Deadline: 22-Dec-2025
The European Union is offering grants to minority-focused Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Moldova to enhance their participation in consultation and decision-making at local, regional, and national levels. Grants of up to EUR 25,000 support projects that organize consultations, public hearings, and advocacy initiatives, targeting marginalized groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, Roma, and LGBTIQ individuals. The program promotes inclusive governance through evidence-based policy inputs, sustainable partnerships, and capacity-building support.
Programme Overview
The EU Grant for Minority Community Participation empowers minority communities and their representative CSOs to engage meaningfully in policymaking processes. The programme focuses on groups facing systemic barriers, including ethnic and national minorities, people with disabilities, Roma, LGBTIQ individuals, and other marginalized populations. The initiative strengthens their voice in consultations and decision-making to ensure inclusive and representative policymaking at all governance levels.
Key Objectives
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Enhance active involvement of minority communities and CSOs in policymaking.
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Facilitate accessible consultations and public hearings with decision-makers.
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Support the creation of evidence-based policy inputs.
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Foster sustainable partnerships with public authorities and other stakeholders.
Who Is Eligible?
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Minority-focused Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Moldova.
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Organizations capable of engaging marginalized groups in consultations and policymaking.
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Entities able to implement projects within a 7–11 month timeframe starting February 2026.
Grant Details
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Funding Amount: Up to EUR 25,000 per project.
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Project Duration: 7–11 months starting February 2026.
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Financial Management: Grants administered by People in Need Moldova (PIN).
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VAT Status: Exempt; budget proposals should exclude VAT.
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Additional Support: Tailored consultancy in organizational development and relevant areas via the CONTACT Centre.
Eligible Activities
Priority 1: Inclusive and Intersectional Participation
Activities under this priority aim to strengthen engagement of minority communities in policymaking:
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Organizing consultations, public hearings, and community forums with minority representatives and decision-makers.
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Establishing or strengthening dialogue platforms, such as consultative councils or transparency councils.
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Promoting inclusive participation of underrepresented groups within minority communities.
Priority 2: Evidence-Based Policy Inputs and Advocacy
Activities focus on generating actionable policy recommendations:
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Identifying policies requiring development or revision.
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Outlining formal consultation mechanisms with clear milestones.
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Using disaggregated data, community assessments, and documented good practices to inform recommendations.
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Delivering outputs such as policy briefs, draft regulations, amendments, or guidelines, accompanied by structured advocacy plans.
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Emphasizing inclusion of marginalized groups, including young people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ youth, and rural youth.
How to Apply / How It Works
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Prepare a Project Proposal: Define objectives, activities, outcomes, budget, and timeline.
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Submit Application to PIN: Applications are reviewed by People in Need Moldova.
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Evaluation Process: Eligible proposals are assessed based on relevance, inclusivity, feasibility, and impact.
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Grant Agreement: Selected organizations sign a contribution agreement with PIN.
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Project Implementation: Organizations execute projects, with on-demand consultancy support.
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Reporting and Deliverables: Submit reports and policy recommendations documenting project outcomes.
Common Tips and Mistakes to Avoid
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Ensure meaningful engagement of marginalized groups within minority communities.
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Do not exceed the EUR 25,000 grant limit or miscalculate VAT-exempt costs.
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Clearly define measurable objectives and milestones.
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Include structured advocacy plans and evidence-based policy inputs.
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Align project duration with the 7–11 month timeframe.
FAQ
1. Who can apply for this grant?
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CSOs representing minority communities in Moldova that can engage marginalized groups meaningfully.
2. What is the maximum funding per project?
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Up to EUR 25,000.
3. What types of activities are eligible?
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Organizing consultations, public hearings, policy advocacy, and developing evidence-based recommendations.
4. What is the project duration?
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7–11 months starting February 2026.
5. Are VAT costs included?
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No, grant-related costs are VAT-exempt; budgets should exclude VAT.
6. How will CSOs be supported beyond funding?
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On-demand consultancy in organizational development and project implementation is provided through the CONTACT Centre.
7. Which communities are prioritized?
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Ethnic and national minorities, people with disabilities, Roma, LGBTIQ individuals, and other marginalized groups.
Conclusion
This EU grant provides minority-focused CSOs in Moldova with funding and support to strengthen their capacity, influence policymaking, and promote inclusive governance. Through financial support, consultancy, and structured project frameworks, the program empowers marginalized communities to actively participate in consultations and decision-making, ensuring policies are evidence-based, representative, and inclusive.
For more information, visit European Union.