Deadline: 1 November 2016
Applications are open for Norwegian Financial Mechanism Programme “Public Health Initiatives” to contribute to the reduction of economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area and to strengthen relations between Norway and the Beneficiary States to the mutual benefit of their peoples.
The main objective of the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 programme “Public Health Initiatives“is improved public health and reduced health inequalities in health services. The main activities of the programme are related to improvement of mental health services for children, reduction of risk-taking reproductive behavior and promotion of healthy behavior and lifestyle.
A Fund for Bilateral Relations (FBR) is part of the implementation of the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 and aims to increase cooperation among entities from Estonia and donor state Norway, to improve knowledge and mutual understanding
Expected outcomes
- Improved mental health services;
- Improved access to and quality of health services, including reproductive and preventive child health care;
- Life-style related diseases prevented or reduced;
- Improved prevention and treatment of communicable diseases (including HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis.
Objectives
- The aim of the FBR is to facilitate and support cooperation among entities from Estonia and Norway and international organizations within the relevant programme area. Initiatives supported by the fund for bilateral relations are expected to increase mutual understanding, increase exchange of views and knowledge and promote cooperation on individual, organizational and community level.
- The fund for bilateral relations for the programme “Public Health Initiatives” is managed by the Programme Operator in cooperation with the Donor Programme Partner (Norwegian Institute of Public Health).
- Programme Operator´s role is to support and promote cooperation and partners search between organizations in Estonia and Norway. Organize seminars, meetings, study visits and exchange of knowledge between entities in Norway and Estonia and international organizations, within the relevant programme area
Funding Information
- The total amount of grant distributed in the frames of the FBR is 200 000 EUR.
- The usage of the FBR is divided between the PO and project promoters.
- The maximum grant amount is 30 000 EUR per one project.
- The maximum amount per participant per travel is 2000 EUR.
- Maximum 2 participants from one organization are allowed.
- The maximum size of the group could be 8 participants.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants are project promoters of approved projects and predefined projects of the Public Health Initiatives programme.
- Other relevant entities within public health area may apply taking into account the objectives of the programme. The applicant shall inform the Programme Operator in advance of the purpose of the application. Application will be first assessed by Project Operator in a case by case basis.
- Religious institutions and political parties are not considered as eligible applicants.
- An applicant must possess knowledge, skills and experience in the specific area as well as administrative capacity to implement the project for which the grant is applied for. The application must provide a realistic time schedule and appropriate activities that should all contribute to achieving the expected results.
- An applicant must not have national tax liabilities, including social security contribution obligations as of the date submitting the application (source for controlling for MoSA: electronic database of the Tax and Customs Board).
- The applicant may not be under liquidation procedures or bankruptcy, the operation of the organization may not be put to a halt and none of the people associated with the project (at any level) may be convicted of professional misconduct, fraud, money laundering, corruption, involvement in criminal organisations or in some other illegal operations.
How to Apply
All applications should be signed digitally and sent via email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Countries: Estonia and Norway
For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.