Deadline: 1-Apr-22
The U.S. Embassy Skopje Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through its Democracy Commission Small Grants Program.
Grant Priority Areas
Funding will be available for projects that address the priority areas below:
- Rule of Law and Government Accountability – These projects should address improving the rule of law, judicial independence, good governance, and the fight against corruption. By addressing these issues, projects should contribute to a more robust citizen-responsive government with strong democratic institutions.
- Citizen Participation – These projects should support the strengthening of democratic institutions in North Macedonia, including increasing the participation and representation of citizens from all different backgrounds in civic life.
- Cybersecurity and Disinformation – These projects should promote cybersecurity, media literacy, and efforts to counter propaganda and disinformation.
- Youth Development and Women Empowerment – These projects should prepare young people, and especially women, to start their own businesses; combat youth emigration; and promote greater minority participation in North Macedonia’s economy. By addressing these issues, projects should contribute to an improved business climate and improved economic policies; promote private sector growth and entrepreneurship; attract foreign investors; and create jobs.
- Environmental Protection – These projects should promote solutions to environmental issues through joint efforts by individuals (youth), community organizations, association of citizens, and local governments.
Funding Information
- The maximum amount for a Democracy Commission grant is $24,000.
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Total Available Funding: $435,000
Eligibility Criteria
- The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) in Skopje is soliciting proposals for grants from not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations and independent media in North Macedonia that focus on one of the priority areas.
Ineligible Projects
The Democracy Commission Grants Program cannot fund:
- Projects supporting partisan political activity;
- Humanitarian/social aid and charities or charitable activities;
- Professional development for individuals, including conferences and trips abroad;
- Commercial or trade activities;
- Fundraising campaigns;
- Scientific research;
- Institutional development or support of an organization;
- Activities that duplicate existing projects; and
- Individuals or organizations from outside of North Macedonia.
For more information, visit https://mk.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/