions and civil society organizations, the eligibility list signals that the embassy may accept proposals from different organizational forms so long as the project meets program goals and is feasible to administer under a grant. Awards are made through a competitive process, with each proposal reviewed by an internal embassy committee, and the program notes that new grantees may receive priority compared to previous recipients, which can matter for organizations that have not previously received embassy funding.
Key administrative details include a creation date of January 23, 2020, an original closing date listed as March 15, 2020, and a CFDA number of 19.040 under an arts and cultural affairs activity category. The description also contains a deadline reference to March 15, 2019, which appears inconsistent with the 2020 opportunity timeline; applicants would typically verify the correct deadline in the official posting or with the embassy before preparing a submission.Apply for DOS PAS SLO 2020 002
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Slovenia in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Y 2020 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 Jan 23, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 15, 2020. (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 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY 2020 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Cultural Grants Program."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DOS PAS SLO 2020 002.
Which government agency runs this program?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Slovenia (the U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana).
What is the purpose of the Cultural Grants Program?
The program is designed to support cultural and artistic projects that connect Slovenian and U.S. partners, with an emphasis on cooperation, collaboration, and exchange.
Who is the program meant to support?
It is designed to support Slovenian cultural institutions and civil society organizations that want to carry out cultural and artistic projects with U.S. partners. The eligibility list also indicates additional applicant types may be able to apply if the project fits the program goals.
What kinds of activities or formats can be supported?
The program focuses on cultural programming that brings American values, culture, and/or history to Slovenian audiences. Examples of formats mentioned include art, music, literature, dance, and other cultural formats.
What is the core theme or priority emphasized in the program description?
A central idea is strengthening connections between Slovenia and the United States through cultural cooperation. Proposals that clearly illustrate the strength of U.S.-Slovenia ties and the broader transatlantic relationship are described as especially attractive.
Are projects required to involve U.S. partners?
The program is described as supporting projects connecting Slovenian and U.S. partners, with an emphasis on cooperation, collaboration, and exchange, which indicates U.S. partnership is a central expectation.
Is this funding intended to cover the full cost of a project?
No. The funding is generally positioned as supplemental support rather than full project financing.
What is the typical award size?
Most awards typically fall in the USD 3,000 to 5,000 range.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
In exceptional cases, the award ceiling is USD 10,000.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making around 20 awards.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. Awards are made through a competitive process, and proposals are reviewed by an internal embassy committee.
Who reviews the proposals?
Each proposal is reviewed by an internal committee at the embassy.
Do new applicants have any advantage?
The program notes that new grantees may receive priority compared to previous recipients, which may be relevant for organizations or individuals that have not previously received embassy funding.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without U.S. 501(c)(3) status, and individuals.
Does an applicant need U.S. 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. The eligibility list explicitly includes nonprofits with or without U.S. 501(c)(3) status.
Can individuals apply for this opportunity?
Yes. Individuals are included in the eligibility list.
What type of grant is this (formula vs. discretionary)?
This is described as a discretionary grant competition.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.040.
What activity category is referenced for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under an arts and cultural affairs activity category.
What is the posting or creation date?
The opportunity lists a creation date of January 23, 2020.
What is the closing date or deadline?
An original closing date is listed as March 15, 2020.
Why does the description mention a March 15, 2019 deadline?
The description also contains a reference to March 15, 2019, which appears inconsistent with a FY 2020 opportunity. Applicants would typically verify the correct deadline in the official posting or by contacting the embassy before submitting.
What kinds of projects might fit the program model?
Because the opportunity anticipates around 20 awards and most awards are in the USD 3,000 to 5,000 range, it appears structured as a small-grants program suited to multiple cultural events, exhibitions, performances, exchanges, or related cultural initiatives rather than a small number of large projects.
Where is the administering office located?
The program is administered through the U.S. Mission to Slovenia (the U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana).
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