Call for Charitable Project Concepts 2026-2027 (Moldova)

Deadline: 20-Sep-2026

The International Women’s Club of Moldova (IWCM) is inviting NGOs and community organizations across Moldova to submit charitable project concepts that create practical, sustainable improvements for vulnerable people and underserved communities. Grants of €1,000 to €5,000 will support initiatives focused on accessibility, inclusion, safety, wellbeing, education, health, and community development, with priority given to projects benefiting women and girls, children and young people, persons with disabilities and special needs, elderly people, vulnerable families, and rural communities. Selected projects will receive funding between February and May 2027 following the International Charity Bazaar 2026, and applicants are expected to demonstrate clear community needs, measurable outcomes, and lasting social impact rather than short-term activities. The International Women’s Club of Moldova raises funds each year through its International Charity Bazaar and uses the proceeds to support charitable initiatives across Moldova. The program is intended for non-commercial organizations and local community initiatives that can improve access to essential services, educational opportunities, social inclusion, safety, and quality of life for people facing vulnerability or limited access to resources. The International Women’s Club of Moldova provides charitable funding to organizations working with vulnerable groups and underserved communities across Moldova. The program focuses on projects that can produce practical and lasting improvements rather than short-term or one-time assistance. Supported initiatives should respond to clearly identified community needs and demonstrate how the proposed activities will create meaningful social benefits. Funding is generated through the annual International Charity Bazaar organized by IWCM. Selected projects can receive grants ranging from: Funding will be distributed between February and May 2027 following the International Charity Bazaar 2026. IWCM prioritizes charitable projects that improve the lives of vulnerable people and strengthen local communities.

Projects may focus on:

Projects should aim to achieve measurable and lasting results. Priority is given to initiatives supporting: Applicants should clearly explain who will benefit from the project and why support is needed. The program is open to non-commercial organizations and community initiatives working with vulnerable groups in Moldova.

Eligible applicants include:

Applicants should demonstrate that their proposed project addresses a genuine need within a Moldovan community. Government institutions and public authorities are not eligible to apply for funding under this program. Organizations should also ensure that their proposed project does not primarily involve activities that IWCM normally excludes. IWCM does not normally provide funding for: Applicants should therefore focus their proposals on practical project activities that create broader and sustainable benefits for the target community. Projects can address barriers affecting women and girls by improving access to services, education, opportunities, safety, inclusion, and community support. Initiatives can support children and young people through education, social inclusion, development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives, and improved access to community resources. Projects can focus on accessibility, inclusion, participation, and improved access to essential services and opportunities. Initiatives may address the wellbeing, inclusion, safety, and quality of life of elderly people, particularly those experiencing vulnerability or limited community support. IWCM also prioritizes projects that reach communities where access to services, education, opportunities, or other essential resources may be limited. A strong project concept should clearly connect a community problem with a practical solution.

Applicants should be able to explain:

Projects that demonstrate clear community needs and sustainable outcomes are particularly aligned with the program’s objectives. Applicants should focus their project concept on the real needs of the intended beneficiaries.

Important points to cover include:

Applicants should keep the following points in mind: Applicants should avoid submitting project concepts that: Consider the following when preparing an application: It is a charitable funding program of the International Women’s Club of Moldova that supports projects creating practical and lasting improvements for vulnerable people and communities across Moldova. Selected projects can receive between €1,000 and €5,000. Funding is expected to be distributed between February and May 2027 following the International Charity Bazaar 2026. Eligible applicants include NGOs, charitable foundations, community-based organizations, local initiatives, community and social hubs, educational, youth, and cultural centres, and other non-commercial organizations supporting target groups in Moldova. No. Government institutions and public authorities are not eligible. Priority is given to women and girls, children and young people, persons with disabilities and special needs, elderly people, vulnerable families, and rural or underserved communities. Projects can focus on health, education, social inclusion, accessibility, safety, wellbeing, essential services, opportunities, and community development. No. IWCM does not normally fund salaries, operational costs, or administrative expenses. No. Scholarships are among the activities that IWCM normally does not fund. No. Medical treatment and individual assistance are normally excluded from funding. The International Women’s Club of Moldova Grants Program provides €1,000 to €5,000 for charitable projects that address practical needs among vulnerable people and underserved communities across Moldova. NGOs and community organizations can use the opportunity to develop sustainable initiatives in areas such