# Democracy Commission Small Grants Program Competition

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/demcom-fy21-01-democracy-commission-small-grants-program-competition/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/331554

> U.S. Mission to Armenia offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $400,000 in total. Applications closed on April 15, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DEMCOM-FY21-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Armenia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 15, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| Total funding | $400,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.900 |

## Who can apply

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

The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Armenian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; • Independent media outlets registered in Armenia.

## What the grant funds

Program Objectives: The United States Embassy is pleased to announce the first round of the 2021 Democracy Commission Small Grants Program competition. The program supports initiatives that develop democracy, promote respect for human rights, and support civic education in Armenia. Special consideration will be given to proposals that focus on one or more of the following: • Support transparency and accountability in governance and the fight against corruption; • Develop independent, diverse, and pluralistic media in Armenia; • Promote the importance of entrepreneurship and boost entrepreneurial skills; and • Promote activities to engage youth audiences in the development of civic participation, political debate, and social responsibility in Armenia. All projects should explain how the proposed activities impact Armenia’s democratic development and further the long-term goals of the organization. Project proposals should describe specific objectives and expected outcomes. Proposals focused primarily on training or capacity building will not be considered unless the training will lead to concrete, measurable outcomes. Collaborative projects between partnering NGOs are strongly encouraged. Participants and Audiences: Please be specific when mentioning the target audience(s) of your proposed project, including demographic information and the approximate number of beneficiaries to be directly and indirectly impacted by project activities.

## Questions people ask

### Is DEMCOM-FY21-01 still open?

No. It closed on April 15, 2021. A newer notice is forecast: TIRDEMCOMMR2FY22, forecast, no dates yet.

### Who can apply for Democracy Commission Small Grants Program Competition?

U.S. Mission to Armenia 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 Competition?

Closed April 15, 2021. 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 $400,000 in total across about 20 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.