OpportunityTitle: Countering Violent Extremism Small Grants Program FY2023
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Albanian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations that are able to respond to the NOFO, and have experience and expertise on CVE issues.
Description: The Countering Violent Extremism Small Grants Program, administered by the Public Affairs Section, is soliciting proposals from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Albania that create, develop, and foster countering and preventing violent extremism capacities and that build alert and cohesive communities. Multi-player approaches that bring together and coordinate the actions of central and local governments, civil society, religious communities, media, academia, private sector, and other stakeholders are encouraged. Priority areas include:   &#8226; Building safe and resilient communities to counter violent extremism &#8226; Promoting youth activism in preventing and countering violent extremism &#8226; Strengthening media professional capacities on reporting and promoting counter-extremism narratives capable of reaching target audiences &#8226; Re-integration of individuals and communities at risk of being radicalized enabling them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of their communities   This program supports the Albanian Government&#8217;s national strategic priorities of community outreach and engagement, countering extremist propaganda while promoting democratic values, and developing long-term comprehensive CVE policies.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: pdgrantstirana@state.gov