Democracy Commission Program R2 FY2022

The U.S. Embassy Tirana, under the U.S. Department of State, is seeking organizations to implement the Democracy Commission Program for Fiscal Year 2022, focusing exclusively on activities within Albania. The initiative targets critical areas including anti-corruption, good governance, investigative journalism, human and minority rights, empowerment of women and youth, combatting human trafficking, institutional reforms, environmental and climate change initiatives, and election-related programming—though explicitly excluding election day monitoring. The program aims to strengthen democratic institutions and civil society through locally driven projects that promote transparency, accountability, and civic engagement. Interested applicants must submit proposals in response to the solicitation, with all communications and inquiries directed to Ilva Cuko at pdgrantstirana@state.gov. The opportunity was posted on May 16, 2022, as a forecast under the U.S. Mission to Albania, with no specific set-aside or NAICS code designated. While the announcement does not provide details on funding amounts or application deadlines, it underscores the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting democratic resilience in Albania through partnerships with qualified organizations capable of delivering impactful, sustainable outcomes in the identified priority areas.