# U.S. Embassy Small Grants Program 2022 (SGP)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-kaz-ns-aeeca-22-001-u-s-embassy-small-grants-program-2022-sgp/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/337873

> U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 9 awards. Applications closed on March 31, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-KAZ-NS-AEECA-22-001 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 31, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 9 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| 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:• Not-for-profit organizations• Civil society/non-governmental organizations For this announcement, only Kazakhstan-based organizations are eligible to apply.

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Mission Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to solicit proposals for grants from Kazakhstani civil society and independent media organizations that focus on one of the three priority areas specified below. Applicants should pay close attention to the Public Affairs Section’s goals and target audiences when developing their proposals. TOPIC 1: Countering Vaccine Hesitancy and COVID-19 Disinformation Disinformation represents an existential crisis for Kazakhstan, particularly with regards to health. In a 2020 Gallup poll, only 25% of Kazakhstani citizens indicated willingness to take a COVID-19 vaccine when available, the lowest score in the world. As of December 2021, vaccination rates in Kazakhstan are only 45%, which remains low compared to comparable countries, in spite of strong scientific evidence supporting vaccine efficacy. Vaccine hesitancy remains strong even as WHO and FDA-approved vaccines become increasingly available in country. In addition, COVID-related disinformation appears stronger in rural areas, and in Kazakh-speaking communities. Kazakhstan’s emergence from the pandemic and longer-term stability will be dependent on access to accurate information to support health security. Previous Mission-funded projects include the creation of an informational platform about COVID-19 in Kazakhstan, providing the most recent science-based information and guidelines for medical professionals and the general public. The Mission has also supported a social media campaign, collaborating with influencers to encourage caution before sharing possible disinformation on social media. This funding opportunity seeks projects that will increase access to accurate information on COVID-19, discuss and promote the safety and efficacy of vaccines, and highlight how each person plays a role in helping Kazakhstan and the world overcome the pandemic. Project Goal: Counter disinformation by increasing access to accurate information on COVID-19 and vaccines, focusing specifically on rural and Kazakh-language communities. Possible Project Audiences: · Groups in rural areas · Kazakh-speaking communities Project Objectives (Applicants may choose to address one or more of the objectives below in their proposals): 1. Raise awareness in at least 5000 target audience members of proper public health practices and the importance of vaccinations in combatting COVID-19 2.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-KAZ-NS-AEECA-22-001 still open?

No. It closed on March 31, 2022. A newer notice is forecast: TIRDEMCOMMR2FY22, forecast, no dates yet.

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Small Grants Program 2022 (SGP)?

U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Small Grants Program 2022 (SGP)?

Closed March 31, 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.

### 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.