Application process exclusively through the online platform https://finantaripublice.fdsc.ro/
- 16 September 2022
- Communication grants
between 25.000 and 75.000 Euros, with a duration of 6 – 12 months
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16 November 2022; 16:00 (Romanian time)
780,000 Euro
The objective of this Call is to improve the CSOs’ public image among targeted audiences.
The Call is launched under the Programme Outcome 4 - Enhanced capacity and sustainability of civil society (organisations and the sector) and covers two areas of concern of the Active Citizens Fund in Romania, respectively “Strengthening the capacity and sustainability of the civil society sector” and “Improve outreach to under-served geographic areas and target groups”.
Eligible applicants are exclusively legally established Romanian non-governmental and non-profit organizations (NGOs) that have implemented or are currently implementing a project financed through Active Citizens Fund Romania, as project promoter or partner.
Project grant rate can be up to 100% of the total eligible costs of the project.
Projects should be built as a coherent set of actions as part of/leading to a structured strategic communication and/orconstituencybuilding campaign meant to enhance recognition and visibility of CSOs’ roles and activity at local/community or national leveland thus contributing to increased engagement with constituencies and civic participation.
Projects shall:
- increase targeted public understanding over the concept of a CSO, as well as to promote a positive perception of CSOs (both those engaged in advocacyand service provision) among the targeted public to boost the engagement in the CSOs activities (as supporters, volunteers, members, donors, etc.) for the benefit of the communities and society at large and/or
- increase the business sector and/or local and central decision makers positive perception of CSOs (both those engaged in advocacyand service provision) such as to consider CSOs as a source of expertise and credible information, to rely on CSOs as a community resource, as a viable partner in development of communities, etc
The proposed initiatives are expected to build up on the results or experience from ACF Romania projects, for instance by: using the results or the thematic focus to channel the communication or reaching out actions; addressing certain audiences that resulted as highly relevant for the sector; expanding the communication from local to regional or national level etc.
It is indispensable to read the Guidelines for Applicants which contains specific information for the preparation of applications and the rules for this Call (including eligibility of applicants, partners, projects).