PAS-CHISINAU-FY21-07: Supporting Independent Media
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is forecast: Democracy Commission Program R2 FY2022 (TIRDEMCOMMR2FY22). Status: Forecast, no dates yet. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Moldova notices from 2021.
U.S. Mission to Moldova offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $50,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on March 26, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 5, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$250,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$1.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant, Other
Key dates
| Posted | February 8, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 26, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 2, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligibility is limited to not-for-profit organizations (NGOs, CSOs, think tanks, etc.) and independent mass media organizations officially registered and licensed in the Republic of Moldova, and not affiliated with elected or appointed government or political party officials or their family members, nor affiliated with individuals or groups designated by U.S. officials for being involved with significant corruption or their family members. Organizations from outside the country may apply via a locally registered partner organization.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past AEECA/ESF PD Programs awards averaged $83,527; this notice allows up to $250,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Embassy announces an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for one or a series of programs to support independent media. The objective of the project is to strengthen the capacity of Moldovan media and the development of local production capacity in the Republic of Moldova in the interests of plurality of views, editorial independence, and the development of the local production capacity in the Republic of Moldova in the interests of plurality of views and editorial independence. Proposals need to include detailed and realistic implementation plan on reaching the objectives and proposed priorities, specific activities. Project proposals must address at least one of the following themes: Support independent news and information media outlets (broadcast, online, print) that are committed to factual, objective and thorough reporting on issues relevant to Moldova’s economic and political development. Develop the institutional capacity, competitiveness, and sustainability of independent media outlets. Support innovative approaches to using technology, including alternative delivery platforms, to more effectively inform Moldovan audiences on issues relevant to Moldova’s economic and political development. Upgrade media outlets’ online presences, including improved security and resilience against hacking and other threats. Develop and strengthen media outlets on the regional and local level in the Republic of Moldova. Interested organizations shall develop a plan that would fit the above stated priorities into a comprehensive development strategy. The embassy will not accept proposals that seek support for specific TV programs or journalism projects, but proposals to generally strengthen a media outlet’s production or journalism capabilities are welcome.
Who has won AEECA/ESF PD Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, AEECA/ESF PD Programs (19.900) awarded $192 million across 2,295 grant awards, an average of $83,527 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 72 | $35.7 million |
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 484 | $23.3 million | |
| International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. | District of Columbia | 10 | $6.1 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 10 | $5.0 million |
| Cultural Vistas, Inc. | District of Columbia | 2 | $4.8 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, TIRDEMCOMMR2FY22, which is forecast.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PAS-CHISINAU-FY21-07 still open?
No. It closed on March 26, 2021. A newer notice is forecast: TIRDEMCOMMR2FY22, forecast, no dates yet.
Who can apply for Supporting Independent Media?
U.S. Mission to Moldova accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Supporting Independent Media?
Closed March 26, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $250,000 each. About $1.0 million in total.
Who has won AEECA/ESF PD Programs grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc., Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. The program made 2,295 awards worth $192 million in that time.
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