Background Max. Grant Amount: €300.000
These Guidelines are intended to be used by those applying for grants under the 3rd Call for proposals for the Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Albania-Montenegro, 2007-2013 (hereinafter ‘the Programme’). This Programme is the result of joint planning efforts made by the governments and other stakeholders of the two countries. The Programme analyses the socio-economic situation of the border region, sets out a common strategy for remedying problems identified and formulates joint priorities and measures for development.
The global objective of the Programme is to promote cooperation between people, communities and institutions from the bordering areas, aiming at sustainable development, stability and prosperity in the mutual interest of citizens of the two countries. The specific objectives of the Programme are: promotion of economic development through the economic valorisation of its tourist and cultural potentials; improvement of the protection, promotion and management of sensitive ecosystems and their sustainable development, furtherance of citizens’ cooperation and partnership building across the border.
Size of grants
Any grant awarded under this Programme must fall between the following minimum and maximum amounts, as shown below. Each action will consist of two grants: one awarded in Albania and one in Montenegro.
In Albania:
Measure 1.1: Economic development with an emphasis on tourism promotion
- Maximum amount: 300,000
- Minimum amount: 75,000
Measure 1.2: Environment protection and promotion
- Maximum amount: 300,000
- Minimum amount: 75,000
Measure 1.3: Enhancing social cohesion through people-to-people actions
- Maximum amount: 150,000
- Minimum amount: 45,000
In Montenegro:
Measure 1.1: Economic development with an emphasis on tourism promotion
- Maximum amount: 250,000
- Minimum amount: 90,000
Measure 1.2: Environment protection and promotion
- Maximum amount: 250,000
- Minimum amount: 90,000
Measure 1.3: Enhancing social cohesion through people-to-people actions
- Maximum amount: 135,000
- Minimum amount: 50,000
Eligibility
Eligibility of applicants
In order to be eligible for a grant, applicants must:
- be nationals of Albania, Montenegro, a Member State of the European Union, other IPA beneficiary country, a country that is a
beneficiary of the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI), or a Member State of the European Economic Area, with
the exception of the international intergovernmental organisations, and be registered or accredited4 in Albania when applying for the
allocation assigned to Albania and be registered or accredited in Montenegro when applying for the allocation assigned to Montenegro, at
least 12 (twelve) months before the launch of this Call for proposals;
- belong to one of the following categories: local / regional / national authorities/institutions; associations of municipalities and/or other
local government associations; national / regional / local agencies (responsible at central, regional or municipal level); national / regional
local public employment agencies; public bodies supporting the labour force and labour unions; business support organizations, chambers
of commerce, development agencies (ICT development agencies, agencies for the development of SMEs, etc.) educational, employers’
associations, producer associations; national park administrations, local/regional forestry directorates, etc.
Partnerships and eligibility of partners
- Each proposal must always have 2 applicants (one applying for funding out of the Albanian allocation and the other out of the
Montenegrin one) acting in partnership.
Location
Actions must take place in the programme area, which consists of the following eligible regions and municipalities:
- Eligible regions in Albania: Shkodër and Kukës Region
- Eligible municipalities in Montenegro: Budva, Berane, Andrijevica, Plav, Danilovgrad, Podgorica, Bar, Ulcinj, Cetinje.
- Adjacent municipality in Montenegro: Rožaje.
Deadline: 3 December 2012
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