Deadline- 25 March 2014
Proposals are invited by EuropeAid for Cross-Border Cooperation Programme (Montenegro – Kosovo). The purpose of this program is focused on the socio-economic development of the programme area by fostering cooperation and joint initiatives.
Objectives-
- 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.
Areas Covered-
- Environment protection
- Sustainable economic development
- Social cohesion and people-to-people initiatives
The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is € 3,240,000. The planned duration of an action shall not be shorter than 18 (eighteen) nor should exceed 24 (twenty four) months.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- be legal persons, and
- be non-profit-making, and
- 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
- Be nationals of Kosovo, Montenegro, a Member State of the European Union, other IPA beneficiary country, a country that is a beneficiary of the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI), or a Member State of the European Economic Area
- The lead applicant be registered or accredited in Kosovo when applying for the allocation assigned to Kosovo and be registered or accredited in Montenegro when applying for the allocation assigned to Montenegro; the lead applicant must also have been operational for at least 12 (twelve) months before the deadline for submission of this Call for Proposals
- Be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with their co-applicants, not acting as an intermediary
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