Description
The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe is pleased to announce funding available through the Embassy's Democracy Commission Small Grants Program. This program supports the development of Tajikistan's democratic institutions and civil society by competitively awarding small grants to nonprofit organizations, associations, and independent local media organizations. The program has four topics: Support for Independent Media, Countering Violent Extremism, Women's Economic Security and Empowerment, and Environmental Awareness and Action.
• The program aims to increase the capacity of independent bloggers and social media influencers to produce content that counters misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda.
• The program also seeks to increase the amount of anti-extremist content in Tajikistan's traditional and social media space.
• Additionally, the program aims to increase the capacity of women from underserved and rural communities to participate in the labor market.
• The program also promotes the usage of renewable and sustainable energy sources in Tajikistan through increased awareness of the impact of climate change and pollution.