Public Affairs Section
Democracy Commission Small Grants Program
The purpose of the U.S. Embassy’s Democracy Commission Small Grants Program is to award small grants for specific projects that support the development of democratic institutions in Uzbekistan. Grants will be awarded to non-governmental, non-profit organizations (NGOs) and media outlets, not individuals.
In Uzbekistan, the Democracy Commission is interested in projects relating to:
• building democratic institutions
• fostering a strong and independent media
• supporting civic education
• respecting the rule of law
• protecting human rights
• furthering women's political and social rights
• supporting market reforms, and
• protecting the environment.
The U.S. Embassy’s Democracy Commission will NOT consider proposals (1) requested by non-Uzbekistani organizations and individuals; (2) relating to partisan political activities, charitable activities, political fund-raising, commercial enterprises and humanitarian aid; (3) proposed by individuals not affiliated with an organization that can provide the long-term sustainability needed to complete the project, and (4) those that duplicate existing projects.
Proposals will be evaluated according to the nature of the project’s goals, the applicant’s clearly formulated plan to achieve those goals, the adequacy of the proposed budget, and the proposal’s targeted audience.
Small Grants Application Guidelines
Please read the application guidelines carefully before submitting your application. Failure to adhere to these guidelines will be grounds for your application being rejected. Click here (PDF - 43 kB) to read the application guidelines.
Financial Report Guidelines
If you receive funding from the Democracy Commission, you will be required to submit a detailed program and financial reports on the project. Click here (PDF - 22 kB) to read the financial report guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here (PDF - 13 kB) to read the Frequently Asked Questions About the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program.
Other Useful Links
Click here to learn more about grant-making organizations and proposal writing.
How to Contact Us
In case of any questions about the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program, please contact:
Democracy Commission Small Grants Coordinator
Embassy of the United States of America
3 Moyqorghon Street, 5th Block Yunusobod District
Tashkent, 100093 Uzbekistan
Phone: (+998-71) 140-2441
Fax: (+998-71) 120-6302
E-mail: TashkentGrant@state.gov
Website: http://uzbekistan.usembassy.gov
