EUROPEAID/136992/DD/ACT/MK: IPA - SUPPORT TO CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS UNDER THE CIVIL SOCIETY FACILITY AND MEDIA FREEDOM ACTION 2014

Background                                                                                     Maximum amount: 300 000 EUR

The global objective of this Call for Proposals is strengthening the civil society and media associations' impact in public policies and decision making, and in the civil and political dialogue, to influence key reforms for further support of the country in the EU accession processes.

The specific objectives of this Call is to enhance the impact of civil society organisations and to improve media integrity through their involvement in public policies. This includes further development and upgrading of civil dialogue, stronger and active contribution in policy and watchdog initiatives, policy monitoring, and investigative journalism, improvement of intercommunity relations and increased participatory democracy. The action also aims towards developing a strong regional partnership dialogue among civil society organisations from the IPA region, their EU counterparts and the public authorities.


Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a grant, the applicant must:

   - be a legal person (individuals are not eligible, nor are informal alliance or initiatives without legal status) registered at least two years
     before the call is launched and
   - be non-profit-making and
   - be a specific type of organisation such as: non-governmental organisation and
   - be established in former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia or a in Member State of the European Union or countries that are beneficiaries
     of the IPA instrument or the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument or countries of the Economic area and
   - be registered or accredited in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia at the latest on the deadline for submission of the concept notes


Budget

The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is EUR 5,000,000


Size of grants

   - minimum amount: EUR 150,000
   - maximum amount: EUR 300,000


Deadline: 25 June 2015

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