2007 Press Releases

The Embassy of the United States of America announces the continuation of the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program.

PRESS RELEASE
October 15, 2007

The U.S. Embassy welcomes projects related to one of the following priorities:

• Institutionalization of open, pluralistic, and democratic political processes at the local level;
• Public participation in decision making;
• Independent media, free flow of information, transparency in government;
• Civic education, strengthening and promotion of civil society and democratic institutions;
• Anti-corruption awareness;
• Conflict resolution;
• Development of market economy, economic reforms

Grants are awarded to non-governmental, non-profit organizations and independent mass media officially registered in Moldova.

This program DOES NOT support:

Humanitarian assistance or charitable activities; political or partisan activities; scientific research; conferences and/or individual trips abroad; trade activities; or costs associated with establishing an organization.

There is no deadline for submitting applications. 

Additional information, requirements and standard application forms can be found at: http://moldova.usembassy.gov/democracy_grants.html

Contact person: Stelian Rusu, Information Resource Center, 57/1 Banulescu-Bodoni str., Chişinău, Moldova, tel.: 22-99-50; fax: 23-85-48 E-mail: RusuS@state.gov