# Democracy Commission Small Grants Program Competition

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/demcom-fy22-01-democracy-commission-small-grants-program-competition/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/337079

> 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 15 awards worth $400,000 in total. Applications closed on February 21, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DEMCOM-FY22-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Armenia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 21, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 15 |
| 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 DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy, Yerevan of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for Armenian based NGOs and Media organizations to submit applications to develop democracy, promote respect for human rights, and support civic education in Armenia. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Program Objectives: The United States Embassy is pleased to announce the first round of the 2022 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: • Develop independent, diverse, and pluralistic media in Armenia; • Promote activities to engage youth audiences in the development of civic participation, political debate, and social responsibility in Armenia; and • Support initiatives that enhance internet freedom and promote digital security skills. 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.

## Questions people ask

### Is DEMCOM-FY22-01 still open?

No. It closed on February 21, 2022. 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 February 21, 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 $400,000 in total across about 15 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.