Opportunity ID: 336989
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-GEO-22-005-12152021 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Democracy Commission Small Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | The project proposals must address at least one of the following themes:
1) ECONOMIC GROWTH: 2) GENDER EQUALITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION: 3) CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND MORE INFORMED CITIZENRY: NOTE: Basic education projects may include strengthening public schools for grades 1-12 through teacher training and professional development, online learning, virtual platforms and innovative programs for students including school libraries, science and tech labs, and enrichment programs. For more information on basic education strategies, please review the U.S. Government Education Strategy FY2019-2023 and the USAID Education Policy Program Cycle Implementation and Operational Guide) |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 27, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $450,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: The following organizations are eligible to apply: · Georgian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; · Higher Education Institutions.· Independent media outlets registered in Georgia. Other Eligibility Requirements: In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a unique entity identifier (Data Universal Numbering System/DUNS number from Dun & Bradstreet), as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.4 for information on how to obtain these registrations. Please note that process of registration on the SAM.gov portal can take substantial amount of time, so we recommend starting the process as early as possible. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Georgia |
| Description: |
A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION U.S. Embassy Tbilisi announces an open competition for Democracy Commission Small Grants Program (DemCom). The United States initiated in 1994 as a flexible mechanism to enable embassies to support local democratic initiatives in the countries of Central, Eastern Europe, and the post-Soviet States. The implementing body at each mission is the Democracy Commission, chaired by the Deputy Chief of Mission and including the Public Affairs Officer, other members of the Country Team, and representatives of U.S. Government agencies.
Program Objectives: The purpose of the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program is to award grants for specific projects that support democracy, enhance the development of democratic institutions and foster education of civil society in Georgia. Grants will be awarded to non-governmental, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and media organizations based and registered in Georgia. The maximum amount of a grant is $50,000 per project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Tbilisi
Email:TbilisiGrants@state.gov |
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