1 Guideline for Submitting Applications to the US Embassy Small Grants Program The Small Grants Program seeks to help the people of Myanmar by supporting local organizations that identify and respond to the needs of their communities. Emphasis will be placed on projects that focus on underdeveloped or conflict-affected areas and target minority populations, including ethnic groups and women, which seek to achieve one or more of the following objectives: 1) Advance democracy and civic engagement, 2) Promote rule of law and human rights, 3) Strengthen civil society capacity for advocacy and networking, and 4) Promote conflict resolution and peace building. Charitable, income generation, humanitarian assistance, service delivery projects and infrastructure projects are outside the scope of this program. Projects that focused exclusively on capacity building are unlikely to be funded. Capacity building efforts should be part of a larger project that seeks to achieve wider outcomes. Average grant size is between $10,000 and $20,000. A successful grant application will demonstrate the following: A clearly defined need that takes into account the input of local people, Focused goal, objectives, and actionable work plan, Broad participation from the community, A realistic budget that includes cost-sharing, and Outcomes that will remain even after the end of the project. Applications are accepted at any time, but will be reviewed only four times a year, on the 15th of February, May, August and November. A committee reviews all applications, and successful applicants will be notified approximately one month after the application deadline. Funding is usually available about one month after that. Please keep these dates in mind when planning your projects. An application form is attached. Please answer each question as best as you can. We are happy to answer any questions about the application process, but we cannot offer advice about your specific proposal. We prefer to receive questions and completed applications by email at [email protected].
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