Support for Civil Society Organisations in the Republic of Moldova in 2025

Description

1) Objective

The global objective of this call for proposals is to strengthen the participation and contribution of Moldovan civil society to the democratic, economic and social development of the country in the context of the EU accession process. This action aims to support inclusive, resilient and democratic society by capacitating CSOs to participate in the implementation and monitoring of reforms related to the EU accession, to engage in open and structured policy dialogue with public authorities, promoting citizens active civic participation in social and economic life, ensuring fair and equal development opportunities for all. The specific objectives and priorities of this call for proposals are:

• Lot 1 specific objective: Strengthening the capacities of civil society organisations to participate and contribute to the EU accession process of the Republic of Moldova.
• Lot 2 specific objective: Strengthening the capacities of civil society organisations to better perform their role as community mobilisation actor in the context of the EU integration process.
• Lot 3 specific objective: Enabling CSOs to meaningfully contribute to the strengthening of the child protection system in the Republic of Moldova in the context of EU accession.

2) Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must: (1) be a legal person and (2) be non-profit-making and (3) be a specific type of organisation such as non-governmental organisation, international (inter-governmental) organisation as defined by Article 156 of the EU Financial Regulation.

3) Location

Actions must take place in the Republic of Moldova.

4) Budget

The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €6,000,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €1,450,000 and maximum €2,500,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum (50%) and maximum (95%) percentage of total eligible costs of the action.

5) Application

The concept note together with the declaration by the lead applicant must be submitted online via PROSPECT. The deadline for the submission is 5 May 2025.