Democracy Commission Small Grants

Description

1) Objective

The United States Embassy is pleased to announce the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program competition for FY 2023. 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 2023 are:

• Protection of human rights and promotion of tolerance;
• Conflict resolution;
• and Advancing equity and inclusion of ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ populations, gender equality; and Women’s empowerment.

2) Eligibility

Eligible for funding are indigenous Armenian non-profit, non-governmental organisations and media outlets.

3) Location

Actions must be implemented in Armenia.

4) Budget

The total available budget is approximately $500,000 pending the availability of funds. Awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $50,000.

5) Application

The deadline for the 2023 competition cycle is April 16, 2023.