Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS KAZ NS AEECA 22 001
The U.S. Embassy Small Grants Program 2022 (SGP) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS). It invites proposals from Kazakhstani civil society organizations and independent media groups for projects that align closely with PAS goals and are designed for clearly defined target audiences. The program is structured around three priority themes, and applicants are expected to pick one topic area (or design a proposal that strongly fits within one of them) and present a practical plan for outreach and measurable impact.
The first priority area focuses on countering vaccine hesitancy and COVID-19 disinformation, described as a serious threat to Kazakhstan’s health security and overall stability. The opportunity highlights very low vaccine acceptance reported in a 2020 Gallup poll and notes that vaccination rates remained relatively low by late 2021 despite the availability of internationally recognized vaccines and strong evidence of vaccine effectiveness. The Embassy signals particular concern about misinformation being more widespread in rural areas and within Kazakh-speaking communities, and it encourages projects that improve access to accurate, science-based information about COVID-19, vaccines, and public health practices. Proposed projects are expected to help people make better-informed decisions, build trust in reliable health guidance, and reinforce the idea that individuals play a role in stopping the pandemic. Suggested objectives include raising awareness among at least 5,000 people in the target audience about appropriate public health measures and the importance of vaccination, and expanding the availability of accurate Kazakh-language materials, potentially through campaigns that partner with local and regional influencers.
The second priority area addresses climate change through methane reduction, with a strong emphasis on public awareness, practical mitigation, and policy engagement. The description explains why methane matters: it is a powerful greenhouse gas and is portrayed as one of the fastest, most effective near-term levers to slow warming when reduced alongside carbon dioxide. It references the Global Methane Pledge, initiated by the United States and the European Union, which aims for a collective reduction in global methane emissions of at least 30 percent from 2020 levels by 2030. Kazakhstan is presented as a high emitter overall (including being a leading CO2 emitter in Central Asia), with methane coming from major sectors such as fossil fuel extraction and use (oil, gas, coal), agriculture and animal husbandry, and waste. While solutions may already exist and can sometimes be implemented at no net cost, the Embassy notes that understanding of methane sources and solutions remains limited in Kazakhstan and that the country had not joined the Global Methane Pledge at the time of the notice. Projects under this theme are intended to build climate-conscious behavior, engage stakeholders (civil society, researchers, media, opinion leaders, relevant industries, and public officials), support emission-reduction efforts, improve understanding or quantification of methane issues locally, and strengthen public support for Kazakhstan to join the pledge. Example objectives include outreach and training for key audiences, informational campaigns to increase support for methane reduction policies and participation in the pledge, and deeper engagement between civil society, authorities, and industry to develop frameworks, commitments, or pilot projects that reduce methane emissions.
The third priority area centers on strengthening civil society efforts in rural areas, framed in the context of the January 2022 protests and the broader need for peaceful, constructive civic engagement as Kazakhstan’s political and economic landscape evolves. The program stresses the importance of civil society in advocating for marginalized and underserved groups and in helping rural communities articulate local concerns, especially amid discussions of inequality and proposed reforms. Unlike the first two topics, this theme leaves room for applicants to define the specific issue focus, as long as the project meaningfully engages rural communities and supports pragmatic, productive advocacy. The core goal is to help rural populations better understand local challenges and identify workable solutions while improving the ability of communities to communicate needs and priorities effectively. Illustrative objectives include engaging defined rural target groups in problem-solving and advocacy through awareness-raising and training, and conducting informational campaigns to document and explain economic or social challenges across rural areas while providing resources, development opportunities, or capacity-building support where appropriate.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number DOS KAZ NS AEECA 22 001 and CFDA 19.900, with grants as the funding instrument. The notice indicates an award ceiling of $50,000 and anticipates making around nine awards. The posting date is February 7, 2022, with an original application deadline of March 31, 2022. Overall, the program is geared toward targeted, audience-driven projects that combine credible information, community engagement, and practical actions, with an emphasis on measurable outcomes and strong alignment with one of the three Embassy priority areas.Apply for DOS KAZ NS AEECA 22 001
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Small Grants Program 2022 (SGP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 07, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 9 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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