2025 U.S.-North Macedonia-U.S. Political Exchange Program for Emerging and Influential Voices
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- PAS-800-FY24-05
- Agency
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US Embassy Skopje
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $85,000 to $120,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 19.900 AEECA/ESF PD Programs
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State's U.S. Embassy in Skopje, North Macedonia is seeking applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations for the 2025 U.S.-North Macedonia-U.S. Political Exchange Program for Emerging and Influential Voices. The program aims to foster civic leadership, cross-party cooperation, and capacity development among emerging and influential voices in North Macedonian politics, democracy, and governance. Eligible participants include youth wings of political parties, political influencers, local officials, think-tank representatives, and others. The program features periodic bilateral exchanges between the U.S. and North Macedonia, with potential inclusion of participants from neighboring countries like Bulgaria. Selection of participants will be coordinated with the U.S. Embassy, and topics include democratic governance, policymaking, electoral and judicial systems, local government, elections, media freedom, and active citizenship.
The anticipated award amounts range from $85,000 to $120,000, and the program is anticipated to start in October 2024. The deadline for applications is August 15, 2024. Funding for this opportunity is provided through the FY23/24 Assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia (AEECA) program, which aims to strengthen democratic institutions, protect human rights, foster economic growth, and promote regional stability and cooperation in the target regions.
Synopsis
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) sponsors exchanges for emerging and influential voices in politics, democracy, and governance to foster civic leadership, and cross-party cooperation to advance North Macedonia's stability, security, and EU accession. Participants, including youth wings of major political parties, political influencers, local officials, political analysts, think-tank representatives, and others, will develop the capacity to address relevant societal issues.
The program features periodic bilateral (two-way) exchanges between the USA and North Macedonia and may include peers from neighboring countries like Bulgaria to promote regional stability. Selection of participants will be coordinated with the U.S. Embassy.
Topics include democratic governance, policymaking, electoral and judicial systems, local government, elections, freedom of media, and active citizenship. The program aims to build lasting professional relationships and friendships between emerging leaders in North Macedonia and the U.S. and seeks to incorporate a regional component.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| 06.17.24 NOFO Exchanges.pdf |
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