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DOS-KAZ-NS-AEECA-22-001: U.S. Embassy Small Grants Program 2022 (SGP)

Closed Closed March 31, 2022 Opportunity DOS-KAZ-NS-AEECA-22-001 ☆ 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 Kazakhstan notices from 2022.

• Award ceiling$50,000
• Award floor$10,000
• Expected awards9
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

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:• Not-for-profit organizations• Civil society/non-governmental organizations For this announcement, only Kazakhstan-based organizations are eligible to apply.

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 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.

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.