IWCM Grants

International Women's Club of Moldova - IWCM, brings us closer to the most beautiful and noble event - International Charity Bazaar-2024, Chisinau Over the years, our contributions have funded a wide range of projects across Moldova. Priority has always been given to ideas that help women and children receive necessary, quality health and social care The visible impact, favorable influence and active charity activities have been made possible thanks to the contribution of Embassies and the participation of diplomatic missions in Moldova, international organizations, our sponsors, supporters and members We are pleased to announce a call for CHARITABLE CONCEPTS APPLICATION (grant) to support important charitable projects we believe in

2024-2025 GRANT Cycle Applications

Application Deadline: October 28, 2024

Address (send application): [email protected]

Funding amount: from 1000 to 5000 euros

Who can apply: NGOs, charitable foundations, public institutions (hospitals, rehabilitation centers, etc.)

Concept applications will be considered and evaluated if they fulfill the following criteria:

the beneficiaries of the project are women and children, especially disadvantaged or with special needs from Moldova;

it is community-driven, community-involved or community-owned

International Women’s Club of Moldova – #IWCM does not normally fund the costs of one-off events, supplies, meals, meetings, salaries, training or other operational costs, nor single-person beneficiaries (medical treatment or scholarships)

Funds will be disbursed after the International Charity Bazaar-2024, Chisinau on a date between February and May 2025

Download Grant application form

2023-2024 GRANT Cycle Applications

IWCM charity work is all about making a positive difference in Moldova by devoting our resources and time to causes we believe in. We like to support causes which bring positive social returns and/or deal with economic empowerment of women. Our grants have funded a wide range of projects throughout the country which benefit those in need, especially women and children.

Our charity work can only happen thanks to the help and generosity of our local and international sponsors, supporters and members and we remain deeply grateful for their assistance.

The major fundrasing event of the IWCM is the International Charity Bazaar which traditionally takes place every year during the first weekend in December. Over the last 5 years we raised over 3.000.000 MDL. supporting numerous projects and charitable causes.

Step 1. Application Form

If you would like to apply for the IWCM Grant, please download as a Word document this form, fill in the project information and send it as an attachment to [email protected].

Step 2. Submit your Application

Return your application form for approval not later than by 5pm on the 15th November of the Grant Cycle to [email protected]. Applications submitted after this deadline will unfortunately not be accepted for this financial year

Please note that

1. Project full proposal will be evaluated primarily on the following criteria: Benefit of the project to women and children in Moldova; Durability / sustainability of the project; Degree to which the project leverages community initiative, involvement and ownership

2. IWCM will not generally fund food, salaries, training or operating costs.

3. No beneficiary group will receive more than one grant in a two year period

4. The Grant Committee will decide if the project will be funded fully or partially (100%, 50%, 25% etc.).

5. Funds will be allocated after the International Charity Bazaar at a date to be determined but no later than May 30^th of the Grant Cycle.

The IWMC Grants Committee is made up of national and international members of the IWCM. They will examine your application in full and you will be notified about the outcome once a decision has been made.