Description
The U.S. Embassy Kyiv Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Democracy Small Grants Program. This program invites proposals for programs that foster the development of civil society and public engagement in Ukraine, contribute to open and competitive political and economic systems, and protect human rights. The program seeks to support initiatives that address the most pressing issues in Ukraine, including veterans' rights, the rights of people with disabilities, protection of other vulnerable groups, combating corruption, and promoting accountability and transparency.
• Defending and protecting human rights, including veterans' rights, rights of the families of the fallen Ukrainian soldiers, survivors of Russian captivity, IDPs, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups;
• Supporting the efforts to enable the revitalization and reconstruction of the previously liberated areas within Ukraine;
• Empowering newly established non-governmental organizations in Ukraine and fostering public engagement, assisting operation of the non-governmental organizations and initiatives in the liberated regions of Ukraine;
• Promoting government transparency and combating corruption (with the focus on regional level);
• Promoting awareness among the Ukrainian civic population regarding the potential challenges linked to the ongoing war (ex. demining education);
• Fostering civil education, civil engagement, and activism (especially among youth).