2023

The Border Management Assistance Program in Central Asia (BOMCA) announces the launch of the second competition of applications from non-profit organizations of civil society and non-governmental organizations of Central Asia aimed at improving the living conditions of the population of the border areas.   Aim of the grant: Support for the participation of NGOs working in the border regions of Central Asia in the implementation of initiatives in the interests of the population of the border regions of the Central Asian countries.   Priority areas of grants: Research and analysis in the field of migration, cross-border and related fields; Raising awareness on the prevention of...

Eurasia Foundation (EF) announces a call for applications for Innovative Solution Grants through an open competition as part of Social Innovation in Central Asia (SICA). SICA is a five-year program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by EF.   Aim of the grant: to cultivate a vibrant and responsive civil society in Central Asia for the implementation of projects based on new ideas, strategies and/or technologies, innovative approaches in the development of civic activism that contribute to the systemic and sustainable development of Kazakhstan and the solution of socially significant issues.   Priority areas of grants: Public...

The call for grant applications within the Spotlight Initiative regional programme for Central Asia «Alliances for Change – Elimination of All Forms of Violence and Harmful Practices Against Women and Girls in Central Asia» by the United Nations Development Programme in Kazakhstan is now open for non-governmental and non-commercial organizations. The programme promotes a society with zero tolerance for gender-based violence and is expected to benefit more than 35 million women and girls in Central Asia. Aim of the grant: To identify and support organizations working with the law enforcement system to strengthen response to violence against women and girls (VAW/G) for: ● Improved...

The Embassy of Germany in the Republic of Kazakhstan announces a grant competition for the implementation of projects in the field of human rights for 2024. Projects can cover a wide range of topics in the field of protection and promotion of human rights. Regardless of the starting period, each project must be completed no later than December 31, 2024. The Embassy does not provide for the financing of projects that have already started and does not allow covering current staff and operating cost. Total available amount: The grant amount can be up to 100,000 euros. Projects designed for several years are not subject to funding from the Embassy. Eligibility of applicants: • Grants can only...

The Embassy of Germany in the Republic of Kazakhstan announces a grant competition for the implementation of small projects aimed at improving the long-term living conditions of the local population. Projects should contain an economic factor, for example, reducing operating costs or contribute to the professional development of socially vulnerable segments of the population. The proposed projects should have sustainable self-financing, their own contribution should be at least 20%. At the same time, as part of this support, the Embassy doesn’t cover current expenses (salaries, consumer goods, etc.), or the provision of a loan. Eligibility: • The organization that will implement the...

«KUSANONE (Корни травы/Шөп тамыры)» is an assistance program of the Government of Japan to small-scale social projects to ensure human security   The KUSANONE program is aimed at supporting projects implemented by non-profit organizations and providing assistance directly to ordinary people. Since 1997, 114 projects have been implemented in Kazakhstan for a total of US$7,495,036.   Grant funds come from the taxes of residents of Japan, so the Embassy of Japan carefully studies the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of each announced project.   Project budget: about 10 million Japanese yen (for 2023)   Grant funds cover:   Acquisition of...

The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan announces an open call for U.S. and Kazakh organizations to submit applications for the 2023-2024 University Partnership Program (UPP) which aims to enhance cooperation between U.S. educational institutions and Kazakh Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). This program seeks to support economic diversification and growth in Kazakhstan.   Project themes: the commercialization of research; partnerships with the private sector; joint research and publications between U.S. and Kazakhstani universities; curricula modernization; building Kazakh institutional capacities to partner with U.S. institutions.   Project Goal:   Build greater financial...