Opportunity Information: Apply for TASHKENT PDS FY23 002
The Democracy Commission Small Grants Program is a competitive grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), under the U.S. Department of State. The overall purpose is to support the development of democratic institutions and a stronger civil society in Uzbekistan by providing small grants to local organizations that can deliver practical, community-facing projects aligned with the Embassy's public diplomacy priorities. The program is designed to fund initiatives that address social needs, strengthen civic participation, and support more inclusive and accountable systems through targeted, measurable activities.
Funding is provided as a grant under a discretionary funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: TASHKENT PDS FY23 002; CFDA/Assistance Listing: 19.900). The award ceiling is $50,000 per project. The opportunity was created on April 4, 2023, and the original application deadline was May 15, 2023. While the number of expected awards is not specified in the source text, proposals are reviewed competitively, meaning applicants should assume a selective process and prioritize clear objectives, realistic workplans, and strong evidence that the project can be implemented effectively.
The Embassy is seeking proposals from Uzbekistan-based civil society and independent media organizations that fit within one of two priority topics. Topic 1 focuses on strengthening the role of women and marginalized communities through education and entrepreneurship. The goal under this theme is to improve the social and economic situation of low-income families and disadvantaged groups, which could include efforts like skills training, entrepreneurship support, employability programs, mentorship networks, community education initiatives, or other structured interventions that help participants gain economic resilience and social inclusion. Projects under this topic should connect education and/or economic opportunity to broader empowerment outcomes, especially for groups that face barriers to participation.
Topic 2 centers on strengthening civil society while promoting human rights and the rule of law. The stated goal is to increase the capacity of Uzbekistan's civil society to respond to unmet social needs affecting women, youth, migrants, and other vulnerable groups. This theme points toward capacity building and problem-solving initiatives that help civil society actors deliver services, advocate effectively, build coalitions, raise awareness of rights, improve legal literacy, or support community-based solutions connected to human rights protections and rule-of-law principles. The emphasis is on enabling civil society to better identify and address gaps where vulnerable populations may not be adequately served.
Eligibility is limited to organizations based in Uzbekistan. The announcement indicates that eligible applicants can include nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and civil society/non-governmental organizations, and it specifically highlights nonprofit NGOs and associations, nonprofit CSOs, and independent local media organizations as key intended applicants. In practical terms, this means the program is geared toward locally rooted institutions with the ability to carry out programming in Uzbekistan and reach target audiences directly. Applicants are instructed to align proposals closely with the PDS goals, priority program areas, and target audiences, suggesting that successful applications will clearly explain who will benefit, what will be delivered, why it matters in the Uzbek context, and how results will be measured within the project period and budget.Apply for TASHKENT PDS FY23 002
- The U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Democracy Commission Small Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-04-04.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-05-15. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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