U.S. Embassy in North Macedonia is offering the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program 2024 to support democratic institution development.

This grant is for organizations and independent media to implement programs that foster democratic institutions in North Macedonia. The U.S. Embassy in North Macedonia’s Democracy Commission Small Grants Program 2024 focuses on five key areas. These include strengthening democratic values such as security, anti-corruption, good governance, and election transparency. It also seeks to bolster civil society, promote volunteerism and activism, and address social divisions by encouraging cohesion and combating intolerance. Furthermore, the program supports initiatives in cybersecurity, media literacy, and anti-disinformation efforts aimed at sustainable results. Finally, environmental and health-focused initiatives are also eligible, contributing to broader societal well-being and development.

Opportunity ID: 352321

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	PAS-800-FY24-03
Funding Opportunity Title:	Democracy Commission Small Grants Program 2024
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:	–
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Community Development
Category Explanation:	–
Expected Number of Awards:	15
Assistance Listings:	19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Feb 13, 2024
Last Updated Date:	Feb 13, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:	May 31, 2024
Current Closing Date for Applications:	May 31, 2024
Archive Date:	Jun 30, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$490,000
Award Ceiling:	$50,000
Award Floor:	$1,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:	Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations from North Macedonia only; and Independent media from North Macedonia only.

Additional Information

Agency Name:	U.S. Mission to North Macedonia
Description:	The Embassy of the United States in North Macedonia announces an open competition for organizations/independent media to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a program (or programs) that support the development of democratic institutions. The FY 2024 program has five priority areas: 1) Strengthen democratic values, including security, anti-corruption, good governance, and transparency in elections; 2) Bolster civil society, foster volunteerism or activism in local communities; 3) Addressing social division, encourage social cohesion and/or combat intolerance; 4) Cyber security, media literacy, and/or anti-disinformation efforts focused on sustainable results; and 5) Environmental and health-focused initiatives.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Mission North Macedonia Public Affairs Grants Management Team Email:DemComSkopje@state.gov

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