Call for Selection of Participants | SCOPE Leadership and Training Programme – Moldova

Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC), together with Promo-LEX, Independent Journalism Center, and ARTICLE 19, is implementing the project “SCOPE: Strengthening Civil Society Capacities for Participation and Engagement – Expanding the Role of Civil Society in the Republic of Moldova’s EU Accession Process.” The project is funded by the European Union.

The project aims to strengthen democratic participation in the Republic of Moldova and enhance alignment with European Union values by empowering civil society to monitor and engage in the EU accession process. It responds to the need to strengthen the capacity and resilience of civil society organizations, improve cooperation and coordination among civic actors, and support structured dialogue with public authorities on reforms related to the rule of law, human rights, democratic governance, media freedom, freedom of expression, and civic space.

The SCOPE Moldova Leadership and Training Programme provides a long-term training and leadership development programme for civil society organizations at the national level, with a subsequent link to a financial support programme for strategic grants.

In this context, NHC launches this Call for selecting organizations to participate in the SCOPE Leadership and Training Programme. The programme combines leadership skills development, thematic expertise, peer learning, and coalition building. It is also directly linked to the restricted grant scheme planned for a later stage of the project, ensuring that the knowledge and strategies developed within the programme can be transformed into practical coalition-based advocacy and monitoring projects.

Application Process

Interested organizations are encouraged to apply online, in English or Romanian, no later than 31 May 2026.

The following documents must be submitted:

• Application Form
• Copy of the Extract from the State Register of Legal Entities
• Copy of the organization’s Statute
• Any additional supporting documents requested in the annexes

The full announcement, including details on the purpose of the call, participant profile, eligibility criteria, application and selection procedures, objectives and structure of the training programme, the financial support programme (strategic grants), the Application Form, and other relevant details about the programme, is available HERE.

Contacts

For questions related to the Call or the application procedure, please send an email to hrd@nhc.nl no later than 25 May 2026.

For further details, please contact:

Olga Manole
Programme Coordinator, Promo-LEX
olga_manole@promolex.md