Deadline: 02-May-24
U.S. Embassy Tbilisi announces an open competition for Democracy Commission Small Grants Program 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, Cultural Affairs Officer, other members of the Country Team, and representatives of U.S. Government agencies.
Program Objective
- The purpose of the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program is to award grants for specific projects that support democracy, enhance the development of free media, civil society, and foster economic growth through education advocacy. Grants will be awarded to higher education institutions, vocational colleges, non-governmental, non-profit organizations based and registered in Georgia.
Themes
- Education for knowledge-based economic growth:
- Entrepreneurship Education in Higher Education Institutions
- Supporting Vocational Education in Tourism/Agroindustry
- Strengthening STEM Education in Higher Education Institutions
- Basic Education
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $ 158,000
- Award Ceiling: $50,000
- Award Floor: $0
Who can apply?
- Grants will be awarded to higher education institutions, vocational colleges, non-governmental, non-profit organizations based and registered in Georgia.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.