BiH Department is offering the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program to support NGO efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This grant aims to promote grassroots democracy, civil society, human rights, and Euro-Atlantic integration through media outreach, advocacy campaigns, workshops, and youth empowerment projects. Organizations can focus on youth participation, employment, activism, and leadership development. Additionally, projects addressing Euro-Atlantic integration, LGBT issues, gender equality, support for people with disabilities and minorities are encouraged. Applications are accepted until December 27, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 321995
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 001-FY2020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DEMOCRACY COMMISSION SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | •Youth empowerment •Euro-Atlantic integration •Human rights including rights for persons with disabilities and the LGBT community. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 26, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Non-government, non-profit organizations (including think tanks, civil society organizations) educational institutions and independent media that are based and legally registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Description: | This program supports NGO efforts to promote grassroots democracy, viable civil society in BiH, respect for human rights, and the promotion of Euro-Atlantic integration. This may be accomplished through media outreach, public advocacy campaigns, workshops, and other projects. Grant-funded civil society organizations may focus on youth empowerment – promoting youth participation in the economy, politics, government and society. This may involve youth employment (non-formal education about the market economy, entrepreneurship, job searching techniques, networking etc.) and youth activism (effective engagement in public advocacy actions to protect the environment, counter corruption, etc., as well as the development of youth leadership, communication and negotiation skills). Additionally, organizations may address the promotion of Euro-Atlantic integration and human rights including projects focused on LGBT issues, gender equality, and support for people with disabilities and minorities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Edin Gurda
Admin Clerk Phone 0038733704344 Email:GurdaE@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 321995 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> NOFO-DEMCOM-FY-2020.pdf
Folder 321995 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package -> SF424_2_1-V2.1.pdf
Folder 321995 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package -> SF424A-V1.0.pdf
Folder 321995 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package -> 2020-AEECA-appl1.pdf
Folder 321995 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package -> Quick_Guide_for_International_Entity_Registration.pdf
Folder 321995 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package -> SF424B-V1.1.pdf
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