About this grant
The U.S. Embassy Tirana announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications under the Democracy Commission Program. Please follow all instructions below. Priority Region: Albania Eligible Program Themes: • Anti-Corruption • Good Governance • Cyber-security • Energy Security • Human Rights/Minority Rights • Reforms • Empowerment of Women and Youth • Environment/Climate change • Combatting Human Trafficking • Independent/Investigative Journalism
Who can apply
Albanian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations.
What it funds
How to apply
Read the full announcement on Grants.gov before you start. Federal applications are submitted through Grants.gov (or the agency's own system) and require a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. Contact: US Embassy Tirana, Public Affairs Office · pdgrantstirana@state.gov · 003554247285
What are the odds for a first-time applicant?
32% of awards go to organizations new to this program, but recipient types are not reported for most awards, so the nonprofit share is unknown. Based on 1,097 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 15% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $110,950. Expect about 48 days between posting and deadline.
Who can apply for Democracy Commission Program Round 2 FY2023?
Eligible applicants: Others (see eligibility text). Albanian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations.
When is the deadline?
Applications are due May 17, 2023 (this deadline has passed). Always confirm the time and time zone in the official announcement.
How much funding is available?
Individual awards: $30K – $50K.