Deadline: 31-Mar-22
The EU4Moldova: Key Regions program, funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), have announced a call for the Local Action Groups (LAG) Small Grants Program and invites all eligible local action (LAG) from the two key regions, Ungheni and Cahul.
The purpose of this call is to support local action groups in key regions, Ungheni and Cahul, in implementing projects and initiatives to develop rural areas and create new jobs.
Funding Information
Two LAGs will receive non-reimbursable assistance of up to €50,000 each from European funds. The supported activities should be conducted in the following 12 months from the date of signing the Grant Agreement.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should meet the following eligibility criteria:
- The application for funding is submitted by a Local Action Group that includes rural communities from Cahul or Ungheni districts;
- The applicant has submitted only one application;
- The application involves administrative costs, which make up to 20% of the budget up to a maximum ceiling of €7,000;
- Applicants will ensure a mandatory contribution of at least 20% of the total budget;
- The requested budget will not exceed €50,000 per application;
- The priorities indicated in the funding application are reflected in the Strategic Action Plans and/or are intended to mitigate the impact of COVID-19;
- At least 30% of the amount requested for funding is earmarked for economic development and job creation in rural areas of Ungheni and Cahul;
- At least 50% of the final beneficiaries are residents of villages in Ungheni and Cahul districts.
For more information, visit https://www.md.undp.org/content/moldova/en/home/presscenter/pressreleases/2022/ue-lag-call-2022.html