OpportunityTitle: Fostering Accountability through Whistleblowers
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: &#8226; U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs); &#8226; U.S.-based educational institutions subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code or section 26 US 115 of the U.S. tax code; &#8226; Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs); &#8226; Foreign-based educational institutions
Description: An open competition for organizations to submit applications for a project to fight corruption in North Macedonia by maximizing whistleblower reporting and supporting implementation of its whistleblowers law. It will support whistleblowers&#8217; role in revealing illicit practices with the aim of prompting formal investigations by the corresponding authorities. Furthermore, the project will develop a culture within public institutions whereby allegations of wrongdoing are taken seriously and investigated to hold alleged perpetrators accountable. Overall goals are to increase reports of misconduct through established channels without retribution while enforcing whistleblower protections under the law.
GrantorContactText: ElliottVLS@state.gov