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Democracy Commission Small Grants Program

ID: TASHKENT-PDS-FY24-006 • Type: Posted

Description

The U.S. Embassy Tashkent Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the Embassy's Democracy Commission Small Grants Program. This program supports the development of Uzbekistan's democratic institutions and civil society by competitively awarding small grants to Uzbekistan's nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and associations, to nonprofit civil society organizations (CSOs), and to independent local media organizations.

The U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) in Tashkent is soliciting proposals for grants from Uzbekistan's civil society and independent media organizations that focus on one of the priority areas/themes specified below. Applicants should pay close attention to the Public Diplomacy Section's goals, priority program areas, target audiences when developing their proposals.

Overall Program Goals: Increase the capacity of civil society organizations in Uzbekistan to respond to the country's urgent social needs and increase citizen participation in governance through effective implementation of reforms and laws on civil society, government transparency and citizen oversight.

APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION

First Round: Concept Note Submission

Brief 1-2-paged Concept Note (please see attached CN template) with summary of project objectives, expected outcomes, outputs and approximate budget should be submitted by April 8, 2024.

April 8 Proposals must contribute to one or more of the following areas that are the focus of this Notice of Funding Opportunity:

Advancing Women's Empowerment and Social Entrepreneurship

Strengthening Disability Rights

Empowering Citizen-led Initiatives to Improve Air Quality

Second Round: Full Proposal Submission

U.S. Embassy Tashkent will review all Statements of Interest and invite shortlisted projects to submit full grant applications. (See attached full NOFO for the technical requirements for the second round (if the applicant is shortlisted)

Background
The U.S. Embassy Tashkent Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the Embassy’s Democracy Commission Small Grants Program. This program supports the development of Uzbekistan’s democratic institutions and civil society by competitively awarding small grants to Uzbekistan’s nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and associations, to nonprofit civil society organizations (CSOs), and to independent local media organizations. The U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) in Tashkent is soliciting proposals for grants from Uzbekistan’s civil society and independent media organizations that focus on one of the priority areas/themes specified below.

Grant Details
The U.S. Embassy Tashkent is seeking proposals for grants from Uzbekistan’s civil society and independent media organizations that focus on priority areas such as Advancing Women’s Empowerment and Social Entrepreneurship, Strengthening Disability Rights, and Empowering Citizen-led Initiatives to Improve Air Quality. The first round requires a brief 1-2-paged Concept Note with a summary of project objectives, expected outcomes, outputs, and approximate budget to be submitted by April 8, 2024. The second round involves the review of Statements of Interest and shortlisted projects will be invited to submit full grant applications.

Eligibility Requirements
The grant opportunity is available for Uzbekistan’s nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and associations, nonprofit civil society organizations (CSOs), and independent local media organizations.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the project will depend on the specific project duration outlined in the proposals submitted by applicants.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant opportunity is not explicitly provided in the document. However, it mentions that small grants will be competitively awarded to eligible organizations.
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Overview

Agency
Department of State (DOS)
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.900 - AEECA/ESF PD Programs
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 3/4/24 the Department of State posted grant opportunity TASHKENT-PDS-FY24-006 for Democracy Commission Small Grants Program with funding of $500,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.900 AEECA/ESF PD Programs. It is expected that 20 total grants will be made worth between $10,000 and $50,000.

Timing

Posted Date
March 4, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
April 8, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
March 4, 2024, 3:03 a.m. EST
Version
1
Archive Date
May 8, 2024

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations • For-profit organizations • Civil society/non-governmental organizations For this announcement, only Uzbekistan-based organizations are eligible to apply.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$50,000
Floor
$10,000
Estimated Program Funding
$500,000
Estimated Number of Grants
20

Contacts

Contact
Anorkhon Karimova Grantor
Contact Email
tashkentgrants@state.gov
Email Description
For Inquiries
Contact Phone
998903700761

Documents

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