Deadline: 31-Mar-25
The U.S. Embassy in North Macedonia of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for organizations and independent media to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a project (or projects) to support development of democratic institutions.
The FY 2025 program supports the development of democratic institutions with five priority areas: strengthening democratic values such as security, anti-corruption, good governance, and election transparency; bolstering civil society and fostering volunteerism or activism in local communities; addressing social division and encouraging social cohesion or combating intolerance; focusing on cyber security, media literacy, and combating malign foreign influence- with sustainable results; and promoting environmental and health-focused initiatives. Applicants should clearly define the target audience(s) which they are able to realistically reach/influence with the project activities. Broad target audiences such as general public, youth, everyone etc. should be avoided.
Priority Areas
- Funding will be available for projects that address the priority areas below:
- Strengthen democratic values, including security, anti-corruption, good governance, and transparency in elections;
- Bolster civil society, foster volunteerism or activism in local communities;
- Addressing social division, encourage social cohesion and/or combat intolerance;
- Cyber security, media literacy, and/or combating foreign malign influence focused on sustainable results;
- Environmental and health-focused initiatives.
Funding Information
- Total available funding: $345,000 pending availability of funds
- Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $50,000
- Proposed projects should be completed in 12 months or less.
Ineligible Activities
- 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 or medical research;
- Institutional development or support of an organization;
- Activities that duplicate existing projects;
- Travel to and from the United States;
- Individuals or organizations from outside of North Macedonia.
Eligibility Criteria
- The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations from North Macedonia only;
- Independent media from North Macedonia only.
- Cost Sharing or Matching
- Inclusion of cost share is not a requirement of this opportunity.
- Other Eligibility Requirements
- All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.