Countering Violent Extremism Small Grants Program FY2023
🏛 U.S. Mission to Albania
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Can you apply?
This grant is for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) based in Albania working on countering violent extremism. Eligible applicants must be registered civil society organizations with capacity to implement community-based CVE initiatives. Multi-stakeholder partnerships involving government, religious communities, media, academia, or private sector are encouraged. Organizations must demonstrate experience or clear plans for building resilient communities, youth engagement, media capacity, or reintegration programming.
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Key dates
- Mar 10, 2023 Applications open
- Apr 10, 2023 Application deadline
- Aug 15, 2023 Award announced
- Sep 1, 2023 Project start
Program description
The Countering Violent Extremism Small Grants Program, administered by the Public Affairs Section, is soliciting proposals from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Albania that create, develop, and foster countering and preventing violent extremism capacities and that build alert and cohesive communities. Multi-player approaches that bring together and coordinate the actions of central and local governments, civil society, religious communities, media, academia, private sector, and other stakeholders are encouraged. Priority areas include:
• Building safe and resilient communities to counter violent extremism
• Promoting youth activism in preventing and countering violent extremism
• Strengthening media professional capacities on reporting and promoting counter-extremism narratives capable of reaching target audiences
• Re-integration of individuals and communities at risk of being radicalized enabling them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of their communities
This program supports the Albanian Government’s national strategic priorities of community outreach and engagement, countering extremist propaganda while promoting democratic values, and developing long-term comprehensive CVE policies.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Project narrative/proposal
- Organization background and capacity documentation
- Partner letters of commitment (if applicable)
- Budget and budget narrative
- Timeline/work plan
- Monitoring and evaluation plan
Program contact
- 👤 US Embassy Tirana
- 📧 pdgrantstirana@state.gov
- 📞 00355684036853
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.900 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$10,450,000
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$5,000,000
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$4,000,000
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$3,861,915
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$2,683,095
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$2,683,000
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$2,484,972
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$2,250,000
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$2,171,462
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$1,864,641
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.900). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2017 est. | $23,000,000 | |
| 2018 | $53,183,955 | |
| 2019 est. | $9,596,887 | |
| 2020 | $52,216,249 | |
| 2021 est. | $51,000,000 | |
| 2022 | $51,766,144 | |
| 2023 est. | $47,937,747 | |
| 2024 est. | $47,937,747 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Registered NGOs and civil society organizations based in Albania are eligible. Multi-stakeholder consortia involving government, religious groups, media, or academic partners are encouraged.
What is the deadline and award range?
The deadline is April 10, 2023. Awards range from $30,000 to $60,000 per grant.
What activities does this grant support?
Supported activities include building safe communities against extremism, youth activism programs, media capacity-building on counter-narratives, and reintegration of at-risk individuals.
Is cost sharing required?
No, cost sharing is not required for this grant program.
How competitive is this funding?
This is a competitive small grant program. Strong applications demonstrate clear CVE strategies, multi-sector partnerships, and measurable community impact.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize multi-stakeholder coordination. Applications bringing together diverse partners (government, religious leaders, media, youth) score higher.
- Focus on one or two priority areas instead of trying to address all four. Depth of strategy matters more than breadth.
- Include concrete, measurable outcomes tied to community resilience or youth engagement metrics.
- Demonstrate organizational experience with sensitive populations or previous CVE work if possible.
- Detail how your organization will counter extremist narratives while promoting democratic values and community cohesion.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants fail to describe specific multi-sector partnerships and instead propose programs in isolation. Organizations underestimate implementation timelines or lack clear metrics for measuring CVE impact. Proposals addressing all four priority areas diffuse focus instead of developing depth in one or two areas.
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