PDS-CHISINAU-FY24-03: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program
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 Moldova notices from 2024.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 26, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$25,000
- Award floor$10,000
- Total funding$100,000
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDS-CHISINAU-FY23-02 | November 10, 2022 | Closed January 10, 2023 | Closed |
| PDS-CHISINAU-FY22-02 | November 9, 2021 | Closed December 10, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 26, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 29, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 28, 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) registered in the Republic of Moldova
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past AEECA/ESF PD Programs awards averaged $83,527; this notice allows up to $25,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
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 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.
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