U.S. EMBASSY SKOPJE/ SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM

Background:                                                                                                                    Maximum grant amount: $24,000

This is a program of the U.S. Embassy whose purpose is to award small grants for specific projects that support the development of democratic institutions in the Republic of Macedonia. Grants will be awarded to non-governmental, nonprofit organizations (NGOs). To be eligible for consideration, every applicant must be engaged in, or propose to carry out, a project whose purpose is to further the development of democratic institutions in the Republic of Macedonia.

The Commission is most interested in projects relating to:

   - Promoting and respecting rule of law/administration in justice
   - Fostering independent media – enhancing professionalism in the media
   - Civic education and civil society
   - Human rights
   - Inter-ethnic community building/Ethnic and political harmony
   - Environmental protection
   - Empowerment of Women and Youth
   - Reconciliation of disputes
   - Combating human trafficking
   - Promoting economic and business development
   - Institutionalization of open, pluralistic, democratic political processes at the local level

What is the maximum amount of a grant?

The maximum grant amount is $24,000, although most grants average between $5,000-10,000. It is very important to provide a cost breakdown for the project, including specific categories for which the funds would be used.

Deadline: open

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