Closed · SMK800-22-PAS003 · CFDA 19.900 · Discretionary
Annual Program Statement for Democracy Commission Small Grants Program 2022
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to North Macedonia, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $1K-$24K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- July 1, 2022
- Close date
- 18
- Expected awards
The verdict
Annual Program Statement for Democracy Commission Small Grants Program 2022 is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to North Macedonia that offered $1,000 -- $24,000 across 18 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $1K-$24K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 18
- expected awards
- 19.900
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Annual Program Statement for Democracy Commission Small Grants Program 2022 - is cataloged under number SMK800-22-PAS003 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.900, posted by U.S. Mission to North Macedonia. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 30, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $1,000 -- $24,000. The agency has projected $435,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 18 awards. If the agency funds the expected 18 awards from the $435,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $24,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.
Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on July 1, 2022. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.
Award Range
$1,000 -- $24,000
Close Date
July 1, 2022
Posted
December 30, 2021
Est. Total Funding
$435,000
Expected Awards
18
Instrument
Grant
Description
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe 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. This is an Annual Program Statement outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Abstracts/executive summaries may be submitted at any time for consideration before the closing date of this annual program statement on June 1, 2022. Awards will be made on a rolling basis, pending the availability of funds. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Please carefully follow all instructions below. BackgroundThe 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 specified below. Grant Priority AreasFunding 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. The abstracts/executive summaries will be reviewed in several rounds: received by February 15, 2022, received by April 1, 2022; received by May 1, 2022; and received by June 1, 2022. What projects are not funded? 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.Evaluation criteria The Democracy Commission will evaluate proposals according to the following criteria:· Relevance of topic.· Clarity in goals, activities, and target group.· Please explain how you will measure success. What are the expected outcomes of your project?· Sensible budgeting.· Longer-term sustainability, where applicable.· The ability of the applying organization to successfully carry out the project aims.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Agency Contact
Nadica Zakula GOR Phone 0038923102082
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