EWMI G-PAC:

Supporting Ideas that Matter

Grants Awarded

February 2011 April 2013

EWMI G-PAC Grants Report: Feb. 2011 April 2013

Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 3 Think Tank Support Grants (TTSG)....................................................................................................... 4 Partnership for Change (PfC) Grants ..................................................................................................... 7 Citizens Advocacy Grants (CAG)........................................................................................................ 12 University Assistance Grants (UAG) .................................................................................................... 21 Internship Grants .................................................................................................................................. 25 Arts for Advocacy (AfA) Grants........................................................................................................... 29 Act Now Grants ................................................................................................................................... 31 Networking Facilitator Grants.............................................................................................................. 32 Enabling Environment Grant ................................................................................................................. 36

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INTRODUCTION
About EWMI G-PAC The East West Management Institute (EWMI) Policy, Advocacy, and Civil Society Development in Georgia project (G-PAC) is a four-year initiative funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). It aims to strengthen civil societys role in advocating for, influencing the development and implementation of, and monitoring effective public policy reforms in Georgia. To accomplish this goal, EWMI G-PAC provides grants, mentorship, and trainings to civil society organizations (CSOs). With our partner, the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL), we also advocate for a legal environment conducive to the financial sustainability of CSOs. Additionally, we are collaborating with the Picker Center for Executive Education at Columbia Universitys School of International Public Affairs (SIPA) and Ilia State University (ISU) to establish a Master in Public Administration (MPA) Program at ISU. This program will serve as a focal point for public policy research in Georgia, and as an incubator for the next generation of Georgian policy makers and analysts. Our Grant Programs We seek to further engage CSOs in effective public policy, advocacy, and watchdog activities. Civil society is a broad term that includes NGOs, professional associations, community initiatives, universities, and sports teams, among other community-based organizations. Through a combination of grants and demand-driven capacity development support, we seek to strengthen linkages between CSOs and the government, media, community constituencies, and CSO networks, leading to a self-sustaining, independent civil society owned by the citizens of Georgia. To date we have awarded 199 grants throughout Georgia valued at more than $3.3 million USD. Grantees committed more than $500,000 USD to their initiatives. As part of EWMI G-PACs Masters in Public Administration Program, two additional $200,000 grants have been awarded to Ilia State University. If you are interested in applying for one of our grants or would like more information, please contact us by email at info@ewmi-gpac.org, or by phone at (995 32) 2 202 444, ext. 102. You can also visit our website at www.ewmi-gpac.org.

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THINK TANK SUPPORT GRANTS (TTSG)

TTSG support organizations whose primary focus is policy research and analysis (i.e., think tanks). Their projects must foster informed public debate and policy-making, including comprehensive analysis of key issues facing Georgia, concrete recommendations for addressing problems, wide dissemination of findings, and follow-up advocacy targeting the public and decision-makers. To date, 11 Tbilisi-based think tanks have received 12-month grants to work on issues related to sustainable economic development, education, and health. New grantees are eligible to receive up to $50,000 through open grant competitions, and previously successful G-PAC grantees can receive up to $75,000 through closed competitions.

As of April 2013: Number of Think Tank Grants awarded: Total value of Think Tanks Grants awarded: 16 $874,087

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Think Tank Support Grants: Open Competition, Awarded September 2012 April 2013
Organization Center for Civil Integration and Inter-Ethnic Relation (CCIIR) Contact Shalva Tabatadze T. (995 32) 292 25 95 stabatadze@cciir.ge Title Intercultural Education Research in Primary Schools of Georgia Project Description Conduct research on the inter-cultural sensitivity of primary education materials, curricula, and teachers. Develop and advocate for recommendations to improve cultural tolerance and appreciation of ethnic minority groups in primary education. Assess the current state of agriculture in Georgia and make policy recommendations to foster growth in this sector. Develop a longterm agricultural strategy and timeline in partnership with the government. Conduct a needs assessment and devise policy alternatives for the government on durable solutions for the challenges faced by the largest group of IDPs. Amount Duration

$50,000

8 months

Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC)

Nino Evgenidze T. (995 32) 22073 05 nevgenidze@eprc.ge Sergi Kapanadze T. (995 77) 733877 sciber@iset.ge

Innovative Approach to Agricultural Policy Making Developing Policy Recommendations on the Durable Solutions for the Phase III IDPs

$49,600

9 months

Georgia's Reforms Associates (GRASS)

$50,000

6 months

Think Tank Support Grants: Open and Closed Competitions, Awarded May August 2012
Organization Education Policy and Research Association (EPRA) Contact Maia Miminoshvili T. (995 32) 222 60 67 miminoshvili.maia @gmail.com Giorgi Machabeli T. (995 32) 239 68 92 machabeli@eppm.org.ge Title Conceptual Policy Document on Development of Educational System in Georgia Impact of Higher Education on Work Force Formation in Georgia Project Description Produce a systemic analysis of education in Georgia (from pre-school to higher education) and develop recommendations to improve the system. Research the relationship between higher education options and employment opportunities in Georgia and develop policy recommendations. Amount $49,877 Duration 1 year

International Institute for Education Policy, Planning and Management (EPPM)

$49,950

8 months

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Think Tank Support Grants: Open and Closed Competitions, Awarded May August 2012 (Continued)
Organization Contact Eric Livny T. (995 32) 250 71 77 eric.livny@iset.ge Title National Competitiveness Report Project Description Create a National Competitiveness Report (NCR) for Georgia. Promote Georgias attractiveness as an investment destination and create the professional and institutional capacities in Georgia to monitor and analyze competitiveness policies. Establish innovative methodology for conducting research on the economic effectiveness of public expenditures and develop online platforms to inform the public about government spending patterns. Improve the transparency of the Georgian democratic system by providing the general public with timely and professional evaluation of electoral promises. Amount Duration

ISET Policy Institute

$79,850

5 months

Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC) Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC); Transparency International (TI) Georgia; Liberal Academy of Tbilisi (LAT)

Nino Evgenidze T. (995 32) 220 73 05 nevgenidze@eprc.ge Nino Evgenidze T. (995 32) 220 73 05 nevgenidze@eprc.ge

The Price of the State

$78,995

1 year

The Political Parties Project

$68,968

6 months

Think Tank Support Grants: Awarded December 2011 February 2012

Organization PMC Research Center Partnership for Social Initiatives Georgian Center (PSI) Contact Zaza Broladze T. (995 32) 292 11 81 z.broladze@pmcg.ge Devi Khechinashvili Chairman of the Board T. (995 32) 291 11 63 psi@caucasus.net Title Fiscal Risks in Georgia: Tax Revenues and Public Debts Impact of the New Health Policy on the Access to Health Services Project Description Analyze tax and debt threats to Georgias fiscal sustainability and identify potential policy solutions. Assess the quality and outcomes of recent healthcare reforms. Amount $49,950 Duration 10 months

$49,840

9 months

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Think Tank Support Grants: Awarded May June 2012

Organization Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC) ISET Policy Institute Transparency International (TI) Georgia Liberal Academy of Tbilisi (LAT) Contact Nino Evgenidze T. (995 32) 220 73 05 nevgenidze@eprc.ge Eric Livny T. (995 32) 250 71 77 sciber@iset.ge Eka Gigauri T. (995 32) 292 14 03 ekag@transparency.ge Title Threats and Challenges for Sustainable Growth Growth Diagnostics for Georgia Analyzing Competition in Georgia Transition in Georgia: Major Implications Examining Private Tutoring Phenomenon in Georgia Pharmaceutical Prescription Practices in Georgia Project Description Assist the National Security Council of Georgia in identifying and assessing major economic threats and challenges. Identify binding constraints to economic growth in Georgia and develop recommendations for targeted policy interventions. Promote competitiveness and transparency by analyzing the food and fuel sectors and identifying specific concerns and potential policy solutions. Analyze Georgia's current political and economic transition strategy as it relates to EU integration. Assess the prevalence and impact of private tutoring in Georgia and recommend education policy reforms to mitigate its negative impacts. Research the factors influencing prescription practices and high pharmaceutical costs. Amount $49,930 $49,860 Duration 1 year 1 year

$49,995

10 months

Ketevan Tsikhelashvili T. (995 32) 293 11 28 info@ei-lat.ge International Institute for Giorgi Machabeli Education Policy, Planning and T. (995 32) 239 68 92 Management (EPPM) machabeli@eppm.org.ge Devi Khechinashvili Insurance Association of T. (995 32) 291 20 40 Georgia devi.gia@caucasus.net

$49,116 $48,359 $49,797

1 year 6 months 10 months

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PARTNERSHIP FOR CHANGE (PFC) GRANTS

To increase civil societys impact on the public policy process, the PfC program facilitates linkages and coordination among advocacy CSOs, think tanks, and academic institutions throughout Georgia. This program also promotes interaction between CSOs and their constituencies. It is designed for formal or ad-hoc coalitions, networks, or partnerships of at least two organizations established around an advocacy issue. As of April 2013, G-PAC funded 17 Tbilisi-based CSOs advocating for issues related to education, the environment, elections, and healthcare. Previously, the maximum amount per grant was $50,000. G-PAC now provides up to $60,000 for first-time grantees through open competitions, and up to $80,000 for previously successful G-PAC grantees through closed competitions.

As of April 2013: Number of PfC Grants awarded: Total value of PfC Grants awarded: 17 $875,824

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Partnership for Change Grants: Open Competition, Awarded April 2013

Organization Tiflis Hamkari Contact Tamar Amashukeli T. (995 599) 72 13 76 amashukelitamar@gmail.com Ana Margvelashvili T. (995 577) 52 01 25 annamargvelashvili@gmail.com Irakli Izoria T. (995 558) 24 04 01 irakli@safedrive.ge Levan Khintibidze T. (995 599) 58 75 74 Levankhintibidze@gmail.com Ana Gabriadze T. (995 595) 27 05 06 tbilisisafespace@gmail.com Title Social Problem Related to Urban Heritage Micro Enterprises as a Tool for Fighting Poverty Project Description Advocate for cultural heritage protection legislation that meets international standards. Advocate for government-funded pilot micro-entrepreneurship programs as an instrument for poverty and unemployment reduction. Engage citizens in reporting hazardous traffic infrastructure and road accidents to create the first public database of common traffic hazards in Georgia. Advocate for targeted action against the road hazards identified in the database. Mobilize water consumers in Ozurgeti to defend their rights and improve water supply service. Research the ecological issues in Tbilisi and develop policy recommendations. Amount $45,870 Duration 1 year

Community Development Centre

$45,510

10 months

Foundation "Partnership for Road Safety

Friendly Roads

$46,565

1 year

Democratic Development Union of Georgia Safe Space

Association in Order to Protect the Water Consumers' Interest Tbilisi Ecology

$49,837 $59,971

16 months 1 year

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Partnership for Change Grants: Open and Closed Competitions, Awarded July 2012
Organization Civic Development Institute (CDI) Georgian Association of Child Neurologists and Neurosurgeons (GACNN) Welfare Foundation Contact Ia Antadze T. (995 32) 218 36 36 iaantadze@yahoo.com Nino Tatishvili T. (995 599) 50 83 08 n_tatishvili@gmail.com Simon Gabrichidze T. (995 599) 96 94 63 simongabrichidze @welfarefoundation.org.ge Title Georgian Teachers for Child Friendly Schools Coalition for Childhood Disability Civil Society Partnership for Life in a Smoke-free Environment Project Description Strengthen school safety and autonomy policy implementation and advocate for additional safe school reforms. Advocate for the rights of children with disabilities to enhance healthcare, education, and disability-related services. Achieve full enforcement of Georgian tobacco control regulations. Empower the public and CSOs to advocate for better enforcement of existing laws. Amount $79,945 $78,890 Duration 17 months 18 months

$59,580

1 year

Partnership for Change Grants: Open Competition, Awarded May 2012

Organization Coalition for Independent Living Institute for Development of Freedom of Information Caucasus Research and Resource Centers International Society for Fair Election and Democracy Contact Giorgi Dzneladze T. (995) 599 455688 ligadzneladze@mail.ru Levan Avalishvili T. (995) 574 770408 l.avalishvili@idfi.ge Hans Gutbrod T. (995) 322 253942 hans@crrccenters.org Nino Lomjaria T. (995) 555 020200 nino.lomjaria@isfed.ge Title Strengthening Democratic Processes Development of eParticipation in Georgia Conducting an Innovative SMS Survey Monitoring elections via Web-portal Project Description Increase the involvement of people with disabilities in the electoral process. Analyze the level and potential of eparticipation on Georgian government websites. Pilot an innovative SMS technology enabling citizens to monitor the preelection environments throughout Georgia. Monitor and post results of the 2012 Parliamentary elections online. Amount $39,070 $ 59,800 Duration 18 months 1 year

$ 39,915

6 months

$ 50,990

8 months

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Partnership for Change Grants: Open Competition, Awarded July 2011

Organization Association Green Wave Contact Maka Jakhua T. (995) 99 507039 maka@grn.ge Nino Gujaraidze T. (995 32) 229 27 73 ngujaraidze@greenalt.org Nina Darsavelidze T. (995) 99 508300 ndarsavelidze@gmail.com Ana Gabriadze T. (995) 595 270 506 tbilisisafespace@gmail.com Ia Antadze T. (995 32) 218 36 36 iaantadze@yahoo.com Title Vulnerable Population for Healthcare Insurance Reforms Empowering Local Communities in Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi Coalition for Autism Ecology of Tbilisi Advocacy for Child Friendly Schools Project Description Increase awareness of state-funded medical insurance among vulnerable populations. Address social and environmental concerns of communities affected by the Khudoni Hydro Power Plant (HPP) and the Namakhvani HPP. Raise public awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Advocate for the protection of recreation zones in Tbilisi. Review existing Georgian school safety policies in the context of international best practices. Amount $38,280 Duration 14 months

Green Alternative Georgian Association of Child Neurologists & Neurosurgeons (GACNN) Safe Space Civic Development Institute (CDI)

$48,915

18 months

$46,840 $36,116 $49,730

1 year 10 months 1 year

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CITIZENS ADVOCACY GRANTS (CAG)

CAGs support issue-based advocacy initiatives undertaken by Georgian CSOs at local and regional levels, with priority given to CSOs based in the regions. Grantees implement creative participatory activities, engage citizens in advocating for policy reforms and better public services, assist local officials in adopting mechanisms for accountability and citizen participation, monitor budget and policy implementation, and protect core civil and political rights. In its first year, EWMI G-PAC provided up to $15,000 in funding for projects lasting up to one year. G-PAC now offers up to $20,000 for first-time grantees and up to $30,000 for previously successful G-PAC grantees.

As of April 2013: Number of CAG Grants awarded: Total value of CAG Grants awarded: 50 $916,751

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Citizens Advocacy Grants: Closed Competition, Awarded April 2013

Organization Center for Educational Initiatives Association Flora and Fauna Contact Zurab Paghava T. (995 599) 55 37 77 zura@osgf.ge Tbilisi Archil Guchmanidze T. (995 595) 77 74 44 contact@florafauna.org Batumi Tsovinar Nazarova T. (995 593) 46 17 54 tsovinar@phds.ge Tbilisi Nino Paatashvili T. (995 593) 33 42 24 ninopaatashvili@gmail.com Telavi Maia Burduli T. (995 599) 16 12 93 sensiblefuture@yahoo.com Tserovani, Mtskheta Shota Buchukuri T. (995 579) 12 06 06 eco_shota@yahoo.com Stepantsminda, Kazbegi Gulnara Shoshitaishvili T. (995 599) 25 70 40 acsdg@caucasus.net Tetritskaro Title Strengthening Preschool Education in Georgia Supporting the Development of Traditional Fishing in Georgia Advocacy Campaign for Development of Reintegration Policy for Returnees Child Protection is the Primary Issue Project Description Improve the quality of preschool education in Georgia. Developing traditional coastal fishing and protecting the rights of coastal fishermens unions. Protect the rights of returnees in Georgia and support the development of reintegration policy for returnees in the regions of Georgia. Increase accessibility of social and health programs for children by conducting a needs assessment, identifying problems, and elaborating recommendations for service improvement. Advocate for the relevant stakeholders to support property registration in Khevsureti. Inform communities affected by large hydro-power plant construction about the social and environmental obligations of the construction companies. Initiate dialogue between the government of Tetritskaro municipality and local residents to increase public engagement in decision-making processes. Amount $19,960 Duration 6 months

$18,940

7 months

Peoples Harmonious Development Society

$19,990

7 months

Public Interests Defense Association

$19,630

8 months

We Are for Sensible Future

Legalization of Real Estate Property Rights in Khevsureti Advocacy of Kazbegi Population During the Implementation of Ongoing and Planned HPP Projects Active Citizens - Accountable and Transparent Governance

$ 19,700

7 months

Stepantsmida

$19,504

11 months

Association of Civil Society Development of Georgia

$19,990

10 months

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Citizens Advocacy Grants: Closed Competition, Awarded April 2013 (Continued)

Organization Society of Democratic Women of Marneuli Contact Olga Endeladze T. (995 357) 22 53 37 endel92@mail.ru Marneuli Shota Gaprindashvili T. (995 579) 11 91 19 chiatura2010@gmail.com Chiatura Nato Shavlakadze T. (995 599) 57 06 01 natoshavlakadze@gmail.com Tbilisi Title Preschool Education - Our Right Protecting Public Interests of Chiaturians and Environmental Monitoring Assisting System Changes for Achieving Social and Legal Guarantees for Single Mothers Project Description Improve infrastructure and management of kindergartens in Marneuli region. Monitor Georgian Manganeses environmental obligations and increase citizens eco-awareness. Define the concept and the status of single mothers and establish social and legal guarantees for them that do not exist in the current legislation. Amount $17,904 Duration 5 months

Union of Chiaturians

$19,900

7 months

Anti-Violence Network of Georgia

$ 20,000

8 months

Citizens Advocacy Grants: Open Competition, Awarded June 2012

Organization Tanaziari Rehabilitation and Development Charity Center Civil Society Research and Development Center Contact Khatuna Bechvaia T. (995) 599 96 67 44 tanaziari@hotmail.com Zugdidi Liza Sopromadze T. (995) 599 55 45 25 lizasopromadze@hotmail.com Telavi Aleksandre Elisashvili T. (995) 599 911 078 elisashvili@yahoo.com Tbilisi Title Ensuring Accessibility of Healthcare Services to IDPs and Protecting their Rights Increasing Engagement of Population of Telavi in Local Decision-Making Process Lets Protect Together Our Cultural Heritage Project Description Increase the accessibility and improve the provision of medical services to IDPs in Poti. Increase the participation of Telavi municipality citizens in local budget planning and decision-making process. Advocate for the protection of cultural landmarks in Tbilisi and raise awareness about threats to these landmarks. Amount $15,352 Duration 10 months

$19,980

8 months

Tiflis Hamkari

$19,970

6 months

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Citizens Advocacy Grants: Closed Competition, Awarded June 2012 (Continued)

Organization Young Economists Association of Georgia, Imereti Representation Civil Development Association of Georgia Young Lawyers Association of Georgia Kutaisi Branch Contact Paata Kldiashvili T. (995 599) 56 16 42 paata.kldiashvili@yahoo.com Kutaisi Giorgi Bokeria T. (995) 551 550 244 george@gcda.org.ge Lagodekhi Nino Tvaltvadze T. (995) 593 602 563 nino.tvaltvadze@gmail.com Kutaisi Amiran Gigineishvili T. (995) 599 917 925 lanchkhuti@civitas.ge Lanchkhuti Ketevan Tskhakaia T. (995 99) 570 516 spectri@gmail.com Kutaisi Manana Inaishvili T. (995) 422 275 547 manana_inaishvili@yahoo.com Batumi Title Get Involved in Management of Your Community Protect the Rights of Socially Unprotected Population in Kakheti Region Project Description Increase civic participation in the planning and implementation of governmentfunded village support programs. Protect the rights of people living below the poverty line in Kakheti and advocate for effective and fair social assistance policy at the local level. Advocate for the rights of the Imereti population by ensuring their needs are reflected in political party platforms. Increase the accountability of members of Parliament to their constituencies. Increase the socio-economic potential of Lanchkhuti and Chokhatauri by developing specific and demand-driven 5year strategic action plans. Involve citizens in the development of the Tkibuli Environmental Action Plan and advocate for local government approval. Advocate for mitigation of the negative effects caused by Tkibuli thermal power plant. Develop an action plan and advocate for the provision of quality healthcare and education to children with hearing problems. Amount $27,690 Duration 1 year

$27,242

11 months

My Voice in the Parliament

$28,466

1 year

Lanchkhuti Information Center

Advocacy for Development of Cities Left Without SelfGovernance Inclusion of Society in Environmental DecisionMaking Process Building Capacities of the Local Government Advocacy for Equal Rights of Children with Hearing Problems

$24,454

1 year

Union of Scientists of Imereti Region "Spectri"

$ 27,670

1 year

Step Forward

$ 25,850

1 year

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Citizens Advocacy Grants: Closed Competition, Awarded May 2012

Organization Borjgalo Contact David Bagrationi T. (995) 577 378870 d.bagrationi@gmail.com Batumi Koba Parjiani T. (995) 599 447978 latalicenter@yahoo.com Svaneti, village Latali Shota Gaprindashvili T. (995) 79119119 chiatura2010@gmail.com Chiatura Title Advocacy for Eco-migrants' Interests Support to Lawful Management of the Forest Resources Derived from the Public Interest Advocacy of Environmental Issues in Chiatura Project Description Improve the legal and policy environment for eco-migrants in Georgia. Advocate for improved forest resource management by local government and communities to reduce negative effects on the environment. Increase public participation in environmental decision-making processes and monitor the work of the Georgian Manganese company. Amount $25,760 Duration 8 months

Guram Tikanadze Svaneti Youth Center

$28,328

1 year

Union of Chiaturians

$29,907

10 months

Citizens Advocacy Grants: Awarded November 2011

Organization Young Economists Association of Georgia, Imereti Representation Civic Activities Center Contact Paata Kldiashvili T. (995 599) 56 16 42 paata.kldiashvili@yahoo.com Kutaisi Lia Khuroshvili T. (995 599) 22 86 52 lia_hrc@mail.ru Gurjaani Inga Maghradze T. (995 555) 20 63 36 ingamaghradze@yahoo.com Kharagauli Title Advocacy Campaign in Imereti to Protect Property Owners Rights Advocacy of Socially Vulnerable Population in Mtskheta-Mtianeti Protection of the Rights of Property Owners from the Railway Construction Project Description Protect the rights of property owners residing near the Zestaponi-Samtredia highway construction site. Help people living below the poverty line benefit from the State Program to Eradicate Poverty (SPEP). Protect the interests of families living near the Khashuri-KharagauliZestaponi railway construction site. Amount $19,585 Duration 11 months

$19,458

9 months

Center for Public Monitoring and Research

$13,965

10 months

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Citizens Advocacy Grants: Awarded November 2011 (Continued)

Organization Human Rights and Social Justice Research Center Psychometric and Consulting Association Contact Eliso Janashia T. (995 493) 27 94 84 ejanashia@gmail.com Poti Tamar Gagoshidze T. (995 555) 33 41 14 gagoshidzet@gmail.com Tbilisi Shalva Eloshvili T. (995 599) 67 68 37 shalvaeloshvili@gmail.coma Stepantsminda Title Citizens for Protection of their Rights First Aid for Epileptic Seizures Protecting Rights of Property Owners During Construction of the Dariali Hydro Power Station Project Description Address property rights violations in Poti and Grigoleti. Increase the knowledge and skills of school teachers in treating students during epileptic and other paroxysmal attacks. Monitoring the construction of the Dariali Hydro Power Plant. Amount $19,350 Duration 10 months

$18,663

7 months

Stepantsmida

$17,624

11 months

Citizens Advocacy Grants: Awarded July 2011

Organization Borjgalo Contact Ilia Guchmanidze T. (995) 598 545 054 iguchmanidze@gmail.com Batumi Lasha Zarginava Executive Director 593 228 678 lashazargi@gmail.com Poti Nana Chopliani T. (995) 599 794071 nana_chopliani@yahoo.com Tbilisi Title Improving Public Policy in the Field of Eco-Migration Poti International Airport: Expected Risks and Ways to Reduce Them Supplying IDPs in Frezeti with Drinking Water Project Description Improve the policy and legislative framework on eco-migration in Georgia. Increase public awareness about the anticipated ecological and social risks of constructing the Poti International Airport. Advocate for providing drinking water to the new IDP settlement in Frezeti. Amount $14,000 Duration 6 months

Media and Society Young Teachers and Psychologists Association

$13,640

11 months

$12,720

9 months

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Citizens Advocacy Grants: Awarded July 2011(Continued)

Organization Contact Title Advocacy for Changes Project Description Raise citizen awareness and engage the community in developing a strategic economic development plan for the Ozurgeti and Lanchkhuti municipalities. Monitor the water supply system renovation in Tetritskaro. Identify 30 socially vulnerable people in the Telavi, Lagodekhi, and Gurjaani municipalities and provide advocacy training to them. Empower parents of children with hearing problems to advocate for their childrens rights. Amount Duration

Amiran Gigineishvili T. (995) 599 917 925 Lanchkhuti Information Center lanchkhuti@civitas.ge Lanchkhuti Association of Civil Society of Georgia Civil Development Association of Georgia Step Forward Nikoloz Meladze T. (995) 597 740 841 acsdg@caucasus.net Tetritskaro Giorgi Bokeria T. (995) 551 550 244 george@gcda.org.ge Lagodekhi Manana Inaishvili T. (995) 422 275 547 manana_inaishvili@yahoo.com Batumi

$14,605

8 months

Advocacy for Water Access Advocacy for Socially Vulnerable Populations in The Kakheti Region Advocacy for Children with Hearing Problems

$14,955

1 year

$14,912

10 months

$14,200

6 months

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Citizens Advocacy Grants: Awarded February 2011

Organization Association Zekari Center for Integration of Disabled People of Kakheti Region Young Lawyers Association of Georgia Kuatisi Branch New Initiative in Kvemo Kartli Contact Manana Bochorishvili T. (995 99) 930 760 manana_b@list.ru Racha Vladimer Chincharauli T. (995 99) 161 560 iduka@mail.rui Telavi Nodar Jikia T. (995 99) 297 794 kutaisi@gyla.ge Dimitri Lazar T. (995 93) 560 416 ngo.nikk@gmail.com Gardabani Levan Chkhaidze T. (995 99) 587 574 sdgk.ngo@gmail.com Ozurgeti Mindia Salukvadze T. (995 55) 541 564 mindia_7@yahoo.com Marine Mgebrishvili T. (995 99) 534 035 contact@biliki.ge Gori Aleks Metreveli T. (995) 599 778 404 georgianyouth@gmail.com Rustavi Title Promoting PublicGovernment Dialogue in Ambrolauri Open Environment: A Path to Independent Living Active Citizenship, In Governance Public Participation in the Municipal Budgeting Process Public Interest and Choice of the Government Well Plan Together How to Spend Our Money Lets Help Each Other Green Challenge for Rustavi Society Project Description Establish ongoing communication between the regional capital and high mountainous villages. Ensure future buildings in the Kakheti region are accessible to the physically challenged. Inform and promote citizen participation in the Baghdati and Tskaltubo municipalities budget process. Increase public oversight and participation in the budgeting process in the Gardabani region. Increase public participation in local decision-making. Develop medium-term strategic action plans for state-owned non-commercial legal entities. Increase public education among IDP youth and help them integrate into local society. Reduce plastic bags usage in Rustavi by persuading the government to introduce a fee for single-use plastic bags. Amount $14,240 Duration 7 months

$14,638

6 months

$12,410

1 year

$14,912

8 months

Union for Democratic Development of Georgia Ozurgeti Young Scientists Club

$14,773

10 months

$14,635

1 year

Society Biliki

$15,000

10 months

Georgian Youth for Europe

$14,849

8 months

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Citizens Advocacy Grants: Awarded February 2011 (Continued)

Organization The Guram Tikanadze Svaneti Youth Center Institute of Nationalism and Conflict Studies Union of Scientists of Imereti Region Spectri Association Union of Chiaturians Association of Young Economists of Georgia, Imereti Contact Gigla Parjiani T. (995 99) 447 978 latalicenter@yahoo.com Latali, Svaneti Marina Paghava T. (995 99) 601 888 isncge@gmail.com Tbilisi Ketevan Tskhakaia T. (995 99) 570 516 spectri@gmail.com Kutaisi Shota Gaprindashvili T. (995 79) 119 119 chiatura2010@gmail.com Chiatura Paata Kldiashvili T. (995 99) 561 642 imereti@economists.ge Kutaisi Gela Mtivlishvili T. (995 77) 528 808 mtivlishvili@gmail.com Gurjaani Tina Bregvadze T. (995 99) 792 572 tina-1@rambler.ru Gori Title Monitoring of ZugdidiMestia Road Construction Rapid Response and Advocacy of IDP Interests Through Cooperation Promote Protection of Environment Advocacy for Environmental Issues in Chiatura Monitor Highway Construction of Zestaponi-Samtredia Advocacy for the Interests of People Living Below the Poverty Line in the Kakheti Region Environment Without Barriers Project Description Ensure rights of the local community are protected by monitoring the construction of the Zugdidi-Mestia highway. Develop a rapid response mechanism to enable IDPs to address their needs and protect their rights. Advocate for the relocation of the existing landfill in Kutaisi and a complete re-cultivation of the soil in the area. Increase environmental awareness and public participation in local decisionmaking processes. Ensure communities are financially compensated for use of their land for road construction. Help people living below the poverty line benefit from the State Program to Eradicate Poverty by providing professional/legal support and information. Create a barrier-free environment for disabled people in Gori so they can live and work independently. Amount $11,259 Duration 8 months

$14,970

8 months

$15,000

6 months

$14,530

12 months

$14,951

10 months

Civic Activities Centre

$14,449

7 months

Club of Gori Invalids

$12,270

6 months

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UNIVERSITY ASSISTANCE GRANTS (UAG)

The UAG program supports smaller-scale activities aimed at improving graduate programs in public policy, public administration, political science, and related academic programs and/or courses at accredited Georgian universities. The program provides up to $10,000 to develop public policy courses or curricula, strengthen academic program management, provide specialized training for faculty and administration, invite visiting professors, hold faculty retreats, prepare publications and translations, and organize summer schools in public policy and administration. Grant applications are reviewed on a monthly basis and projects can last up to six months. As of April 2013, EWMI G-PAC awarded UAG grants to Tbilisi State University, Shota Rustaveli State University in Batumi, the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs in Tbilisi, Akhaltsikhe State Education University, Akhalkalaki State Educational Institution, the University of Georgia in Tbilisi, Grigol Robakidze University in Tbilisi, the International School of Economics at Tbilisi State University, the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs, Samtskhe-Javakheti State Education University, and Gori Teaching University.

As of April 2013: Number of UAG Grants awarded: Total value of UAG Grants awarded: 18 $166,095

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University Assistance Grants, Awarded September 2012 April 2013

Organization Samtskhe-Javakheti State Education University Contact Tinatin Tsertsvadze Project Manager tinatin.tsertsvadze@yahoo.com Ketevan Khutsishvili Associate Professor katekhcg@yahoo.com Liza Zhahanina Deputy Director for Development and Communication l.zhahanina@iset.ge Nino Dolidze Head of the Public Administration Unit at the School of Government, GIPA dolidze@gipa.ge David Sikharulidze Project Manager dskhrldz@gmail.com Zurab Zurabashvili Strategic Development Specialist zurabashviliz@gmail.com Title Student Debates for Support of Political Reforms International Relations and the Contemporary Challenges of International Law Improving the Teaching of Agricultural Economics and Policy Analysis Development of the Organization Theory Course Development of New Lecture Course: The Political Economy of Sustainable Energy Training Program in Research Methods for Social Sciences Project Description Develop students debate skills and knowledge about ongoing political processes, and prepare them for wellreasoned discussions and decisionmaking. Update an International Law textbook to include modern examples and case studies. Create a graduate course in agricultural economics and policy analysis. Design a new Organizational Theory course for public administration, local government, and public policy masters students at the School of Government at GIPA. Develop a new course and textbook to improve the energy management concentration in the masters program of business administration. Establish and conduct training programs in quantitative and qualitative research methods and integrate these into policyrelated curricula. Amount Duration

$9,996

5 months

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University

$8,550

4 months

International School of Economics at Tbilisi State University

$9,990

5 months

Georgian Institute of Public Affairs

$9,975

4 months

Grigol Robakidze University

$9,723

4 months

Gori Teaching University

$6,820

5 months

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University Assistance Grants, Awarded September 2011 August 2012

Organization Contact Murtaz Kvirkvaia Dean of the School of Business and Management Murtazi17@yahoo.com Tamar Makharadze Associate Professor tamar.makharadze@tsu.ge Khatuna Beridze Department of European Studies beridze@illinois.edu Meruzhan Abramyan roinkav@rambler.ru Ruizan Mekvabidze International Relations Coordinator gsu@grt.ge Korneli Kakachia Associate Professor kakachia@gmail.com Nino Inaishvili Senior Researcher Nino_inaishvili@yahoo.com Title Development of New Course in Energy Policy Modeling and Analysis Improvement of Mental Health Policy Course at TSU Development of a Translated Political Corpus Thinking Critically, Thinking Creatively Decision-Making Policy Technology in Practice for Social Policy Analysis Advancing the Teaching of Party Politics in Georgia Improvement of Teaching/Learning Quality at RSU Project Description Create a new core course in Energy Policy for students in the universitys Energy Management masters program. Update mental health policy course materials and conduct a one-day conference on mental health policy. Create a digital political glossary in the Georgian and English languages. Develop pedagogical training materials on using critical and creative thinking strategies in teaching. Develop two courses on decision-making for graduate students in the social sciences. Develop a graduate course in party politics and party systems. Strengthen the Quality Assurance Department and broaden its activities based on input from faculty, administration, students, and alumni. Amount Duration

Grigol Robakidze University

$9,919

6 months

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Shota Rustaveli State University Akhalkalaki Higher Education Institution

$9,950

5 months

$9,140 $9,990

6 months 8 months

Gori Teaching University

$9,614

8 months

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Shota Rustaveli State University

$9,605

6 months

$9,820

6 months

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University Assistance Grants, Awarded April 2011 August 2011

Organization Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Shota Rustaveli State University Contact Tea Gergedava Head of the Department of International Relations at TSU Tea.gergedava@tsu.ge Manuchar Loria Head of Information mloria@bsu.edu.ge Natia Kaladze Dean of the School of Social Sciences n.kaladze@ug.edu.ge Maka Ioseliani Dean, School of Government maka@gipa.ge Tsira Meskhishvili Dean tsirameskh@gmail.com Title Introducing Health Policy Module in Graduate Curriculum Public Policy Faculty Retreat Summer School in Public Policy Analysis Developing CostBenefit Analysis Course Towards the Bologna Process Project Description Analyze existing Health Policy courses and administrative procedures and regulations to develop recommendations for reform. Discuss best practices in teaching public policy and develop teaching modules for applied policy research. Develop a summer school course entitled Public Policy Analysis Problems and Solutions in the 21st Century. Strengthen the public policy and administration graduate curriculum by adding a new course in cost-benefit analysis. Develop and introduce a training module in creative and critical thinking at five regional Georgian universities. Amount $10,000 Duration 6 months

$6,063

3 months

University of Georgia

$9,430

2 months

Georgian Institute of Public Affairs Akhaltsikhe State Educational University

$7,510

4 months

$10,000

6 months

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INTERNSHIP GRANTS
Insufficient real-life experience can pose a serious challenge for students seeking work. The EWMI G-PAC Internship Program offers students from diverse universities opportunities to test lessons learned in the classroom in the real world. At the same time, it pairs energetic youth with CSOs seeking additional human resources. As of April 2013, 73 graduate students from 15 universities and academic institutions have interned through the program at local and national governmental institutions, think tanks, and CSOs throughout Georgia. G-PAC offers up to 30 internships per academic year on a rolling basis.

As of April 2013: Number of Internship Grants awarded: Total value of Internship Grants awarded: 73 $98,650

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Internship Grants: Awarded September 2012 April 2013

Name Badri Kvachadze Chola Chanturia Mate Gabitsinashvili Tutana Kvaratskhelia Tamar Diasamidze Shota Tkhelidze Barbare Okropiridze Levan Tsutskiridze Natia Ghonghadze Nino Giguashvili Zviad Barkaia Tamar Bochorishvili Nino Mghvdeladze Shota Abuladze Giorgi Gordeladze Bela Apriamashvili Darejan Todua Ketevan Chaduneli Tamar Kintsurashvili Ekaterine Rostomashvili Salome Minesashvili Anjela Ionanidze Host Institution World Experience for Georgia Caucasian Institute for Economic and Social Research Radarami World Experience for Georgia Waste Management Company of Georgia Peoples Harmonious Development Society International Center of Conflict and Negotiation GeoWel Research European Centre for Minority Issues, Caucasus Tbilisi Regional Office Civil Development Agency International Center for Geopolitical Studies CSI CSI IDP Women Consent IDP Women Consent Regional Development Association Competition and State Procurement Agency Ministry of Justice Ministry of Justice Ministry of Justice Center for Social Sciences Union of Scientists of Imereti Region Spectri Location Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Rustavi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Kutaisi Amount $1,500 $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 750 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,250 $750 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $750 $750 $750 $1,500 $1,500 Duration 6 months 3 months 3 months 3 months 3 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 3 months 4 months 6 months 3 months 3 months 3 months 3 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 3 months 4 months 6 months 4 months

Internship Grants: Awarded April August 2012

Name Eka Gvinjilia David Gumberidze Dodo Gotsiridze Nikoloz Kharebava Gigi Katsaridze Giorgi Sikharulidze Ivane Badzaghua Rusudan Chkheidze Tamar Meskhi Nana Mukbaniani Sophio Gavashelishvili Host Institution PMC Research Center Ministry of Justice Ministry of Justice Ministry of Justice Ministry of Justice Transparency International - Georgia Institute of Social Studies and Analysis Caucasus Institute for Peace, Democracy, and Development ISET Policy Institute The National Bank of Georgia Georgian Ministry for Reintegration Location Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Amount $1,500 $ 750 $ 750 $ 750 $ 750 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $750 $1,000 $1,500 Duration 6 months 3 months 3 months 3 months 3 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 3 months 4 months 6 months

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Internship Grants: Awarded September 2011 April 2012

Name Ana Lolua Giorgi Gogsadze Tamar Bochorishvili Matsatso Tepnadze Dariko Bakhturidze Nino Silagava Giorgi Goduadze Gogita Kapanadze Nino Vakhvakhishvili Khatia Kardava Host Institution Transparency International (TI) Georgia Georgian Foundation for Security and International Studies (GFSIS) International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) National Bank of Georgia International Center on Conflict and Negotiation (ICCN) GeoWel Research Local Democracy Agency (LDA) Kutaisi City Hall Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC) IDP Women Association Consent Location Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Kutaisi Kutaisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Amount $1,500 $1,500 $1,250 $1,250 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,200 Duration 6 months 6 months 5 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 5 months

Internship Grants: Awarded March August 2011

Giorgi Kupharadze Ana Chania Thea Goginashvili Giorgi Dzidziguri David Tsasidze Teimuraz Gogsadze Zurab Zurabashvili Ani Chkhikvishvili Natia Muradashvili Vera Taruashvili Teona Tskhovrebadze Ketavan Aghoshashvili Nikoloz Sumbadze Iza Gigauri Nino Kakulia Caucasian Institute for Economic and Social Research (CIESR) State Procurement Agency PMC Research Center People's Harmonious Development Society (PHDS) Caucasian Institute for Economic and Social Research (CIESR) Transparency International (TI) Georgia Gori Municipality Caucasian Institute for Economic and Social Research (CIESR) Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development Civil Development Agency (CiDA) Georgian Young Lawyers Association (GYLA) World Experience for Georgia Business Association of Georgia Center for Strategic Research and Development of Georgia (CSRDG) Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Gori Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Rustavi Rustavi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi $1,200 $1,800 $1,800 $1,200 $1,200 $600 $1,800 $1,500 $900 $900 $1,800 $1,800 $1,800 $1,800 $900 4 months 6 months 6 months 4 months 4 months 2 months 6 months 5 months 3 months 3 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 3 months

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Internship Grants: Awarded March 2011 August 2011

Name Zurab Gumashvili Ana Kvrivishvili Dea Razmadze Irine Svanidze David Makashvili Iveta Gogava Aleqsandre Bluashvili Tamila Khurtsidze Ana Shalikiani Ketevan Chachanidze Ketevan Khukhunashvili Sulkhan Okropiridze Ana Tskohvrebova Tamar Iakobidze Irakli Galdava Host Institution European Initiative Liberal Academy - Tbilisi Peoples Harmonious Development Society (PHDS) Civil Service Bureau (CSB) Green Alternative International Institute for Education Policy Planning and Management (EPPM) BTKK Policy Research Group American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia (AmCham) Association of Young Economists of Georgia (AYEG) Kutaisi Mayors Office Georgian National Tourism Agency American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia Institute of Democracy Civic Development Institute (CDI) Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) South Caucasus Institute for Business and Economic Research Location Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Kutaisi Kutaisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Batumi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Amount $600 $1,800 $1,800 $1,200 $600 $1,800 $1,800 $900 $1,800 $1,800 $900 $1,800 $1,800 $1,800 $1,800 Duration 2 months 6 months 6 months 4 months 3 months 6 months 6 months 3 months 6 months 6 months 3 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months

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ARTS FOR ADVOCACY (AFA) GRANTS

AfA grants fund innovative engagement by the artistic community in furthering advocacy causes. EWMI G-PAC supports artists who use their craft - dance, theatre, music, poetry, and/or visual arts as a medium to carve out new approaches to challenging social issues. Art can cultivate public awareness, encourage provocative public debate, inspire shifts in public attitudes, and promote solutions to pressing issues. AfA projects can address public issues at local and national levels. Grants are open only to Georgian citizens, who must apply in partnership with an art group, cultural organization, or non-governmental organization registered in Georgia. Grants of up to one year are available for up to $10,000.

As of April 2013: Number of AfA Grants awarded: Total value of AfA Grants awarded: 6 $54,849

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Arts for Advocacy Grants: Awarded January 2012 April 2013

Organization Public Movement "Multinational Georgia" Foundation for Disabled Children and Children with Diabetes Art Hall+ Contact Arnold Stepanian Chairman T. (995 32) 2 18 04 81 arnostep@yahoo.com Tbilisi Giorgi Pipinashvili Chairman T. (995 32) 222 26 21 arthallfoundation@gmail.com Tbilisi Tamara Bokuchava Director T. (995 577) 45 43 13 bokuchavatamara@hotmail.com Tbilisi Marina Topuria Director T. (995 593) 33 23 17 ypuozurgeti@yahoo.com Ozurgeti Tamuna Kakulia T. (995 595) 27 18 01 tamuna_kakulia@yahoo.com Tbilisi Nino Chkhaidze T. (995 555) 12 10 91 chkhaidze.nino91@gmail.com Batumi Title My Choice - My Future Theatrical Performance - The King of the Jungle More Civism, Less Cynics Description Encourage Russian-speaking ethnic minorities in Tbilisi to actively participate in elections. Raise childrens and the general publics awareness of the importance of civic engagement. Initiate public discussion about controversial issues like homophobia and religion in Georgian public life through photo exhibitions and short films. Teach children to better understand their rights through the use of cartoons. Advocate for improved pedestrian zones in Tbilisi through photo and painting exhibitions. Advocate for street crossing signals that make sounds for blind people through theater and flash-mob performances. Amount $9,740 Duration 2 months

$9,995

6 months

Social Photography Caucasus Foundation

$9,997

11 months

Young Pedagogues Union

Childrens Rights in Animation

$9,957

9 months

Iare Pekhit

Walk by Foot

$5,160

3 months

Art Way

Re-Animation

$10,000

6 months

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ACT NOW GRANTS

This program offered support for strategic, targeted advocacy initiatives that responded to highly important and unexpected political, economic, and social concerns. Initiatives could address a new policy, government program, or human rights violation by public or private sector institutions. Decisions to fund these rapid reaction grants were made within a week of proposal submission, allowing stakeholders to act on unique, time-sensitive, and unforeseen opportunities for policy change. Beginning in September 2012, the Act Now Grants Program was converted into the broader Open Door Grants Program (see next page). Act Now Grants provided up to $5,000 for projects lasting up to two months.

As of August 2012 (end of the Act Now Program): Number of Act Now Grants awarded: Total value of Act Now Grants awarded: 2 $8,417

Act Now Grants: Awarded January August 2012

Organization New Civic Thinking + Contact Lasha Chelidze Director T. (995) 55 27 19 29 lasha@asa.org.ge Kutaisi Title Help Society Know the Truth Description Raise awareness among the Kutaisi population about a recently imposed water fee. Develop recommendations for improving IDP living conditions, present them at meetings with Parliamentary representatives, and advocate for their inclusion in election platforms. Amount Duration

$4,867

2 months

Caucasus Dialogue (in cooperation with the Synergy Network)

Marina Paghava T. (995) 599 601 888 mpagava@gmail.com Tbilisi

Protecting IDP Rights During PreElection Period

$3,550

2 months

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OPEN DOOR GRANTS

The Open Door Grants Program began in September 2012 as an altered version of the Act Now Grants Program. In addition to funding projects that respond to urgent public issues as the Act Now Grants did, the Open Door Grants also support pilot projects and proposals submitted by groups of individuals and CSOs. Open Door Grants expand advocacy efforts beyond the traditional CSO community and encourage a wider range of advocacy initiatives. The Open Door Program awards grants of up to $10,000 for projects lasting up to six months. Open Door Grant applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

As of April 2013: Number of Open Door Grants awarded: Total value of Open Door Grants awarded: 11 $91,832

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Open Door Grants: Awarded September 2012 April 2013

Organization/ Individual Society of Democratic Women of Marneuli Contact Olga Endeladze Director T. (995 357) 22 53 37 endel92@mail.ru Marneuli Ilia Guchmanidze Chairman of the Board T. (995 598) 54 40 54 iguchmanidze@gmail.com Batumi Elene Sichinava T. (995 577) 55 25 75 nushki85@mail.ru Zugdidi/Kutaisi Nana Sharashidze Chairman of the Board T. (995 593) 35 36 62 wochiso@gmail.com Tbilisi Tamar Gabisonia Executive Director tamunagabisonia@article42.ge Tbilisi Murman Margvelashvili Project Manager T. (995 599) 574247 m.margvelashvili@weg.ge Tbilisi Title Local Budget for Kindergarten Description Improve and further develop preschool education services in Marneuli municipality. Advocate for the creation of an internal migration management system and initiate effective responses to the existing challenges of eco-migration in Adjara. Improve the protection of freedom of assembly through legislative amendments. Amount Duration

$3,443

1.5 months

Borjghali

New Challenges and the Effective Ways of Response Freedom of Public Assembly and Manifestation Advocacy of Children with Disabilities Advocacy for Prison Reform Based on Human Rights Enhancing Strategy and Policy Capacity in Georgia

$8,910

6 months

Elene Sichinava

$5,150

3 months

Association Woman, Child and Society

Recommend further legislation about children with disabilities and their rights. Develop recommendations and advocate for legislative changes in the Georgian prison code. Develop guidelines for the creation of the Georgian Ministry of Energy's new Energy Strategy and Energy Policy (ESEP).

$10,000

5 months

Article 42 of the Constitution

$9,619

2 months

World Experience For Georgia

$9,980

3 months

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Open Door Grants: Awarded September 2012 April 2013 (Continued)

Organization/Individual Union of Scientists of Imereti Region Spektri Contact Ketevan Tskhakaia Chairman of the Board T. (995 599) 57 05 16 spectri@gmail.com Kutaisi Maiko Chokheli Chairman of the Board T. ( 995 599) 10 27 99 chokhelimaiko@yahoo.com Tbilisi Giorgi Noniashvili Chairman of the Board T. (995 57955055) humanrightsemc@gmail.com Tbilisi Lasha Meskhia Project Manager T. ( 995 599) 272957 l.meskhia@pmcg-i.com Tbilisi Bela Songulashvili Chairman of the Board T. (995 591) 001 011 sdliga@mail.ru Tbilisi Title Protect Citizens from the Negative Environmental Impact of Kutaisi Metallurgical Works Take Care of Children Description Protect citizens from the environmental impact of the metallurgical industry in Kutaisi. Research the causes of recent infections in preschools and develop health policy recommendations to control contagious infections in schools. Research the causes of recent religious conflicts in Nigvziani and Tsintskaro and develop recommendations to protect religious minorities rights. Analyze the potential economic impacts of proposed draft amendments to the Georgian Labor Code. Advocate for the interests of children with disabilities and their full integration into society. Amount Duration

$5,000

4 months

Epidemiologists for the Protection of Public Health

$9,910

6 months

Human Rights Education and Monitoring Center (EMC)

Supporting Resolving Religious Conflicts in Nigvziani and Tsintskaro The Analysis of Economic Effects of Proposed Amendments in Labor Code of Georgia Advocacy of Children with Disabilities

$ 9,820

6 months

PMC Research Center

$10,000

2 months

Social Defense League

$10,000

6 months

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NETWORKING FACILITATOR GRANTS

This program funds two regional CSOs to support advocacy groups initiatives, provide technical assistance for G-PAC grant programs, and organize meetings between CSOs, governmental representatives, and donors. Since September 2011, G-PAC has awarded 1year Networking Facilitator Grants to the CSOs Atinati, based in Zugdidi (West Georgia), and the Civil Development Agency (CiDA), based in Rustavi (East Georgia).

As of April 2013: Number of Networking Facilitator Grants awarded: Total value of Networking Facilitator Grants awarded: 3 $212,160

Networking Facilitator Grants

Organization Civil Development Agency (CIDA) Contact Zviad Devdariani Director T. (995 341) 258 811 Zviad@cida.ge Rustavi Gia Khasia President and Chairman of the Board T. (995 215) 250 056 office@atinati.org Zugdidi Zviad Devdariani Director T. (995 341) 258 811 Zviad@cida.ge Rustavi Title Networking Facilitation in East and West Georgia Networking Facilitation in West Georgia Amount Duration

$133,600

2012 - 2013

Association Atinati

$33,560

2011 - 2012

Civil Development Agency (CIDA)

Networking Facilitation in East Georgia

$45,000

2011 - 2012

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ENABLING ENVIRONMENT GRANTS

The Civil Society Institute (CSI) has received two one-year grants from G-PAC to improve the Georgian legal environment to better support the financial sustainability of CSOs. CSI is analyzing tax regulations affecting CSOs in Georgia, identifying key problematic regulations, developing solutions, providing expert consultations to other CSOs and businesses on taxation issues, publishing a guidebook on taxation for CSOs, and assisting G-PAC in identifying priorities for upcoming years in this area. CSI coordinates with G-PAC and its partner, the International Center for Not-for-profit Law (ICNL). The Centre for Training and Consultancy (CTC) is another Enabling Environment grantee. CTC worked on identifying and resolving factors that hinder the effectiveness of the civil society sector. To this end, CTC conducted working group meetings with CSOs about issues like public attitudes toward CSOs, CSO government relations, CSO standards of conduct and self-regulation, and CSO funding sources. CTC then produced discussion papers based on these meetings that identified specific problems and solutions. In addition, CTC promoted partnerships between CSOs and businesses.

As of April 2013: Number of Enabling Environment Grants awarded: Total value of Enabling Environment Grants awarded: 3 $174,144

Enabling Environment Grants

Organization Contact Vazha Salamadze Director T. (995 32) 236 56 75 adm@civilin.org Tbilisi Title Improving the Civil Society Enabling Environment in Georgia Project Description Improve the enabling legal environment to support CSO financial sustainability and improve communication between CSOs and the government. Promote public discourse on the state of Georgias civil society, take actions to address identified weaknesses, and enhance cooperation between CSOs and the business community. Amount Duration

Civil Society Institute

$144,574

2011 - 2013

Center for Training and Consultancy

Irina Khantadze Director T. (995 32) 20 67 74/75 irina@ctc.org.ge Tbilisi

Stakeholder Dialogue for the Institutional Development of the Civil Society Sector

$29,570

2011 - 2012

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