Deadline: 28 June 2019
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria through the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam has announced a procedure for accepting and selecting proposals for projects to be implemented with a grant within the framework of the Official Development Assistance of the Republic of Bulgaria, with an initial deadline for launching in 2020.
Priority Areas
The Priority Areas and Directions for Implementing Projects on the Territory of Vietnam are:
- Gender Equality and empowerment of women.
- Support for quality and inclusive education; improving access to quality education.
- Promoting cultural diversity.
Objectives and Scope of the Projects
- Creating conditions for quality and accessible education through, for example, modernizing training and teaching programs and teaching resources, encouraging the establishment of international links, introducing modern technological innovations in schools, higher education and other educational institutions in Vietnam.
- Encouraging the establishment of mechanisms and favourable conditions for equal participation of women and girls in the economic, social and cultural life; support and assistance to vulnerable groups of women and girls; improving women’s access to health care and maternity health care programs.
- Technical support for the development of the administrative capacity of the cultural sector, promotion of cultural connectivity to develop the local cultural potential and the use of culture and cultural heritage as a strategic resource for sustainable development.
Budget 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 /or construction activities – up to 270 000 BGN.
Implementation Deadlines and Duration of the Projects
- Project proposals must contain an indicative start date for the implementation of the project after March 1, 2020 and no later than November 30, 2020.
- Projects must be completed no later than December 31, 2022 (the third year of the Bulgarian three-year budget forecast).
Target Groups
- State and local institutions in Vietnam.
- Educational institutions – higher education institutions, kindergartens, schools, day care centers, etc.
- Non-governmental organizations contributing to the implementation and achievement of the Bulgarian Development Aid priorities and goals.
Outputs/Results
- Strengthening the reputation and international role and image of the Republic of Bulgaria, expanding the opportunities for transfer of expertise between the Republic of Bulgaria and SR Vietnam in the context of our past experience and the relations of traditional friendship and cooperation.
- Strengthening the principles of good governance to achieve sustainable and inclusive economic development.
- Increasing prosperity through the creation of significant public infrastructure.
- Conservation of cultural diversity.
- Adoption and implementation of good practices and European standards in the fields of empowerment of women and modern education.
Eligible Candidates
- Primary and secondary budget spenders – Vietnamese legal entities.
- International and local non-governmental organizations.
- Municipalities and their associations.
- Educational, health and social institutions.
- International humanitarian organisations.
No natural or legal person can apply for whom there are circumstances under Art. 23, para. 3-8[1] of Decree No. 234 of the Council of Ministers of 01.08.2011 on the policy of the Republic of Bulgaria on participation in international development cooperation.
How to Apply
An Application Form is available on the given website in Bulgarian and English.
For more information, please visit https://www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/vietnam/news/21813