# 2021 Democracy Commission Small Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/2021-fy20aeeca-paspodgorica-2021-democracy-commission-small-grants-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/331619

> U.S. Mission to Montenegro offered grants of up to $30,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 12 awards worth $300,000 in total. Applications closed on March 31, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 2021-FY20AEECA-PASPODGORICA |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Montenegro |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 31, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $30,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 12 |
| Total funding | $300,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.900 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Montenegrin not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations, educational organizations and other organizations that have displayed trustworthiness American and third-country organizations and individuals are not eligible for grants under this program.

## What the grant funds

THIS NOTICE IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING. A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Podgorica/Public Affairs Office of the U.S. Department of State announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program. The Democracy Commission Small Grants Program is designed to support initiatives that contribute to open and competitive political systems and to the protection of human rights. For this NOFO, the Embassy is seeking project proposals that support tolerance, diversity and, inclusion within Montenegrin society. Project proposals should address one of the priority areas stated below: Protection of human rights and promotion of tolerance, especially among youth Ethnic minority, LGBTQ, and gender equality Women’s empowerment in the political and economic sphere Projects may include various elements, for example, strategic policy engagements, communication campaigns targeting key audiences, and workshops and hands-on activities requiring follow up actions from participants. Applicants should clearly define project goals that advance one or more of the aforementioned topics, as well as define tangible outcomes that can be measured after the project’s completion. All application materials must be submitted by email to PodgoricaGrants@state.gov by close of business 17:00 on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Please send all supporting documents via email attachments or in a zipped folder (RAR files/zipped folders won’t be accepted). Do not send application materials via WeTransfer links or Dropbox. Upon submission, if you haven’t received an automatic reply that your application has been received, please request a confirmation of the receipt of your application in a follow-up email. Please email any questions about this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to PodgoricaGrants@state.gov. Issuance of this NOFO does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. government, nor does it commit the U.S. government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals. Further, the U.S. government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 12 months Anticipated program start date: September 2021 Funding Instrument Type: Grant Please note that the precise timeframe in which grant money will be disbursed cannot be guaranteed.

## Questions people ask

### Is 2021-FY20AEECA-PASPODGORICA still open?

No. It closed on March 31, 2021. A newer notice is forecast: TIRDEMCOMMR2FY22, forecast, no dates yet.

### Who can apply for 2021 Democracy Commission Small Grants Program?

U.S. Mission to Montenegro accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for 2021 Democracy Commission Small Grants Program?

Closed March 31, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $30,000 each. About $300,000 in total across about 12 awards.

### Who has won AEECA/ESF PD Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc., Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. The program made 2,295 awards worth $192 million in that time.