OpportunityTitle: Media Grants Program
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligibility is general limited to not-for-profit organizations (NGOs, CSOs, Think-Tanks, etc.) and independent mass media (often registered as Limited Liability Companies) officially registered in the Republic of Moldova.  Under some circumstances, direct funding for U.S. and third-country institutions is also available under this funding opportunity upon justification of excellent work experience and good practices proved in the area applicable to the project domain.  U.S. and third-country organizations must submit proposals that clearly indicate both their capacity for completing projects in Moldova, and that they primary beneficiaries of their projects will be Moldovan institutions, organizations, or people.  Organizations without Moldovan registration can also apply as partners of organizations registered in the Republic of Moldova.
Description: The Media Grants Program provides funding to qualified organizations that can prove their competency in organizing the hereby described project in the most sustainable and efficient way. The proposed projects have to correspond to one or more of the following priorities:1. Support independent news and information media (TV, newspaper) outlets who are committed to factual and thorough reporting on issues relevant to Moldova&#8217;s economic and political development;2. Support and build local production capacity to ensure good quality content for media organizations and creative industry development;3. Develop and strengthen media outlets on the regional and local level in the Republic of Moldova; 4. Develop the next generation of Moldovan journalists and media professionals through training and development of creative communities;5. Supporting innovative approaches to using technology and media to more effectively inform Moldovan audiences on issues relevant to Moldova&#8217;s economic and political development;6. Develop institutional capacity to move the Moldovan media industry toward self-sufficiency and international competitiveness.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Contact Email
GrantorContactText: Tatiana Sanina &lt;br/&gt;Media and Grants Assistant &lt;br/&gt;Phone 022851709