# Democracy Commission Small Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/stx-100-tm-22-gr001-democracy-commission-small-grants-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/338297

> U.S. Mission to Turkmenistan offered grants of up to $30,000 (at least $3,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 3 awards. Applications closed on April 11, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | STX-100-TM-22-GR001 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Turkmenistan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 11, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $30,000 |
| Award floor | $3,000 |
| Expected awards | 3 |
| 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, and ■ Media organizations. For this announcement, only organizations based in Turkmenistan are eligible to apply. Organizations unique to Turkmenistan will be prioritized over local branches of international NGOs/CSOs.

## What the grant funds

Program Office: Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Ashgabat Funding Opportunity Title: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program Announcement Type: Grant or Cooperative Agreement Executive Summary: The U.S. Embassy Ashgabat Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through the Embassy’s Democracy Commission Small Grants Program. This program supports the development of the country's democratic institutions and civil society by competitively awarding small grants to nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and associations, to nonprofit civil society organizations (CSOs), and to independent local media organizations in Turkmenistan. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit joint proposals with another NGO, such as a regional NGO collaborating with a Ashgabat-based organization, to build partnerships and strengthen civil society capacity. Background: The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan is soliciting Statements of Interest for grants from Turkmen civil society and independent media organizations that focus on one of the priority areas/themes specified below. Applicants should pay close attention to PAS priority goals, program areas, target audiences, and geographic location when developing their proposals. Statements of Interest, including the short budget proposal, cannot exceed three pages. Note: A specific goal and objectives for each theme are listed below. Please ensure you pay close attention to each of the goals, objectives, and target audiences when developing your proposal. Priority Themes: 1. Non-governmental organizations (NGO) capacity buildingThe Turkmen NGO sector is limited, and many NGOs lack essential capacities, especially in rural areas, that limit their impact. The registration process is opaque, complex, and difficult to navigate. Previous PAS-funded projects have focused on empowering cooperation between local governments and civil society, strengthening advocacy efforts and raising awareness on universal human rights, especially among vulnerable and marginalized populations.

## Questions people ask

### Is STX-100-TM-22-GR001 still open?

No. It closed on April 11, 2022. A newer notice is forecast: TIRDEMCOMMR2FY22, forecast, no dates yet.

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

U.S. Mission to Turkmenistan 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?

Closed April 11, 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 $30,000 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.