Closed · DOS-GEO-24-002-03292024 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary
Democracy Commission Small Grants - Education for Knowledge -Based Economic Growth
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Georgia, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- up to $50K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- May 2, 2024
- Close date
- -
- Expected awards
The verdict
Democracy Commission Small Grants - Education for Knowledge -Based Economic Growth is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Georgia that offered Up to $50,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- up to $50K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 19.040
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Democracy Commission Small Grants - Education for Knowledge -Based Economic Growth - is cataloged under number DOS-GEO-24-002-03292024 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Georgia. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 29, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $50,000. The agency has projected $158,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. 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 2, 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
Up to $50,000
Close Date
May 2, 2024
Posted
March 29, 2024
Est. Total Funding
$158,000
Instrument
Grant
Description
A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION U.S. Embassy Tbilisi announces an open competition for Democracy Commission Small Grants Program (DemCom). The United States initiated in 1994 as a flexible mechanism to enable embassies to support local democratic initiatives in the countries of Central, Eastern Europe, and the post-Soviet States. The implementing body at each mission is the Democracy Commission, chaired by the Deputy Chief of Mission and including the Public Affairs Officer, Cultural Affairs Officer, other members of the Country Team, and representatives of U.S. Government agencies. Program Objectives: The purpose of the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program is to award grants for specific projects that support democracy, enhance the development of free media, civil society, and foster economic growth through education advocacy. Grants will be awarded to higher education institutions, vocational colleges, non-governmental, non-profit organizations based and registered in Georgia. The maximum amount of a grant is $50,000 per project. NOTE: Proposals that include partnerships between universities are encouraged. The project proposals must address at least one of the following themes: 1) EDUCATION FOR KNOWLEDGE-BASED ECONOMIC GROWTH: · Entrepreneurship Education in Higher Education Institutions · Supporting Vocational Education in Tourism/Agroindustry · Strengthening STEM Education in Higher Education Institutions · Basic Education (Please see note below.) NOTE: Basic education projects may include strengthening public schools for grades 1-12 through teacher training and professional development, online learning, mental health and social-emotional learning, literacy and critical thinking, virtual platforms and innovative programs for students including school libraries, science and tech labs, and enrichment programs. For more information on basic education strategies, please review the U.S. Government Education Strategy FY2019-2023 and the USAID Education Policy Program Cycle Implementation and Operational Guide)
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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Parent Grant Program
USAID International Development Grants
U.S. Department of State
Agency Contact
US Embassy Tbilisi Grants Team
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