The Youth and Sports Ministry will disburse 4 mn lei ($200,000) to support the youth-related NGOs. Minister Victor Zubcu has made today the announcement at a news conference.

The money will be allocated following a contest of youth-related projects.

"The age is a pivotal moment. The ones aged up to 35 are considered young. For us as an authority it’s important that our priorities get materialized in those projects," the minister said. 

Under the program, the Ministry will disburse from 70,000 to 100,000 lei for local and regional projects.

The NGOs carrying out national or international projects may count on amounts varying from MDL100,000 to 350,000.

The applications are expected till February 13.