Nonprofit organizations, public authorities, religious communities and mass media in Moldova are encouraged to support participation in society building. The Foundation ERSTE invites all those who want to take part in the third contest for the ERSTE Award for Social Integration, Info-Prim Neo reports, quoting a communique from the Foundation. “The 2011 edition promotes the idea that every single person can make a change for the better, all that is needed is strong will and dedication. Equally small and big organizations have proven this in the previous editions of the Award,” said Boris Marte, a member of the Board of ERSTE Foundation. A sum of €610,000 will be provided for innovative social integration projects in the 12 participating countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia. The deadline for applications is November 30. The winners will be selected by a jury composed of 20 famous persons, experts in social integration, representatives of civil society, political class and mass media. The ERSTE Foundation Award for Social Integration recognizes and promotes outstanding organisations in the public and non-profit sectors whose work is oriented towards social change and creating a society with equal chances and opportunities for everyone. The award adds value to social practice by highlighting innovative projects in Central and South Eastern European Countries. ERSTE Foundation is active in the Central and South Eastern European region. Together with its partners, it creates a hive of activity for common good. Founded in 2003, it began its work two years later by developing its three program - Social Development, Culture and Europe. ERSTE Foundation is the legal successor of the 190-year-old “Erste oesterreichische Spar-Casse”, the first Austrian savings bank.