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U.S. Mission to Moldova announces Democracy Grants Program
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The U.S. Embassy invites Moldovan non-profit and non-governmental organizations to submit project proposals to the
Democracy Small Grants Program. This program supports projects that foster the development and education of civil society in Moldova.
The Democracy Commission Small Grants Program was initiated in 1994 as a flexible mechanism for U.S. embassies to support initiatives that contribute to open and competitive political and economic systems and the protection of human rights. The Democracy Commission Grants Program has been implemented in Moldova since 1996, providing support to Moldovan NGOs and mass media to carry out projects throughout Moldova.
A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The U.S. Embassy Podgorica/Public Affairs Office of the U.S. Department of State announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program.
The Democracy Commission Small Grants Program is designed to support initiatives that contribute to open and competitive political systems and to the protection of human rights. For this NOFO, the Embassy is seeking project proposals that support tolerance, diversity and, inclusion within Montenegrin society.
Project proposals should address one of the priority areas stated below:
Protection of human rights and promotion of tolerance, especially among youth
Ethnic minority, LGBTQ, and gender equality
Number of Awards Anticipated: At least 14 depending on amount of each grant;
Award Amounts: Awards may range from USD 1,000 to USD 50,000;
Total Available Funding:USD 500,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Who can apply?
Non-government, non-profit organizations (including think tanks, civil society organizations), educational institutions and independent media that are based and legally registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina are eligible to apply. American or other donor country organizations and individuals are not eligible for grants under this program. Grants are generally awarded only to organizations.
Other eligibility requirements:
All organizations must have DUNS unique entity identifier and a valid registration on SAM.gov before their projects proposals can be funded. Organization must obtain a DUNS number and SAM registration in order to receive funding.