Deadline: 1 December 2016
The U.S. Embassy in Skopje is currently accepting applications from Macedonian non-profit and non-governmental organizations for its Democracy Commission Grants Program in order to support the development of democratic institutions in the Republic of Macedonia.
Priority Areas
The Commission is most interested in projects relating to:
- Promoting rule of law / effective administration in justice
- Fostering independent media / enhancing professionalism in the media
- Civic education and civil society
- Institutionalization of open, pluralistic, democratic political processes at the local level
- Interethnic community building
- Empowerment of women and youth
- Promoting economic and business development
- Human rights
- Reconciliation of disputes
- Combating human trafficking
- Environmental protection
Grant Information
The maximum Democracy Commission grant is $24,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Macedonian non-profit and non-governmental organizations and independent media are eligible to apply.
Evaluation Criteria
The Democracy Commission will evaluate proposals according to the following criteria:
- Relevance of topic
- Clarity in goals, activities, and target group
- Sensible budgeting
- Longer-term sustainability, where applicable
- The ability of the applying organization to successfully carry out the project aims
How to Apply
Interested applicants must download the application form via given website.
Eligible Country: Macedonia
For more information, please visit Democracy Commission Grants Program.