Opportunity ID: 352754
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | TASHKENT-PDS-FY24-006 |
| 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: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 04, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 04, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | May 08, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations • For-profit organizations • Civil society/non-governmental organizations For this announcement, only Uzbekistan-based organizations are eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Tashkent Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the Embassy’s Democracy Commission Small Grants Program. This program supports the development of Uzbekistan’s democratic institutions and civil society by competitively awarding small grants to Uzbekistan’s nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and associations, to nonprofit civil society organizations (CSOs), and to independent local media organizations. The U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) in Tashkent is soliciting proposals for grants from Uzbekistan’s civil society and independent media organizations that focus on one of the priority areas/themes specified below. Applicants should pay close attention to the Public Diplomacy Section’s goals, priority program areas, target audiences when developing their proposals. Overall Program Goals: Increase the capacity of civil society organizations in Uzbekistan to respond to the country’s urgent social needs and increase citizen participation in governance through effective implementation of reforms and laws on civil society, government transparency and citizen oversight. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION First Round: Concept Note Submission Brief 1-2-paged Concept Note (please see attached CN template) with summary of project objectives, expected outcomes, outputs and approximate budget should be submitted by April 8, 2024. April 8 Proposals must contribute to one or more of the following areas that are the focus of this Notice of Funding Opportunity: Advancing Women’s Empowerment and Social Entrepreneurship Strengthening Disability Rights Empowering Citizen-led Initiatives to Improve Air Quality Second Round: Full Proposal Submission U.S. Embassy Tashkent will review all Statements of Interest and invite shortlisted projects to submit full grant applications. (See attached full NOFO for the technical requirements for the second round (if the applicant is shortlisted) |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mission Uzbekistan Public Affairs Grants Management Team
Email:tashkentgrants@state.gov |
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| Agency Contact Information: | Mission Uzbekistan Public Affairs Grants Management Team Email: tashkentgrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.900 | 006 | Democracy Commission Small Grants Program | PKG00285161 | Mar 04, 2024 | Apr 08, 2024 | View |
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