Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS CHISINAU FY18 02
The U.S. Mission to Moldova (U.S. Embassy) is offering funding through its Democracy Small Grants Program under the Notice of Funding Opportunity PAS CHISINAU FY18 02 (CFDA 19.900). This is a discretionary grant program designed to provide seed funding for unique, practical, and sustainable projects that strengthen civil society in Moldova. The program is especially interested in proposals that build the capacity of non-governmental organizations and can show clear, measurable impact in a specific field, target group, or community. Selection is strongly tied to an applicant's ability to demonstrate concrete achievements and credible results.
Projects must address at least one of several priority themes. One major focus is restoring public confidence in Moldova's European path by tackling corruption and state capture, supporting real reforms, and encouraging tangible economic development for Moldovan citizens. Within that theme, proposals may emphasize adopting European and international standards, strengthening institutions through capacity building, and promoting democratic reforms that reinforce democratic governance and institutions. Another priority is bridging divides within Moldovan society by encouraging unity, civic engagement, grassroots demand for accountable governance, and independent voices. This includes efforts to build a strong, effective civil society that can hold institutions accountable and deepen democratic practice, as well as civic awareness initiatives that frame Moldova as a multi-ethnic state and reduce polarization by reinforcing shared connections.
The opportunity also supports work that contributes to a whole and secure Moldova, particularly by reducing risks created by territories outside the control of the central government. In practice, this means projects that promote confidence-building measures and people-to-people contacts aimed at bridging divides between communities on different sides of political or territorial separation. A further theme is the promotion of diversity and tolerance, with a particular emphasis on youth empowerment. Relevant activities can include programming that promotes tolerance and respect for ethnic and religious groups, sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities, among others.
Eligibility is limited to not-for-profit organizations officially registered in the Republic of Moldova, including NGOs, civil society organizations, and think tanks. American organizations, organizations from other donor countries, and individuals are not eligible to apply directly. Groups that are not registered in Moldova may still participate, but only as partners working through an eligible Moldovan-registered organization that serves as the applicant.
Grant sizes range up to an award ceiling of $25,000, with requirements that become more stringent as the requested amount increases. Level I grants ($1,000 to $4,999) are intended for organizations with no grant history or those that have not previously received grants from the U.S. Embassy or other U.S. government agencies. Level II grants ($5,000 to $14,999) require the applicant to have successfully implemented at least one grant from another funding organization, have at least three years of experience, and provide an Annual Activity Report for 2016 that includes both narrative and financial information. Level III grants ($15,000 to $25,000) are reserved for more established organizations that have successfully implemented at least one U.S. Embassy grant, have a functioning board of directors, demonstrate national visibility (such as a credible online presence and media coverage), and have a publicly accessible 2016 Annual Activity Report with both narrative and financial components.
The opportunity was created on December 11, 2017, and the original closing date for applications was March 15, 2018. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity is categorized under "Other" for the funding activity area.Apply for PAS CHISINAU FY18 02
- The U.S. Mission to Moldova in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Funding Opportunity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2017-12-11.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2018-03-15. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the U.S. Mission to Moldova (U.S. Embassy) Democracy Small Grants Program, offered under Notice of Funding Opportunity PAS CHISINAU FY18 02 (CFDA 19.900). It is a discretionary grant program intended to provide seed funding for unique, practical, and sustainable projects that strengthen civil society in Moldova.
Who is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Mission to Moldova (U.S. Embassy).
What is the goal of the Democracy Small Grants Program?
The program aims to strengthen civil society in Moldova by supporting projects that are unique, practical, sustainable, and able to demonstrate clear, measurable impact in a specific field, target group, or community.
What types of projects are most competitive?
The program is especially interested in proposals that build the capacity of non-governmental organizations and can show clear, measurable impact. Selection is strongly tied to an applicant's ability to demonstrate concrete achievements and credible results.
Do projects need to match specific themes or priorities?
Yes. Projects must address at least one of the program's priority themes described in the opportunity.
What is the first major priority theme (European path, anti-corruption, reforms)?
One major focus is restoring public confidence in Moldova's European path by tackling corruption and state capture, supporting real reforms, and encouraging tangible economic development for Moldovan citizens.
Within the European path theme, what kinds of activities are emphasized?
Examples of emphasized directions include adopting European and international standards, strengthening institutions through capacity building, and promoting democratic reforms that reinforce democratic governance and institutions.
What is the priority about bridging divides within Moldovan society?
This priority focuses on encouraging unity, civic engagement, grassroots demand for accountable governance, and independent voices, including efforts to build a strong and effective civil society that can hold institutions accountable and deepen democratic practice.
Does the opportunity support civic awareness and inclusion messaging?
Yes. The opportunity includes civic awareness initiatives that frame Moldova as a multi-ethnic state and aim to reduce polarization by reinforcing shared connections.
What does "a whole and secure Moldova" mean in this opportunity?
It refers to work that reduces risks created by territories outside the control of the central government, including projects that promote confidence-building measures and people-to-people contacts to bridge divides between communities on different sides of political or territorial separation.
Are confidence-building and people-to-people projects eligible?
Yes. The opportunity specifically mentions confidence-building measures and people-to-people contacts as relevant activities under the "whole and secure Moldova" theme.
What is the diversity and tolerance priority?
This theme supports the promotion of diversity and tolerance, with a particular emphasis on youth empowerment.
Which groups can be addressed under diversity and tolerance activities?
Relevant programming can promote tolerance and respect for ethnic and religious groups, sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities, among others.
Who is eligible to apply as the main applicant?
Eligibility is limited to not-for-profit organizations officially registered in the Republic of Moldova, including NGOs, civil society organizations, and think tanks.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are not eligible to apply directly.
Are American organizations eligible to apply directly?
No. American organizations are not eligible to apply directly.
Are organizations from other donor countries eligible to apply directly?
No. Organizations from other donor countries are not eligible to apply directly.
Can an organization that is not registered in Moldova participate?
Yes, but only as a partner. Groups not registered in Moldova may participate as partners working through an eligible Moldovan-registered organization that serves as the applicant.
What is the maximum grant amount?
The award ceiling is $25,000.
What are the grant size levels?
There are three levels: Level I ($1,000 to $4,999), Level II ($5,000 to $14,999), and Level III ($15,000 to $25,000). Requirements become more stringent as the requested amount increases.
Who are Level I grants intended for?
Level I grants are intended for organizations with no grant history or those that have not previously received grants from the U.S. Embassy or other U.S. government agencies.
What are the additional requirements for a Level II grant?
Level II applicants must have successfully implemented at least one grant from another funding organization, have at least three years of experience, and provide an Annual Activity Report for 2016 that includes both narrative and financial information.
What are the additional requirements for a Level III grant?
Level III grants are for more established organizations that have successfully implemented at least one U.S. Embassy grant, have a functioning board of directors, demonstrate national visibility (such as a credible online presence and media coverage), and have a publicly accessible 2016 Annual Activity Report with both narrative and financial components.
Does the program require a 2016 Annual Activity Report?
Yes. Level II requires a 2016 Annual Activity Report with narrative and financial information, and Level III requires a publicly accessible 2016 Annual Activity Report with narrative and financial components.
What does "national visibility" mean for Level III applicants?
The opportunity describes national visibility as including indicators such as a credible online presence and media coverage.
Is having a board of directors required?
For Level III grants, the organization must have a functioning board of directors.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the funding activity area?
The opportunity is categorized under "Other" for the funding activity area.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on December 11, 2017.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date for applications was March 15, 2018.
What is the Notice of Funding Opportunity identifier?
The Notice of Funding Opportunity is PAS CHISINAU FY18 02.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 19.900.
Does the program emphasize sustainability?
Yes. The program is designed to provide seed funding for projects that are sustainable, and it prioritizes practical approaches with measurable impact.
How important are measurable results in the selection process?
Measurable impact is central. The program states that selection is strongly tied to an applicant's ability to demonstrate concrete achievements and credible results.
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