Deadline: 30-Jun-22
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria through the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Montenegro announces a procedure for the acceptance and selection of proposals for projects to be implemented with a grant through the Official Development Assistance of the Republic of Bulgaria, with an initial implementation period in 2023.
Objectives
- Supporting innovative teaching methods and educational approaches, modernization of schools and centres for daily care for children and youth, centres for children with disabilities and disadvantaged children;
- Implementation of good European practices for protection of the rights of children with disabilities and disadvantaged children;
- Protection and guarantee of human rights with special attention to women, children, people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups;
- Promoting sustainable and inclusive economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all;
- Conservation of biodiversity, air and nature, water and waste management, innovative clean technologies, construction of treatment plants, waste processing plants and financing of activities related to the fulfilment of the criteria;
- Improving the infrastructure and preparedness of medical institutions in Montenegro to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Priority Areas
- Providing inclusive and quality education and improving school infrastructure;
- Protection and guarantee of human rights with special attention to women, children, people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups;
- Sustainable economic development and support for sustainable employment;
- Sustainable management of natural resources, nature protection and mitigation of the effects of climate change;
- Providing universal health coverage and access to quality health services.
Funding Information
- Minimal amount of the project is 5 000 BGN.
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Recommended maximum amount of the project is:
- for projects with main purpose to deliver goods and /or services – up to 70 000 BGN;
- for projects with main purpose to carry out repairs and /or construction activities – up to 270 000 BGN.
- Project proposals must contain an indicative start date for the implementation of the project after March 1, 2023 and no later than November 30, 2023.
- Projects must be completed no later than December 31, 2025.
Outputs
- improving socio-economic development and good governance, leading to sustainable and inclusive economic growth;
- improving the well-being and health of people;
- providing quality education;
- protection of human rights;
- improving administrative capacity;
- affirmation of the reputation and international prestige of the Republic of Bulgaria.
Eligibility Criteria
- Primary and secondary budget spenders – legal entities of Montenegro;
- International and local non-governmental organizations;
- Municipalities and their associations;
- Educational, health and social institutions;
- International humanitarian organisations;
- Other organizations or entities who do not hold political aims or have political participation and are not commercial by nature.
For more information, visit Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria.
For more information, visit https://www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/montenegro/news/33982