100 let americko-českých vztahů

Popis výzvy

U.S. Embassy Prague invites institutions, organizations and individuals to submit projects for funding consideration through our special grant round competition. We are seeking proposals with outstanding merit that highlight next year’s Centennial of U.S.–Czech relations (1918-2018) and that foster mutual cooperation in areas including:

• Democracy, Good Governance, and Rule of law
• Educational Initiatives (English language and American studies)
• Cultural programing (music, dance, film, theatre, photography, art)
• Human Rights, Minority Integration and Strengthening Civil Society
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Environment, Science and Technology
• Gender Equality

Eligibility Requirements

• Only not-for-profit entities and projects will be considered for funding. Individuals are eligible to apply.
• Budgets must not exceed $15,000.
• Institutions and individuals must have a proven track record of executing superior events, workshops, programs, etc.
• Proposals must be focused on audiences in the Czech Republic.
• Proposals should focus on highlighting the Centennial of U.S. – Czech relations in one or more of the Embassy’s priority themes and initiatives (mentioned above). Note: We do not provide awards outside of our funding priorities.
• Pre-applications must comply with the submission criteria below.

Please note that Embassy grants CANNOT be used to fund religious organizations or partisan political activity; individual trips abroad (i.e. out of the Czech Republic); trade activities; fundraising campaigns; charitable activities; humanitarian aid; commercial projects; scientific research; projects whose primary aim is the institutional development and operational costs of the organization; or representational expenses (lunch, alcoholic beverages, flowers etc.).