The Democracy Commission is offering this Small Grants Program to bolster civil society in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). This grant aims to enhance government transparency and accountability, empower citizens in anti-corruption efforts, and promote greater respect for human rights. Furthermore, it seeks to support independent media initiatives and facilitate Euro-Atlantic integration within BiH. The program’s core purpose is to foster a more robust and engaged civil society, contributing significantly to democratic development and good governance in the region. This funding is specifically designed for projects that align with these critical objectives, driving positive societal change and strengthening democratic processes.
Opportunity ID: 345459
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BH-001-FY2023 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DEMOCRACY COMMISSION SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | • Anti-corruption, in particular projects that engage citizens in anti-corruption advocacy initiatives, encourage corruption-exposing investigative journalism, expand corruption reporting mechanisms, or seek to improve legislation related to corruption. • Democratic political processes, in particular projects that advocate for more transparent and accountable institutions and more involvement by citizens in civic life, with special attention paid to projects that focus on the 14 key priorities for EU membership. • Countering misinformation and promoting moderate voices, in particular projects that encourage fact-based citizen and media dialogue on priority social and political issues; improve media literacy and the ability of BiH citizens to detect misinformation in traditional media and on social media; and counter hate speech and extremist rhetoric in public discourse. • Supporting vulnerable and marginalized populations in BiH, in particular projects that promote the rights and inclusion in society of migrants/refugees/displaced persons, the Roma community, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and other minority groups. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 03, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 03, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 02, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| 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-governmental, non-profit organizations (including think tanks, civil society organizations), educational institutions and independent media organizations that are based and legally registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Description: |
This program aims to strengthen civil society in BiH and to improve transparency and accountability in government, expand citizen participation in fighting corruption, increase respect for human rights, support independent media, and promote Euro-Atlantic integration. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Edin Gurda
PDS Resource Coordination Assistant Phone 0038733704000 Email:gurdae@state.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 345459 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> FY 2023 Dem Com NOFO.pdf
Folder 345459 Other Supporting Documents-Application Forms -> SF424A-V1.0.pdf
Folder 345459 Other Supporting Documents-Application Forms -> SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf
Folder 345459 Other Supporting Documents-Application Forms -> 2023-AEECA-Appl-Final.pdf
Folder 345459 Other Supporting Documents-SAM.gov Administration -> SAM_Entity_Administrator_Letter_Template3_International_No_Banking_Info.pdf
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