Grant Competition for 5 Media Organizations (Moldova)

The main goal of the project is to raise awareness and ensure the enforcement of consumer rights in Moldova. It aligns with the broader objective of enhancing the capacity of civil society organisations in implementing the association agreement, particularly at the local level, as consumer protection is a key aspect of the European integration process. Specifically, it supports Lot 2 of the call for proposals: promoting consumer protection through advocacy.

Project Objectives 

• The project will achieve its goals through two specific objectives:
  • Government capacity: Enhance the Moldovan government’s ability to enforce consumer protection laws in line with EU standards, primarily through technical assistance aimed at accelerating the harmonization process.
  • Consumer empowerment: Increase consumer knowledge and advocacy skills by empowering the media and civil society to promote consumer rights and raise public awareness.

Funding Information 

• This call aims to select 5 media organizations to receive sub-grants of up to EUR 15,000 each, supporting communication and awareness activities across Moldova.

Eligibility Criteria 

• General requirements:
  • Must be legally registered in the Republic of Moldova.
  • Must sign and adhere to the “Code of Ethics of Moldovan Journalists.”
  • Must demonstrate an independent editorial policy.
• Specific requirements:
  • The applying media organization must:
    • Explain its motivation and interest in strengthening consumer protection in Moldova, plans for disseminating produced materials, and objectives for continuing consumer protection efforts.
    • Provide experience in journalistic investigations and producing media content (articles, TV/radio shows, podcasts).
    • Submit links to the organization’s website, social media pages, and relevant media content.
    • Provide CVs of up to 3 team members who will implement the sub-grant.
    • Prove financial sustainability with financial statements for 2022-2023.
    • Present a draft budget detailing resource allocation for the project (note: the project is exempt from VAT).

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