PAS-800-FY24-03: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program 2024
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to North Macedonia notices from 2024.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 13, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$50,000
- Award floor$1,000
- Total funding$490,000
- Expected awards15
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAS-800-FY23-05 | January 24, 2023 | Closed July 1, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 14, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 31, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 30, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past AEECA/ESF PD Programs awards averaged $83,527; this notice allows up to $50,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won AEECA/ESF PD Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, AEECA/ESF PD Programs (19.900) awarded $192 million across 2,295 grant awards, an average of $83,527 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 72 | $35.7 million |
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 484 | $23.3 million | |
| International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. | District of Columbia | 10 | $6.1 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 10 | $5.0 million |
| Cultural Vistas, Inc. | District of Columbia | 2 | $4.8 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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