The Swiss Small Grants Programme in Moldova is managed by the Swiss Cooperation Office/ Representation of the Embassy of Switzerland in Moldova (SCO-M). The Programme provides funding, based on a competition, to small action and culture projects. The application for a small grant represents a request for a one-time contribution.
The Small Grants Programme will fund:
(1) Small Action projects that complement / are synergetic with the priority areas of the current 2025-2028 Swiss Cooperation Programme in the Republic of Moldova (Governance and Social Cohesion; Economic Development and Resilence; and Health and Local Public Services) and promote:
- Inclusive nation-building and social cohesion;
- Social inclusion of marginalized / excluded groups, e.g., various minorities and refugees;
- Democratic values, human rights, good governance and rule of law;
- Civic engagement, advocacy and oversight of reform implementation;
- Green development;
- Critical thinking and media literacy;
- Education, promotion of new technologies and skills development.
(2) Culture projects and advocacy actions of cultural organizations that use culture and arts as means to support:
- Democratic transformations, social cohesion, cultural diversity and diversity of social narratives, human rights, social inclusion, and equal opportunities;
- Freedom of (artistic) expression and pluralism of views;
- Inter-cultural dialogue, incl. between rural and urban population, ethnicities, refugees and local population, generations and regions (including the Left Bank of the Dniester River);
- Access to cultural life for disadvantaged groups and remote geographical areas;
- Innovation in arts;
- Culture and arts in education and skills development;
- Awareness raising on social issues and environment protection.
Priority will be given to projects:
- With geographical focus on areas outside Chisinau;
- Promoting innovative approaches, new technologies, and sustainable and inclusive development;
- Bulding confidence and promoting dialogue and cooperation across various societal divides and across regions (including the Left Bank of the Dniester River).
There are no application deadlines. Applications are examined in the order of receipt.
Applicants shall submit the project applications via email: chisinau@eda.admin.ch
For more details about the application procedures and the selection processes, please consult the Application Guidelines
