“The global goal of this call for proposals is to support and empower civil society to protect and promote democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms,” the document states.
Grant recipients are expected to work to empower youth and women, increase media literacy in Kyrgyzstan, develop freedom of expression by promoting the free flow of information, and counter hate speech in the media.
It follows from the tender documents that the total budget of the initiative is € 1 million, the size of one grant may vary from € 300,000 to € 500,000.
Non-governmental organizations and civil society organizations can apply for participation in the competitive selection.
Earlier it was reported that the US State Department is looking for a specialist for the position of senior adviser on the rule of law and the fight against corruption at the embassy in Kyrgyzstan.
The vacancy, as it was specified, implies, among other things, rendering assistance to the authorities of the republic in carrying out reforms.