Deadline: 17-May-2026
The GLOBSEC initiative provides financial support to organisations in Moldova that aim to strengthen young people’s resilience against disinformation and foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI). The program focuses on empowering youth through education, awareness, and engagement.
The core purpose is to build stronger media literacy skills, improve critical thinking, and help young people identify and resist manipulated or misleading narratives in digital and offline environments.
Key Focus Areas and Objectives
- Promote media literacy among young people using interactive and engaging formats
- Strengthen critical thinking skills to evaluate information sources effectively
- Increase awareness of disinformation and FIMI through campaigns, events, and expert collaboration
- Support youth ability to recognize and resist manipulative narratives
- Encourage active participation of young people in awareness-building initiatives
- Focus on both urban and regional communities in Moldova
Who is Eligible?
- Non-profit and non-governmental organisations registered in Moldova
- Organisations with at least one year of continuous operational activity
- Must maintain non-partisan status
- Must demonstrate transparent governance practices
- Must align with European Union values and principles
Eligible Activities
Organisations may implement the following types of activities:
- Organising events with trained youth participants, including “Disinfo-gurus” from Youth Resilience Camps
- Developing digital awareness campaigns on disinformation and media literacy
- Producing online content such as videos, social media posts, and educational materials
- Conducting community-based workshops and outreach programs
- Implementing initiatives that strengthen youth critical thinking skills, especially in regional areas
- Collaborating with experts trained in disinformation awareness
Funding Details
- Total grant amount: EUR 5,000
- Only one organisation will be selected
- Project implementation period: June to end of November
- Followed by a short reporting period after completion
Payment Structure
- Majority of funding is disbursed at the start of the project
- Remaining portion is released after:
- Completion of planned activities
- Submission and approval of final deliverables
Eligible Expenses
The grant allows funding for project-related costs, including:
- Staff and personnel costs
- Content creation and production
- Awareness and dissemination activities
- Equipment required for project implementation
- Travel expenses related to project activities
- Limited indirect or administrative costs
Why This Initiative Matters
- Helps reduce the impact of disinformation on youth
- Builds long-term media literacy skills
- Strengthens democratic resilience in Moldova
- Encourages informed and critical digital citizenship
- Supports community-level awareness against manipulation
Key Expected Outcomes
- Increased youth awareness of disinformation tactics
- Improved critical thinking and media evaluation skills
- Greater engagement of young people in civic awareness activities
- Strengthened community resilience to information manipulation
Conclusion
The GLOBSEC Moldova Youth Resilience Grant is a targeted funding initiative designed to empower civil society organisations to combat disinformation through education and engagement. By focusing on media literacy, critical thinking, and youth-led initiatives, the program aims to strengthen societal resilience against FIMI and promote informed decision-making among young people in Moldova.
For more information, visit GLOBSEC.