Norad – Strengthening Information Integrity and Media Resilience in Moldova

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Call for proposals to strengthen information integrity and media resilience in Moldova. Deadline: 5 May 2026.

Source: https://www.norad.no/en/for-partners/guides-and-tools/calls-for-proposals2/2026/strengthening-information-integrity-and-media-resilience-in-moldova/

Funding Details

Funder

Norad

Funding Goal

Support initiatives that strengthen information integrity and media resilience in Moldova, promoting editorially independent media and fostering an open, inclusive and informed public debate benefiting the Moldovan population.

Funding Amount

Budget not specified on the page; full details in the Grants Portal

Deadline

2026-05-05 (Fixed)

How to Apply

Submit via the digital application form in the Norwegian Grants Portal at grants.mfa.no. Full call for proposals text and mandatory application form available there. Budget template available on Norad website.

Target Region

Moldova

Contact

Contact information for responsible section available in the Grants Portal. Norad postal address: Bygdøy allé 2, 0257 Oslo. Email: postmottak@norad.no

Last Checked

2026-04-21 00:55

Application Checklist

Project Scope

• Project must contribute to information integrity and media resilience in Moldova

Required Documents

• Application must be submitted through the Norwegian Grants Portal (grants.mfa.no)
• All mandatory fields and attachments must be completed; incomplete applications rejected
• Budget template from Norad website must be used

Constraints

• Competition is significant; strong technical and administrative competence required
• Submission deadline: 5 May 2026

Summary

This Norad call for proposals aims to strengthen information integrity and media resilience in Moldova, contributing to an information environment that is more resilient and supports editorially independent media. The programme is part of Norway's Nansen Support Programme, linked to budget item 159.73 (Ukraine and neighbouring countries) in the Norwegian national budget for 2025-2026. The thematic scope focuses on independent journalism, media pluralism, fact-checking, media literacy, and fostering open public debate. Initiatives that support editorially independent media organisations, improve information quality, and build the capacity of journalists and civil society to engage critically with information are targeted. Eligible activities include support to media organisations, journalist training, capacity building for information stakeholders, and initiatives addressing disinformation. Applications must be submitted via the Norwegian Grants Portal (grants.mfa.no), where the full call text and application form are available. The geographic scope is Moldova exclusively. Applicants from any country appear eligible based on the portal-based open competition. The submission deadline is 5 May 2026, with a questions deadline not specified on the Norad page. No funding amount is stated on the Norad page; full financial details are in the Grants Portal. Selection will be based on overall assessment against grant scheme criteria, objectives of the call, and portfolio composition considerations. Even meeting all criteria does not guarantee a grant.

Historical Context

Linked to budget item 159.73 (Ukraine and neighbouring countries) in Norwegian government budget Prop. 1 S (2025-2026). Part of the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine, which includes Moldova. Published 27 March 2026.

Why it was added

discovered from funder #412: Norad

Sources

• https://www.norad.no/en/for-partners/guides-and-tools/calls-for-proposals2/2026/strengthening-information-integrity-and-media-resilience-in-moldova/

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