Background Max. Grant amount: 250.000 EUR
These Guidelines are intended to be used by those applying for grants under the 1st Call for Proposals for the Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Montenegro-Kosovo, 2011-2013. 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. Based on the Programme, grant schemes, such as the one, which is the subject of this call, will be launched at regular intervals on both sides of the border in order to select cross-border cooperation projects that contribute to achieving the strategic objectives agreed upon by the participating countries and fall under identified priorities and measures. Joint actions and cross-border projects implemented within the programme should have an impact on the social and economic situation of the population, improve the joint management and valorisation of natural and cultural resources and strengthen the image and the cohesion of the cross-border region and sub-regions.
Objective
The global objective of the programme is the socio economic development of the programme area by fostering cooperation and joint initiatives.
The specific objectives of the Programme are:
- Protection of biodiversity and promotion of the sustainable use of natural resources in the programme area
- Economic development of the programme area with a special emphasis on two priority sectors: a) Sustainable agriculture and forestry; b)
development of the tourism offer complementary to the existing seaside tourism in Montenegro. This objective may also include
infrastructure projects aiming to facilitate the cooperation and trade within the programme area (e.g. upgrading of cross-border points;
road rehabilitation)
- Promotion of socio-economic cohesion between communities living in the bordering regions by encouraging inter-municipal cooperation
and developing partnerships and networking between Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), professional organisations (i.e Chambers of
Commerce, entrepreneurs and farmers organisations) and educational institutions.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for a grant, applicants must:
- be legal persons
- be non-profit-making
- belong, to one of the following categories: Local Government Administrations; Regional Development Agencies (in Kosovo Regional
Development Agencies are not eligible); Professional associations; Chambers of Commerce, agriculture extension service centres and other
business support organisations; Public organisations at national and local level; State Agencies; Public enterprises dealing with
local/regional utilities and services; Bodies supporting the workforce; Public social service providers (centres for social welfare, health
centres, etc.); Universities, schools, educational and research institutions; Vocational Training Centres; National Parks; Civil Society
Organisations, including Foundations; Local Action Groups
Budget
The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is € 3,240,000 (out of which € 1,620,000 by Montenegro and € 1,620,000 by Kosovo).
Size of grants
- Minimum amount: Euro 80.000
- Maximum amount: Euro 250.000
Deadline: 25 March 2014
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