{"id":140243,"date":"2025-11-18T12:11:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T10:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/?p=140243"},"modified":"2025-11-19T11:42:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T09:42:26","slug":"strategic-support-grants-for-the-media-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/en\/strategic-support-grants-for-the-media-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategic Support Grants for the Media Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The project \u201cSupporting Independent Media and Quality Journalism in Moldova (SMIR)\u201d announces a grant call for strategic support for the media sector aimed at strengthening organizational capacity.<\/strong> <strong>Application deadline: 30 November 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supporting Independent Media and Quality Journalism in Moldova<em> <\/em><\/strong>is a project implemented between 2024\u20132026 by ERIM in partnership with the <strong>Cu Sens<\/strong> Media Project, with financial support from the European Union and the Soros Foundation Moldova. The project aims to support journalists and independent media outlets to continue providing high-quality information to the public and promoting democratic values in the Republic of Moldova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cu Sens Media Project (CU SENS)<\/strong> is a non-governmental, non-profit organization in the Republic of Moldova, founded four years ago by three investigative journalists through a crowdfunding campaign. CU SENS\u2019 mission is to deliver high-quality fact-based video content (investigations, reports, documentaries, etc.) to audiences in Moldova. Most of its content focuses on topics of high public interest, exposing corruption, organized crime, conflicts of interest, human rights violations, and other illegal activities affecting Moldovan citizens. More about CU SENS can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/cusens.md\/ro\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose of the Grant Call<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This activity is designed to improve the quality of journalistic content and enhance the ability of independent media to rapidly manage short- and medium-term challenges, ensuring they remain operational and better prepared for future crises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Support Grants for Capacity Development (3 grants)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants will receive tailored assistance based on their specific needs. Eligible activities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strategic planning<\/strong><br>(e.g., developing or updating strategic plans, crisis-response plans, fundraising, monetization, marketing, business plans, etc.) \u2013 optional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improving content quality<\/strong><br>(through advanced investigative techniques, consultations with media professionals such as fact-checkers, editors, journalists, mentoring from experienced journalists, etc.).<br>Within this activity, the applicant must produce at least <strong>three journalistic materials<\/strong> incorporating fact-checking and investigative journalism techniques \u2013 <strong>mandatory<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digitalization and digital security<\/strong><br>(e.g., secure cloud or AI-based services, digital security consulting) \u2013 optional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal assistance<\/strong><br>(e.g., consulting on local labor, financial, and tax regulations) \u2013 optional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Psychosocial support<\/strong><br>(e.g., burnout prevention, mental health support for independent media staff, teambuilding) \u2013 optional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligible Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Production fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consulting services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment purchase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Project proposals may also include administrative costs related to implementation of up to <strong>30% of the budget<\/strong> (project management expenses \u2013 salaries, office rent, office supplies, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grant Amount<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minimum:<\/strong> \u20ac7,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum:<\/strong> \u20ac7,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Implementation Period<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Up to <strong>5 months<\/strong>, December 2025 \u2013 April 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply, media organizations must submit a project proposal describing their current situation and needs. Winning applications will be selected by an evaluation committee based on the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The applicant is an officially registered independent and non-political media organization with a significant audience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The applicant has not received financial support from any political party in Moldova or abroad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The applicant has been active for at least two years, demonstrates stability (e.g., low staff turnover), and has at least two full-time employees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It produces high-quality content of public interest that promotes democratic values in Moldova.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The applicant faces challenges (financial, administrative, human resources, etc.) that significantly limit its ability to operate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the applicant has previously received a SMIR grant, activities already funded through SMIR are not eligible. Previous SMIR support must be completed and reported. The new application must focus on strengthening resilience and strategic planning. Media outlets outside Chi\u0219in\u0103u are encouraged to apply. Political and religious organizations are not eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications will be evaluated based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The need for organizational capacity development is well justified (15 points)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The action plan is well defined, with lasting results and impact for the media institution (20 points)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The budget aligns with proposed activities and costs are relevant and well justified (15 points)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If two organizations receive the same score, priority will be given to those ensuring broader geographic coverage across Moldova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Priority will also be given to applicants that have not previously received support from CU SENS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/10Tg-FY4nBzq32jczVUvPfJtLIRw_v3b7\/edit\">Forms may be submitted in <strong>WORD and EXCEL<\/strong><\/a>, in Romanian, English, or Russian, to: <strong><a>simr_grants@proton.me<\/a><\/strong> with the subject line: <strong>SIMR: Strategic Support 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Deadline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>30 November 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application File Must Include:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completed application form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organization registration certificate issued by relevant authorities (for media institutions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: if the organization has undergone an institutional capacity assessment, a report or summary may be submitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions or clarifications, please contact the project team at: <strong><a>simr_grants@proton.me<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The project \u201cSupporting Independent Media and Quality Journalism in Moldova (SMIR)\u201d announces a grant call for strategic support for the media sector aimed at strengthening organizational capacity. 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