Opportunity Information: Apply for DOSGEO 15 GR 002 GEO 050715
Apply for DOSGEO 15 GR 002 GEO 050715
- The U.S. Mission to Georgia in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Drug Demand Reduction Awareness Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.704 Counter Narcotics.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 7, 2015 and posted on May 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 8, 2015 Please submit written project proposals to Tracey Newell, INL Program Director, U.S. Embassy, 11 George Balanchine Street, Tbilisi 0131 Georgia no later than 5 pm Friday, June 8 submissions received after this deadline will not be considered.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $70,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $70,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Public International Organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The Drug Demand Reduction Awareness Program is a discretionary U.S. government grant opportunity offered by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) at the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, aimed at reducing drug demand in Georgia, especially among vulnerable communities and young adults. The program is designed as a 12-month public awareness effort focused on informing young Georgians and other at-risk groups about the dangers and consequences of drug use. A particular emphasis is placed on Georgian youth and youth in minority communities, who the announcement notes are especially vulnerable to drug abuse. INL frames this solicitation as a continuation and expansion of previously successful drug demand awareness initiatives, and it specifically encourages an innovative public information campaign that can show measurable, quantifiable outcomes rather than general outreach claims.
A key feature of the opportunity is its focus on coordination and long-term sustainability. Applicants are expected to explain how their activities will link directly to and complement the Government of Georgia's existing work through the Interagency Coordinating Council for Combating Drug Abuse. In practice, this means proposals should not operate in isolation; they should show how the campaign will align with national prevention strategies, share information or messaging with government stakeholders when appropriate, and support continuity after the 12-month grant period ends. The funder is looking for proposals that clearly define how success will be measured, such as specific targets for audience reach, engagement, knowledge or attitude shifts, campaign visibility, or other concrete indicators relevant to drug prevention communications.
Funding is available up to $70,000 total, with the announcement listing an award ceiling and floor of $70,000 and anticipating a single award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed under Law, Justice, and Legal Services, with CFDA 19.704 (Counter Narcotics). Eligibility is limited to public international organizations operating in Georgia, and proposals must be submitted in English. Awards are made through a competitive review of submitted proposals.
Applications must include two main components: a narrative describing the actions and activities to be undertaken, and a budget worksheet. The budget must break out expected costs in standard categories such as administrative or overhead costs (if applicable), personnel expenses (including salaries and benefits), office rental, office supplies, equipment purchases (including laptops and other electronics), travel (airfare, lodging, and related travel expenses), and miscellaneous costs. The solicitation explicitly states that construction or renovation expenses are not allowed under this program, so proposed activities must be designed to fit within operational, programmatic, and communications-oriented spending rather than facilities work.
The opportunity was posted May 8, 2015, with a closing deadline of June 8, 2015. Proposals had to be submitted in writing to Tracey Newell, INL Program Director, at the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi (11 George Balanchine Street, Tbilisi 0131, Georgia) no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, June 8; late submissions would not be considered. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, applicants were directed to contact Tracey Newell at the Embassy by phone (995 322 277 000 ext. 7106).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Drug Demand Reduction Awareness Program?
The Drug Demand Reduction Awareness Program is a discretionary U.S. government grant opportunity offered by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) at the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi. It supports a public awareness effort intended to reduce drug demand in Georgia by informing young Georgians and other at-risk groups about the dangers and consequences of drug use.
Who is the funder for this opportunity?
The funder is the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL), U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi.
What is the main goal of the program?
The main goal is to reduce drug demand in Georgia, particularly among vulnerable communities and young adults, through a structured public awareness campaign that highlights the risks and consequences of drug use.
How long is the project period?
The program is designed as a 12-month public awareness effort.
Who is the primary target audience?
The primary focus is on Georgian youth and other at-risk groups. The announcement places particular emphasis on youth and youth in minority communities, described as especially vulnerable to drug abuse.
What kind of activities are expected under this grant?
The opportunity encourages an innovative public information campaign. Activities should be communications- and awareness-oriented and should be designed to produce measurable, quantifiable outcomes rather than general outreach claims.
What does INL mean by "measurable, quantifiable outcomes"?
Proposals are expected to clearly define how success will be measured using concrete indicators. Examples listed or implied by the announcement include targets for audience reach, engagement, knowledge or attitude shifts, campaign visibility, or other specific indicators relevant to drug prevention communications.
Is coordination with the Government of Georgia required?
Yes. Applicants are expected to explain how their activities will link directly to and complement the Government of Georgia's existing work through the Interagency Coordinating Council for Combating Drug Abuse. Proposals should show alignment with national prevention strategies and demonstrate coordination rather than operating in isolation.
What does the grant mean by long-term sustainability?
The solicitation emphasizes continuity after the 12-month grant period ends. Applications should describe how the campaign will support sustainability, such as aligning messaging with government stakeholders when appropriate and supporting ongoing prevention efforts beyond the grant term.
How much funding is available?
Funding is available up to $70,000 total. The announcement lists both an award ceiling and an award floor of $70,000.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement anticipates a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category and CFDA number?
The activity category is listed under Law, Justice, and Legal Services. The CFDA number is 19.704 (Counter Narcotics).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public international organizations operating in Georgia.
What language must the proposal be submitted in?
Proposals must be submitted in English.
Is the selection competitive?
Yes. Awards are made through a competitive review of submitted proposals.
What are the required components of the application?
Applications must include two main components: (1) a narrative describing the actions and activities to be undertaken, and (2) a budget worksheet.
What should be included in the budget worksheet?
The budget must break out expected costs in standard categories such as administrative or overhead costs (if applicable), personnel expenses (including salaries and benefits), office rental, office supplies, equipment purchases (including laptops and other electronics), travel (airfare, lodging, and related travel expenses), and miscellaneous costs.
Are construction or renovation costs allowed?
No. The solicitation explicitly states that construction or renovation expenses are not allowed under this program.
When was the opportunity posted and what was the deadline?
The opportunity was posted May 8, 2015, and had a closing deadline of June 8, 2015.
Where and how were proposals required to be submitted?
Proposals had to be submitted in writing to Tracey Newell, INL Program Director, at the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi (11 George Balanchine Street, Tbilisi 0131, Georgia).
What was the submission deadline time, and were late submissions accepted?
Proposals were due no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, June 8. Late submissions would not be considered.
Who should applicants contact for access issues or questions?
Applicants were directed to contact Tracey Newell at the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi by phone at 995 322 277 000 ext. 7106 for access issues or questions about the full announcement.
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