Application Deadline: Applications must be received by Freedom House by 23:59 EST on January 15, 2025.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

Freedom House is seeking to support initiatives that foster dialogue among justice sector stakeholders, promote access to justice, and strengthen civic oversight in Moldova. Justice sector reform is a society-wide effort, and civil society plays a critical role as an effective advocate and partner for inclusive and accountable justice. Freedom House will provide a grant of up to $10,000 to one civic initiative aimed at building public pressure for justice sector accountability and transparency. The selection committee will give preference to initiatives that support the interests of marginalized or vulnerable communities and/or demonstrate coordination with other civil society actors.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

• Feasibility – does the applicant clearly demonstrate the capacity to implement proposed activities?
• Engagement – is direct engagement with decision-makers and citizens from diverse backgrounds a central component of the proposal?
• Publicity – does the proposal involve a publicity component and society-wide advocacy?

ELIGIBILITY

Non-profit organizations, initiatives, and groups active in the Republic of Moldova are eligible for participation in this program. Individuals, government, or quasi-government bodies are not eligible for funding.

AWARD INFORMATION

Selection decisions will be made by January 31, 2025. Proposals may cost up to $10,000. Selected organizations will receive up to 9 months of financial assistance beginning in March 2025, and will work closely with and report to Freedom House staff on funded activities for the duration of the grant period.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION CRITERIA

• Applications will be accepted until the closing date noted above
• Applications must be submitted in Romanian, Russian, or English

I. Detailed Project Description

Provide a detailed description of the project. The following questions and criteria should be considered and described in the project description:

1. Project goal(s) and objective(s);
2. Description of how the project will build public pressure for justice sector accountability and transparency;
3. How the project plans to support the interests of marginalized or vulnerable communities;
4. Description of specific activities to be conducted;
5. Project partners (if any) and plans for plans for coordination with other civil society actors;
6. Challenges and risks;
7. Expected impact and results as well as how you will measure your results and impact.

We recommend attaching any supplemental documentation in the additional information section.

II. Organizational Information and Staff to Work on Project

1. Background of the organization or initiative, including date of creation/registration and legal status, philosophy and mission, relationship to any commercial or government bodies or organizations;
2. Name and title of person(s) who will be working on the proposed project and percentage of time those working will dedicated to it;
3. Overview of current or past projects or initiatives relevant to this application.

III. Other Funding Sources

What other sources for funding, revenue, or in-kind contributions does the organization receive or have been solicited to support this project?

IV. Budget

1. Please upload a detailed budget for your proposal in Excel format. Use the following template as an example (Proposals may cost up to $10,000).
2. Budgets must cover a project period of up to 9 months.
3. Expenditures need to be realistic and should not exceed average costs for similar activities where they are to be conducted.
4. The proposed project budget needs to account for all relevant taxes and social contributions.
5. The proposed budget may include the limited purchase of essential equipment necessary to meet the project’s goals.

V. Supporting Documents

Please upload any additional documents to support your application as necessary. It is encouraged to include an up-to-date CVs for key individuals, references and any additional materials that may strengthen your application.

You may upload only documents in one of the following formats: JPG, GIF, PNG, PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, or XLSX.

ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION

Founded in 1941 by Eleanor Roosevelt and others, Freedom House is the oldest non-profit, nongovernmental organization in the United States dedicated to promoting and defending democracy and freedom worldwide. Freedom House supports the global expansion of freedom through its advocacy activities, monitoring, and in-depth research on the state of freedom, and direct support of democratic reformers throughout the world.