# Democracy Commission Small Grants Program 2024

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-800-fy24-03-democracy-commission-small-grants-program-2024/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352321

> U.S. Mission to North Macedonia offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $1,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 15 awards worth $490,000 in total. Applications closed on May 31, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-800-FY24-03 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to North Macedonia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 31, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | $1,000 |
| Expected awards | 15 |
| Total funding | $490,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.900 |

## Who can apply

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

Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations from North Macedonia only; and Independent media from North Macedonia only.

## What the grant funds

The Embassy of the United States in North Macedonia announces an open competition for organizations/independent media to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a program (or programs) that support the development of democratic institutions. The FY 2024 program has five priority areas: 1) Strengthen democratic values, including security, anti-corruption, good governance, and transparency in elections; 2) Bolster civil society, foster volunteerism or activism in local communities; 3) Addressing social division, encourage social cohesion and/or combat intolerance; 4) Cyber security, media literacy, and/or anti-disinformation efforts focused on sustainable results; and 5) Environmental and health-focused initiatives.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-800-FY24-03 still open?

No. It closed on May 31, 2024.

### Who can apply for Democracy Commission Small Grants Program 2024?

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

### What is the deadline for Democracy Commission Small Grants Program 2024?

Closed May 31, 2024. 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 $50,000 each. About $490,000 in total across about 15 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.