Romanian automaker Dacia establishes charitable foundation, unveils EUR 1 million fund for non-governmental organizations.
The Dacia Foundation for Romania kicked off on April 8, 2025, with a mission to aid NGOs tackling challenges in areas like education, employment, and culture. This venture aligns with Dacia's vision to bolster social mobility and foster an inclusive society - giving those in need the resources and solutions to unlock their true potential and live a more fulfilling life[1].
The grant program has a staggering EUR 1 million budget, with grants of up to EUR 30,000 on offer for projects lasting 6 months to a year[1]. The lucky recipients will be selected by an impartial panel, ensuring a fair and merit-based selection process[1].
Carmaker Dacia, a cornerstone of Romania's industry, endorses this noble initiative wholeheartedly. Mihai Bordeanu, General Director of Automobile Dacia, underlined their shared values and identical goal - to make mobility accessible for all, a vital essence for independence, opportunity, and social integration[1].
At the helm of the foundation is Adrian Curaj, President of the Board of Directors, who highlights the importance of mobility, in its various forms, as the linchpin to education, jobs, and cultural opportunities. The foundation aims to champion these innovative mobility solutions to build a more inclusive society[1].
(Source: Fundatia Dacia pentru Romania, Facebook; News.ro)
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- The Dacia Foundation for Romania, backed by Carmaker Dacia, announced a grant program on April 8, 2025, offering EU 1 million for NGO initiatives that focus on education, employment, and culture, coinciding with their vision to advance social mobility and create an inclusive society.
- In this grant program, projects receiving up to EU 30,000 will be selected through a fair and impartial panel, aligning with Dacia's commitment to mobility as a key value for independence, opportunity, and social integration.
- Reflecting this shared value, Adrian Curaj, President of the Board of Directors for the Dacia Foundation, highlighted that mobility in various forms plays a crucial role in providing access to education, jobs, and cultural opportunities, essential for building a more inclusive society.
