Democracy Commission Program R2 FY2022

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Tirana, is conducting an open competition for the Democracy Commission Program R2 FY2022. This initiative seeks applications from Albanian not-for-profit organizations to implement projects focused on critical societal issues within Albania. The program's primary objectives include promoting anti-corruption efforts, good governance, investigative journalism, and human rights and minority rights. Additionally, the program prioritizes the empowerment of women and youth, combatting human trafficking, supporting general reforms, addressing environment and climate change, and supporting elections, excluding election day monitoring. Eligible applicants must submit their proposals between May 17 and June 17, 2022. The application process requires the completion of a detailed grant application form, a budget worksheet for project cost breakdowns, and mandatory federal forms including the SF-424 and SF-424A. Prospective grantees must also ensure they have the necessary registrations, including a Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov and a CAGE or NCAGE code. The program is managed by the U.S. Mission to Albania under NAICS code 813940, with Ilva Cuko serving as the primary point of contact.