# Democracy Commission Small Grants

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-geo-21-003-012621-democracy-commission-small-grants/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/331094

> U.S. Mission to Georgia offered grants of up to $50,000 to colleges and universities. It expected to make $450,000 in total. Applications closed on March 15, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-GEO-21-003-012621 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Georgia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 15, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $450,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.900 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The following organizations are eligible to apply: · Georgian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; · Higher Education Institutions; · Independent media outlets registered in Georgia.

## What the grant funds

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION U.S. Embassy Tbilisi announces an open competition for Democracy Commission Small Grants Program (DemCom). The United States initiated in 1994 as a flexible mechanism to enable embassies to support local democratic initiatives in the countries of Central, Eastern Europe, and the post-Soviet States. The implementing body at each mission is the Democracy Commission, chaired by the Deputy Chief of Mission and including the Public Affairs Officer, other members of the Country Team, and representatives of U.S. Government agencies. Program Objectives: The purpose of the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program is to award grants for specific projects that support democracy, enhance the development of democratic institutions and foster education of civil society in Georgia. Grants will be awarded to non-governmental, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and media organizations based and registered in Georgia. The maximum amount of a grant is $50,000 per project.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-GEO-21-003-012621 still open?

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

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

U.S. Mission to Georgia accepted applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Democracy Commission Small Grants?

Closed March 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 $450,000 in total.

### 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.