Description
The U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan is announcing the 2019 Spring Round of the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program. This program aims to support the development of democratic institutions and civil society in Kyrgyzstan by awarding small grants to Kyrgyz non-profit, non-governmental organizations, and independent local media organizations. The maximum grant award is $50,000, with an average grant of $25,000 or less. Priority themes include economic empowerment, free flow of information, government transparency, and countering violent extremism.
• Eligible applicants include Kyrgyz non-profit, non-governmental organizations, and independent local media organizations.
• State bodies are encouraged to work with NGOs to submit applications.
• The application package must include an application form, budget proposal, logical framework, and copy of NGO registration.
• Applications must be submitted in English and Russian or Kyrgyz.