U.S. Embassy Belgrade: Democracy Commission Small Grants

The U.S. Embassy Belgrade announces an open competition for local, non-profit civil society or non-governmental organizations (CSOs or NGOs) and independent media outlets to submit applications to take part in the Democracy Commission Small Grants program in Serbia. The U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section is setting aside funds in the amount listed above.

Program Objective. The overall goal of the Democracy Commission Small Grants program is to strengthen democracy, protect human rights, and support economic development in the Republic of Serbia, including in local municipalities outside Belgrade. 

In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations involved in the grant activity must have a unique entity identifier (Data Universal Numbering System or DUNS number) and valid registration on file on the U.S. Government’s System for Award Management (SAM) website (www.sam.gov).  

Restrictions: You CANNOT apply for a Democracy Commission Small Grant from the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade if your project: 

a.     involves partisan political activity.

b.    fund attendance at overseas conferences or trips abroad. 

c.     international travel to/from the U.S. or countries outside the Balkan region.

d.    involves giving charitable activity and humanitarian aid.

e.     involves fundraising.

f.     is commercial in nature, i.e., you are making money.

g.    focuses on academic or scientific research.

h.    is focused on arts, culture, or any other areas beyond the themes listed above.

i.      is focused on skill learning or training programs unless the activity is specifically aimed at promoting the integration of disadvantaged groups into society.

j.      duplicates an already existing project.

All application materials must be submitted by email to DemComSerbia@state.gov no later than May 24, 2020, at 23:59. 

MAXIMUM LENGTH IS 10 (TEN) PAGES (NOT INCLUDING ATTACHMENTS).

APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION:

 Criteria: The U.S. Embassy has established the Democracy Commission Board, which reviews and evaluates proposals at least once per year.  Project proposals are evaluated based on the theme of the project, the formulation of clear goals and target groups, project sustainability, and the ability of the applying organization to carry out the project aims.

If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact: DemComSerbia@state.gov.