Democracy Commission Small Grants Program 2024
ID: 352321Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to North Macedonia (DOS-MKD)

Award Range

$1K - $50K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Community Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352321
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Feb 14, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due May 31, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The U.S. Mission to North Macedonia is offering the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program 2024. This grant opportunity aims to support the development of democratic institutions in North Macedonia. The program has five priority areas, including strengthening democratic values, bolstering civil society, addressing social division, promoting cyber security and media literacy, and supporting environmental and health-focused initiatives. Not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and independent media from North Macedonia are eligible to apply. The grant has an award ceiling of $50,000 and an award floor of $1,000. The estimated total program funding is $490,000, and it is expected to fund 15 awards. The deadline for submission is May 31, 2024. For more information, contact DemComSkopje@state.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
DemComSkopje@state.gov
Files
Title
Posted
FY24 Statement of Interest_DemCom.pdf
4/10/2024
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