OpportunityTitle: DEMOCRACY COMMISSION SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM
CategoryExplanation: &#8226;Youth empowerment   &#8226;Euro-Atlantic integration   &#8226;Human rights including rights for persons with disabilities and the LGBT community.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Non-government, non-profit organizations (including think tanks, civil society organizations) educational institutions and independent media that are based and legally registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Description: This program supports NGO efforts to promote grassroots democracy, viable civil society in BiH, respect for human rights, and the promotion of Euro-Atlantic integration. This may be accomplished through media outreach, public advocacy campaigns, workshops, and other projects. Grant-funded civil society organizations may focus on youth empowerment &#8211; promoting youth participation in the economy, politics, government and society. This may involve youth employment (non-formal education about the market economy, entrepreneurship, job searching techniques, networking etc.) and youth activism (effective engagement in public advocacy actions to protect the environment, counter corruption, etc., as well as the development of youth leadership, communication and negotiation skills). Additionally, organizations may address the promotion of Euro-Atlantic integration and human rights including projects focused on LGBT issues, gender equality, and support for people with disabilities and minorities.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: GurdaE@state.gov
GrantorContactText: Edin Gurda &lt;br/&gt;Admin Clerk &lt;br/&gt;Phone 0038733704344