This grant, provided by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy Tirana, is designed for organizations to submit proposals for funding under the Democracy Commission program. The core purpose is to support projects that advance democratic principles and foster societal development specifically within Albania, the designated priority region. Proposals are sought across a broad range of critical areas, including anti-corruption, good governance, and cybersecurity. Further eligible topics encompass human rights, minority rights, comprehensive reforms, women’s empowerment, and youth activism. The grant also extends to environmental and climate change initiatives, combatting human trafficking, and investigative journalism, all aimed at strengthening democratic institutions and civil society in Albania.
Opportunity ID: 351796
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | TIRDEMCOMMR1FY24 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Democracy Commission Program, Round 1 FY2024 |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The U.S. Embassy Tirana of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals for funding under the Democracy Commission program. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $24,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | • Albanian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
• U.S. organizations and individuals are NOT eligible for grants under the program. • Cost Sharing or Matching is not required and is not part of the evaluation criteria. However, the applicants are encouraged to explore the possibility of the cost-share whenever possible. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Albania |
| Description: |
A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Tirana of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals for funding under the Democracy Commission program. Please follow all instructions below.
Priority Region: Albania
Eligible Program Topics:
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| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Public Affairs Office,
US Embassy Tirana Email:pdgrantstirana@state.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 351796 Full Announcement-Application package -> budget.pdf
Folder 351796 Full Announcement-Application package -> Notice of Funding Opportunity – DemCommR1FY2024.pdf
Folder 351796 Full Announcement-Application package -> SF424B-V1.1 (3).pdf
Folder 351796 Full Announcement-Application package -> SF424A-V1.0 (4).pdf
Folder 351796 Full Announcement-Application package -> DEMCOM-appl-form.pdf
Folder 351796 Full Announcement-Application package -> SF424_Mandatory_3_0-V3.0.pdf
Packages
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