Cyprus: Increased Citizen Participation in Civic Activities, Vulnerable Groups Empowered & Sustainability of Civil Society

Deadline: 5-Nov-21

The European Economic Area (EEA) has announced the Increased citizen participation in civic activities, Vulnerable groups empowered and Enhanced capacity and sustainability of civil society (organisations and the sector).

• Projects strengthening the capacity and sustainability of the civil society sector (organizations and the sector). 
• Projects ensuring outreach to underserved geographic areas and target groups. 
• Projects actively supporting bicommunal cooperation and fostering intercultural dialogue.

• “Increased citizen participation in civic activities”.
• “Vulnerable groups empowered”.
• “Enhanced capacity and sustainability of civil society (organizations and the sector)”.

• Tier 1
  • Maxi mum grant amount per project: € 100,000
  • Minimum grant amount per project: € 25,001
  • Project Duration: Between 12 and 20 months
• Tier 2
  • Maximum grant amount per project: € 25,000
  • Minimum grant amount per project: € 5,000
  • Project Duration: Between 6 and 12 months

• Applicants are invited to apply either as Sole Applicants or as Lead Applicants in partnership with other public or private entities and / or informal organizations (Project Partners). The applicant is the entity responsible for the overall initiation, preparation and implementation of the project (Project Promoter).
• Documents required to prove the eligibility of applicant (lead applicant or sole applicant) include: 
• Proof (Registration Document) that the applicant is legally registered with the competent authority of the Republic of Cyprus.
• If applicable: Eligible entities established under the legal and regulatory framework governing the establishment of Foundations, Associations and Clubs, must submit a Letter from the Registrar that confirms compliance with this framework at the deadline for submission of applications. 
• An electronic copy of the signed decision of the applicant’s decision-making body (Board of Directors, Annual General Meeting or otherwise depending on the type of organization), clearly indicating the legal representative. 
• An electronic copy of the signed Applicant’s Declaration. The document should be signed by the legal representative
• Only for larger / more experienced entities: Audited accounts / financial statements of the last three (3) years.

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