THE EEA THE EEA GRANT AND NORWAY FINANCIAL MECHANISM - MEASURE 2: AWARENESS RAISING ACTIVITIES WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON ROMA AND OTHER VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES

Description                                                Max. Grant amount: EUR 50.000   
                                                               
The overall objectives of the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 are to contribute to the reduction of economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area and to strengthen bilateral relations between the Donor State a and the Beneficiary States through financial contribution.  
The memorandum of understanding on the implementation of the Norwegian financial mechanism 2009–2014 was signed on 17.06.2011.
In accordance with Article 5 of the Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the European Union on a Norwegian financial mechanism 2009 - 2014, a total of € 48 million shall be made available to Republic of Bulgaria over the period 2009-2014, out of which 2 million Euro were allocated to the Programme Area “Domestic and gender - based violence”

Programme Objectives

This measure aims at decreasing domestic violence through information campaigns and initiatives for increasing the awareness and the knowledge among the Roma and other vulnerable groups. The aim is to prevent domestic violence and promote zero tolerance for such violence.
By disseminating information on domestic violence among vulnerable groups such as the Roma and raising the awareness of these groups on the problem and by informing the victims of violence of their rights, the victims will be empowered to seek protection and support and report incidents of violence in their families.

Eligibility

Eligibility criteria for Applicants (PROJECT Promoters and Project Partners):
   - They are not declared bankrupt; they are not in a liquidation procedure ... etc. (if applicable);
   - They are not sentenced guilty for infringement, corruption, other criminal activities... (if applicable);
   - They are not in a conflict of interests (if applicable);
   - There is no double financing for relevant activities (if applicable).

For the Project Promoters:
   - Eligible applicants are local, regional, national public institutions and NGOs, established as legal entities in Bulgaria as well as
     international organizations operating in Bulgaria.
   - The project promoter should be personally responsible for implementing and managing the project.
   - The project promoter must have at least one project implemented during the last 5 years. The implemented project must include
     activities relevant to the activities envisaged under the submitted project proposal. The grant amount of the implemented project must
     be at least 30% of the project grant amount the applicant applies for.

Budget

The total allocation available for this measure is: EUR 240.000.
   - minimum project grant applied for under this measure is: EUR 15.000 and
   - maximum amount is: EUR 50.000.

 Deadline: 01 September 2014

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