Deadline: 25-Feb-22
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.
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.
Themes
- Economic Growth
- Rural Economic Development/Entrepreneurship Development/Social Entrepreneurship
- Tourism Development/Hospitality Management
- Basic Education
- Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
- Women Empowerment
- Inclusion of Ethnic and Religious Minorities
- Civic Integration of People with Disabilities/Inclusive Education
- Protection of Children’s Rights and Child Welfare
- Civic Engagement and more informed Citizenry
- Journalism Education and Professionalism
- Media Literacy Training and Production of High-Quality Independent Media Content
- Capacity Building and Advocacy for Local SCOs
- Cyber Security, Strategic Communications and Digital Diplomacy
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: up to 12 months
- A number of awards anticipated: Depending on budget request award amounts.
- Award amounts: The maximum amount of a grant is $50,000 per project.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=336989