The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the launch of the 2010 Grants Program. This competitive program offers grants of up to $20,000 to indigenous non-government organizations to strengthen democracy, increase respect for civil society and the rule of law, advance human rights and women’s rights, and combat extremism.
Deadline: June 18, 2010.
(Application)
Guidelines For Grants
- Grants may be made to non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations. Grants cannot be made to individuals, but only to non-governmental organizations that demonstrate long-term sustainability beyond the proposed program activity. Third-country organizations and individuals are not eligible.
- Priority will be given to projects that advance democratic practices, including development of civil society; foster freedom of information and independent media; increase transparency in government; support NGO capacity building; advance rule of law and judicial reform; promote civic education; encourage conflict resolution; prioritize human rights; and advocate for equal rights for ethnic minorities or women.
- Priority will be given to proposals from new organizations and new projects. Grants will not be approved for multi-year projects, but past recipients of Small Grants will be considered for new one-year projects.
- Proposals for non-partisan election education and related public information activities are eligible for consideration, but grants may not be used for any form of partisan political activity.
- Small Grant proposals may include modest administrative expenses, including honoraria/partial salaries of grant implementers, but only when they are directly linked to the conduct of the specific grant program. General operating expenses, long-term infrastructure costs and undefined miscellaneous or “overhead” expenses are not acceptable.
- Grant funds may not be used to fund travel to international conferences, nor may they be used primarily for food and drink expenses.
- Grant funds may be used to train trainers, but they may not be used to provide direct social services.
- Grant funds may be used for seminars and workshops, but proposals must describe the expected audience, content, and timeframe, and justify the activity in terms of outcome and benefits to U.S. national interests.
- Grant funds may be used for the publication of materials, but proposals must describe the audience, content and means of distribution.
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