Deadline: 1-Oct-21
The Embassy of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Armenia is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Local Small Scale Development Projects 2022.
Local Small Scale Development Projects(SSP) are one of the instruments of the development cooperation of the Czech Republic. SSPs are identified by the respective Embassies of the Czech Republic (through applications submitted by potential implementers) and approved by the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs (CZ MFA). SSPs aim to contribute to the local subject by small-scale development activities in accordance with the beneficiary country’s national development priorities.
Funding Information
In Armenia, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Yerevan manages the grants program, while local organizations (e.g. NGOs) implement the projects. The foreseen budget per project is 200 000 – 500 000 CZK (roughly 8 000 – 20 000 EUR).
Desirable geographic focus
- Villages and small town communities.
- Marzes which have established cooperation with Czech regions, Czech NGOs or include towns that have twin partner towns in Czechia. Those are (in alphabetical order): Armavir, Gegharkunik, Lori, Syunik, Tavush, Vayots Dzor.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant (implementer of the SSP) must be a registered local subject with legal personality in Armenia, whose basic activity is not profit making.
- Implementer must be eligible to sign a contract with the CZ MFA that establishes jurisdiction of Czech laws and Czech courts.
- It is desirable that the implementer cooperates with Czech subjects, e.g. would purchase Czech products, use Czech know-how, etc.
For more information, visit https://www.mzv.cz/yerevan/en/economic_relations/development_projects/small_scale_development_projects_2022.html