Democracy Commission Small Grants Program

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The objective of this cooperative agreement is to establish a monthly, year-long training program to improve the skills, professionalism, and effectiveness of front line communicators working in various Government of Moldova ministries that are responsible for communicating the purpose, progress, and benefits of Moldova’s chosen European trajectory. The awardee will (1) organize the logistics for in-person and virtual training sessions for an initial audience of participants and (2) record and convert these sessions into an online self-training course for future participants in this training. Topics of the training program shall include but not be limited by the following topics: the nuts-and-bolts of working with media; planning a digital media campaign; speech-writing; and usage of digital tools like producing info-graphics and using social media analytics. The awardee will prioritize using all relevant U.S. and Moldovan experts in communications as the trainers, in coordination with related efforts by the EU delegation in Moldova, and as a cooperative agreement with the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Moldova.Cooperative agreements may not be used for partisan political activity.Applicants are encouraged to develop partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including the public and/or private sectors as well as local organizations, where applicable.

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