Security and Migration: Support to Civil Society Organisations in the Field of Home Affairs Program (Moldova)

The European Commission (EC) has launched the Security and Migration: Support to Civil Society Organisations in the Field of Home Affairs Program to promote a conducive environment for CSOs by capacitating CSOs to participate meaningfully in the development of the country, the implementation of home affairs' reforms, and the accountability of law enforcement institutions in the context of the enlargement process, with special attention to EU acquis.

Category

Grant

Objectives

The global objective of this call for proposals is to empower Moldovan civil society organisations (CSOs) to act as key contributors to the democratic transformation of the country, specifically in the areas of home affairs – security and migration, in close cooperation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA). The aim is to contribute to an inclusive, resilient, and democratic society in full respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms.

The specific objectives of this call for proposals include:

• Strengthening the capacities of Moldovan CSOs to engage in the areas of home affairs, security, and migration to enhance dialogue between civil society and national authorities, as well as between national authorities and citizens in the context of enlargement.
• Supporting the MIA modernisation process and its path toward EU Membership by reinforcing civil society’s presence, monitoring, accountability, and advocacy powers.

Priorities

The priorities of this call for proposals include supporting civil society organisations and the MIA reform agenda, while promoting high human rights standards and gender equality. All actions should align with the home affairs policies initiated by the MIA in the context of EU-Moldovan cooperation. Applicants are encouraged to establish strong partnerships with the MIA.

Additionally, priorities include increasing the role of civil society organisations in Moldova in engaging with the MIA and voicing the concerns of citizens and/or foreigners living in the country.

Funding Information

Minimum amount: EUR 490,000

Maximum amount: EUR 500,000

Duration

The initial planned duration of an action may not be less than 28 months nor exceed 36 months.

Eligibility Criteria

Lead Applicant

To be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must:

• Be a legal person
• Be non-profit-making
• Be a specific type of organisation such as: non-governmental organisation, international (inter-governmental) organisation as defined by Article 156 of the EU Financial Regulation
• Be established in a Member State of the European Union, Republic of Moldova, or any other eligible countries as stipulated in the basic act NDICI-GE (This does not apply to international organisations)
• Be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with the co-applicant(s) and affiliated entity(ies), not acting as an intermediary.

Co-applicant(s)

The lead applicant must collaborate with at least one co-applicant. Co-applicants participate in designing and implementing the action, and their costs are eligible in the same way as those incurred by the lead applicant. Co-applicants must meet the same eligibility criteria as the lead applicant and must sign the mandate.

For more information, visit the European Commission website.

Highlights

• Donor Name: European Commission (EC)
• Grant Size: $500,000 to $1 million
• Source URL: European Commission website
• Publish Date: 06-Sept-2024 12:00 am
• Deadline Date: 30-Oct-2024 12:00 am
• Country: Moldova Republic