2024 Democracy Commission Small Grants Program
ID: 352695Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Montenegro (DOS-MNE)

Award Range

$25K - $50K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352695

Additional Information

https://me.usembassy.gov/2024demcomm/
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Feb 29, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Apr 29, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The U.S. Mission to Montenegro is offering the 2024 Democracy Commission Small Grants Program. This grant opportunity aims to support initiatives that contribute to open and competitive political systems and the protection of human rights. The program is seeking project proposals that focus on bolstering civil society and advancing tolerance, diversity, and inclusion within Montenegrin society. The priority areas for project proposals include the protection of human rights and promotion of tolerance, especially among youth; ethnic minority, LGBTQi, and gender equality; and women's empowerment in the political and economic sphere. Projects may include strategic policy engagements, advocacy, communication campaigns, capacity building trainings, workshops, cultural programming, and community initiatives. The grant program encourages proposals that target underserved communities, particularly in economically disadvantaged areas that have experienced out-migration. The total program funding is estimated at $320,000, with expected awards to be given to 8 projects. The award ceiling is $50,000, while the award floor is $25,000. The deadline for submission is April 29, 2024, and all application materials must be submitted via email. For more information and to access the complete Notice of Funding Opportunity, visit the U.S. Embassy Podgorica website at https://me.usembassy.gov/2024demcomm/.

Point(s) of Contact
PodgoricaGrants@state.gov
Files
Title
Posted
2024 DemComm Application form.doc
4/10/2024
2024 DemComm Application Guidelines.docx
4/10/2024
SAM_Entity_Administrator_Letter_Template3_International_No_Banking_Info-3.docx
4/10/2024
SF424_A.pdf
4/10/2024
SF424_B.pdf
4/10/2024
SF424.pdf
4/10/2024
UEI and SAM.gov FAQs 2024.docx
4/10/2024
Uputstvo za popunjavanje SF 424 A i SF 424 B.docx
4/10/2024
Uputstvo za popunjavanje SF 424.docx
4/10/2024
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