# Democracy Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-chisinau-fy21-10-democracy-grants-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/331338

> U.S. Mission to Moldova offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $15,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $100,000 in total. Applications closed on March 31, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-CHISINAU-FY21-10 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Moldova |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 31, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $25,000 |
| Award floor | $15,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $100,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.900 |

## Who can apply

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

Eligibility is limited to not-for-profit organizations (Nongovernmental Organizations (NGO’s), Civil Society Organizations (CSO’s), Think-Tanks) officially registered in the Republic of Moldova. American or other donor country organizations and individuals are not eligible for grants under this program. The organizations without Moldovan registration can apply only as partners through an eligible organization.

## What the grant funds

The Democracy Commission Small Grants Program was initiated in 1994 as a flexible mechanism for U.S. embassies to support initiatives that contribute to open and competitive political and economic systems and the protection of human rights. The Democracy Commission Grants Program has been implemented in Moldova since 1996, providing support to Moldovan NGOs and mass media to carry out projects throughout Moldova. The U.S. Embassy invites Moldovan non-profit and non-governmental organizations to submit project proposals to the Democracy Small Grants Program. This program supports projects that foster the development and education of civil society in Moldova. It is a focused yet flexible mechanism that provides seed money for unique and sustainable projects, particularly projects that help develop the capacity of non-governmental organizations in Moldova. The selection of the projects is based on the applicants’ ability to demonstrate concrete achievements that can show impact in a given field or in a specific community. Project proposals must address at least one of the following themes: · Strengthening and promotion of civil society, democratic institutions. · Institutionalization of open, pluralistic, and democratic political processes at the local level. · Civic education · Public participation in decision making; · Free flow of information, freedom of speech, transparency in government and good governance; · Confidence building

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-CHISINAU-FY21-10 still open?

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

### Who can apply for Democracy Grants Program?

U.S. Mission to Moldova 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 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 $25,000 each. About $100,000 in total.

### 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.