Countering Violent Extremism Small Grants Program FY2023

The U.S. Mission to Albania is seeking proposals from non-governmental organizations in Albania under the Countering Violent Extremism Small Grants Program for fiscal year 2023 to strengthen community resilience against violent extremism. The program emphasizes collaborative, multi-stakeholder initiatives that engage central and local government entities, civil society, religious leaders, media, academia, and the private sector to foster cohesive and alert communities. Priority areas include building safe and resilient communities, empowering youth to actively prevent extremism, enhancing media capacity to deliver effective counter-narratives, and supporting the reintegration of individuals and communities at risk of radicalization to help them become productive members of society. The initiatives must align with Albania’s national strategic goals of promoting democratic values, countering extremist propaganda, and establishing sustainable, long-term countering violent extremism policies. Proposals should reflect innovative, community-based approaches that demonstrate clear impact and sustainability beyond the grant period. The funding opportunity is open to Albanian NGOs and is administered by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tirana. All applications must be submitted through Grants.gov, and inquiries can be directed to the designated point of contact at pdgrantstirana@state.gov. While the solicitation does not specify a deadline or funding amount, it is positioned as a forecast for FY2023, indicating anticipated availability of resources to support locally driven efforts that advance regional stability and security through peaceful, inclusive, and civic-engaged strategies.