Opportunity Information: Apply for STI40019GRXXXX
The Democracy Commission Small Grants Program is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Tajikistan. Originally launched by the Department of State in 1994 and operating in Tajikistan since 1999, the program is designed as a flexible, small-grants mechanism to support local initiatives that help strengthen democratic development in Tajikistan. In practical terms, it is meant to fund community-oriented projects that advance democratic values and related civic goals, using relatively modest awards to support on-the-ground activities that can be implemented by nonprofit organizations.
This funding opportunity was posted under the title "Democracy Commission Small Grants Program" with the opportunity number STI40019GRXXXX. It uses the grant instrument type and is categorized under the funding activity area of community development, with CFDA number 19.900. The administering agency is the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Tajikistan, which indicates the program is managed locally by the U.S. Embassy/mission team in-country rather than as a large centralized Washington competition.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations. Specifically, eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status recognized by the IRS (excluding institutions of higher education) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education). That means the opportunity is aimed at nonprofit civil society actors rather than universities, government entities, or for-profit companies, and it is structured to accommodate different nonprofit registration situations while still keeping the focus on mission-driven organizations.
In terms of scale and competitiveness, the program lists an award ceiling of $50,000 and anticipates making about 20 awards. This suggests the program is intended to distribute support across multiple projects rather than concentrating funding into a small number of large awards, which aligns with the stated goal of being a flexible mechanism to encourage a range of democracy-supporting initiatives. The posting shows a creation date of April 16, 2019, with an original closing date of April 30, 2019, indicating a relatively short application window for that cycle.Apply for STI40019GRXXXX
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Tajikistan in the community development 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 Apr 16, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2019. (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 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Democracy Commission Small Grants Program (U.S. Mission to Tajikistan) - FAQs
What is the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program?
The Democracy Commission Small Grants Program is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Tajikistan. It is designed as a flexible, small-grants mechanism to support local initiatives that strengthen democratic development in Tajikistan.
Who administers this grant opportunity?
The administering agency is the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Tajikistan. This indicates the program is managed locally by the U.S. Embassy/mission team in-country rather than as a large centralized Washington competition.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is intended to fund community-oriented projects that advance democratic values and related civic goals in Tajikistan. It supports on-the-ground activities that can be implemented by nonprofit organizations.
What types of projects does this program aim to fund?
Based on the description provided, the program aims to fund local, community-oriented initiatives that help strengthen democratic development, promote democratic values, and advance related civic goals through practical, on-the-ground activities.
What funding activity area is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is categorized under the funding activity area of community development.
What is the opportunity title and number?
The funding opportunity was posted under the title "Democracy Commission Small Grants Program" with the opportunity number STI40019GRXXXX.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The opportunity uses the grant instrument type.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 19.900.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations. Eligible applicants include:
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status recognized by the IRS (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education)
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility description explicitly excludes institutions of higher education, both for nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and for nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status.
Is this opportunity intended for for-profit companies or government entities?
No. Based on the eligibility description provided, the opportunity is aimed at nonprofit civil society actors rather than universities, government entities, or for-profit companies.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed for the program is $50,000.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The program anticipates making about 20 awards.
What does the award ceiling and number of anticipated awards suggest about the program?
The combination of a $50,000 award ceiling and an expectation of about 20 awards suggests the program is intended to distribute support across multiple projects rather than concentrating funding into a small number of large awards, aligning with its goal as a flexible small-grants mechanism.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The posting shows a creation date of April 16, 2019.
What was the application closing date for the cycle described?
The original closing date listed was April 30, 2019.
How long was the application window for that cycle?
Based on the creation date (April 16, 2019) and the original closing date (April 30, 2019), the application window for that cycle was relatively short.
Is this program new?
No. The Democracy Commission program was originally launched by the U.S. Department of State in 1994 and has been operating in Tajikistan since 1999.
What does "discretionary grant opportunity" mean in this context?
The opportunity is described as discretionary, meaning it is offered under the discretion of the administering entity (here, the U.S. Mission to Tajikistan) as part of a small-grants mechanism intended to flexibly support local initiatives that match the program purpose.
What does the program mean by a "flexible, small-grants mechanism"?
From the description provided, this refers to providing relatively modest awards to support a range of local, community-focused projects and enabling support for multiple on-the-ground activities rather than a single large project.
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