Deadlines:

• First Round: Citizen Participation – 1 May 2019
• Second Round: Rule of Law and Economic Growth – 1 June 2019

The U.S. Embassy in North Macedonia is seeking applications for its Democracy Commission Grants Program to award grants to non-profit and non-governmental organizations and independent media in North Macedonia for projects that support the development of democratic institutions.

Eligible Projects

The Democracy Commission Grants Program will hold two rounds of competition in fiscal year 2019.

• First Round: Citizen Participation – These projects should support strengthening of democratic institutions in North Macedonia, including increasing the participation and representation of youth, women, and minorities in civic life.
• Second Round: Rule of Law and Economic Growth – These projects should support:
  • Improving the rule of law, judicial independence, and the fight against corruption, or
  • Preparing young people to start their own businesses, combat youth emigration, and promote greater minority participation in North Macedonia’s economy.

Funding Information

The maximum Democracy Commission grant is $24,000.

Evaluation Criteria

The Democracy Commission will evaluate proposals according to the following criteria:

• Relevance of topic
• Clarity in goals, activities, and target group
• Please explain how applicants will measure success. What are the expected outcomes of project?
• Sensible budgeting
• Longer-term sustainability, where applicable
• The ability of the applying organization to successfully carry out the project aims

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted at the address given on the website.

For more information, please visit https://mk.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/