Opportunity Information: Apply for 001 FY2021
The DEMOCRACY COMMISSION SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is designed to fund non-governmental organization (NGO) projects that strengthen grassroots democracy and help build a viable, active civil society across Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). A central emphasis of the program is supporting efforts that encourage Euro-Atlantic integration and that reinforce democratic norms and participation at the community level rather than only through top-down reforms.
The program is focused on improving public confidence in both governmental institutions and civil society organizations, while also helping people in BiH develop a stronger sense of shared civic identity. In practical terms, the grant is meant to back initiatives that encourage citizens to engage constructively with public institutions, participate in civic life, and view democratic governance as responsive and legitimate. The program recognizes that trust and civic identity can be built through sustained public engagement, clear communication, and opportunities for citizens to learn, discuss, and organize around public issues.
Projects supported under this opportunity may include activities such as media outreach, public advocacy campaigns, workshops, and similar forms of public programming. That can cover a wide range of approaches, for example: community-based civic education, campaigns that encourage participation in local decision-making, initiatives that improve public understanding of democratic processes, or activities that help civil society groups collaborate and communicate more effectively with the public. The solicitation leaves room for other creative activities as long as they advance the overall purpose of strengthening democracy, civil society, and civic cohesion in BiH.
Funding is provided as a grant, with an award ceiling of $50,000 per award. The opportunity anticipated making around 14 awards. The program is listed under CFDA number 19.900, and the funding activity category is identified broadly as "Other," indicating the program may support a variety of democracy and civil society-related activities that do not fit neatly into a single narrow category. Eligibility is described generally as "Others," suggesting that the eligible applicant pool may extend beyond a single standard applicant type, though applicants would need to consult the additional eligibility information referenced in the notice to confirm they qualify.
Key administrative details include the opportunity number (001 FY2021), a creation date of December 23, 2020, and an original application deadline of February 5, 2021. Overall, the grant is positioned as a small-grants mechanism to fund practical, locally grounded NGO-led projects that can visibly strengthen democratic engagement, expand civic space, and contribute to BiH's broader Euro-Atlantic trajectory through measurable improvements in public trust and civic participation.Apply for 001 FY2021
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) 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 Dec 23, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 05, 2021. (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.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 14 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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