Opportunity Information: Apply for PDS CHISINAU FY23 06
The Support for Independent Media opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PDS CHISINAU FY23 06) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Mission to Moldova to fund one or more programs that strengthen Moldova's independent media sector. The overall aim is to boost local media production capacity so Moldovan audiences have access to a real plurality of views, stronger editorial independence, and higher-quality domestically produced journalism. A second, closely related goal is to improve the public's ability to critically evaluate information from both mass media and social media, while also backing organizations that can raise professional standards among Moldovan journalists and media outlets.
The Embassy is open to proposals that use any mix of media tools and channels, including traditional mass media (broadcast, print, online news) as well as social interaction and social media formats. A key design requirement is audience targeting: projects can focus on any audience within Moldova, but they should not be designed for the entire national population. Competitive submissions are expected to select a specific subset of people (for example, a particular region, language community, age group, or other defined demographic) and clearly explain why that audience matters and how the activities will reach them effectively. Applicants are also expected to demonstrate awareness of the existing media-support landscape by describing current good practices they will build on and explaining how the proposed activities avoid duplicating work already being implemented by other organizations.
Programmatically, the grant is meant to support a range of activities tied to media independence and resilience. Priority objectives include supporting independent news and information outlets (broadcast, online, or print) that demonstrate a commitment to factual, objective, and thorough reporting on issues linked to Moldova's economic and political development. The Embassy also wants projects that improve the institutional capacity and long-term sustainability of independent outlets, such as strengthening operations, competitiveness, and revenue resilience. Another focus area is innovation in technology and distribution, including alternative delivery platforms that can help outlets reach audiences more effectively. Digital resilience is explicitly included as well, with interest in upgrading media outlets' online presence and improving security and resistance to hacking or related threats. Finally, there is a strong interest in developing and strengthening regional and local media outside major national centers.
The application process is structured in two stages. First, applicants submit a brief Statement of Interest (SOI) through a Microsoft Forms link provided in the full notice. The SOI is intentionally not a full proposal; it is a short concept submission intended to communicate the program idea, target audience, and objectives clearly enough for an initial merit review. Only applicants whose SOIs are selected after that first review are invited to submit full proposals. Those full proposals then go through a second merit review before final funding decisions are made.
Eligibility is limited to specific applicant types based in Moldova. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations (such as think tanks and registered civil society or non-governmental organizations) that are officially registered in the Republic of Moldova, as well as mass media entities that are registered as Limited Liability Companies. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.900, with an award ceiling of $100,000. The original closing date for submissions was June 30, 2023, and the opportunity was created on February 10, 2023.Apply for PDS CHISINAU FY23 06
- The U.S. Mission to Moldova in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Support for Independent Media" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-02-10.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-06-30. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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