Deadline: 1 August 2018
The U.S. Department of State Embassy of the United States of America in Chisinau, Moldova is seeking proposals for its Media Grants Program to provide funding to qualified organizations that can prove their competency in organizing the hereby described project in the most sustainable and efficient way.
The U.S. Mission to Moldova seeks to strengthen independent media and the development of the local production capacity in the Republic of Moldova in the interests of plurality of views, editorial independence, and the development of good quality local creative and informational content.
Priorities
- Support independent news and information media (TV, newspaper) outlets who are committed to factual and thorough reporting on issues relevant to Moldova’s economic and political development;
- Support and build local production capacity to ensure good quality content for media organizations and creative industry development;
- Develop and strengthen media outletson the regional and local level in the Republic of Moldova;
- Develop the next generation of Moldovan journalists and media professionals through training and development of creative communities;
- Supporting innovative approaches to using technology and media to more effectively inform Moldovan audiences on issues relevant to Moldova’s economic and political development;
- Develop institutional capacity to move the Moldovan media industry toward self-sufficiency and international competitiveness.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility is general limited to not-for-profit organizations (NGOs, CSOs, Think-Tanks, etc.) and independent mass media (often registered as Limited Liability Companies) officially registered in the Republic of Moldova.
- Under some circumstances, direct funding for U.S. and third-country institutions is also available under this funding opportunity upon justification of excellent work experience and good practices proved in the area applicable to the project domain. S. and third-country organizations must submit proposals that clearly indicate both their capacity for completing projects in Moldova, and that they primary beneficiaries of their projects will be Moldovan institutions, organizations, or people. Organizations without Moldovan registration can also apply as partners of organizations registered in the Republic of Moldova.
- Organizations submitting proposals must meet the following criteria:
- Organizations should have existing, or demonstrate the capacity to develop, active partnerships with in-country entities and relevant stakeholders including the public sector, private sector, and civil society, as relevant to the proposed program objectives.
- Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined proposal. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant.
- The Public Affairs Section reserves the right to request additional background information on applicants that do not have previous experience administering federal grant awards, and these applicants may be subject to limited funding on a pilot basis.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit a general proposal and the proposed budget via email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Republic of Moldova
For more information, please visit grants.gov.