Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS CHISINAU FY19 02 DEMCOM
The DEMOCRACY COMMISSION SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM (Funding Opportunity Number: PAS CHISINAU FY19 02 DEMCOM) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Mission to Moldova through the U.S. Embassy. It is designed to fund projects that strengthen and educate civil society in the Republic of Moldova, with an emphasis on practical, community-relevant initiatives that can demonstrate real outcomes. The program is described as a focused but flexible funding mechanism, intended to provide seed money for projects that are both unique and sustainable, especially those that build the long-term capacity of Moldovan non-governmental organizations.
A central priority of the program is impact. Applicants are expected to show that they can deliver concrete achievements and measurable results, either within a specific thematic area or in a defined community. In other words, the selection process is driven less by broad aspirations and more by the applicant's ability to propose activities that can credibly produce observable improvements, learning gains, or institutional capacity growth within the project period.
Eligibility is restricted to not-for-profit entities that are officially registered in Moldova, including NGOs, civil society organizations (CSOs), and think tanks. Organizations or individuals from the United States or other donor countries are explicitly not eligible to apply directly under this program. Groups that are not registered in Moldova may still participate, but only as partners working through an eligible, Moldovan-registered organization that serves as the official applicant and grant recipient.
Key administrative details include an award ceiling of USD 25,000 per grant and a CFDA number of 19.900. The opportunity was created on February 1, 2019, with an original application closing date of March 4, 2019. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the funding activity category is listed as "Other." Additional application instructions and requirements are referenced as being available in the opportunity's related documents.Apply for PAS CHISINAU FY19 02 DEMCOM
- The U.S. Mission to Moldova in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DEMOCRACY COMMISSION SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2019-02-01.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-03-04. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Democracy Commission Small Grants Program (PAS CHISINAU FY19 02 DEMCOM) - FAQs
What is the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program?
The Democracy Commission Small Grants Program is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Mission to Moldova through the U.S. Embassy. It is intended to fund projects that strengthen and educate civil society in the Republic of Moldova.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAS CHISINAU FY19 02 DEMCOM.
Who is offering this grant opportunity?
This program is offered by the U.S. Mission to Moldova through the U.S. Embassy.
What types of projects does the program aim to support?
The program is designed to support practical, community-relevant initiatives that can demonstrate real outcomes. It is described as a focused but flexible funding mechanism, intended to provide seed money for projects that are unique, sustainable, and that build the long-term capacity of Moldovan non-governmental organizations.
What does the program mean by "seed money"?
Based on the description provided, the grant is intended to serve as initial or starter funding for projects that are both unique and sustainable, particularly those that help build long-term organizational capacity for Moldovan NGOs.
What is the central priority of the program?
Impact is a central priority. Applicants are expected to demonstrate that their proposed activities can deliver concrete achievements and measurable results within the project period, either in a specific thematic area or within a defined community.
How are proposals evaluated according to the opportunity description?
The selection emphasis is described as being driven less by broad aspirations and more by whether the applicant can propose activities that credibly produce observable improvements, learning gains, or institutional capacity growth during the project period.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to not-for-profit entities that are officially registered in Moldova. This includes NGOs, civil society organizations (CSOs), and think tanks.
Are organizations or individuals from the United States eligible to apply?
No. Organizations or individuals from the United States or other donor countries are explicitly not eligible to apply directly under this program.
Can an organization that is not registered in Moldova participate?
Yes, but only as a partner. Groups that are not registered in Moldova may participate through partnership with an eligible, Moldovan-registered organization that serves as the official applicant and grant recipient.
Does the program fund only nationwide projects, or can community-level projects apply?
The program emphasizes practical, community-relevant initiatives and also notes that results may be demonstrated within a defined community. This indicates community-level projects are within scope, as long as they can show real outcomes and measurable impact.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is USD 25,000 per grant.
Is this a discretionary or mandatory grant program?
It is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other."
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.900.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on February 1, 2019.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was March 4, 2019.
Where can applicants find additional application instructions and requirements?
The opportunity notes that additional application instructions and requirements are available in the opportunity's related documents.
Does the program emphasize flexibility?
Yes. The program is described as focused but flexible, suggesting it can support a range of relevant projects as long as they align with the goal of strengthening and educating civil society in Moldova and can demonstrate measurable impact.
What kind of results should applicants plan to show?
Applicants are expected to plan for concrete achievements and measurable results. The description gives examples of the types of results that matter: observable improvements, learning gains, or institutional capacity growth within the project period.
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