The U.S. Embassy Democracy Commission Grants Program awards grants to Macedonian non-profit and non-governmental organizations and independent media for projects that support the development of democratic institutions in the Republic of Macedonia.

The Commission is most interested in projects relating to:

• Promoting rule of law / effective administration in justice
• Fostering independent media / enhancing professionalism in the media
• Civic education and civil society
• Institutionalization of open, pluralistic, democratic political processes at the local level
• Interethnic community building
• Empowerment of women and youth
• Promoting economic and business development
• Human rights
• Reconciliation of disputes
• Combating human trafficking
• Environmental protection

The Democracy Commission Grants Program cannot fund:

• Projects supporting partisan political activity
• Humanitarian/social aid and charities or charitable activities
• Professional development for individuals, including conferences and trips abroad
• Commercial or trade activities
• Fundraising campaigns
• Scientific research
• Institutional development or support of an organization
• Activities that duplicate existing projects
• Individuals or organizations from…