Tenders are invited for Grants Notice-Democracy Commission Small Grants Program

Grants Notice-Democracy Commission Small Grants Program The U.S. Embassy Ashgabat Public Diplomacy (Pd) Section Of The U.S. Department Of State Is Pleased To Announce That Funding Is Available Through The Embassy’S Democracy Commission Small Grants Program. This Program Supports The Development Of The Countrys Democratic Institutions And Civil Society By Competitively Awarding Small Grants To Nonprofit, Nongovernmental Organizations (Ngos) And Associations, To Nonprofit Civil Society Organizations (Csos), And To Independent Local Media Organizations In Turkmenistan. Applicants Are Strongly Encouraged To Submit Joint Proposals With Another Ngo, Such As A Regional Ngo Collaborating With An Ashgabat-Based Organization, To Build Partnerships And Strengthen Civil Society Capacity. Background: The Pd Section Of The U.S. Embassy In Turkmenistan Is Soliciting Statements Of Interest For Grants From Turkmen Civil Society, Economic Union And Independent Media Organizations That Focus On The Priority Theme Specified Below. Applicants Should Pay Close Attention To Pd Priority Goals, Program Areas, Target Audiences, And Geographic Location When Developing Their Proposals. Statements Of Interest, Including The Short Budget Proposal, Cannot Exceed Three Pages.