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STX-100-TM-23-GR001: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program

Closed Closed March 28, 2023 Opportunity STX-100-TM-23-GR001 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$30,000
• Award floor$3,000
• Total funding$60,000
• Expected awards5
• 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)

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 an Ashgabat-based organization, to build partnerships and strengthen civil society capacity. Only locally 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 $30,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy Ashgabat Public Diplomacy (PD) Section 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 an Ashgabat-based organization, to build partnerships and strengthen civil society capacity. Background: The PD Section of the U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan is soliciting Statements of Interest for grants from Turkmen civil society, economic union and independent media organizations that focus on the priority theme specified below. Applicants should pay close attention to PD 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 the 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: Development of a new generation of civil society leaders The Turkmen NGO sector is a developing sector, and many NGOs, especially in rural areas, are in need of certain skills in order to maximize their impact. Previously funded projects have focused on encouraging cooperation between local governments and civil society, strengthening advocacy efforts and raising awareness around universal human rights, especially among vulnerable and marginalized populations. This funding opportunity seeks to promote youth interest in civil society sector development, train youth in project management and fundraising skills, increase cooperation between existing NGOs and create new civil society organizations. The U.S. Embassy is seeking proposals that focus on addressing the following challenges: Increase knowledge on the importance of rule of law, civic engagement, civil society, and advocacy.

Category: Other.

Applying now

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