The BiH Department’s Democracy Commission Small Grants Program supports NGOs in fostering grassroots democracy, civil society, human rights, and Euro-Atlantic integration in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The program focuses on youth empowerment through education in market economy, entrepreneurship, job searching, networking, as well as advocacy for environmental protection, anti-corruption, and leadership development. Projects also target Euro-Atlantic integration, human rights, LGBT issues, gender equality, and support for marginalized groups. Apply by Jan 11, 2019, to advance democracy and inclusivity in BiH with this grant opportunity.
Opportunity ID: 310329
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 002-FY2019 |
| 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: | • Youth empowerment • Euro-Atlantic integration • Human rights including rights for persons with disabilities and the LGBT community. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 10, 2019 |
| 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-profit organizations (including think tanks, civil societies and NGOs), educational institutions and independent media that are based and legally registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina are eligible to apply. American or other donor country organizations and individuals are not eligible for grants under this program. Grants are generally awarded only to organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Description: |
This program supports NGOs efforts to promote grassroots democracy, viable civil society in BiH, respect for human rights, and promotion of Euro-Atlantic integration through media outreach and public advocacy campaigns. Grant-funded civil society organizations will focus on youth empowerment with special focus on youth employment (non-formal education about market economy, entrepreneurship, job searching techniques, networking etc.) and youth activism (effective engagement in public advocacy actions to protect nature, counter corruption, development of youth leadership, communication and negotiation skills), 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 0038733704000 Email:GurdaE@state.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 310329 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> NOFO-DEMCOM-FY-2019.pdf
Folder 310329 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package -> SF424_2_1-V2.1.pdf
Folder 310329 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package -> SF424A-V1.0.pdf
Folder 310329 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package -> 2018-AEECA-appl.pdf
Folder 310329 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package -> SF424B-V1.1.pdf
Folder 310329 Other Supporting Documents-SAM Registration -> SAM_Entity_Administrator_Letter_Template3_International_No_Banking_Info.pdf
Folder 310329 Other Supporting Documents-SAM Registration -> Quick_Guide_for_International_Entity_Registration.pdf
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