Background Max.Grant Amount: EUR 250.000
Effective pluralism implies the respect for human rights, the rule of law and the possibility for political change. Civil society activities – often defined as primarily non-state, non-business and non-private activities – mirror this pluralism. They encourage citizens to organise themselves and to collaborate in their common interest. A thriving civil society contributes to a more open, participatory and consequently a more dynamic democratic society. Through its advocacy activities, civil society can help ensure that accession negotiations between the candidate country institutions and the EU are not merely technical discussions. Accession will only be successful when it is supported by citizens who understand the necessary institutional, political and economic changes.
Size of grants
Any grant requested under this Call for Proposals must fall between the following minimum and maximum amounts:
Grants under Lot I:
- minimum amount: EUR 80.000,00
- maximum amount: EUR 250.000,00
Grants under Lot II:
- minimum amount: EUR 80.000,00
- maximum amount: EUR 200.000,00
Grants under Lot III:
- minimum amount: EUR 80.000,00
- maximum amount: EUR 250.000,00
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for a grant, the applicant must:
- be legal persons
- be non-profit-making
- be specific types of organisations such as: non-governmental organisations, trade unions, employer's organisations
- be organisations which have either their seat or a permanent representation within the borders of Kosovo
- be established in a Member State of the European Union or in a country covered by Article 19 of IPA regulation and
Deadline: 15 April 2012