Opportunity Information: Apply for TASHKENT PDS FY24 006
The Democracy Commission Small Grants Program is a competitive small-grants opportunity run by the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), under the U.S. Department of State. The program is designed to support the development of democratic institutions and a stronger civil society in Uzbekistan by funding projects proposed by local organizations, including nongovernmental and civil society groups as well as independent local media. The overall intent is to help Uzbekistan-based actors implement practical initiatives that address urgent social needs while also encouraging more active citizen participation in governance.
At the center of the program is a capacity-building and participation goal: increasing the ability of civil society organizations to respond effectively to pressing community challenges, and strengthening citizen engagement in governance through the real-world implementation of reforms and laws related to civil society development, government transparency, and citizen oversight. In other words, proposals are expected to go beyond awareness-raising alone and show how planned activities will improve organizational effectiveness, strengthen accountability or transparency practices, or expand opportunities for citizens to take part in public decision-making and oversight.
Projects must align with one or more of the Embassy’s stated priority themes for this funding round. Those focus areas are: advancing women’s empowerment and social entrepreneurship; strengthening disability rights; and empowering citizen-led initiatives to improve air quality. Applicants are expected to tailor their project design to these themes and to the Public Diplomacy Section’s broader goals, priority program areas, and intended target audiences, since alignment with those priorities is a key part of competitiveness.
The application process is structured in two stages. The first stage requires a brief concept note of about 1 to 2 pages, using the provided concept note template, summarizing the project’s objectives, expected outcomes, planned outputs, and an approximate budget. The deadline for submitting the concept note is April 8, 2024. After review of these initial submissions, the Embassy will invite shortlisted applicants to submit full proposals in the second round, with the detailed technical and application requirements provided in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for those selected to move forward.
Eligibility is limited to Uzbekistan-based organizations. The opportunity is open to not-for-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, and civil society/non-governmental organizations, as long as they are based in Uzbekistan. The grant mechanism is a discretionary grant, listed under CFDA 19.900, with an award ceiling of $50,000. The posting indicates an expectation of up to about 20 awards, suggesting multiple smaller projects may be supported rather than a single large initiative. The funding opportunity number is TASHKENT PDS FY24 006, administered by the U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan, and it was created on March 4, 2024.Apply for TASHKENT PDS FY24 006
- The U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Democracy Commission Small Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-03-04.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-08. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Democracy Commission Small Grants Program (U.S. Embassy Tashkent) - FAQs
1) What is the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program?
The Democracy Commission Small Grants Program is a competitive small-grants opportunity run by the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), under the U.S. Department of State. It funds projects proposed by local organizations in Uzbekistan to support democratic institutions and a stronger civil society.
2) Who runs and administers this grant opportunity?
The program is run by the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent through the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS). It is administered by the U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan under the U.S. Department of State.
3) What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to support the development of democratic institutions and strengthen civil society in Uzbekistan. It aims to help Uzbekistan-based actors implement practical initiatives that address urgent social needs while encouraging more active citizen participation in governance.
4) What kinds of projects is the program looking for?
Projects are expected to be practical and implementation-focused. The stated intent is to increase the ability of civil society organizations to respond effectively to pressing community challenges and to strengthen citizen engagement in governance through real-world implementation of reforms and laws related to civil society development, government transparency, and citizen oversight.
5) Does the program fund awareness-raising campaigns?
Proposals are expected to go beyond awareness-raising alone. Applications should show how planned activities will improve organizational effectiveness, strengthen accountability or transparency practices, or expand opportunities for citizens to take part in public decision-making and oversight.
6) What are the priority themes for this funding round?
Projects must align with one or more of the Embassy's priority themes for this round: (1) advancing women's empowerment and social entrepreneurship, (2) strengthening disability rights, and (3) empowering citizen-led initiatives to improve air quality.
7) Do projects have to match the Embassy's broader goals and target audiences?
Yes. Applicants are expected to tailor their project design to the priority themes and to the Public Diplomacy Section's broader goals, priority program areas, and intended target audiences. Alignment with these priorities is described as a key part of competitiveness.
8) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Uzbekistan-based organizations. The opportunity is open to not-for-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, and civil society/non-governmental organizations, as long as they are based in Uzbekistan.
9) Are independent local media eligible?
Yes. The program description specifically notes that it funds projects proposed by local organizations, including nongovernmental and civil society groups as well as independent local media, provided they are Uzbekistan-based.
10) What is the grant type/mechanism?
The grant mechanism is a discretionary grant.
11) What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $50,000.
12) How many awards does the program expect to make?
The posting indicates an expectation of up to about 20 awards, suggesting the program may support multiple smaller projects rather than a single large initiative.
13) What is the application process?
The application process has two stages. Stage 1 is submission of a brief concept note. After review, the Embassy will invite shortlisted applicants to submit full proposals in Stage 2. Detailed technical and application requirements for Stage 2 are provided in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for those selected to move forward.
14) What must be included in the concept note?
The concept note should be about 1 to 2 pages and use the provided concept note template. It should summarize the project's objectives, expected outcomes, planned outputs, and an approximate budget.
15) What is the deadline for the concept note?
The deadline to submit the concept note is April 8, 2024.
16) What happens after submitting the concept note?
After reviewing concept notes, the Embassy will invite shortlisted applicants to submit full proposals in the second round.
17) Where can applicants find the full proposal requirements?
The detailed technical and application requirements are provided in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for applicants who are selected to move forward to the second stage.
18) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is TASHKENT PDS FY24 006.
19) What CFDA number is associated with this grant?
The grant is listed under CFDA 19.900.
20) When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 4, 2024.
21) What country is the program focused on?
The program is focused on Uzbekistan. It is intended for Uzbekistan-based organizations and aims to strengthen democratic institutions and civil society in Uzbekistan.
22) What outcomes is the program trying to achieve?
Based on the program description, expected results include stronger organizational capacity for civil society groups, improved ability to address urgent community needs, strengthened accountability and transparency practices, and expanded citizen participation in governance, decision-making, and oversight.
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