Deadline: 30-Jun-22
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Republic of Bulgaria through the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Republic of Armenia announces a procedure for the acceptance and selection of proposals for projects to be implemented with a grant through the Official Development Assistance of the Republic of Bulgaria, with an initial implementation period in 2023.
Objectives
- affirmation of the good name and international authority of Bulgaria;
- strengthening the administrative and expert capacity of the Armenian institutions engaged in the protection of human rights, the rule of law, good governance of public funds, etc .;
- strengthening the capacity and sustainability of the health system, including the provision of quality health services and education for women and girls, in accordance with their specific needs and post-conflict reconstruction services;
- raising the awareness of Armenian citizens about their rights;
- ensuring access to modern, quality and inclusive education;
- promoting sustainable, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all;
- development of micro, small and medium business, introduction of innovations and creation of new jobs;
- improving the quality of employment and opportunities for entrepreneurship, access to digital technologies and services, etc .;
- sharing the Bulgarian experience and good practices from the process of democratic and market transition, as well as gaining knowledge on the application of EU standards.
Priorities
Priority Areas for Project Implementation on the territory of the Republic of Armenia:
- Strengthen the rule of law, reform the public sector, build capacity at the local level, protect and guarantee human rights with special attention to women, children, people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups;
- Sustainable economic development and support for sustainable employment; development of entrepreneurship by improving the capacity of institutions and / or organizations supporting the development of small and medium business; support for business in the implementation of EU standards and overcoming the negative socio-economic consequences of COVID-19;
- Improving the quality of health care, incl. by improving infrastructure and pandemic preparedness;
- Increasing the quality of education, incl. by improving the educational infrastructure.
Funding Information
- Minimal amount of the project is 5 000 BGN.
- Recommended maximum amount of the project is:
- for projects with main purpose to deliver goods and /or services – up to 70 000 BGN;
- for projects with main purpose to carry out repairs and for construction activities – up to 100 000 BGN.
Duration of the Projects
- Project proposals must contain an indicative start date for implementation after 1 March 2023 and no later than 30 November 2023.
- Projects must be completed no later than 31 December 2025.
Target Groups
- Central and municipal administration, representatives of the Armenian institutions;
- Representatives of various social and minority groups, vulnerable categories of persons (children with disabilities, migrants, the elderly and people with disabilities);
- Young men, girls and young women; pupils and students receiving education in various educational institutions;
- Representatives of the civil sector and non-governmental organizations;
- International and local non-governmental organizations;
- Municipalities and their associations;
- Educational, health and social institutions;
- International humanitarian organizations.
Eligibility Criteria
- Primary and secondary budget spenders – legal entities of Republic of Armenia;
- International and local nongovernmental organizations;
- Municipalities and their associations;
- Educational, health and social institutions;
- International humanitarian organizations;
For more information, visit https://www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/armenia/news/33936