Deadline: 26-Apr-21
Freedom House invites applications from independent media outlets based in the Republic of Moldova that seek to raise awareness among the public about democratic reform, government accountability, and threats to fundamental freedoms in Moldova.
This activity is part of the Freedom House’s project “Citizens Speak: Advancing Citizen-Led Democratic Reform in Moldova,” supported by the US State Department and NDI.
Two (2) grants for media outlets with distinct objectives are available. Applicants are encouraged to apply for one or both of the opportunities based on their interest; however, a separate and full application must be submitted for each grant opportunity.
- Grant 1: Solution-Oriented Journalism on Reform: This grant seeks to support in-depth media coverage and analysis of democratic reform developments at local, regional and national levels, with the aim to better inform Moldovan citizens about issues important to them and the range of potential policy solutions available. Grantees would provide media coverage of these issues with a constructive, solution-oriented approach, combining investigative journalism and policy-oriented advocacy to make complex, fast-moving policy developments easily accessible to the public.
- Grant 2: Investigative Journalism for Government Accountability: This grant seeks to support monitoring and reporting of government violations of human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law, with the goal of raising public awareness of government abuses at the local and national level and building support for government accountability. Grantees would uncover and highlight official abuses at the local and national level through hard-hitting investigative reporting, focusing their coverage on the human impact of these violations.
Funding Information
- Freedom House will select one (1) application from each category for up to $12,000 in funding each.
Eligibility Criteria
- Only established non-commercial or independent media outlets active in the Republic of Moldova are eligible for participation in this program.
- Individuals, government, or quasi-government bodies are not eligible for funding.
Evaluation Criteria
Applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Organizational readiness – does the application clearly demonstrate the capacity to fulfill the requirements of the grant?
- Audience and reach – does the applicant have a clear idea of its current or desired audience and how to engage and serve the needs of that audience?
- Clear vision – does the applicant articulate a clear vision of how their coverage will increase citizen awareness and engagement on democratic reform and upholding fundamental freedoms?
- Innovative approach – does the applicant envision the use of innovative storytelling techniques or technical innovations that distinguish them from other media coverage in Moldova and could help them to reach wider audiences in the country?
For more information, visit https://freedomhouse.org/article/call-applications-grant-support-solution-oriented-reform-journalism-and-investigative