DEMOCRACY COMMISSION SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM
This program supports NGO efforts to promote grassroots democracy, viable civil society in BiH, respect for human rights, and the promotion of Euro-Atlantic integration.
This may be accomplished through media outreach, public advocacy campaigns, workshops, and other projects.
Grant-funded civil society organizations may focus on youth empowerment – promoting youth participation in the economy, politics, government and society.
This may involve youth employment (non-formal education about the market economy, entrepreneurship, job searching techniques, networking etc.) and youth activism (effective engagement in public advocacy actions to protect the environment, counter corruption, etc., as well as the development of youth leadership, communication and negotiation skills).
Additionally, organizations may address the promotion of Euro-Atlantic integration and human rights including projects focused on LGBT issues, gender equality, and support for people with disabilities and minorities.
This may be accomplished through media outreach, public advocacy campaigns, workshops, and other projects.
Grant-funded civil society organizations may focus on youth empowerment – promoting youth participation in the economy, politics, government and society.
This may involve youth employment (non-formal education about the market economy, entrepreneurship, job searching techniques, networking etc.) and youth activism (effective engagement in public advocacy actions to protect the environment, counter corruption, etc., as well as the development of youth leadership, communication and negotiation skills).
Additionally, organizations may address the promotion of Euro-Atlantic integration and human rights including projects focused on LGBT issues, gender equality, and support for people with disabilities and minorities.
Agency: Department of State
Office: U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Estimated Funding: $700,000
Office: U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Estimated Funding: $700,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-081.html
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Non-government, non-profit organizations (including think tanks, civil society organizations) educational institutions and independent media that are based and legally registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-081.html
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
GurdaE@state.gov
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2019-10-29
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2020-01-26
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