Opportunity Information: Apply for PAOTR21DC02
The U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Albania (U.S. Mission to Albania) announced an open call for applications under the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program, a competitive grant opportunity administered by the Embassy's Public Affairs Section. This 2021 funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAOTR21DC02; CFDA 19.900) is set up as a grant in the "Other" funding activity category and is described as an earmark opportunity. The program is designed to support civil society efforts in Albania that strengthen democratic practices, accountability, and rights protections through practical, community- or sector-focused projects.
The program is looking for proposals from Albanian non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations that align with specific priority areas. These priorities include anti-corruption initiatives; programs that promote good governance; projects advancing human rights and minority rights; efforts focused on empowering women and youth; activities aimed at combatting human trafficking; projects supporting reforms; climate change and environmental protection initiatives; and investigative journalism. In practice, the strongest fit would be projects that produce measurable public benefit in one or more of these areas, such as improving transparency and oversight, expanding civic participation, strengthening protections for vulnerable groups, or building capacity for watchdog and investigative work.
At the same time, the opportunity clearly lists activities that are not eligible for support. The Democracy Commission program does not fund fundraising campaigns, humanitarian assistance, or scientific research projects. It also will not support projects that duplicate work already being implemented by the applying organization, nor will it fund proposals from for-profit or commercial entities. The program excludes projects that support partisan political activity or religious activity, as well as conferences and individual travel abroad, and it does not fund trade-related activities. These restrictions indicate the program is intended to finance concrete, nonpartisan, locally implemented civic and governance projects rather than general charity, academic research, political organizing, or international travel and events.
Eligibility is limited to Albanian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations. The listed award ceiling is USD 50,000. The original closing date for submissions was May 31, 2021, and the opportunity record shows a creation date of May 1, 2021.Apply for PAOTR21DC02
- The U.S. Mission to Albania in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Call for Proposals of the Democracy Commission Program 2021" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2021-05-01.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-05-31. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Democracy Commission Small Grants Program (U.S. Embassy Tirana) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is an open call for applications under the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program run by the U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Albania (U.S. Mission to Albania). It is a competitive grant opportunity administered by the Embassy's Public Affairs Section.
Who is administering the program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Embassy in Tirana, specifically through the Embassy's Public Affairs Section.
What is the purpose of the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program?
The program is designed to support civil society efforts in Albania that strengthen democratic practices, accountability, and rights protections through practical, community- or sector-focused projects.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Albanian non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations. The eligible organization types explicitly include think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations.
Are for-profit or commercial entities eligible?
No. Proposals from for-profit or commercial entities are not eligible for funding under this program.
What are the priority areas for proposals?
The call highlights the following priority areas: anti-corruption initiatives; good governance programs; human rights and minority rights; empowering women and youth; combatting human trafficking; projects supporting reforms; climate change and environmental protection; and investigative journalism.
What kinds of projects are considered a strong fit?
Based on the description, the strongest fit is practical, locally implemented projects that produce measurable public benefit in one or more priority areas. Examples of outcomes described include improving transparency and oversight, expanding civic participation, strengthening protections for vulnerable groups, or building capacity for watchdog and investigative work.
Does the program focus on community-level or sector-specific projects?
Yes. The program description emphasizes practical, community- or sector-focused projects rather than broad or purely theoretical initiatives.
What is the maximum award amount?
The listed award ceiling is USD 50,000.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAOTR21DC02, and the CFDA number listed is 19.900.
What is the funding activity category?
The opportunity is listed under the "Other" funding activity category.
How is this opportunity described in the notice?
The notice describes it as an earmark opportunity.
Does the program fund fundraising campaigns?
No. Fundraising campaigns are explicitly listed as not eligible for support.
Does the program fund humanitarian assistance?
No. Humanitarian assistance is listed as not eligible for support.
Does the program fund scientific research projects?
No. Scientific research projects are listed as not eligible for support.
Can an organization get funding for a project that duplicates its existing work?
No. The program will not support projects that duplicate work already being implemented by the applying organization.
Does the program support partisan political activity?
No. Projects that support partisan political activity are excluded.
Does the program support religious activity?
No. Projects that support religious activity are excluded.
Are conferences eligible for support?
No. Conferences are listed among the activities that are not funded.
Is individual travel abroad funded?
No. Individual travel abroad is specifically excluded from funding.
Does the program fund trade-related activities?
No. Trade-related activities are excluded.
When was the application deadline?
The original closing date for submissions was May 31, 2021.
When was the opportunity record created?
The opportunity record shows a creation date of May 1, 2021.
Is this a competitive grant program?
Yes. It is described as a competitive grant opportunity.
Is the program intended for projects implemented in Albania?
The call is focused on supporting civil society efforts in Albania, and it emphasizes locally implemented civic and governance projects rather than international travel and events.
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