The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects focusing on the synthesis and dissemination of evaluative research and learning materials for the democracy and rights community.
For this grant period, consideration will be given to project proposals focusing on the following themes:
· 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
· 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.
In support of its mission, the foundation is inviting applications for its U.S. Venetian Research Program. Through the program, travel grants are awarded to individual scholars to support historical research on Venice and the former Venetian empire and/or for the study of contemporary Venetian society and culture. Disciplines of the humanities and social sciences are eligible areas of study, including but not limited to archaeology, architecture, art, bibliography, economics, history, history of science, law, literature, music, political science, religion, and theater.