Municipal Grants Program supports students’ initiatives: funding of up to 10.000 lei for school projects
24 April 2025
Student Councils in Chisinau now have the chance to turn their ideas into concrete projects by accessing the Municipal Grants Program, a special mechanism created to support youth initiatives in the educational environment.
The program directly targets students active in school councils, providing them with the resources they need to make visible changes in their community. Projects can receive funding of up to 10,000 lei, which is earmarked for the development of ideas that have a real impact on the lives of their peers and educational institutions.
Why is it worth applying?
- Concrete financial support
Whether it’s about creating a relaxation space in the school, organizing an educational event or equipping a classroom, the grant provides the financial basis for implementation. - Turn ideas into reality
The program encourages projects that start from the real needs and wishes of students, giving them the framework to work for positive change in their school. - Gain practical experience
Participation is more than just money – it’s a practical lesson in how to build a project: from proposal writing to implementation, promotion and reporting. Students learn about leadership, organization, communication and teamwork.
ABOUT PROGRAM
The application period has been extended until April 11, 2025, giving those interested an additional chance to access funding for their initiatives.
In order to participate in the program, student councils must submit their application file on programgranturi@gmail.com by the deadline. Applications must comply with the requirements set out in the program rules, which are available online for consultation.
The program aims to fund projects that contribute to the development of the student community with the following areas of interest:
- Development of self-governance bodies
- Participation and democracy
- Promotion of a healthy lifestyle
- Young people’s personal development and life skills training
The total budget of the program for 2025 is 1 million lei, and each selected project can receive a maximum of 10,000 lei.
For further details, the program rules and annexes can be found at this link: https://bit.ly/granturiConsiliiElevi2025.
Eligibility criteria:
- The Student Council must be formally constituted and have minutes of constitution
- The group leader must be at least 18 years old
- If the president of the council is under 18, he/she must designate a legal representative
- The group must have at least 3 members
For questions and clarifications, those interested can contact the organizers on: 022 923 555 / programgranturi@gmail.com
This is an important opportunity for Chisinau student councils to turn their ideas into concrete projects with real impact on the school community.
