Objective
The global objective of this call for proposals is to strengthened freedom of expression, through enhancing the role of various media associations/civil society organisations in their active promotion and advocacy for effective protection of the labour and social rights of journalists.
The specific objectives of this call for proposals are:
1. Support media organisations and journalists professional associations to actively promote and protect journalistic profession in dialogue with authorities, media owners, and other stakeholders aimed to create conducive environment for freedom of expression/media.
2. Support CSOs/media association initiatives aimed to improve economic and social rights of journalists and media workers, promote and monitor respect of labour laws, raise awareness on international and EU standards and best practices.
Eligibility of applicants
In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must:
• be a legal person;
• be non-profit-making;
• be a specific type of organisation such as: civil society organisations;
• be established in the Republic of North Macedonia and
• be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with the co-applicant(s) and affiliated entity(ies), not acting as an
intermediary.
Size of grants
Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the following minimum and maximum amounts:
• minimum amount: EUR 90,000
• maximum amount: EUR 150,000.
Deadline: 27 April 2022
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