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DEMCOM-FY22-01: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program Competition

Closed Closed February 21, 2022 Opportunity DEMCOM-FY22-01 ☆ Save

This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is forecast: Democracy Commission Program R2 FY2022 (TIRDEMCOMMR2FY22). Status: Forecast, no dates yet. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Armenia notices from 2021.

• Award ceiling$50,000
• Award floor$5,000
• Total funding$400,000
• Expected awards15
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• 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.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past AEECA/ESF PD Programs awards averaged $83,527; this notice allows up to $50,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

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.

Category: Other.

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, TIRDEMCOMMR2FY22, which is forecast.

The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.