Public Affairs Office Grants Program 2019

archived

The United States Embassy in Podgorica supports specific projects and initiatives on the topics listed below through awards ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. This year’s topics should include the following: • Women’s Advocacy and Empowerment • Youth Empowerment through Educational Initiatives • Community Engagement* • Civil Justice Reform** • Social Entrepreneurship*** • U.S.-Montenegrin Relations through Arts * The U.S. Embassy encourages local projects to better Montenegrin communities.  While topics may vary, successful proposals should identify how the applicant will mobilize local communities to address local challenges. ** The U.S. Embassy encourages projects that (1) identify obstacles to judicial expediency in civil cases (e.g. the commercial court and other civil forums) and (2) provide recommendations/actions to address those challenges. *** Successful social entrepreneurship projects will propose solutions to community-based challenges.  Entrepreneurs seeking funding for commercial efforts need not apply. Grants are awarded to Montenegro based non-governmental organizations (NGOs), to U.S. alumni, and other organizations that have displayed trustworthiness.

High