Call for proposals- The Democracy Commission of the U.S. Embassy

The Democracy Commission of the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic announces a request for grant proposals among Kyrgyz NGOs for projects aimed at strengthening democratic institutions and development of civil society.

Competition project themes:

• Civil Society Development
• Free Flow of Information, including Support for Independent Media: promoting alternative sources of information
• Anti-Corruption and Transparency in Government: education and awareness campaigns
• Association Building: Initiatives that will promote creation and development of associations.
• Rule of Law and Legal Reforms: Legal support services, public education and advocacy, judicial support, lobbying and related follow-up activities
• Conflict resolution
• Human rights, monitoring
• Civic education
• Ethnic minority and women’s equality
• Electoral System Support: Voter education and elections monitoring including training and other election related activities

Competition requirements:

• Kyrgyz non-governmental organizations, registered in the Kyrgyz Republic can participate in the competition. Requests from individuals or governmental institutions will not be considered. 
• Requests for grants should not exceed 24 000 USD
• Grant proposals should be submitted both in Russian and English languages.
• All Democracy Commission grants will be awarded on a competitive basis, depending on feasibility of projects and availability of funds.  

Grant proposals (a hard copy and electronic version) should be submitted by COB February 4, 2008

Application forms are available at the Embassy web-site: http://bishkek.usembassy.gov or can be requested from the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy at 0312 551-241 ext. 4576 or via e-mail: JumadilovaL@state.gov