The U.S. Embassy Democracy Commission Small Grants Program supports Albanian non-governmental, non-partisan organizations dedicated to fostering democratic societies. Projects focus on establishing and preserving the rule of law, promoting democracy, human rights, economic reform, environmental conservation, NGO sector strengthening, dispute resolution, and journalism improvement. Initiated in 1994, the program seeks to advance civil society development in Albania. The grant application deadline is August 30, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 308032
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AL-18-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Democracy Commission Small Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| 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 Democracy Commission Small Grants Program, supports initiatives of local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) engaged throughout Albania in a variety of fields, as part of Mission Albania continuing efforts to strengthen the watchdog role of civil society |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 07, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 29, 2018 |
| 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: | Local NGOs registered and operating in Albania |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Albania |
| Description: |
The Democracy Commission Small Grants Program was initiated in the spring of 1994 as a way to support Albanian non-governmental, non-partisan organizations, which, in the Commission’s view, promote the development of a democratic society. The U.S. Embassy Democracy Commission identifies those initiatives, which influence the establishment and development of democratic civil society in Albania . This category includes but is not limited to projects which aim at the establishment and preservation of the rule of law and democracy, respect for human rights, economic reform, environmental clean-up, the strengthening of the NGO sector, the reconciliation of disputes, better journalism.
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| Link to Additional Information: | full info |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Public Affairs Section, US Embassy Tirana
Email:PDGrantsTirana@state.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 308032 Full Announcement-application package -> DEMCOM appl form.pdf
Folder 308032 Full Announcement-application package -> NOFO – Democracy Comm Small Grants Program (R2).pdf
Folder 308032 Full Announcement-application package -> SF424B.pdf
Folder 308032 Full Announcement-application package -> SF424.pdf
Folder 308032 Full Announcement-application package -> DemComGd.pdf
Packages
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