Reengagement with Small Grants Program Recipients
ID: 352694Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$100K - $200K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352694
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan is offering a funding opportunity through the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program, aimed at reengaging with previous grant recipients to evaluate the impact of the program over the past 15 years. The initiative seeks proposals from organizations capable of conducting monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of past grants, as well as facilitating networking among former grantees to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing. This program is critical for strengthening civil society in Kazakhstan by assessing the effectiveness of past interventions and fostering a sustainable network of civil society organizations. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by April 30, 2024, with funding amounts ranging from $100,000 to $200,000. For further inquiries, contact Zhanaidar Duzgenbay at the U.S. Embassy via email at sgp-kazakhstan@state.gov or by phone at 7272504886.

    Point(s) of Contact
    sgp-kazakhstan@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    A1 - Suggested grant proposal format (if applicant does not have own template).docx
    A1.bin
    A3 - Applicant Organization Information (AOI) Survey.docx
    A3.bin
    A4 - PDS Budget Narrative Sample Template .xlsx
    A4.bin
    A5 - Instructions - M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP).docx
    A5.bin
    A6 - Template - M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (Excel version).xlsx
    A6.bin
    A7 - SGP PIRS.pdf
    A7.pdf
    The document outlines performance indicators for the Kazakhstan Small Grants Program (SGP), focusing on the effectiveness of grants awarded to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Kazakhstan. It establishes two primary project outcomes: increasing the understanding of grant effectiveness and reengaging active grantees in alignment with U.S. policy priorities. The first indicator measures the percentage of SGP grantees who successfully implemented their projects and achieved planned outcomes, linking to the long-term goal of enhancing NGO effectiveness in Kazakhstan. The second indicator evaluates the percentage of grantees working on projects that align with U.S. policy objectives, fostering better engagement with impactful NGO changemakers. Both indicators rely on self-reported data collected annually through various methods including surveys and interviews. This structured approach aims to assess and improve the capability of Kazakhstani NGOs, aligning their goals with U.S. interests while ensuring accountability in program execution.
    A8 - SF- 424 (Updated).pdf
    A8.pdf
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    A9 - SF- 424A (Updated).pdf
    A9.pdf
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    Mission KZ SGP 2024 NOFO.docx
    Mission.bin
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