DEMCOM-FY23-ARM1: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program Competition
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Armenia notices from 2023.
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 $500,000 in total. Applications closed on April 16, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 10, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$50,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Total funding$500,000
- Expected awards15
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEMCOM-FY24-ARM5 | December 11, 2023 | Closed February 12, 2024 | Closed |
| DEMCOM-FY22-01 | December 22, 2021 | Closed February 21, 2022 | Closed |
| DEMCOM-FY21-01 | February 17, 2021 | Closed April 15, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 3, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 16, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 16, 2023 |
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
The United States Embassy is pleased to announce the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program competition for FY 2023. The program supports initiatives that develop democratic institutions and support civil society capacity building in Armenia. Grants may support initiatives within the following thematic areas: Promotion of civil society and association building; Free flow of information (including support for independent media); Transparency in government; Rule of law and legal reform; Public education and advocacy (including civic education); Democratic political processes; Conflict resolution; Protection of human rights and promotion of tolerance; Anti-trafficking and anti-corruption; Ethnic minority, LGBTQ+, and gender equality; and Women’s empowerment. However, the priority program objectives for 2023 are: · Protection of human rights and promotion of tolerance; · Conflict resolution; and · Advancing equity and inclusion of ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ populations, gender equality; and Women’s empowerment. 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.
Who has won AEECA/ESF PD Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, AEECA/ESF PD Programs (19.900) awarded $192 million across 2,295 grant awards, an average of $83,527 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 72 | $35.7 million |
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 484 | $23.3 million | |
| International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. | District of Columbia | 10 | $6.1 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 10 | $5.0 million |
| Cultural Vistas, Inc. | District of Columbia | 2 | $4.8 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DEMCOM-FY23-ARM1 still open?
No. It closed on April 16, 2023.
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 16, 2023. 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 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.
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