# DEMOCRACY COMMISSION SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/001-fy2022-democracy-commission-small-grants-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/336939

> U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $1,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 14 awards worth $500,000 in total. Applications closed on February 11, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 001-FY2022 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 11, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | $1,000 |
| Expected awards | 14 |
| Total funding | $500,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.900 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Non-government, non-profit organizations (including think tanks, civil society organizations), educational institutions and independent media that are based and legally registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina are eligible to apply. American or other donor country organizations and individuals are not eligible for grants under this program. Grants are generally awarded only to organizations.

## What the grant funds

This program supports NGO efforts to develop grassroots democracy and viable civil society in BiH This program aims to improve the institutions of government and increase a sense of civic identity in BiH society. Proposals that go beyond awareness building to create behavior change and action will be particularly competitive. The Commission welcomes proposals that are creative and will lead to citizen engagement.

## Questions people ask

### Is 001-FY2022 still open?

No. It closed on February 11, 2022. A newer notice is forecast: TIRDEMCOMMR2FY22, forecast, no dates yet.

### Who can apply for DEMOCRACY COMMISSION SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM?

U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for DEMOCRACY COMMISSION SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM?

Closed February 11, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $50,000 each. About $500,000 in total across about 14 awards.

### Who has won AEECA/ESF PD Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc., Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. The program made 2,295 awards worth $192 million in that time.