2024 DemComm NOFO.zip

This notice of funding opportunity announces a small grants program run by the United States Embassy in Podgorica, Montenegro. The Democracy Commission Small Grants Program seeks project proposals that bolster civil society and advance tolerance, diversity, and inclusion within Montenegrin society in one of several priority areas: protection of human rights and promotion of tolerance, especially among youth; ethnic minority, LGBTQi, and gender equality; women's empowerment in the political and economic sphere; and bolstering civil society. Eligible projects may include strategic policy engagements, advocacy, communication campaigns, capacity building trainings, cultural programming, community initiatives, and other activities. All application materials must be submitted by April 29, 2024 to PodgoricaGrants@state.gov. If selected for award, projects will be funded under the AEECA/ESF PD Programs (CFDA #19.900) which provides civil society and democracy building public diplomacy programs within Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia.