Grant opportunities: Call for Proposals as part of the “Moldova ASSIST” project

People in Need Moldova, with financial support from the European Union, has launched a Call for Proposals as part of the “Moldova ASSIST” project.

This project aims to support vulnerable people, civil society, and Moldovan institutions by providing grants to CSOs. The objectives are to support civil society actors to effectively collaborate with public authorities to improve equal access to quality public services, including for the most marginalized/vulnerable population; promote inclusive consultations on EU accession processes; and ensure social cohesion.

OBJECTIVES OF THE CALL

The overall objective of this call for proposals is to improve capacities of CSOs to promote dialogues with communities and public authorities, lead joint initiatives and prevent or mediate conflicts, prioritize local needs, to increase the collaboration between the local communities, all actors of local civil society for joint initiatives, increase social cohesion, empowering youth and elderly groups to participate in policy dialogues and create safe spaces for participants to express views and grievances. To achieve this, PIN is launching a call for proposals divided into five lots:

• Lot 2: CSO lead dialogues between community, local public authorities and national government to prioritize local needs.
• Lot 3: Civil Society engaged in participatory processes and community-public actors joint initiates.
• Lot 4: Community activities on promotion of critical thinking, media literacy and social cohesion for youth and young adults using proven methodologies.
• Lot 5: Civil Society promoting social cohesion and conflict prevention mechanisms.

Given the importance of cooperation between civil society, public authorities and local institutions to foster effective communication, joint initiatives and social cohesion initiatives, prospective applicants are encouraged to work closely with relevant local stakeholders and communities to tackle possible gaps in social services provision, livelihood opportunities, education services in the light of ongoing/ upcoming reforms. The applicant-CSOs are encouraged to collaborate with counterparts at district level during the implementation phase and develop meaningful partnerships for joint engagement with stakeholder and citizens, while responding to the priorities of this call. The project will be implemented throughout the Republic of Moldova.

Lot 1: Tailored capacity development of local CSOs for strengthening their technical skills

Overall objective: To strengthen the capacity and competencies of CSOs to promote dialogues with communities and public authorities, lead joint initiatives and prevent or mediate conflicts.

Lot 2: CSO lead dialogues between community, local public authorities and national government to prioritize local needs

Objective: Prioritization of local needs as a result of efficient and effective dialogues between communities and public authorities.

Lot 3: Civil Society engaged in participatory processes and community-public actors joint initiates

Objective: Increase capacities of CSOs and public institutions to manage conflictive situations and reach agreements for joint initiatives.

Lot 4: Community activities on promotion of critical thinking, media literacy and social cohesion for youth and young adults using proven methodologies

Objective: Increase critical thinking, media literacy and social cohesion for youth and young adults.

Lot 5: Civil Society promoting social cohesion and conflict prevention mechanisms

Objective: Increase engagement in social cohesion activities by empowering youth and elderly groups to participate in policy dialogues; create safe spaces for participants to express views and grievances.

For details and registration follow this link.