The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its embassy in Moldova, has announced a call for project proposals for grant funding. Applications are being accepted for projects in the areas of education, healthcare, public administration, civil society, and the country's preparation for accession to the European Union. Priority areas include modernizing educational and medical infrastructure, improving the energy efficiency of school buildings, purchasing equipment, enhancing public services, the digitization of public administration, strengthening the rule of law, countering hybrid threats and disinformation, developing local self-government, and supporting independent media that highlight Moldova's ethnocultural diversity and the benefits of its European integration. The minimum project cost is 10,000 euros; the recommended maximum budget for the supply of goods or provision of services is 75,000 euros, and for repair and construction work, 150,000 euros. Funding for projects involving conferences, seminars, colloquia, and creative workshops may not exceed 15,000 euros, and their implementation period may not exceed 9 months. Co-funding and joint activities with Bulgarian ministries, educational institutions, research centers, and civil society organizations will be considered an advantage during the selection process. Applications may be submitted by Moldovan public institutions, local authorities and their associations, educational, medical, and social institutions, international humanitarian organizations, as well as local and international nongovernmental organizations. Projects must begin no later than June 1, 2027, and be completed by December 31, 2029. Mandatory components include an independent financial audit and a communication plan costing 3–5% of the grant, but not exceeding 2,500 euros. Project management costs must not exceed 10% of the eligible budget. Funding for approved projects will be disbursed in three installments: an advance payment of 50%, an interim payment of 40% following approval of the report, and a final payment of up to 10%. Applications in Bulgarian and/or English must be submitted in Word and PDF formats by December 1 to embassy.chisinau@mfa.bg; a hard copy is not required. // 20.10.2026 — InfoMarket.