Small Grants Program 2025
ID: 357865Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan (DOS-KAZ)

Award Range

$10K - $50K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357865
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan is offering funding through its Small Grants Program 2025, aimed at supporting the democratic development and strengthening of Kazakhstan's government institutions and civil society. This program invites proposals from nonprofit organizations, civil society organizations, and independent media that align with specified priority areas outlined in the funding opportunity notice. With an estimated total program funding of $200,000, the grants will range from $10,000 to $50,000, with approximately five awards expected to be made. Interested applicants should submit their proposals by February 28, 2025, and can reach out to Saltanat Gninenko at sgp-kazakhstan@state.gov for further inquiries.

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