Overview
Donor: | European Commission (EC) - International Partnerships (IP) |
Application procedure: | Concept Note |
Donor base: | Belgium |
Reference number: | EuropeAid/178154/DD/ACT/MK |
Eligible applicants: | Non-Profit Organisation |
Deadline: | 15.08.2023 |
Financial details
Grant size: | Medium - up to $1,000,000 |
Minimum grant size: | 150.000€ |
Total available budget: | 1.470.000€ |
Funding type: | Grants |
Maximum grant size: | 400.000€ |
Funding ratio: | up to 90% |
Sectors
- Agriculture & Rural Development
- Arts & Culture
- Capacity Building
- Economic Development
- Governance & Democracy
- Human Rights
Project Locations
Europe
North Macedonia
Description
1) Objective
In line with the objectives specified in the programme document, the global objective of this call for proposals is to address environmental, social or economic challenges identified by the local communities in the Prespa Lake area.
The specific objectives of this call for proposals are:
– To enhance the participation and mobilisation of citizens and local communities in solving local problems
– To support eco-friendly socio-economic development that will generate green job opportunities for young people and women
– To improve cross-border exchanges and cooperation with neighbouring countries.
The priorities of this call for proposal, consulted with local stakeholders in Resen in April 2023, are:
• Priority 1: Conservation and valorisation of culture, natural and cultural heritage and values
• Priority 2: Improving the offer of sustainable eco-friendly tourism
• Priority 3: Enhancing mutual understanding and cooperation with Albania and Greece for the preservation and sustainable development of the Prespa Lake area
2) Eligibility
In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must: (1) be a legal person and (2) be non-profit-making and (3) be a specific type of organisation such as: civil society organisation and (4) 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.
3) Location
Actions must take place in North Macedonia.
4) Budget
The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €1,470,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €150,000 and maximum €400,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum (60%) and maximum (90%) percentage of total eligible costs of the action.
5) Application
The concept note together with the declaration by the lead applicant must be submitted online via PROSPECT. The deadline for the submission is 15 August 2023.