Closed · DEMCOM-FY24-ARM5 · CFDA 19.900 · Discretionary

Democracy Commission Small Grants Program Competition

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

$5K-$50K
Award range
Closed
Status
February 12, 2024
Close date
15
Expected awards

The verdict

Democracy Commission Small Grants Program Competition is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Armenia that offered $5,000 -- $50,000 across 15 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$5K-$50K
award range
Closed
application status
15
expected awards
19.900
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Democracy Commission Small Grants Program Competition - is cataloged under number DEMCOM-FY24-ARM5 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.900, posted by U.S. Mission to Armenia. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 11, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000 -- $50,000. It expects to issue 15 awards. 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 February 12, 2024. 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

$5,000 -- $50,000

Close Date

February 12, 2024

Posted

December 11, 2023

Expected Awards

15

Instrument

Grant

Description

The United States Embassy is pleased to announce the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program competition for FY 2024. The program supports initiatives that develop democratic institutions and support civil society capacity building in Armenia. Grants may support initiatives within the following thematic areas: Promotion of civil society and association building; Free flow of information (including support for independent media); Transparency in government; Rule of law and legal reform; Public education and advocacy (including civic education); Democratic political processes; Conflict resolution; Protection of human rights and promotion of tolerance; Anti-trafficking and anti-corruption; Ethnic minority, LGBTQ+, and gender equality; and Women’s empowerment. However, the priority program objectives for 2024 are: · Protection of human rights, including the social inclusion, community integration, and advancement of human rights of displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh; · Support for initiatives that advance, diversity, equity and inclusion, including support for ethnic minorities and marginalized communities (i.e. disability community, or LGBTQ+), women’s empowerment, and gender equity; · Free flow of information, including support for independent media; · Democratic political processes. All projects should explain how the proposed activities impact Armenia’s democratic development and further the long-term goals of the organization. Project proposals should describe specific objectives and expected outcomes. Proposals focused primarily on training or capacity building will not be considered unless the training will lead to concrete, measurable outcomes. Collaborative projects between partnering NGOs are strongly encouraged. Participants and Audiences: Proposals that include youth as a key audience will be given priority. This could include empowerment of youth through capacity building projects to promote civic participation, community engagement, and to strengthen youth-led networks and initiatives. Please be specific when mentioning the target audience(s) of your proposed project, including demographic information and the approximate number of beneficiaries to be directly and indirectly impacted by project activities. Please download the full NOFO for more information.

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

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

PDS Grants Team Phone 37410494200

Key Dates

Posted December 11, 2023
Close Date February 12, 2024
Archive Date March 13, 2024
Last Updated December 11, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Democracy Commission Small Grants Program Competition", offered by U.S. Mission to Armenia. It is associated with CFDA program 19.900. The United States Embassy is pleased to announce the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program competition for FY 2024. The program supports initiatives that develop democratic institutions and suppor...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on February 12, 2024. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $5,000 -- $50,000. Expected number of awards: 15.
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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