Closed · TASHKENT-PAS-FY21-01 · CFDA 19.900 · Discretionary

Democracy Commission Small Grants Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$10K-$50K
Award range
Closed
Status
May 31, 2021
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Democracy Commission Small Grants Program is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan that offered $10,000 -- $50,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$10K-$50K
award range
Closed
application status
19.900
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Democracy Commission Small Grants Program - is cataloged under number TASHKENT-PAS-FY21-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.900, posted by U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 18, 2021 and last updated on April 2, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $10,000 -- $50,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on May 31, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$10,000 -- $50,000

Close Date

May 31, 2021

Posted

February 18, 2021

Instrument

Grant

Description

The U.S. Embassy Tashkent Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the Embassy’s Democracy Commission (DemCom) Small Grants Program. This program supports the development of Uzbekistan’s democratic institutions and civil society by competitively awarding small grants to Uzbekistan’s non-profit, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and associations, to non-profit civil society organizations (CSOs), and to independent local media organizations. The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) in Tashkent is soliciting proposals for grants from Uzbekistan’s civil society and independent media organizations that focus on one of the priority areas/themes specified below. Applicants should pay close attention to the Public Affairs Section’s goals, priority program areas, and target audiences listed in the attached Notice of Funding Opportunity when developing their proposals.Topic 1: Strengthening Civil Society, Promoting Human Rights and the Rule of LawTopic 2: Supporting Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Topic 3. Strengthening Independent MediaOverall Program Goals: Increase the capacity of civil society organizations in Uzbekistan to respond to the country’s urgent social needs, and increase citizen participation in governance through effective implementation of reforms and laws on civil society, government transparency and citizen oversight.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Tashkent Public Affairs Section Grants Management Team

Key Dates

Posted February 18, 2021
Close Date May 31, 2021
Archive Date June 30, 2021
Last Updated April 2, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Democracy Commission Small Grants Program", offered by U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan. It is associated with CFDA program 19.900. The U.S. Embassy Tashkent Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the Embassy’s Democracy Commission (DemCom) Small Grants Prog...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 31, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $10,000 -- $50,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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