The following grant opportunities are limited submission and require pre-clearance from the GMU Office of Research Development (ORD). Submission procedures for limited opportunities changed in September 2022, so if you are interested in submitting a proposal, please review the guidelines and instructions on the ORD web page: https://resdev.gmu.edu/limited-submission-process/.
- Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement, March 27: Applications invited to support the National Institute of Forensic Sciences (INACIF) of Guatemala to strengthen the use of scientific evidence in criminal cases. One award of up to $1,000,000. https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=345606
- Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, March 27: Applications sought to expand women’s ability to freely and safely participate in public life in Nepal. One award of up to $600,000. https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=345556
- S. Embassy Belgrade, Department of State, English Language Small Grants Program, April 1: Applications invited that use English to improve job prospects for Serbia’s citizens, expand access to information and knowledge, and promote critical thinking and media literacy. Up to 10 grants, $2,000-$30,000. https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=345377
- S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), April 3: Proposals invited that support women civil society activists and human rights defenders in the Southeast Asia and Pacific region. Award up to $3,000,000. https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=345730
- Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), April 3: Proposals sought to advance freedom of the press and transparency in infrastructure development in Southeast Asia through support for environmental journalism, award of up to $ 1,481,250. https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=345731
- Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, April 5: Applications sought for projects that promote and protect freedom of expression for vulnerable or marginalized populations. Up to two awards of $750,000. https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=345753
- Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, April 12. Applications for projects that promote gender equality and address gender-based violence in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. Up to two grants of up to $2,000,000. https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=345838
- Walmart Local Community Grants, April 15: Grants of up to $5,000. Multiple annual deadlines, but organizations may submit only 25 total proposals each calendar year. Multiple funding priorities as described here: https://walmart.org/how-we-give/local-community-grants.
- S. Embassy Beirut, Department of State, June 11: The U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Beirut) invites proposals for its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. Eight awards of up to $25,000. https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=345723
Other limited submission proposal opportunities may also be viewed at the ORD web page
February 21, 2023
