Deadline: 30-Jun-22
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria through the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Skopje 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
- Promoting cohesion in all areas, including working with young people, strengthening good neighborly relations, regional stability and mutual cooperation, cooperation in the field of culture and social policy;
- Stimulating and supporting the building of the administrative capacity of the Republic of North Macedonia in order to strengthen the law and democratic governance;
- Improving the quality of education in schools on the territory of the country through the equipment with technical means of halls and offices for specialized training in various disciplines, improving the building stock and adjacent infrastructure through repairs and installation of new installations, interior repairs, etc. .;
- Providing better health care through repair and reconstruction of health facilities, as well as equipment with modern computer and specialized equipment;
- Improving the working conditions and promoting the activities of creative teams and sports teams in the Republic of Northern Macedonia through equipment with modern technical means, musical instruments, sports equipment, repair and reconstruction of buildings, etc .;
Priority Areas
- Capacity building in support of security and development, including through support for good governance and civil society building;
- Preservation of cultural diversity and development of cultural and educational cooperation;
- Protection of children’s rights and care for people with disabilities and disadvantages;
- Improving the quality of education and improving school infrastructure;
- Support for providing universal health coverage and access to quality health services;
- Actions to protect the environment and combat climate change;
- Supporting the development and renewal of local 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 /or construction activities – up to 270 000 BGN.
- Project proposals must contain an indicative start date for the implementation of the project after March 1, 2023 and no later than November 30, 2023.
- Projects must be completed no later than December 31, 2025.
Outputs
- Affirmation of the Republic of Bulgaria’s reputation and international prestige;
- Improving the socio-economic development;
- Improving management;
- Reducing poverty and increasing welfare;
- Deepening the interaction between the institutions at central, regional and local level;
- Improving the quality of the educational system;
- Improving the quality of health services.
Eligibility Criteria
- Primary and secondary budget spenders – legal entities of the Republic of North Macedonia;
- International and local non-governmental organizations;
- Municipalities and their associations;
- Educational, health and social institutions;
- International humanitarian organisations;
- Others;
For more information, visit https://www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/macedonia/news/33967