Democracy Commission Small Grants Program
ID: 352621Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Moldova (DOS-MDA)

Award Range

$10K - $25K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352621
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Feb 26, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Mar 29, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The U.S. Mission to Moldova is offering the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program, a grant opportunity for organizations in the Republic of Moldova. The program aims to support projects that contribute to transparent, competitive, and equitable democratic systems and the protection of human rights in Moldova. The program focuses on funding sustainable projects that foster the development of civil society. The grant is open to not-for-profit organizations, including think-tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, registered in Moldova. The program seeks project proposals that address themes such as the promotion of labor rights and/or child labor protections, support for broad and equitable political participation, advocacy for the rights of LGBTQI+ persons, and building awareness and support for persons with disabilities to include their voices in municipal design, accessibility, and inclusion. The grant has an estimated total program funding of $100,000, with expected awards to be given to 5 organizations. The award ceiling is $25,000, and the award floor is $10,000. The deadline for submission is March 29, 2024. For more information and to submit a statement of interest, contact moldovagrants@state.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
moldovagrants@state.gov
Files
Title
Posted
PDS-CHISINAU-FY24-03.docx
4/10/2024
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