Democracy Commission Program Round 2 FY2023
ID: 347569Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Albania (DOS-ALB)

Award Range

$30K - $50K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Earmark

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due May 17, 2023, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Posted Apr 18, 2023, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Not available
Description

The U.S. Mission to Albania is announcing a forecasted opportunity for the Democracy Commission Program Round 2 for FY2023, inviting applications from eligible Albanian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society groups. The program aims to promote democratic values and practices through projects focused on themes such as anti-corruption, good governance, human rights, and empowerment of women and youth, among others. This initiative is crucial for strengthening democratic institutions and processes in Albania, with grant amounts ranging from $30,000 to $50,000. Interested applicants should submit their proposals by May 17, 2023, with the estimated award date set for August 1, 2023. For further inquiries, contact the Public Affairs Office at the U.S. Embassy in Tirana via email at pdgrantstirana@state.gov or by phone at 003554247285.

Point(s) of Contact
US Embassy Tirana, Public Affairs Office
003554247285
pdgrantstirana@state.gov
Files
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Posted
Aug 24, 2024, 2:22 AM UTC
The document outlines a federal funding proposal focusing on operational costs, including personnel expenses and other expenditures such as rent, utilities, and supplies. It indicates a complete lack of allocated costs for personnel within the proposal, suggesting either no staff involvement or an absence of budgetary allocation. The document is structured to report total operational costs, activities, and overall funding contributions, including potential backing from the U.S. Embassy and additional donor sources. The lack of specified financial figures underscores an unclear financial strategy for the project. This document serves as a preliminary or conceptual phase for potential federal grants or RFPs aimed at operational support for organizational activities, emphasizing the need for further financial clarity and detailed budgeting before funding is requested.
Aug 24, 2024, 2:22 AM UTC
The Democracy Commission's Small Grants Program at the United States Embassy in Tirana, Albania, seeks applications for projects that promote democratic values and practices. The application form outlines the required information, including project title, organization details, project goals, justification for the project, a description of activities, project timelines, and a detailed budget. Each submission must clearly articulate how the project aligns with the goals of democracy promotion and specify methods for measuring success and evaluating outcomes. The document emphasizes the necessity of presenting a clear justification for the project, describing key activities in a concise manner and respecting character limits for clarity and brevity. It also requires an overview of the project team and an attached budget breakdown in Excel format. This initiative aims to fund innovative ideas that can effectively strengthen democratic institutions and processes in Albania.
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