Deadline: 11 March 2018
U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan is seeking applications for its Small grant program that is designed to support civil society in Kazakhstan and advance the interests and will of Kazakhstani citizens.
Themes
- Promote respect for Human rights including diversity, tolerance, inclusion and youth empowerment.
- Enhance rule of law and cooperation between the government and civil society.
- Advance gender equality.
- Promote a culture of civic responsibility.
- Freedom of Media and expanded access to information, including through new media.
- Emphasize innovation in public education, health, environment, energy and public/private partnerships.
Funding Information
The maximum funding for each project is $30,000.00
Funding Criteria
Grant funding can be used to support:
- Campaigns to engage the public in socially valuable activities;
- Advocacy for solving societal issues;
- Development of proposals for legislative changes;
- Project-related salaries and honoraria including applicable taxes;
- In-country travel expenses directly related to the project;
- Supplies or equipment necessary for project implementation;
- Contracted services directly related to the project (For example: translation, design, web-design, printing, publishing of promotional materials etc.)
Eligibility Criteria
- Non-governmental or non-profit organizations registered in Kazakhstan are eligible for this program.
- Applications from organizations registered outside of Kazakhstan, commercial organizations, political groups carrying out partisan activities, and charity organizations will not be considered.
- Only one concept paper may be submitted on behalf of an eligible organization.
- Organizations funded through the U.S. Embassy Small Grants Program during 2016 and 2017 are not eligible during 2018 cycle.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: Kazakhstan
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.
