Deadline: 10 May 2020
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is announcing a grant project competition “Support for development cooperation in recipient countries selected by the Republic of Latvia”.
In this case, they are specific European Union Eastern Partnership countries – Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine – as well as the following countries in Central Asia – Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
In line with the “Communication on the Global EU response to COVID-19”, this competition is envisaged to address urgent issues raised by the COVID-19 crisis, including in the health sector, and to overcome socio-economic challenges related to COVID-19.
To reach those aims, support may be provided for the development of public governance, administrative capacity building, business development, strengthening export capacity, and promotion of principles of democratic and open societies.
In view of restrictions being imposed during the COVID-19 crisis, activities may be implemented remotely, through mobile solutions.
Funding Information
- The total funding made available for the projects is EUR 445 253.
- A single development cooperation grant project can receive from EUR 20,000 to EUR 60,000.
- Winners will be announced on the Latvian Foreign Ministry’s website.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants are institutions of direct and indirect public administration, local governments, government agencies of the Republic of Latvia as well as associations, foundations, businesses, and trade unions registered in Latvia.
- The project applicant should have at least one cooperation partner in a recipient country.
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