DOS-GEO-23-001-12162022: Democracy Commission Small Grants
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 Georgia notices from 2022.
U.S. Mission to Georgia offered grants of up to $50,000 to colleges and universities. It expected to make about 200 awards worth $450,000 in total. Applications closed on February 20, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 19, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$50,000
- Total funding$450,000
- Expected awards200
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOS-GEO-22-005-12152021 | December 15, 2021 | Closed February 25, 2022 | Closed |
| DOS-GEO-21-003-012621 | January 26, 2021 | Closed March 15, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | December 19, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 20, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 22, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- 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.. Legal Entities of Public Laws, LEPL organizations· Higher Education Institutions.· Independent media outlets registered in Georgia.
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
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, Cultural 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.
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 DOS-GEO-23-001-12162022 still open?
No. It closed on February 20, 2023.
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 February 20, 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 $450,000 in total across about 200 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.