Deadline: 29 February 2016
The Funds for Local Cooperation (FLC) is currently accepting proposals from local NGOs in Republic of Moldova in 2016. The aim of the Finnish Development Policy on i.e. eradication of poverty and guaranteeing a dignified life for all Cross-cutting objectives of the Finnish development policy, including gender equality, reduction of social inequalities and climate sustainability.
The objective of the FLC is to complement other Finnish development efforts in the fields of poverty reduction and environmentally, economically and socially sustainable development, human rights, democracy and good governance and civil society strengthening.
Priority Areas
- Support to the strengthening of democratic, inclusive and accountable society that promotes human rights
- Promotion of the rights of the most vulnerable groups.
- Strengthening of democratic principles and safeguarding human rights.
- Support to the freedom of expression and media diversity
- Promotion of transparency, access to information accountability and public participation.
Funding available & Duration
Award amounts will range from 25,000€ – 40,000€. Project duration is limited up to one year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Legally registered non-governmental organizations in the Republic of Moldova, whose objectives and activities are in line with the thematic priority areas and who have relevant and solid experience in implementing similar projects, are eligible to apply.
- Organizations that are currently being supported by the Embassy of Finland are not eligible to participate the call.
- Projects can be carried out only by local civil society organizations in the Republic of Moldova.
- The Fund cannot be used for supporting activities of the government, ministries, municipalities or political parties, projects in which the beneficiary is a single person or private business, projects serving purely religious or charity purposes, microfinance, or for Finnish or other non-Moldovan organisations.
How to Apply
- Applicants must download the application form through the website.
- Only proposals written on the application form will be considered.
For more information, Please visit the FLC Programme.
