OpportunityTitle: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program
CategoryExplanation: Project proposals must address at least one of the following themes:  &#8226; Promotion of labor rights and/or child labor protections.  &#8226; Support for broad and equitable political participation, including in the electoral process.  &#8226; Advocacy for the rights of LGBTQI+ persons.  &#8226; Building awareness and support for persons with disabilities to include their voices in municipal design, accessibility, and inclusion.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: - Not-for-profit organizations (including think-tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations) registered in the Republic of Moldova
Description: The U.S. Embassy&#8217;s Democracy Commission Small Grants Program announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest to carry out projects that contribute to transparent, competitive, and equitable democratic systems and the protection of human rights in Moldova. The Democracy Commission program is a focused yet flexible mechanism that provides targeted funding for sustainable projects that foster the development of civil society. The selection of projects is based on the applicants&#8217; ability to demonstrate concrete achievements that can show impact in a given field or specific community.Priority Region: This funding opportunity is open to organizations throughout the country, and no priority regions have been defined.Program Objectives: Project proposals must address at least one of the following themes:&#8226; Promotion of labor rights and/or child labor protections.&#8226; Support for broad and equitable political participation, including in the electoral process.&#8226; Advocacy for the rights of LGBTQI+ persons.&#8226; Building awareness and support for persons with disabilities to include their voices in municipal design, accessibility, and inclusion.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Program Email
GrantorContactText: moldovagrants@state.gov