Deadline: 15 October 2018
With funding provided by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the Austrian Association of Cities and Towns (AACT) and KDZ – Centre for Public Administration Research is seeking applications to implement the BACID programme – “Capacity building in the countries of the Western Balkans and the Republic of Moldova”.
The BACID aims at strengthening the capacities of the entities in the non-EU countries of the Western Balkans and Moldova within economic, environmental and social pillars of sustainable development with a strong focus on equity as the main elements of the Agenda 2030 though introduction of related EU policies and standards
Topics
- The overall priority themes are based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) integrated in the latest EU policies, as the framework for long-term transformation of the Western Balkan countries.
- The priority is given to the SDG 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. The targets covered by all other SDGs are also eligible.
- These themes include a wide range of topics related to promotion of human rights, inclusion and economic, social and environmental sustainability.
Funding Information
- The maximum amount of grant available per action is € 6,000 to a maximum € 10.000 if it is used as seed-funding for bigger programmes/projects.
- The own contribution of applicant and partner/s is obligatory and may include in-kind contributions.
Eligible Project Partners
The BACID fund targets smaller actions for hands-on expert assistance to both public administration and CSOs as well as universities, media and businesses on the topics related to European Integration and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Eligible Activities
The following types of activities are eligible for funding:
- Expert support and mentoring;
- Workshops, seminars and training;
- Elaboration of reports, studies, surveys and other documents (e.g. guidance, roadmap, model decision, etc.).
Eligibility Criteria
- The BACID fund targets smaller actions for hands-on expert assistance to both public administration and CSOs as well as universities, media and businesses on the topics related to European Integration and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- The Applicants have to fulfil the following conditions:
- Be a legal person registered in Austria or in an eligible country in the Region (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia,).
- Be a public or private entity, including both business sector and non-profit organisations.
- Have been established at least twelve months before launching of the Call for proposals.
How to Apply
The completed forms are to be submitted electronically at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit BACID II.