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-profit organizations (including think tanks, civil societies and NGOs), educational institutions and independent media that are based and legally registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina are eligible to apply. American or other donor country organizations and individuals are not eligible for grants under this program. Grants are generally awarded only to organizations.
Description: This program supports NGOs efforts to promote grassroots democracy, viable civil society in BiH, respect for human rights, and promotion of Euro-Atlantic integration through media outreach and public advocacy campaigns. Grant-funded civil society organizations will focus on youth empowerment with special focus on youth employment (non-formal education about market economy, entrepreneurship, job searching techniques, networking etc.) and youth activism (effective engagement in public advocacy actions to protect nature, counter corruption, development of youth leadership, communication and negotiation skills), 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 0038733704000