Background
This Framework Programme in support of EU-Armenia Agreements is an integral part of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), following the objectives of the Eastern Partnership, while supporting priority area 1 of the National Indicative Programme 2011-2013 (democratic structures). This action will help conclude, implement and monitor the agreements between the EU and Armenia in the priority areas of Visa Facilitation and Readmission Agreements and Protocol on a Framework Agreement for the participation in European Union programmes as well as to support the implementation of the EU-Armenia ENP Action Plan. The action is expected to enhance the capacity of Armenia's civil servants through Comprehensive Institution Building, to strengthen the capacity of civil society in monitoring reforms implementation in Armenia, as well as to support Armenia's participation in EU programmes and in the work of EU agencies.
Size of grants
Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the following minimum and maximum amounts:
- minimum amount: EUR 300.000
- maximum amount: EUR 600.000.
Eligibility of applicants
In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must:
- be a legal person
- be non-profit-making
- be a specific type of organisation such as: non-governmental non-profit organisations, foundation, community-based organisations and private sector non-profit agencies,
institutions and organisations and networks thereof at local, national, regional and international level and
- be established in a Member State of the European Union or in Armenia
- be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with the coapplicant(s) and affiliated entity(ties), not acting as an intermediary
The partnership should contain at least one partner (lead applicant or co applicant) registered in Armenia.
Deadline: 23 May 2017