supporting ideas that matter

EWMI G-PAC:

Supporting Ideas that Matter

Grants Awarded

February 2011 August 2012

EWMI G-PAC Grants Report: Feb. 2011 Aug. 2012

ContentsIntroduction ............................................................................................................................................ 3 Think Tank Support Grants (TTSG) ....................................................................................................... 4 Partnership for Change (PfC) Grants ..................................................................................................... 7 Citizens Advocacy Grants (CAG)........................................................................................................ 10 University Assistance Grants (UAG) .................................................................................................... 17 Internship Grants .................................................................................................................................. 20 Arts for Advocacy (AfA) Grants........................................................................................................... 23 Act Now Grants ................................................................................................................................... 24 Networking Facilitator Grants.............................................................................................................. 25 Enabling Environment Grant ................................................................................................................. 26


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INTRODUCTIONAbout 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 140 grants throughout Georgia valued at more than $2.4 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 [email protected], 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, nine 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 August 2012: Number of Think Tank Grants awarded: Total value of Think Tanks Grants awarded: 13 $724,487


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Think Tank Support Grants: Closed Competition, Awarded May August 2012Organization Contact Maia Miminoshvili T. (995 32) 222 60 67 [email protected] Title Conceptual Policy Document on Development of Educational System in Georgia Project Description Produce a systemic analysis of education in Georgia (from pre-school to higher education) and develop recommendations based on the current needs, existing policy, and results of international surveys and national assessments. Inform education and employment policy decision-making processes and contribute to the current discourse surrounding work force development and education. Research the relationship between higher education options and employment opportunities in Georgia in the context of higher education reforms since 2004. 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, policy proposals, and views on policy put forward by the leading Georgian parties in the run up to the October 2012 parliamentary elections. Amount Duration

Education Policy and Research Association (EPRA)

$49,877

1 year

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

Giorgi Machabeli T. (995 32) 239 68 92 [email protected]

Impact of Higher Education on Work Force Formation in Georgia

$49,950

8 months

ISET Policy Institute

Eric Livny T. (995 32) 250 71 77 [email protected]

National Competitiveness Report

$79,850

5 months

Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC)

Nino Evgenidze T. (995 32) 220 73 05 [email protected]

The Price of the State

$78,995

1 year

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

Nino Evgenidze T. (995 32) 220 73 05 [email protected]

The Political Parties Project

$68,968

6 months


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Think Tank Support Grants: Awarded December 2011 February 2012Organization PMC Research Center Contact Zaza Broladze T. (995 32) 292 11 81 [email protected] Devi Khechinashvili Chairman of the Board T. (995 32) 291 11 63 [email protected] 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

Partnership for Social Initiatives Georgian Center (PSI)

$49,840

9 months

Think Tank Support Grants: Awarded May June 2011Organization Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC) Contact Nino Evgenidze T. (995 32) 220 73 05 [email protected] Eric Livny T. (995 32) 250 71 77 [email protected] Eka Gigauri T. (995 32) 292 14 03 [email protected] Ketevan Tsikhelashvili T. (995 32) 293 11 28 [email protected] Giorgi Machabeli T. (995 32) 239 68 92 [email protected] Devi Khechinashvili T. (995 32) 291 20 40 [email protected] 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. Recommend policy reforms to improve the situation.Page 6 of 26

Amount $49,930

Duration 1 year

ISET Policy Institute

$49,860

1 year

Transparency International (TI) Georgia Liberal Academy of Tbilisi (LAT) International Institute for Education Policy, Planning and Management (EPPM) Insurance Association of Georgia

$49,995

10 months

$49,116

1 year

$48,359

6 months

$49,797

10 months


PARTNERSHIP FOR CHANGE (PFC) GRANTSTo 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 August 2012, G-PAC funded ten 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 August 2012: Number of PfC Grants awarded: Total value of PfC Grants awarded: 12 $628,071


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Partnership for Change Grants: Open and Closed Competitions, Awarded July 2012Organization Civic Development Institute (CDI) Georgian Association of Child Neurologists and Neurosurgeons (GACNN) Welfare Foundation Contact Ia Antadze T. (995 32) 218 36 36 [email protected] Nino Tatishvili T. (995 599) 50 83 08 [email protected] 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 Duration 17 months

$78,890

18 months

$59,580

1 year

Partnership for Change Grants: Awarded May 2012Organization 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 [email protected] Levan Avalishvili T. (995) 574 770408 [email protected] Hans Gutbrod T. (995) 322 253942 [email protected] Nino Lomjaria T. (995) 555 020200 [email protected] 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 Duration 18 months

$ 59,800

1 year

$ 39,915

6 months

$ 50,990

8 months


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Partnership for Change Grants: Awarded July 2011Maka Jakhua T. (995) 99 507039 [email protected] Nino Gujaraidze T. (995 32) 229 27 73 [email protected] Nina Darsavelidze T. (995) 99 508300 [email protected] Ana Gabriadze T. (995) 595 270 506 [email protected] Ia Antadze T. (995 32) 218 36 36 [email protected] Vulnerable Population for Healthcare Insurance Reforms Empowering Local Communities in Imereti and RachaLechkhumi Coalition for Autism Ecology of Tbilisi 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.

Association Green Wave

$38,280

14 months

Green Alternative Georgian Association of Child Neurologists & Neurosurgeons (GACNN) Safe Space

$48,915

18 months

$46,840 $36,116

1 year 10 months

Civic Development Institute (CDI)

Advocacy for Child Friendly Schools

$49,730

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 funded 26 regional and three Tbilisi-based CSOs. Projects lasted up to a year and involved up to $15,000 in funding. 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 August 2012: Number of CAG Grants awarded: Total value of PfC Grants awarded: 40 $721,233


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Citizen Advocacy Grants: Open Competition, Awarded June 2012Organization Contact Khatuna Bechvaia T. (995) 599 96 67 44 [email protected] Zugdidi Liza Sopromadze T. (995) 599 55 45 25 [email protected] Telavi Aleksandre Elisashvili T. (995) 599 911 078 [email protected] Tbilisi Title Ensuring Accessibility of Healthcare Services to IDPs and Protecting their Rights Increasing Engagement of Population of Telavi in Local DecisionMaking Process Lets Protect Together Our Cultural Heritage Project Description Increase the accessibility and improve the provision of medical services to IDPs in Poti. Amount Duration

Tanaziari Rehabilitation and Development Charity Center

$15,352

10 months

Civil Society Research and Development Center

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.

$19,980

8 months

Tiflis Hamkari

$19,970

6 months

Citizen Advocacy Grants: Closed Competition, Awarded June 2012Organization Young Economists Association of Georgia, Imereti Representation Civil Development Association of Georgia Contact Paata Kldiashvili T. (995 599) 56 16 42 [email protected] Kutaisi Giorgi Bokeria T. (995) 551 550 244 [email protected] Lagodekhi Nino Tvaltvadze T. (995) 593 602 563 [email protected] Kutaisi Title Get Involved in Management of Your Community Protect the Rights of Socially Unprotected Population in Kakheti Region My Voice in the Parliament 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.Page 11 of 26

Amount $27,690

Duration 1 year

$27,242

11 months

Young Lawyers Association of Georgia Kutaisi Branch

$28,466

1 year


Lanchkhuti Information Center

Amiran Gigineishvili T. (995) 599 917 925 [email protected] Lanchkhuti Ketevan Tskhakaia T. (995 99) 570 516 [email protected] Kutaisi Manana Inaishvili T. (995) 422 275 547 [email protected] Batumi

Union of Scientists of Imereti Region "Spectri"

Step Forward

Advocacy for Development of Cities Left Without Self-Governance Inclusion of Society in Environmental Decision-Making Process Building Capacities of the Local Government Advocacy for Equal Rights of Children with Hearing Problems

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.

$24,454

1 year

$ 27,670

1 year

$ 25,850

1 year

Citizen Advocacy Grants: Closed Competition, Awarded May 2012Organization Borjgalo Contact David Bagrationi, T. (995) 577 378870 [email protected] Batumi Koba Parjiani, T. (995) 599 447978 [email protected] Svaneti, village Latali Shota Gaprindashvili T. (995) 79119119 [email protected] Chiatura Title Advocacy for Ecomigrants' 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


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Citizen Advocacy Grants: Awarded November 2011Organization Young Economists Association of Georgia, Imereti Representation Civic Activities Center Contact Paata Kldiashvili T. (995 599) 56 16 42 [email protected] Kutaisi Lia Khuroshvili T. (995 599) 22 86 52 [email protected] Gurjaani Inga Maghradze T. (995 555) 20 63 36 [email protected] 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 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 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-Kharagauli-Zestaponi railway construction site. 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 $19,585 Duration 11 months

$19,458

9 months

Center for Public Monitoring and Research

$13,965

10 months

Eliso Janashia Human Rights and Social Justice T. (995 493) 27 94 84 Research Center [email protected] Poti Tamar Gagoshidze Psychometric and Consulting T. (995 555) 33 41 14 Association [email protected] Tbilisi Stepantsmida Shalva Eloshvili T. (995 599) 67 68 37 [email protected] Stepantsminda

$19,350

10 months

$18,663

7 months

$17,624

11 months


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Citizen Advocacy Grants: Awarded July 2011 OrganizationBorjgalo

ContactIlia Guchmanidze T. (995) 598 545 054 [email protected] Batumi Lasha Zarginava Executive Director 593 228 678 [email protected] Poti Nana Chopliani T. (995) 599 794071 [email protected] Tbilisi Amiran Gigineishvili T. (995) 599 917 925 [email protected] Lanchkhuti Nikoloz Meladze T. (995) 597 740 841 [email protected] Tetritskaro Giorgi Bokeria T. (995) 551 550 244 [email protected] Lagodekhi Manana Inaishvili T. (995) 422 275 547 [email protected] Batumi

TitleImproving Public Policy in the Field of EcoMigration Poti International Airport: Expected Risks and Ways to Reduce Them

Project DescriptionImprove 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.

Amount$14,000

Duration6 months

Media and Society Young Teachers and Psychologists Association Lanchkhuti Information Center

$13,640

11 months

Supplying IDPs in Advocate for providing drinking water to Frezeti with Drinking the new IDP settlement in Frezeti. Water Advocacy for Changes Advocacy for Water Access Advocacy for Socially Vulnerable Populations in The Kakheti Region Advocacy for Children with Hearing Problems 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.

$12,720

9 months

$14,605

8 months

Association of Civil Society of Georgia Civil Development Association of Georgia

$14,955

1 year

$14,912

10 months

Step Forward

$14,200

6 months


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Citizen Advocacy Grants: Awarded February 2011Organization 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 [email protected] Racha Vladimer Chincharauli T. (995 99) 161 560 [email protected] Telavi Nodar Jikia T. (995 99) 297 794 [email protected] Dimitri Lazar T. (995 93) 560 416 [email protected] Gardabani Levan Chkhaidze T. (995 99) 587 574 [email protected] Ozurgeti Mindia Salukvadze T. (995 55) 541 564 [email protected] Marine Mgebrishvili T. (995 99) 534 035 [email protected] Gori Aleks Metreveli T. (995) 599 778 404 [email protected] 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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Citizen Advocacy Grants: Awarded February 2011Organization 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 [email protected] Svaneti, Village Latali Marina Paghava T. (995 99) 601 888 [email protected] Tbilisi Ketevan Tskhakaia T. (995 99) 570 516 [email protected] Kutaisi Shota Gaprindashvili T. (995 79) 119 119 [email protected] Chiatura Paata Kldiashvili T. (995 99) 561 642 [email protected] Kutaisi Gela Mtivlishvili T. (995 77) 528 808 [email protected] Gurjaani Tina Bregvadze T. (995 99) 792 572 [email protected] Gori Title Monitoring of Zugdidi-Mestia 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 the capacity of all accredited Georgian universities in public policy, public administration, political science, and related academic programs and/or courses. The program provides up to $10,000 to develop public policy courses and/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 August 2012, 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, and Gori Teaching University have been awarded grants.

As of August 2012: Number of UAG Grants awarded: Total value of UAG Grants awarded: 13 $117,861


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University Assistance GrantsOrganization Gori Teaching University Contact Zurab Zurabashvili Strategic Development Specialist [email protected] Murtaz Kvirkvaia Dean of the School of Business and Management [email protected] Tamar Makharadze Associate Professor [email protected] Tea Gergedava Head of the Department of International Relations at TSU [email protected] Manuchar Loria Head of Information [email protected] Natia Kaladze Dean of the School of Social Sciences [email protected] Nino Inaishvili Senior Researcher [email protected] Maka Ioseliani Dean, School of Government [email protected] Tsira Meskhishvili Dean [email protected] Title Training Program in Research Methods for Social Sciences Development of New Course in Energy Policy Modeling and Analysis Improvement of Mental Health Policy Course at TSU Introducing Health Policy Module in Graduate Curriculum Public Policy Faculty Retreat Summer School in Public Policy Analysis Improvement of Teaching/Learning Quality at RSU Developing CostBenefit Analysis Course Towards the Bologna Process Project Description Establish and conduct training programs in quantitative and qualitative research methods and integrate these into policyrelated curricula. 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. 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 Quality Assurance Department and broaden its activities based on input from faculty, administration, students, and alumni. 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.Page 18 of 26

Amount $6,820

Duration 5 months

Grigol Robakidze University

$9,919

6 months

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Shota Rustaveli State University

$9,950

5 months

$10,000

6 months

$6,063

3 months

University of Georgia

$9,430

2 months

Shota Rustaveli State University

$9,820

6 months

Georgian Institute of Public Affairs Akhaltsikhe State Educational University

$7,510

4 months

$10,000

6 months


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

Khatuna Beridze Department of European Studies [email protected] Meruzhan Abramyan [email protected] Ruizan Mekvabidze International Relations Coordinator [email protected] Korneli Kakachia Associate Professor [email protected]

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

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.

$9,140 $9,990

6 months 8 months

$9,614

8 months

$9,605

6 months


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INTERNSHIP GRANTSInsufficient 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 August 2012, 51 graduate students from 15 universities and academic institutions have interned 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 August 2012: Number of Internship Grants awarded: Total value of Internship Grants awarded: 51 $69,650


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Internship Grants: Awarded April August 2012 NameEka Gvinjilia David Gumberidze Dodo Gotsiridze Nikoloz Kharebava Gigi Katsaridze Giorgi Sikharulidze Ivane Badzaghua Rusudan Chkheidze Tamar Meskhi Nana Mukbaniani Sophio Gavashelishvili

Host InstitutionPMC Research Center Ministry of Justice Ministry of Justice Ministry of Justice Ministry of Justice Transparency International - Georgia The Institute of Social Studies and Analysis The Caucasus Institute for Peace Democracy and Development ISET Policy Institute The National Bank of Georgia Office of the State Minister of Georgia for Reintegration

LocationTbilisi 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

Duration6 months 3 months 3 months 3 months 3 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 3 months 4 months 6 months

Internship Grants: Awarded September 2011 April 2012 NameAna Lolua Giorgi Gogsadze Tamar Bochorishvili Matsatso Tepnadze Dariko Bakhturidze Nino Silagava Giorgi Goduadze Gogita Kapanadze Nino Vakhvakhishvili Khatia Kardava

Host InstitutionTransparency 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

LocationTbilisi 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 months6 months 5 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 5 months

Internship Grants: Awarded March 2011 August 2012Giorgi Kupharadze Ana Chania Thea Goginashvili Giorgi Dzidziguri Caucasian Institute for Economic and Social Research (CIESR) State Procurement Agency PMC Research Center People's Harmonious Development Society (PHDS) Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi $1,200 $1,800 $1,800 $1,200 4 months 6 months 6 months 4 months


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David Tsasidze Teimuraz Gogsadze Zurab Zurabashvili Ani Chkhikvishvili Natia Muradashvili Vera Taruashvili Teona Tskhovrebadze Ketavan Aghoshashvili Nikoloz Sumbadze Iza Gigauri Nino Kakulia 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

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) 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

Tbilisi Tbilisi Gori Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Rustavi Rustavi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Kutaisi Kutaisi Tbilisi Tbilisi Batumi Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi

$1,200 $600 $1,800 $1,500 $900 $900 $1,800 $1,800 $1,800 $1,800 $900 $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

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ARTS FOR ADVOCACY (AFA) GRANTSAfA grants fund innovative engagement by the artistic community in furthering advocacy causes. EWMI G-PAC supports artists who use their craft - dance, theatre, film, music, poetry and/or visual art 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 August 2012: Number of AfA Grants awarded: Total value of AfA Grants awarded: 5 $45,109

Arts for Advocacy Grants Awarded from January August 2012Organization Foundation for Disabled Children and Children with Diabetes Art Hall+ Social Photography Caucasus Foundation Contact 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 [email protected] Ozurgeti Tamuna Kakulia T. (995 595) 27 18 01 tamuna_kakulia @yahoo.com Title Theatrical Performance The King of the Jungle Description 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 flashmob performances. Amount Duration

$9,995

6 months

More Civism, Less Cynics

$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

Nino Chkhaidze T. (995 555) 12 10 91 chkhaidze.nino91 @gmail.com

Re-Animation

$10,000

6 months


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ACT NOW GRANTSThis new program offers support for strategic, targeted advocacy initiatives that respond to highly important and unexpected political, economic, and social concerns. Initiatives can address a new policy, government program, or human rights violation by public or private sector institutions. Decisions to fund these rapid reaction grants will be 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 will be converted into the broader Open Door Grants Program to expand advocacy efforts beyond the traditional CSO community and encourage a wider range of initiatives. In addition to funding the same types of projects as the Act Now Grants did, the Open Door Grants will also support pilot projects and proposals submitted by groups of individuals and CSOs. Previously, Act Now Grants provided up to $5,000 for projects lasting up to two months. The new program will award grants of up to $10,000 for projects lasting up to six months. Open Door Grant applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

As of August 2012: Number of Act Now Grants awarded: Total value of Act Now Grants awarded: 2 $8,417

Act Now Grants: Awarded January August 2012Organization New Civic Thinking + Contact Lasha Chelidze Director T. (995) 55 27 19 29 [email protected] 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 [email protected] Tbilisi

Protecting IDP Rights During PreElection Period

$3,550

2 months


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NETWORKING FACILITATOR GRANTSThis 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. CSOs Atinati, based in Zugdidi (West Georgia), and the Civil Development Agency (CiDA), based in Rustavi (East Georgia), began year-long terms as Networking Facilitators in their respective regions in September 2011.

Organization

Association Atinati

Contact Gia Khasia President and Chairman of the Board T. (995 215) 250 056 [email protected] Zugdidi Zviad Devdariani Director T. (995 341) 258 811 [email protected] Rustavi

Title Networking Facilitation in West Georgia

Amount.

Duration

$33,560

1 year

Civil Development Agency (CIDA)

Networking Facilitation in East Georgia

$45,000

1 year


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ENABLING ENVIRONMENT GRANTThe Civil Society Institute (CSI) received a one-year grant in September 2011 to improve the Georgian legal environment to better support the financial sustainability of CSOs, and to improve communication between CSOs and the government. 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. This organization works on identifying and resolving factors that hinder the effectiveness of the civil society sector. To this end, CTC conducts 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 produces discussion papers based on these meetings that identify specific problems and solutions. In addition, CTC promotes partnerships between CSOs and businesses.

Organization

Contact

Title

Project Description

Amount

Duration

Center for Training and Consultancy

Promote public discourse on the Stakeholder current state of Irina Khantadze Dialogue for Georgias civil society, Director the Institutional take actions to address T. (995 32) 20 67 74/75 Development identified weaknesses, [email protected] of the Civil and enhance Tbilisi Society Sector cooperation between CSOs and the business community. Improve the enabling legal environment so that it better supports the financial sustainability of civil society organizations and improve communication between civil society organizations and the government.

$29,570

1 year

Civil Society Institute

Vazha Salamadze Director T. (995 32) 236 56 75 [email protected] Tbilisi

Improving the Civil Society Enabling Environment in Georgia

$44,560

10 months


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