Deadline: 12 December 2018
The U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the 2018 Fall Round of the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program.
This program supports the development of Kyrgyzstan’s democratic institutions and civil society by competitively awarding small grants to Kyrgyz nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and associations, nonprofit civil society organizations (CSOs), and independent local media organizations. State bodies are encouraged to work with NGOs to submit applications.
Funding Information
The Maximum grant award is $50,000 with the average grant at $25,000 or less.
Priority Themes
- economic empowerment and entrepreneurship, particularly for women, youth and vulnerable population to advance economic independence and sustainable development. (commercial activity or specific businesses/startups will not be considered)
- free flow of information, development of independent and professional journalism
- government transparency, citizen understanding of public finance and decision making
- countering violent extremism through promoting peace and tolerance, creating alternative socio-economic opportunities for groups at risk, and working with media and social media to promote peaceful discourse
Other possible themes
- promotion of a robust civil society that advances the civil rights of all population segments
- strengthening social partnership and dialogue among government and civil society organizations
- promoting rule of law and legal reform
- inter-faith and inter-ethnic dialogue; religious freedom (religious activities which advance or inhibit one religion over another, or one interpretation of a religion over another will not be considered).
- combatting human trafficking
- promoting environmental awareness by creating citizen understanding of sustainable manage of ecosystems and natural resources
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic.