Funding opportunities for young people: Information sessions on grant programs at the Chisinau Municipal Youth Center  

The Chisinau Municipal Youth Center invites youth organizations and initiative groups to information sessions on the grant programs available in 2025. The event will take place on 8 February and will provide participants with essential details about the eligibility criteria, the application process and how to obtain funding for youth projects.

Schedule of information sessions:

• 12:00 – Youth organizations (registration form)
• 15:00 – Initiative groups (registration form)

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive direct guidance from specialists in the field. Through this initiative, the Chisinau Municipal Youth Center aims to support the development of projects dedicated to young people, facilitating their access to financial resources for the implementation of innovative ideas.

Available grant programs

Starting in February, youth organisations, initiative groups and student councils can apply for funding through the following programmes:

1. Municipal Grants Program for Youth Organizations

• Priorities: Volunteering, inclusion of young people with reduced opportunities, promoting a healthy lifestyle, personal development and mentoring.
• Total budget: 2.5 million lei.
• Maximum funding per project: 250,000 lei.
• Deadline: February 22, 2025.
• Regulation and annexes: Available here.
• Submission of the file: programgranturi@gmail.com.

2. Municipal Grant Program for Initiative Groups

• Priorities: Volunteering, inclusion of young people with reduced opportunities, promotion of a healthy lifestyle, personal development.
• Total budget: 300,000 lei.
• Maximum funding per project: 20,000 lei.
• Applications can be submitted throughout the year, within the available budget.
• Regulation and annexes: Available here.
• Submission of the file: programgranturi@gmail.com.

3. Municipal Student Council Grant Program

• Priorities: Development of students’ self-governance, democratic participation, promotion of a healthy lifestyle, personal development.
• Total budget: 1 million lei.
• Maximum funding per project: 10,000 lei.
• Deadline: February 28, 2025.
• Regulation and annexes: Available here.
• Submission of the file: programgranturi@gmail.com.

For more details, those interested can contact the organizers at 022 923 558 or by email at programgranturi@gmail.com.

Location of the event: Chisinau Municipal Youth Center, 90 Mitropolit Varlaam Street.

These information sessions are a valuable opportunity for young people to better understand funding mechanisms and turn their ideas into concrete projects with impact in the community.