Deadline: 5 July 2018

The U.S. Embassy in Prague the Czech Republic is seeking proposals with outstanding merit focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation.

Projects may encourage experimentation in start-up concepts, facilitate academic institution connections with industry partners, and emphasize a process of teaching and learning to allow for the commercialization of ideas.  Projects focused on providing financial, marketing, communications and leadership expertise to students and under-served populations will be particularly competitive.

Preference will be given to individuals and institutions with a proven track record of executing superior programs.

Funding Information

Applicants may request funds ranging from $10,000 to $25,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Only not-for-profit entities and projects will be considered for funding.
• Individuals are eligible to apply.
• Budget requests must not exceed $25,000.
• Proposals must be focused on audiences in the Czech Republic.

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.).

How to Apply

All proposals must be submitted electronically at the address given on the website.

Eligible Country: Czech Republic

For more information, please visit Special Grant Round.