Bolstering the Effectiveness and Capacity of Investigative Journalism ⑫
$ 59,000
To promote investigative journalism, the organization will train young journalists and video editors in
investigative reporting, publishing findings on its website and social media.
Strengthening the Capacity of the Russian-Language Media ⑫
$ 45,000
To enhance access to independent reporting and strengthen independent media, the group will
produce news, articles, and videos on topics such as corruption, reforms, EU integration, human
rights, and developments in southern regions.
Strengthening Independent Media in Gagauzia ⑫
$ 45,000
To enhance access to independent Russian-language news in Gagauzia, the organization will launch
a weekly talk show covering topics like the economy, reforms, local governance, and the Russian war
in Ukraine.
Supporting Regional Independent Media Coverage ⑫
$ 50,000
To enhance access to independent news in northern regions, the organization will expand its news
portal, producing daily content in two languages, covering accountability, corruption, and ongoing
reforms.
Fostering the Adoption and Implementation of Key Reforms ⑫
$ 50,000
To strengthen democratic processes, the organization will monitor and provide recommendations for
reforms, produce policy analyses, and counter authoritarian narratives with accessible videos for the
public.
Promoting Human Rights Protections in the Regions ⑫
$ 98,500
To strengthen human rights protections, the organization will provide legal assistance and strategic
litigation, engage in developing and monitoring national policies, and promote its work through
media, events, and publications.
Bolstering Civic Participation in Monitoring Local Governance ⑫
$ 70,000
To empower civic oversight of local governance and encourage discourse on political matters, the
organization will expand its online portals for citizen engagement, provide resources on legal entities,
facilitate public voting on key issues, and analyze parliamentary and other legislative sessions.
Promoting Efficient Use of Open Data for Transparent Governance ⑫
$ 50,000
To promote access to information and transparent governance, the organization will conduct
research, develop policy recommendations on the newly enacted access to information law, and
monitor its implementation while training civil society on open data monitoring.
Fostering Judicial Transparency Through Digital Tools ⑫
$ 54,000
To strengthen judicial accountability and transparency, the organization will maintain an updated
database of judges and prosecutors, publish a monthly news brief, and collaborate with investigative
media on corruption cases within the judiciary.
Fostering Public Administration Reform in the Regions ⑫
$ 64,000
To strengthen local government accountability, the organization will host regional forums on public
administration reform, monitor community efforts, and produce media stories and educational
materials showcasing best practices and success stories.
Promoting Accountability and Transparency in Public Procurement ⑫
$ 50,000
To foster accountability and transparency of government spending, the organization will monitor
public procurement cases, scrutinize the National Agency for Settling Complaints, hold roundtables
on public procurement reforming, and expand its public procurement portal.
Fostering Transparency of Local Government ⑪
$ 70,000
To strengthen the implementation of transparency laws by local governments, the organization will
monitor public authorities, assess compliance, advocate for improved mechanisms, and share
lessons with regional civil society.
Educating Voters Ahead of the Constitutional Referendum ⑥
$ 130,000
To educate voters about the country's prodemocratic course and strengthen their resilience to
Kremlin propaganda, the organization will establish a school for micro-influencers and run a
nonpartisan voter education campaign ahead of the country’s constitutional referendum.
Enhancing Electoral Transparency Through Investigative Reporting ⑫
$ 110,000
To inform and engage citizens during elections, the organization will publish nonpartisan investigative
reports on election processes and candidates and produce videos to analyze anti-democratic
narratives.
Strengthening Independent Russian-Language Reporting ⑫
$ 78,000
To support independent reporting and promote public discussions on political developments, the
organization will maintain its Russian-language website and social media, produce news, and
expand its content in other languages.
Empowering Public Sector Leaders ⑫
$ 60,000
To enhance the capacity of public sector leaders, the organization will provide leadership training for
national and local officials, facilitate cross-national exchanges, and organize a competition for
participants to design action plans supporting democratic reforms.
Ensuring Accountability Through Investigative Reporting ⑫
$ 71,000
To monitor government accountability and anti-corruption efforts, the organization will track reforms,
investigate alleged corruption, and share reports and publications.
Advancing Democratic Reforms Through Independent Media ⑫
$ 75,000
To strengthen public understanding of democratic reforms among the Russian-speaking population,
the organization will produce a weekly Russian-language analytical talk show featuring political
analysis, interviews, and debates.
Supporting Independent Media ⑫
$ 70,500
To promote access to independent political news, the organization will broadcast a weekly,
nonpartisan Russian-language TV show covering domestic developments, including the 2024
presidential and 2025 parliamentary elections.
Core Institute
International Republican Institute
Building Moldovan Diaspora Engagement Through Elections ⑱
$ 600,000
To mobilize and engage a politically active diaspora, the Institute will support diaspora civil society
groups, run nonpartisan get-out-the-vote campaigns, train political parties to engage with the
diaspora, and organize regional conferences and post-election consultations.
National Democratic Institute for International Affairs
Building the Capacity of the State Chancellery ⑯
$ 465,000
To support the Moldovan State Chancellery in improving public consultation processes, the Institute
will collaborate with the government agency to develop a consultation mechanism and gauge public
opinion on territorial-administrative reform.
