Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS GEO 22 005 12152021
The Democracy Commission Small Grants Program (DemCom) is a competitive grant opportunity run by the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, under the U.S. Mission to Georgia. It traces back to a U.S. initiative launched in 1994 to give U.S. embassies a flexible way to support locally driven democratic efforts across Central and Eastern Europe and the post-Soviet region. In Georgia, the program is overseen by the Embassy's Democracy Commission, which is chaired by the Deputy Chief of Mission and includes the Public Affairs Officer, other members of the Country Team, and representatives from U.S. Government agencies, reflecting a coordinated approach to selecting and supporting projects.
The main goal of the program is to fund specific, practical projects that strengthen democracy in Georgia. This includes initiatives that support democratic practices, reinforce the development and effectiveness of democratic institutions, and expand civic education and engagement among members of civil society. The scope is intentionally broad enough to support a range of democracy-related activities, while still centered on tangible, project-based outcomes that contribute to democratic governance and informed public participation.
Funding is provided as a grant, with an award ceiling of USD 50,000 per project. The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding and is associated with CFDA number 19.900. The activity areas connected to the notice include business and commerce, community development, education, employment/labor/training, regional development, and other related categories, suggesting that proposals can connect democracy strengthening to real-world economic, educational, community, and institutional needs, as long as the democratic governance and civil society purpose remains clear.
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are based and registered in Georgia. The eligible applicant types highlighted in the program description include Georgian non-profit and non-governmental organizations (including think tanks and civil society organizations), higher education institutions, and independent media outlets registered in Georgia. The broader eligibility list in the source data also references public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, small businesses, and other entities, but the narrative emphasis is clearly on non-profit, educational, and independent media actors operating locally in Georgia.
There are also key administrative requirements that applicants must meet before an award can be issued. Organizations need a unique entity identifier, specifically a DUNS number from Dun and Bradstreet, and they must have an active registration in SAM.gov. The notice warns that SAM.gov registration can take a substantial amount of time, so prospective applicants are encouraged to start those steps early to avoid delays that could prevent eligibility or timely submission.
For reference, the opportunity is titled "Democracy Commission Small Grants," with funding opportunity number DOS GEO 22 005 12152021, and it was created on December 15, 2021. The original closing date listed for submissions was February 25, 2022.Apply for DOS GEO 22 005 12152021
- The U.S. Mission to Georgia in the business and commerce, community development, education, employment, labor and training, other, regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Democracy Commission Small Grants" 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 2021-12-15.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-02-25. (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: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Small businesses, Others.
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