# Democracy Commission Small Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-chisinau-fy24-03-democracy-commission-small-grants-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352621

> U.S. Mission to Moldova offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $100,000 in total. Applications closed on March 29, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-CHISINAU-FY24-03 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Moldova |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 29, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $25,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| 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)

- Not-for-profit organizations (including think-tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations) registered in the Republic of Moldova

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy’s Democracy Commission Small Grants Program announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest to carry out projects that contribute to transparent, competitive, and equitable democratic systems and the protection of human rights in Moldova. The Democracy Commission program is a focused yet flexible mechanism that provides targeted funding for sustainable projects that foster the development of civil society. The selection of projects is based on the applicants’ ability to demonstrate concrete achievements that can show impact in a given field or specific community. Priority Region: This funding opportunity is open to organizations throughout the country, and no priority regions have been defined. Program Objectives: Project proposals must address at least one of the following themes: • Promotion of labor rights and/or child labor protections. • Support for broad and equitable political participation, including in the electoral process. • Advocacy for the rights of LGBTQI+ persons. • Building awareness and support for persons with disabilities to include their voices in municipal design, accessibility, and inclusion.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-CHISINAU-FY24-03 still open?

No. It closed on March 29, 2024.

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

Closed March 29, 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 $25,000 each. About $100,000 in total across about 5 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.