Annual Program Statement for Democracy Commission Small Grants, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Tashkent

The summary for the Annual Program Statement for Democracy Commission Small Grants, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Tashkent grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

Annual Program Statement for Democracy Commission Small Grants, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Tashkent: The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) in Tashkent is soliciting proposals for grants from Uzbekistan-based not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations that focus on one of the priority areas specified below. Applicants should pay close attention to these priorities, the Public Affairs Section's goals, and target audiences when developing their proposals. Due to the volume of applicants and inquiries, PAS does not accept letters of intent, concept papers, or requests for meetings prior to application. Limited phone consultations are possible.PAS Tashkent invites proposals for projects that focus on one of the priority areas specified below. More information about the Public Affairs Section Small Grants program can be found at: https://uz.usembassy.gov/education-culture/small-grants-program/.Grant Priority Areas: Funding is available for projects that address the priority areas below and focus on Public Affairs' key audiences, including: civil society organizations, entrepreneurs/innovators, US exchange alumni journalists, women, and youth (14-25 years old).Theme: Uzbekistan is going through a period of profound change and civil society organizations will be key to helping the government achieve its reform program. Embassy Tashkent supports effective programs that empower civil society, reform governance, and advance human rights.Grant proposals should address one or more of these Public Affairs priority areas:1. Strengthening Civic Education and Civil Society, 2. Supporting Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment, and 3. Promoting Human Rights and the Rule of Law