The FY 2025 Democracy Commission Small Grants Program supports the development of democratic institutions with five priority areas:
strengthening democratic values such as security, anti-corruption, good governance, and election transparency; bolstering civil society and fostering volunteerism or
activism in local communities; addressing social division and encouraging social cohesion or combating intolerance; focusing on cyber security, media literacy, and combating malign foreign influence- with sustainable results; and promoting environmental and health-focused initiatives.
Applicants should clearly define the target audience(s) which they are able to realistically reach/influence with the project activities.
Broad target audiences such as general public, youth, everyone etc.
should be avoided.