Deadline: 10-Apr-23
The U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Albania announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications for the Countering Violent Extremism Small Grants Program.
Objectives
- The Countering Violent Extremism Small Grants Program, administered by the Public Affairs Section, is soliciting proposals from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Albania that create, develop, and foster countering and preventing violent extremism capacities and that build alert and cohesive communities. Multi-player approaches that bring together and coordinate the actions of central and local governments, civil society, religious communities, media, academia, private sector, and other stakeholders are encouraged. Priority areas include:
- Building safe and resilient communities to counter violent extremism
- Promoting youth activism in preventing and countering violent extremism
- Strengthening media professional capacities on reporting and promoting counter-extremism narratives capable of reaching target audiences
- Re-integration of individuals and communities at risk of being radicalized enabling them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of their communities
- This program supports the Albanian Government’s national strategic priorities of community outreach and engagement, countering extremist propaganda while promoting democratic values, and developing long-term comprehensive CVE policies.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: 6 to 12 months
- Number of awards anticipated: (dependent on amounts)
- Award amounts: from $30,000 to $60,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Albanian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations that are able to respond to the NOFO, and have experience and expertise on CVE issues.
- U.S. organizations and individuals are not eligible for grants under the program.
- Cost sharing or matching is not required and is not part of the evaluation criteria. However, the applicants are encouraged to explore the possibility of a cost-share whenever possible
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Albania.