Democracy Commission Program Round 2 FY2023

The U.S. Embassy Tirana is inviting organizations to apply for funding under the Democracy Commission Program, Round 2 for Fiscal Year 2023, with a focus on advancing democratic principles and institutional resilience in Albania. Eligible applicants may propose projects aligned with priority themes including anti-corruption, good governance, cyber-security, energy security, human and minority rights, public reforms, empowerment of women and youth, environmental and climate action, combating human trafficking, and support for independent and investigative journalism. All activities must be implemented within Albania, and proposals should demonstrate clear impact, sustainability, and alignment with U.S. foreign policy objectives in the region. Applications must be submitted through the official grants portal, and inquiries should be directed to the Public Affairs Office at the U.S. Embassy Tirana via the provided email address. The opportunity was publicly posted on April 18, 2023, as a forecast listing, and no set-aside provisions or NAICS codes are specified for this competition.