Deadline: 15-Mar-21
U.S. Embassy Tbilisi is currently accepting proposals for Democracy Commission Small Grants Program (DemCom).
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 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.
Themes
The project proposals must address at least one of the following themes:
- Economic Growth
- Rural Economic Development/Entrepreneurship Development;
- 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
- The maximum amount of a grant is $50,000 per project.
- Length of performance period: up to 12 months.
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.
- Other Eligibility Requirements: 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.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=331094