Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #TIRCVEFY23
U.S. Embassy Tirana Countering Violent Extremism Small Grants Program
Posted
March 10, 2023
Respond By
April 10, 2023
Identifier
TIRCVEFY23
NAICS
813319, 813219, 813311
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Tirana, seeking proposals for the Countering Violent Extremism Small Grants Program in Albania. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy Tirana, Public Affairs Section - Eligible Applicants: - Albanian non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including think tanks and civil society organizations - Must be Albanian not-for-profit organizations with relevant experience in countering violent extremism - Products/Services Requested: - Programmatic activities to counter and prevent violent extremism - Building safe and resilient communities - Promoting youth activism - Strengthening media professional capacities - Reintegration of individuals and communities at risk of radicalization - Award Details: - Grant awards range from $30,000 to $60,000 - Performance period is 6 to 12 months - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All activities and payments must occur in Albania and be made to Albanian citizens - Mandatory registration with SAM.gov and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) - Multi-stakeholder approaches encouraged, involving government, civil society, religious communities, media, academia, and the private sector - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for programmatic services, not product procurement.
Description
The Countering Violent Extremism Small Grants Program, administered by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission to Albania, solicits proposals from Albanian non-governmental organizations to develop capacities for countering and preventing violent extremism and building cohesive communities. The program encourages multi-stakeholder approaches involving government, civil society, religious communities, media, academia, and the private sector. Priority areas include building safe communities, promoting youth activism, strengthening media capacities, and reintegrating individuals at risk of radicalization. The program supports Albania's national strategic priorities related to community engagement and countering extremist propaganda.