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Balkan Security Network
BSN GUIDE FOR EU FUNDS AND
PROGRAMMES FOR THE BALKANS
2007-2013
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BSN Guide contains a list of EU Programmes
and Funds for the Balkans. Guide is
developed to provide information about EU
funding opportunities for all sectors.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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Balkan Security Network is a regional network of experts that provides immediate and effective support to
organizations and project leaders at the forefront of reforms to use maximally and most effectively available
grants and funding opportunities.
Every year, the EU provides a large amount of money to finance projects in the Balkans. Applying for EU
funds is a complex process and funding is allocated exclusively for pre-planned and designed projects
based on clearly defined procedures, evaluation criteria and high competition. Due to lack of public
awareness about EU programs and open calls and lack of knowledge for writing projects, quality of results
is reasonably low.
In order to inform the widest range of people and organizations BSN created and published a list of all EU
programmes and funds for the Balkans available on BSN Blog. As well we developed a BSN GUIDE FOR
EU FUNDS AND PROGRAMMES FOR THE BALKANS 2007-2013 with more than 200 different source of
financing.
Practically, every thematic area whether it is social, political, agriculture, science, culture … is covered with
EU funds. Generally there is minimum one Community program for each thematic area. It is also important
to know that each program and fund has its own set of rules.
BSN Guide provides a list of all funding programmes, summary of each program, main objectives and
priorities of the program, who can participate, how to apply or how much money can you expect for your
projects, etc.
We hope that this document will help you to gather needed information for your project initiatives in a quick
and easy way. For any further assistance you are free to contact BSN team on info@balkansecurity.net.
As the next step, to assist you effectively in project development and proposal writing BSN had also
developed BSN GUIDE FOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND PROPOSAL WRITING 2013. BSN Guide
is state-of-the-art interactive assistant for your EU project development. It‟s consisted of electronic PDF
readings and online video lectures, designed to advance your performance in project development and
improve your success rate. BSN Guide may provide you immediate assistance in proposal writing, or any
time you need to ensure high quality, reach and impact of your proposals. From identification of adequate
funding program, description of your project idea, partner search, and excellence in project proposal writing
to secrets of success during evaluation - BSN Guide will help you impress evaluators and boost up your
success ratio. You may order it at info@balkansecurity.net
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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The list of EU Funds and Programmes for Balkan countries:
1. BETTER TRAINING FOR SAFER FOOD
2. CEB - AID FOR REFUGEES, MIGRANTS AND DISPLACED PERSONS
3. CEB - CREATION AND PRESERVATION OF VIABLE JOBS
4. CEB - EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING
5. CEB - HEALTH
6. CEB - HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS
7. CEB - IMPROVEMENT OF LIVING CONDITIONS IN URBAN AND RURAL AREAS
8. CEB - INFRASTRUCTURE OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL PUBLIC SERVICES
9. CEB - NATURAL AND ECOLOGICAL DISASTERS
10. CEB - PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION OF HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE
11. CEB - PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
12. CEB - SECTORS OF ACTIONS AND FINANCIAL MEANS
13. CHARLES STEWART MOTT FOUNDATION - CIVIL SOCIETY PROGRAMME
14. CHARLES STEWART MOTT FOUNDATION - CIVIL SOCIETY PROGRAMME - WESTERN BALKANS
15. CEDEFOP
16. CIP - COMPETITIVENESS AND INNOVATION FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME
17. CIP - 1 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION (EIP)- Services in Support of Business and Innovation
18. CIP - 1 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION (EIP)- Access to finance for SMEs and start ups
19. CIP - 1 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION (EIP) - Entrepreneurship and innovation
20. CIP - 1 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION (EIP)- Eco-innovation in enterprises
21. CIP - 1 SUPPORT T O INNOVAT ION (EIP) - EUROPE INNOVA
22. CIP - 1 SUPPORT TO INNOVATION (EIP) - PRO INNO EUROPE
23. CIP - 2 POLICY SUPPORT PROGRAMME (ICT PSP)
24. CIP - 3 INTELLIGENT ENERGY EUROPE II
25. CIP - 3 INTELLIGENT ENERGY EUROPE II - ALTENER III
26. CIP - 3 INTELLIGENT ENERGY EUROPE II - INTEGRATED INITIATIVES
27. CIP - 3 INTELLIGENT ENERGY EUROPE II - SAVE
28. CIP - 3 INTELLIGENT ENERGY EUROPE II - STEER
29. CIP INSTRUMENT GIF High Growth and Innovative SME Facility
30. CIP INSTRUMENT SMEG - SME GUARANTEE FACILITY
31. CIVIL JUSTICE
32. COST
33. CIVITAS PLUS
34. CULTURE (2007-2013)
35. CULTURE (2007-2013) 1 SUPPORT FOR CULTURAL ACTIONS
36. CULTURE (2007-2013) 2 SUPPORT FOR EUROPEAN CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS
37. CULTURE (2007-2013) 3 SUPPORT FOR ANALYSES, COLLECTION AND DISSEMINATION
38. CUSTOMS 2013
39. DIGIT AL AGENDA FOR EUROPE
40. DAPHNE III (FIGHT AGAINST VIOLENCE)
41. DIPECHO
42. DRUGS PREVENTION AND INFORMATION
43. EBRD - DIRECT INVESTMENT FACILITY – DIF
44. EBRD - REGIONAL AND SECTORAL INVESTMENT FUNDS
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
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45. EBRD – ENERGY EFFIENCY
46. EBRD - LOAN FINANCE
47. EBRD - TURNAROUND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME – TAM
48. EBRD - TRADE FACILITATION PROGRAMME (TFP)
49. EBRD - LOAN FINANCE FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES AND MUNICIPALITIES
50. ECHO
51. EIB - INDIVIDUAL LOANS
52. EIB - FINANCING THE SOUTH-EAST NEIGHBOUR COUNTRIES
53. EIB - INTERMEDIATED LOANS
54. EIB - I2I - INNOVATION 2010 INITIATIVE
55. EIB - I2I - INNOVATION 2010 INITIATIVE - 1 EDUCATION AND TRAINING
56. EIB - I2I - INNOVATION 2010 INITIATIVE - 2 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 57. EIB - I2I - INNOVATION 2010 INITIATIVE - 3 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIE 58. EIB - ST RUCTURED FINANCE FACILITY 59. EIDHR - EUROPEAN INSTRUMENT FOR DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS 60. EIDHR - COUNTRY-BASED SUPPORT SCHEMES
61. EIDHR - TRANSNATIONAL ACTIVITIES
62. ELENA : EUROPEAN LOCAL ENERGY ASSITANCE
63. ENPI - CROSSBORDER NEIGHBOURHOOD PROGRAMMES
64. ENRTP - THEMATIC PROGRAMME FOR ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES INCLUDING ENERGY
65. ERASMUS MUNDUS II
66. ERASMUS MUNDUS II - HIGHER EDUCAT ION PROMOTION
67. EUREKA
68. EURIMAGES
69. EURIMAGES - ACTION 1
70. EURIMAGES - ACTION 2
71. EURIMAGES - ACTION 3
72. EURODYSSEE
73. EUROPAN COMPETITION
74. EUROPASS
75. EUROPE FOR CITIZENS
76. EUROPE FOR CITIZENS - Action 1.1 - Active citizens for Europe - Town Twinning
77. EUROPE FOR CITIZENS - Action 1.2 - Citizen's projects and support measures
78. EUROPE FOR CITIZENS - Action 2.1 - Structural support for European policy research organizations (think-tanks)
79. EUROPE FOR CITIZENS - Action 2.2 - Support for projects initiated by civil society organizations
80. EUROPE FOR CITIZENS - Action 2.3 - Direct support for selected organizations
81. EUROPE FOR CITIZENS - Action 3 - Together for Europe
82. EUROPE FOR CITIZENS - Action 4 - European Active Remembrance
83. EUROPEAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION (ECF)
84. EUROPEAN REGION OF THE YEAR
85. EUROPEAN TERRITORIAL COOPERATION OBJECTIVE (INTERREG IV A) - Cross border strand
86. EUROPEAN TERRITORIAL COOPERATION OBJECTIVE (INTERREG IV B) - Transnational strand
87. EUROPEAN TERRITORIAL COOPERATION OBJECTIVE (INTERREG IV C) - Interregional
88. EUROPEAN YOUTH FOUNDATION
89. EUROPEAN YOUTH FOUNDATION - A. YOUTH MEETINGS
90. EUROPEAN YOUTH FOUNDATION - B YOUTH ACTIVITIES OTHER THAN MEETINGS
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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91. EUROPEAN YOUTH FOUNDATION - C. INTERNATIONAL YOUTH ORGANISATIONS
92. EUROPEAN YOUTH FOUNDATION - D. PILOT PROJECTS
93. EURYDICE
94. FISCALIS 2013
95. FP7 - EU FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME FOR RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION ACTIVITIES
96. FP7 - FUNDING SCHEMES
97. FP7 – CAPACITIES
98. FP7 - CAPACITIES - 1 RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURES
99. FP7 - CAPACITIES - 2 RESEARCH FOR THE BENEFIT OF SMES 100. FP7 - CAPACITIES - 3 REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE
101. FP7 - CAPACITIES - 4 RESEARCH POTENTIAL CONVERGENCE REGIONS
102. FP7 - CAPACITIES - 5 SCIENCE IN SOCIETY
103. FP7 - CAPACITIES - 6 COHERENT DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH POLICIES
104. FP7 - CAPACITIES - INCO-NET
105. FP7 – COOPERATION
106. FP7 - COOPERATION - 1 HEALTH
107. FP7 - COOPERAT ION- 3.1 INFORMAT ION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
108. FP7 - COOPERAT ION- 3.2 INFORMAT ION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
109. FP7 – COOPERATION - 4 NANOSCIENCES, NANOTECHNOLOGIES, AND NEW MATERIALS
110. FP7 - COOPERATION - 5 ENERGY
111. FP7 - COOPERATION - 6 ENVIRONMENT
112. FP7 - COOPERATION - 7 TRANSPORT
113. FP7 - COOPERATION - 8 SOCIO-ECONOMIC SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
114. FP7 - COOPERATION - 9 SPACE
115. FP7 - COOPERATION -10 SECURITY
116. FP7 - EURATOM - FUSION ENERGY RESEARCH
117. FP7 - EURATOM - NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES OF THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE (JRC)
118. FP7 - EURATOM - NUCLEAR FISSION AND RADIATION PROTECTION
119. FP7 - IDEAS - ERC ADVANCED GRANTS 120. FP7 - IDEAS - ERC PROOF OF CONCEPT 121. FP7 - IDEAS - ERC STARTING INDEPENDENT RESEARCH GRANTS
122. FP7 - ITC - CLEAN SKY
123. FP7 - JTI - ARTEMIS (EMBEDDED COMPUTING SYSTEMS INITIATIVE)
124. FP7 - JT I - ENIAC
125. FP7 - JT I - FUEL CELLS AND HYDROGEN
126. FP7 - JT I - INNOVAT IVE MEDECINES (IMI)
127. FP7- ERA-NET SCHEME
128. FP7 – PEOPLE
129. FP7 - PEOPLE - 1 INITIAL TRAINING OF RESEARCHERS
130. FP7 - PEOPLE - 2 LIFE-LONG TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
131. FP7 - PEOPLE - 3 INDUSTRY-ACADEMIA PARTNERSHIPS AND PATHWAYS
132. FP7 - PERSONNEL - 4 WORLD FELLOWSHIPS
133. GALILEO
134. GREEN KEY
135. GREENLIGHT
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
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136. HERCULE II
137. HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION YOUTH PROGRAMME (HRE)
138. INOGATE
139. INTELLIGENT CAR INITIATIVE
140. INTERCULTURAL CITIES
141. INVESTING IN PEOPLE
142. INVESTING IN PEOPLE - EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
143. INVESTING IN PEOPLE - GENDER EQUALITY
144. INVESTING IN PEOPLE - GOOD HEALTH FOR ALL
145. INVESTING IN PEOPLE-OTHER ASPECTS OF HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
146. IPA - INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE
147. IPA - 1 TRANSITION ASSISTANCE AND INSTITUTION BUILDING
148. IPA - 1.1 STRENGHTENING OF CIVIL SOCIETY DIALOGUE
149. IPA - 1.2 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
150. IPA - 2 CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION
151. IPA - 3 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
152. IPA - 4 HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
153. IPA - 5 RURAL DEVELOPMENT
154. IPA - IFI - MUNICIPAL WINDOW
155. ISA- INTEROPERABILITY SOLUTIONS FOR EUROPEAN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONS
156. LLP - LIFELONG LEARNING
157. LLP - COMENIUS
158. LLP - COMENIUS - MOBILITY
159. LLP - COMENIUS MULTILATERAL PROJECTS
160. LLP - COMENIUS NETWORKS
161. LLP - COMENIUS PARTNERSHIPS REGIO
162. LLP - COMENIUS SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS
163. LLP - ERASMUS
164. LLP - ERASMUS ACADEMIC NETWORKS
165. LLP - ERASMUS MOBILITY
166. LLP - ERASMUS MOBILITY - Intensive programmes
167. LLP - ERASMUS MULTILATERAL PROJECTS
168. LLP - ERASMUS MULTILATERAL PROJECTS - VIRTUAL CAMPUS
169. LLP - ERASMUS STRUCTURAL NETWORKS
170. LLP - GRUNDTVIG
171. LLP - GRUNDTVIG - MOBILITY
172. LLP - GRUNDTVIG - MULTILATERAL PROJECTS
173. LLP - GRUNDTVIG - NETWORKS
174. LLP - GRUNDTVIG - PARTNERSHIPS
175. LLP - LEONARDO DA VINCI
176. LLP - LEONARDO DA VINCI - MOBILITY
177. LLP - LEONARDO DA VINCI - MULTILATERAL PROJECTS
178. LLP - LEONARDO DA VINCI - NETWORKS
179. LLP - LEONARDO DA VINCI - PARTNERSHIPS
180. LLP - TRANSVERSAL PROGRAMME
181. LLP - TRANSVERSAL PROGRAMME - LANGUAGES
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
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www.eufunds.info
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182. LLP - TRANSVERSAL PROGRAMME - POLICY COOPERATION AND INNOVATION
183. LLP - TRANSVERSAL PROGRAMME - POLICY COOPERATION AND INNOVATION – NARIC
184. LLP - TRANSVERSAL PROGRAMME -DIFFUSION – VALORISATION
185. LLP - TRANSVERSAL PROGRAMME ICT
186. MANAGENERGY
187. MARCO POLO II
188. MEDIA 2007
189. MEDIA 2007 - DEVELOPMENT - I2I AUDIOVISUAL
190. MEDIA 2007 - DIST RIBUTION
191. MEDIA 2007 - PILOT PROJECTS
192. MEDIA 2007 - PROMOTION
193. PARTICIPATION OF ALBANIA TO COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMMES
194. PARTICIPATION OF BOSNIA TO COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMMES
195. PARTICIPATION OF CROATIA TO COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMMES
196. PARTICIPATION OF SERBIA TO COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMMES
197. PARTICIPATION OF THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA (FYROM) TO COMMUNITY
ACTION PROGRAMMES
198. PILOT PROJECT - WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS OF POSTED WORKERS
199. PRINCE – ENLARGEMENT
200. PRIZE - COUNCIL OF EUROPE MUSEUM PRIZE 201. PRIZE - CRYSTAL SCALES OF JUSTICE
202. PRIZE - EMPEROR MAXIMILIAN PRIZE
203. PRIZE - EU PRIZE FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE / EUROPA NOSTRA AWARDS
204. PRIZE - EUROPE PRIZE
205. PRIZE - EUROPEAN GREENWAYS AWARD
206. PRIZE - EUROPEAN MUSEUM OF THE YEAR AWARD
207. PRIZE - PRIX EUROPA – INTERNET
208. PRIZE - PRIX EUROPA – RADIO
209. PRIZE - PRIX EUROPA – TELEVISION
210. PROGRESS
211. PROGRESS - 1 EMPLOYMENT
212. PROGRESS - 2 SOCIAL PROTECTION AND INCLUSION
213. PROGRESS - 3 WORKING CONDITIONS
214. PROGRESS - 4 ANTI DISCRIMINATION AND DIVERSITY
215. PROGRESS - 5 GENDER EQUALITY
216. PROGRESS - SUPPORT TO EUROPEAN NETWORKS AND NGOs
217. PUBLIC HEALTH
218. PUBLIC HEALTH - Action 1
219. PUBLIC HEALTH - Action 2
220. PUBLIC HEALTH - Action 3
221. SAFER INTERNET (E-SAFE)
222. SIGMA (IPA & ENPI)
223. SOROS FOUNDATION - OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE
224. STUDY VISITS CEDEFOP
225. TAIEX - TRANSITION FACILITY
226. TAIEX - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION EXCHANGE PROGRAMME (IPA&ENPI)
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
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227. TEMPUS IV
228. TEN-E TRANSEUROPEAN ENERGY NETWORKS
229. TEN-T TRANSEUROPEAN TRANSPORT NETWORKS
230. TWINNING (IPA & ENPI)
231. YOUTH IN ACTION
232. YOUTH IN ACTION - ACTION 1 - YOUTH FOR EUROPE
233. YOUTH IN ACTION - ACTION 2 - EUROPEAN VOLUNTARY SERVICE
234. YOUTH IN ACTION - ACTION 3 - YOUTH IN THE WORLD
235. YOUTH IN ACTION - ACTION 4 - YOUTH SUPPORT SYSTEMS
236. YOUTH IN ACTION - ACTION 5 - SUPPORT FOR EUROPEAN COOPERATION IN THE YOUTH FIELD
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
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1. BETTER TRAINING FOR SAFER FOOD
Which fund is it? BETTER TRAINING FOR SAFER FOOD
Amount Annual budget: 14 million euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Training programme for controlling authorities on EU legislation in the field of food, feed,
animal health and welfare and plant health
Domains concerned Agriculture – Fisheries - Education – Training - Health
Who can apply? Training centres - Federations Unions - Administrations States - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Developing countries – Worldwide
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/food/training_strategy/index_en.htm
http://ec.europa.eu/eahc/food/food.html
Objectives and priorities?
Initiative is launched in 2005 aiming at training the professionals in the areas of food law, feed law, animal health and
animal welfare rules, as well as plant health rules. The programme should implement the Regulation (EC) No
882/2004 on official food and feed controls which sets down strict control requirements.
OBJECTIVES:
* Ensuring compliance with EU rules in the field of food, feed, animal health and welfare and plant health
* Bringing high levels of competence and expertise amongst controlling authorities
* Harmonizing the development of EU and national control systems and ensuring that the controls are properly
carried out
* Helping third country staff to understand EU import requirements and the controls that must be done before goods
can be exported to the EU
AMONG THE TRAINING THEMES:
* Veterinary checks in airport and seaport border inspection posts
* Monitoring and controls of zoo noses (disease transmissible between animals and humans) and applying
microbiological criteria in foodstuffs
* Food contact materials
* Animal welfare issues
* Evaluation and registration of plant protection products
* The development of efficient control strategies for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
* Application of food testing procedures for laboratory staff of ASEAN countries
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* The EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed and the possible introduction of a similar system in other regions of
the world
AMONG THE FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Implementation of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system for preventing contamination of
food and feed
* Training dedicated to ASEAN Countries on the control strategies for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
* Seminars for third countries on EU standards for importation (fishery and aquaculture products, fruit and
vegetables)
* Seminars and a conference on EU standards on animal by-products (ABPs)
* Training sessions on welfare standards for the stunning and killing of animals in slaughterhouses or disease control
situations
When have I to apply?
Periodicity The programme launches calls for tenders every year. Various dates according to the training
sessions.
How much can I expect?
Transport and accommodation costs as well as meals are financed by the European Commission
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Lauro PANELLA
Rue Belliard 232
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 298 05 47
Lauro.Panella@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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2. CEB - AID FOR REFUGEES, MIGRANTS AND DISPLACED PERSONS
Which fund is it? CEB - AID FOR REFUGEES, MIGRANTS AND DISPLACED PERSONS
Amount Annual budget: Depending the demand
Duration 2010-2014
What is this European fund about?
Resume Loans and guarantees for social investment projects helping refugees, migrants and
displaced persons Domains concerned Social Affairs - Humanitarian - Education - Training - Health - Co-op & Development
Who can apply?
Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Training centres - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers -Development NGOs - Banks - Investment
Funds
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.coebank.org
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVE of this field of action:
* Help in solving social and urgent problems with which European countries are or may be faced as a result of the
presence of refugees, displaced persons or migrants consequent upon movements of refugees or other forced
movements of populations
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Construction and repair of reception structures (such as reception centres, temporary and permanent social
housing), programmes of preventive and curative medicine, education and vocational training, as well as the
technical infrastructure and basic equipment necessary to meet the immediate needs of populations victims of
exceptional situations
PRIORITIES:
* The Bank gives priority to projects designed to help solving social problems arising from:
- Exceptional events such as streams of refugees, ethnic minorities
- Other forced movements of people, as well as from natural or ecological disasters (these projects may also be
designed to facilitate the situation of people under migration constraints)
- Abandoned children, children in vulnerable situations, persons with disabilities
- Persons living below the poverty threshold (less than 60% of the national average income of the country of
residence)
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Participation in the financing of projects may not exceed 50% of the total eligible cost, the balance may be co-
financed by other international institutions (for example see partnerships)
* Compliance with bidding procedures in accordance with national and international directives
* The project has to be developed in a Member country of the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB)
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* Compliance with Council of Europe conventions
* Respect for the environment on the basis of international conventions and compliance with standards of quality
The programme is open to the 40 Member States of the CEB: Albania, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland,
Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, FYROM/Macedonia, Turkey,
Montenegro, Vatican.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time. Only the 40 Member States are eligible to introduce loan applications.
How much can I expect?
Up to 50% of the total project costs and more for assistance to refugees projects.
Institution CEB - Council of Europe Development Bank
Person in charge
Theodore Ivanov
55 Avenue Kl
F-75784 Paris cedex 16
code
France
33 1 47 55 55 00
33 1 47 55 37 52
ceb@coebank.org; theodore.ivanov@coebank.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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3. CEB - CREATION AND PRESERVATION OF VIABLE JOBS
Which fund is it? CEB - CREATION AND PRESERVATION OF VIABLE JOBS
Amount Annual budget: Depending the demand
Duration 2010-2014
What is this European fund about?
Resume Loans and guarantees for investment projects in creation of employment in SMEs situated in
disadvantaged regions Domains concerned Employment - Social Affairs - Local development
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Administrations States - SMEs - Banks
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.coebank.org
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES in this field of action:
* Strengthening social cohesion in Europe
* Support employment in disadvantaged regions
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Productive investment projects (fixed assets) for the prime purpose of promoting the creation and preservation of
viable jobs by facilitating access to credit.
* The “working capital requirements” within a limit of 12.5% of the individual loan granted to the final beneficiary,
insofar as it does not exceed 200 000 € by sub-project
* Micro-credit programmes in favour of micro enterprises, irrespective of where they are located
CONDITIONS FOR ELIGIBILITY:
* Such projects are aimed at micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as at entities exercising
craft activities or family enterprises engaged in regular economic activity.
* Projects must involve fixed investments or investments in productive equipment, including in the form of leasing,
aimed at the creation and/or preservation of permanent and/or seasonal jobs.
Eligibility is excluded for investments in the primary agricultural sector, weapons, nuclear energy, tobacco, production
of spirits, gambling, pornography, and products considered by European Union regulations to be harmful to health
and to the environment
* SMEs must be situated in regions with an unemployment rate equal to or higher than the average unemployment
rate within the European Union.
* Participation in the financing of projects may not exceed 50% of the total eligible cost, the balance may be co-
financed by other international institutions (for example see partnerships)
* Compliance with Council of Europe conventions
The programme is open to the 40 Member States of the CEB: Albania, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Holy See,
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Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
FYROM/Macedonia, Turkey and Montenegro.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time. Only the 40 Member States are eligible to present loan applications.
How much can I expect?
Up to 50% of the total project costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution Council of Europe Development Bank
Person in charge
Theodore Ivanov
55 Avenue Kl
F-75784 Paris cedex 16
code
France
33 1 47 55 55 00
33 1 47 55 03 38
ceb@coebank.org; theodore.ivanov@coebank.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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4. CEB - EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Which fund is it? CEB - EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Amount Annual budget: According to demand
Duration 2010-2014
What is this European fund about?
Resume Loans and guarantees for education and professional training projects
Domains concerned Social Affairs - Education - Training
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Schools - Training centres -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - Universities -Banks
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.coebank.org
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVE in this field of action:
* Improve education and professional training in Europe
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Construction and/or rehabilitation of school and university establishments (including sports and cultural equipment
as well as those pertaining to university halls of residence), housing for school and university students, vocational
training centres
* Alterations to premises in order to facilitate access both inside and outside
* Programmes providing assistance in the training of specialised staff in the social and education sectors
* Programmes involving training for the unemployed and in favour of disadvantaged populations, programmes for
professional reconversion in declining economic sectors
* Programmes providing training in natural or ecological disaster prevention for members of the civil protection forces
* Programmes involving the training of magistrates, administrators, civil servants and government officials
* Public or private investments involving research and development centres
* Education-related infrastructure: water supply, collection and treatment of waste water and solid waste, electricity
and gas supplies
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Participation in the financing of projects may not exceed 50% of the total eligible cost
* Compliance with bidding procedures and with Council of Europe conventions, as well as respect for the
environment (on the basis of international conventions)
The programme is open to the 40 Member States of the CEB: Albania, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Holy See,
Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
FYROM/Macedonia, Turkey and Montenegro.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time. Only CEB the 40 Member States are eligible to present loan applications.
How much can I expect?
Up to 50% of the total project costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution Council of Europe Development Bank
Person in charge
Theodore Ivanov
55 Avenue Kl
F-75784 Paris cedex 16
code
France
33 1 47 55 55 00
33 1 47 55 03 38
ceb@coebank.org; theodore.ivanov@coebank.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
5. CEB - HEALTH
Which fund is it? CEB - HEALTH
Amount Annual budget: According to demand
Duration 2010-2014
What is this European fund about?
Resume Loans and guarantees for investment projects in the health sector
Domains concerned Social Affairs - Health
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Administrations States - Banks
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.coebank.org
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES in this field of action:
* Improve the health sector in Europe
* Facilitate the access for all to good health services
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Construction and rehabilitation of hospitals and medical infrastructures (private or public), nursing homes for the
elderly and welfare centres
* Alterations to premises in order to facilitate access both inside and outside
* Purchase of health and health management materials and equipment
* Home help programmes
* Programmes involving the training of specialised staff in the social and health sectors
* Basic health infrastructures: water supply, collection and treatment of waste water and solid waste, including toxic
waste, electricity and gas supplies
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Participation in the financing of projects may not exceed 50% of the total eligible cost, the balance may be co-
financed by other international institutions
* Compliance with bidding procedures in accordance with national and international directives
* Be developed in a Member country of the Council of Europe Development Bank
* Compliance with Council of Europe conventions
* Respect for the environment on the basis of international conventions and compliance with standards of quality
The programme is open to the 40 Member States of the CEB: Albania, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Holy See,
Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
FYROM/Macedonia, Turkey and Montenegro.
When have I to apply?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Periodicity At any time. Only the 40 Member States are eligible to present loan applications.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 50% of the total project costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution Council of Europe Development Bank
Person in charge
Theodore Ivanov
55 Avenue Kl
F-75784 Paris cedex 16
code
France
33 1 47 55 55 00
33 147 55 03 38
ceb@coebank.org; theodore.ivanov@coebank.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
6. CEB - HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS
Which fund is it? CEB - HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS
Amount Annual budget: According to demand
Duration 2010-2014
What is this European fund about?
Resume Loans and guarantees for social investment projects in construction and reconstruction of
social housing Domains concerned Social Affairs - Local development - Humanitarian
Who can apply?
Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Training centres - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers -Development NGOs - Banks - Investment
Funds
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.coebank.org
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES in this field of action:
* Improve the housing conditions for people in precarious situations or with a low income in one of the CEB Member
countries
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Renovation, construction or refurbishing of housing and for the conversion of buildings into housing so as to provide
decent housing for low-income persons
* Projects targeted to access to property ownership, rental housing or related infrastructure (water mains, electricity
and gas supplies, collection and treatment of waste water and solid waste, commercial premises, playgrounds), and
can also include rural housing (limited to the principal residence within the framework of family-run farming
businesses)
ELIGIBILITY OF PROJECTS :
A. Projects involving access to property ownership or rental housing. In the absence of satisfactory regulations, the
eligibility criteria will be based on the following principles:
1. Income of the target population:
- Limited to a percentage of a relevant income indicator: 100% for access to property ownership, 75% for projects
involving rental housing
2. Physical characteristics of the housing
- Floor space per person limited to 75% of the national or regional level (max 23 or 35 m² per person)
3. Conditions of access to property ownership
- For the principal residence, with a firm undertaking to occupy the premises for a minimum period of 5 years
B. Projects involving the renovation and/or the rehabilitation and conversion of buildings into housing:
- Housing units must belong to public or private entities or to owner occupants
- Rented housing units must be controlled-rent properties
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
- Housing units must have a maximum total floor space of 92 m², except those occupied by large families (> 4
persons)
Important : Compliance with bidding procedures in accordance with national and international directives
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time. Only CEB the 40 Member States are eligible to present loan applications.
How much can I expect?
Up to 50% of the total project costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution Council of Europe Development Bank
Person in charge
Theodore Ivanov
55 Avenue Kl
F-75784 Paris cedex 16
code
France
33 1 47 55 55 00
33 1 47 55 03 38
ceb@coebank.org; theodore.ivanov@coebank.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
7. CEB - IMPROVEMENT OF LIVING CONDITIONS IN URBAN AND RURAL AREAS
Which fund is it? CEB - IMPROVEMENT OF LIVING CONDITIONS IN URBAN AND RURAL AREAS
Amount Annual budget: According to demand
Duration 2010-2014
What is this European fund about?
Resume Loans and guarantees for social investment projects developing disadvantaged urban and
rural areas
Domains concerned Employment - Social Affairs - Town planning - Public management - Agriculture - Fisheries -
Local development - Education - Training
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions - Administrations States -
Agencies Chambers - Development NGOs - Banks- Investment Funds
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.coebank.org
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Improving living conditions in urban areas for run-down neighbourhoods or urban areas lacking in infrastructure or
in amenities
* Improving living conditions in rural areas, for regions characterised by a (low) population density or activities in
fields such as agriculture, forestry, aquaculture and fishing
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Projects involving urban construction or rehabilitation of infrastructure or rural modernisation in favour of public
entities at national or local level: development of industrial estates, utilities (water mains, electricity and gas supplies,
sewers, treatment of waste), road network infrastructure and maintenance, local transportation networks in rural
areas, basic educational and medical facilities, socio-cultural or sports centres (playgrounds, green spaces, exhibition
sites, theatres and libraries)
* Irrigation projects involving the building of water-retaining dikes and related infrastructure, if they may not involve
any forced displacement of populations, if in the case of a water course of interest to several CEB member states, all
the member states concerned must agree to the project, and if environmental control measures are provided for
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
* Take place in run-down neighbourhoods or urban areas lacking urban infrastructure or social and cultural amenities
(urban projects)
* Take place in regions characterised by a (low) population density or activities in fields such as agriculture, forestry,
aquaculture and fishing (rural projects)
* Participation in the financing of projects may not exceed 50% of the total eligible cost, the balance may be co-
financed by other international institutions
* Compliance with bidding procedures, with Council of Europe conventions, and respect for the environment (on the
basis of international conventions)
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
The programme is open to the 40 Member States of the CEB: Albania, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Holy See,
Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
FYROM/Macedonia, Turkey and Montenegro.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time. Only CEB the 40 Member States are eligible to present loan applications.
How much can I expect?
Up to 50% of the total project costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution Council of Europe Development Bank
Person in charge
Theodore Ivanov
55 Avenue Kl
F-75784 Paris cedex 16
code
France
33 1 47 55 55 00
33 1 47 55 03 38
ceb@coebank.org; theodore.ivanov@coebank.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
8. CEB - INFRASTRUCTURE OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL PUBLIC
SERVICES
Which fund is it? CEB - INFRASTRUCTURE OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL PUBLIC SERVICES
Amount Annual budget: according to demand
Duration 2010-2014
What is this European fund about?
Resume Loans and guarantees for projects aimed at building and modernising infrastructure of
administrative and judicial public services
Domains concerned Social Affairs - Agriculture - Fisheries - Local development - Energy - Environment -
Telecommunications
Who can apply?
Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Training centres - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers -Development NGOs - Banks - Investment
Funds
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.coebank.org
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES in this field of action:
* Build or rehabilitate infrastructure of administrative and judicial public services
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Construction or rehabilitation of infrastructure
* Conversion of buildings into premises intended for public service use, in particular the organisation and functioning
of administrative and judicial public services
* Construction or rehabilitation of prison infrastructure
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Be exclusively concerned with buildings intended to remain within the domain of national, regional or local
government, or with technical agencies in which these bodies have a majority interest
* With regard to prison infrastructure, respect the principles of the Recommendations made by the Committee of
Ministers of the Council of Europe concerning European Prison Rules (Approved by the Committee of Ministers on
11 January 2006)
* Participation in the financing of projects may not exceed 50% of the total eligible cost, the balance may be co-
financed by other international institutions
* Compliance with bidding procedures in accordance with national and international directives
* Compliance with the Council of Europe conventions
* Respect for the environment on the basis of international conventions and compliance with standards of quality
The programme is open to the 40 Member States of the CEB: Albania, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Holy See,
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
FYROM/Macedonia, Turkey and Montenegro.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time. Only CEB Member States are eligible to present loan applications.
How much can I expect?
Up to 50% of the total project costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution Council of Europe Development Bank
Person in charge
Theodore Ivanov
55 Avenue Kl
F-75784 Paris cedex 16
code
France
33 1 47 55 55 00
33 1 47 55 03 38
ceb@coebank.org; theodore.ivanov@coebank.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
9. CEB - NATURAL AND ECOLOGICAL DISASTERS
Which fund is it? CEB - NATURAL AND ECOLOGICAL DISASTERS
Amount Annual budget: According to demand
Duration 2010-2014
What is this European fund about?
Resume Loans and guarantees for social investment projects helping regions hit by natural or
ecological disasters Domains concerned Social Affairs - Transport - Humanitarian - Environment - Co-op & Development
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions - Administrations States -
Agencies Chambers - Development NGOs - SMEs -Banks - Investment Funds
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.coebank.org
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES in this field of action: :
* React swiftly to urgent problems for victims of natural or ecological disasters
* Aid to theses victims (this is one of the CEB‟s two statutory priorities, together with aid to refugees, migrants and
displaced persons)
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Reconstruction or rehabilitation of destroyed or damaged public structures, in particular basic infrastructure: water
supplies, waste water and solid waste treatment, electricity and gas supplies
* Provision of intervention materials and equipment
* Provide national and local authorities with assistance in the reconstruction of the affected areas and in developing
means for the prevention of natural or ecological disasters
* Prevention of natural and ecological disasters (floods, fire, avalanches, earthquakes and landslides), and notably
projects aimed at the construction of water-retaining dikes if:
1. They may not involve any forced displacement of populations or any displacement of populations without adequate
compensatory measures
2. Environmental control measures are planned
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Participation in the financing of projects may not exceed 50% of the total eligible cost, the balance may be co-
financed by other international institutions
* Compliance with bidding procedures in accordance with national and international directives
* Compliance with Council of Europe conventions
* Respect for the environment on the basis of international conventions
The programme is open to the 40 Member States of the CEB: Albania, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Holy See,
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
FYROM/Macedonia, Turkey and Montenegro.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time. Only the 40 CEB Member States are eligible to present loan applications.
How much can I expect?
Up to 50% of the total project costs and more for assistance projects.
Who is in charge?
Institution Council of Europe Development Bank
Person in charge
Theodore Ivanov
55 Avenue Kl
F-75784 Paris cedex 16
code
France
33 1 47 55 55 00
33 1 47 55 03 38
ceb@coebank.org; theodore.ivanov@coebank.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
10. CEB - PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION OF HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL
HERITAGE
Which fund is it? CEB - PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION OF HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL
HERITAGE
Amount Annual budget: According to demand
Duration 2010-2014
What is this European fund about?
Resume Loans and guarantees for social investment projects in protection and rehabilitation of
historical heritage projects Domains concerned Employment - Social Affairs - Town planning - Culture - Media
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers -
Banks - Investment Funds
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.coebank.org
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVE in this field of action:
* Protection and rehabilitation of historic and cultural heritage classified as such by UNESCO or by the member state
concerned
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Restructuring and rehabilitating the historic and cultural heritage (cleaning of buildings, etc)
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Participation in the financing of projects may not exceed 50% of the total eligible cost, the balance may be co-
financed by other international institutions (for example see partnerships)
* Compliance with bidding procedures in accordance with national and international directives
* Be developed in a Member country of the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB)
* Compliance with Council of Europe conventions
* Respect for the environment on the basis of international conventions and compliance with standards of quality
The programme is open to the 40 Member States of the CEB: Albania, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark
Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Holy See, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San
Marino, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
Turkey and Montenegro.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time. Only CEB Member States are eligible to present loan applications.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
How much can I expect?
Up to 50% of the total project costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution Council of Europe Development Bank
Person in charge
Theodore Ivanov
55 Avenue Kl
F-75784 Paris cedex 16
code
France
33 1 47 55 55 00
33 1 47 55 03 38
ceb@coebank.org; theodore.ivanov@coebank.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
11. CEB - PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Which fund is it? CEB - PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Amount Annual budget: According to demand
Duration 2010-2014
What is this European fund about?
Resume Loans and guarantees for investment projects in environment
Domains concerned Employment - Social Affairs - Energy - Environment
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Administrations States - Agencies
Chambers - SMEs - Banks - Investment Funds
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.coebank.org
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES in this field of action:
* Strengthening social cohesion in Europe
* Protect the European environment
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Reduction and treatment of solid and liquid waste
* Clean-up and protection of surface and underground water, Decontamination of soils and aquifers
* Protection against noise
* Production of renewable energy, Energy saving measures (excluding energy production/distribution)
* Reduction of air pollution, cleaner transport means and networks
* Protection and development of biodiversity
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Projects must concern local or regional populations. In case of private investment, investments linked with the
protection of the environment are limited to SMEs.
* Investments in favour of private companies that realize waste and water treatment infrastructures for waste not
produced by themselves, as well as the production of clean and renewable energies are eligible for companies of any
size
* Participation in the financing of projects may not exceed 50% of the total eligible cost, the balance may be co-
financed by other international institutions (for example see partnerships)
* Compliance with bidding procedures in accordance with national and international directives
* Compliance with Council of Europe conventions
* Respect for the environment on the basis of international conventions and compliance with standards of quality
The programme is open to the 40 Member States of the CEB: Albania, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Holy See,
Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway,
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
FYROM/Macedonia, Turkey and Montenegro.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time. Only the 40 Member States are eligible to present loan applications.
How much can I expect?
Up to 50% of the total project costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution Council of Europe Development Bank
Person in charge
Theodore Ivanov
55 Avenue Kl
F-75784 Paris cedex 16
code
France
33 1 47 55 55 00
33 1 47 55 03 38
ceb@coebank.org; theodore.ivanov@coebank.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
12. CEB - SECTORS OF ACTIONS AND FINANCIAL MEANS
Which fund is it? CEB - SECTORS OF ACTIONS AND FINANCIAL MEANS
Amount Annual budget: not communicated
Duration 2010-2014
What is this European fund about?
Resume Loans for European investment projects in the field of social assistance
Domains concerned Employment - Agriculture - Fisheries - Local development - Humanitarian - Health -
Environment - Industry - Services - SME Policy
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Training centres - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers -Development NGOs - SMEs - Banks
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.coebank.org
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Improve living conditions and reinforce social cohesion in Europe in the less advantaged regions of Europe
* Assistance in case of urgent situations
FINANCIAL MEANS:
* Loans to its member states and to any legal entity approved by a member state (with conditions)
* Guarantee granted to financial institutions approved by a member state for loans aimed at achieving the objectives
of the CEB (conditions fixed on a case-by-case basis)
* Trust Accounts : interest subsidies may be granted for technical assistance or even for the financing of investment
projects
SECTORS OF ACTION (see EUROFUNDING SHEETS "CEB" for each sector):
1. Strengthening social integration (Aid to refugees, migrants and displaced populations - Social housing - Job
creation and preservation in SMEs - Improvement of living conditions in urban and rural areas)
2. Managing the environment (Natural of ecological disasters and preventive action - Protection of the environment -
Preservation of historic and cultural heritage)
3. Developing human capital (Education and vocational training - Health - Infrastructure of administrative and judicial
public services)
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Individual project (IP) concerning a single project in a single field of action
* Sector-based project (SP) coming under a national or regional sectorial development programme; made up of
several projects in a single field of action, except natural disasters
* Multi-project programme (MP) made of several projects of limited amount, regardless of the fields involved,
therefore allowing to reach several beneficiaries through a single borrower
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
SELECTION CRITERIA (See EUROFUNDING SHEETS "CEB" for the selection criteria specific to each sector of
action):
The programme is open to the 40 Member States of the CEB: Albania, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Holy See,
Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
FYROM/Macedonia, Turkey and Montenegro.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time. Only the 40 Member States are eligible to present loan applications.
How much can I expect?
Up to 50% of the total project costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution Council of Europe Development Bank
Person in charge
Theodore Ivanov
55 Avenue Kl
F-75784 Paris cedex 16
code
France
33 1 47 55 55 00
33 147 55 03 38
ceb@coebank.org; theodore.ivanov@coebank.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
13. CHARLES STEWART MOTT FOUNDATION - CIVIL SOCIETY PROGRAMME
Which fund is it? CHARLES STEWART MOTT FOUNDATION - CIVIL SOCIETY PROGRAMME
Amount Annual budget: 10 millions euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants provided to projects of development of the civil societies in Central/Eastern Europe, in
Russia, in Southern Africa and USA
Domains concerned Local development - Education - Training - Justice - Security - Citizenship - Human Rights -
Co-op & Development
Who can apply? Development NGOs - Associations
Regions European Union - Africa-Caribbean-Pacific - Candidate countries - New Independent States -
Northern America - Balkans
Useful links http://www.mott.org
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
The goal of the Foundation‟s grant making for Central/Eastern Europe (CEE), Russia, Sourthen Africa and USA is to
foster societies in which people and communities respect each other‟s rights and engage effectively in decision
making to influence policies and processes that shape their lives at the local, national, and/or international levels.
KEY AREAS:
* Strengthening the Non-profit Sector
* Promoting Rights, Responsibilities and Participation (formerly Citizens Rights and Responsibilities)
* Improving Race and Ethnic Relations.
6 grants making's geographical areas :
* New Member States of the European Union
* Western Balkans
* Western Former Soviet Union
* Russia
* Southern Africa
* USA
The foundation is particularly interested in:
* fresh approaches to solving community problems in our defined program areas
* approaches that, if proven successful, can generate long-term support from other sources and/or that can be
replicated in other communities when appropriate
* public policy development as well as research and development activities to further existing programs and/or to
explore new fields of interests
* approaches and activities that lead to systemic change
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
The Foundation also makes grants to programs that address cross-border and regional issues, as well as those that
benefit the entire region. The Foundation is particularly interested in programs that promote networking and
information dissemination among groups addressing its objectives.
The application process should begin at least 4 months before the start of the proposed grant period. Grant
recommendations must be finalized by August 31. Proposals received between September 1 and December 31 will
be considered in the following calendar year.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Permanent before August 31, every year.
How much can I expect?
60 000 euro a year in average.
Who is in charge?
Institution Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Person in charge
Walter VEIRS
Mott Foundation Building, 503 S. Saginaw Street, Suite 1200,
48502-1851 Michigan
code
United States
+1-810 238 56 51
44 208 996 51 81
info@mott.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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14. CHARLES STEWART MOTT FOUNDATION - CIVIL SOCIETY PROGRAMME -
WESTERN BALKANS
Which fund is it? CHARLES STEWART MOTT FOUNDATION - CIVIL SOCIETY PROGRAMME - WESTERN
BALKANS
Amount Annual budget: 10 millions euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants provided to projects of development for the civil societies in western Balkans
Domains concerned Culture - Media - Local development - Justice - Security - Citizenship - Human Rights - Co-op
& Development
Who can apply? Development NGOs - Associations
Regions Candidate countries - Balkans
Useful links http://www.mott.org
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Promote processes that strengthen public participation in the development of communities and societies, and that
ensure an adequate and responsive flow of resources to support these activities
* Promote processes and initiatives to build stable and strong inter-communal relations and reduce the likelihood of
violent ethnic conflict.
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Non-profits organisations that facilitate people‟s participation in self-help initiatives and local decision making
processes, disseminate good practices, influence local and national public policy development, and develop
mechanisms to leverage funding for the benefit of local communities.
* Local grant makers in developing their capacity to strengthen local community development and public participation.
* Networks and coalitions of NGOs that share common interests and are working to influence decision making and
policy development on important issues by involving people and drawing on local experiences.
* Non-profits organisations and institutions which encourage an inclusive and constructive process of coming to
terms with the past in order to strengthen democratic participation and improve inter ethnic community relations in the
future.
* Informed dialogue among non-profits, community groups and policy makers about good practices (from within the
region and abroad) for confronting and dealing with the past.
* Non-profits and networks that work to improve cross-border and inter ethnic community cooperation in the region
The Foundation‟s primary geographic focus in this sub-region is Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo,
Montenegro, and Serbia. The Foundation also explores programming that addresses cross-cutting issues in this
region.
Due to its limited resources, the Foundation is not likely to consider new grant making in FYROM and Albania.
When have I to apply?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Periodicity Permanent before August 31, every year.
How much can I expect?
40 000 euro a year in average.
Who is in charge?
Institution Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Person in charge
Walter VEIRS
5 th Floor, Cambridge House - 100 Cambridge Grove
Hammersmith - London W6 OLE
code
United Kingdom
44 208 996 50 52
44 208 996 51 81
WVeirs@mott.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
15. CEDEFOP
Which fund is it? CEDEFOP
Amount Annual budget: not communicated
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
Domains concerned Public management - Education - Training
Who can apply? Research centres - Training centres - Administrations States - Universities
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/EN/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* To compile selected documentation and analyses of data
* To contribute to developing and coordinating research
* To exploit and disseminate information
* To encourage joint approaches to vocational education and training problems
* To provide a forum for debate and exchanges of ideas
ACTIONS of the network:
* Provide with the latest information on the present state of art and future trends in vocational education and training
in the European Union through studies, reports or its own website (www.trainingvillage.gr)
* Encourage exchanges and discussion between those responsible for vocational education and training on subjects
of common interest through study visits in different Member States
* Organise the Agora Thessaloniki conferences in which vocational education and training researchers, policy-
makers and practitioners meet to exchange views with each other and with social partners, decision-makers in the
business and political worlds, and opinion leaders in the arts, media and civil society
* Publish priced (reference series) and free publications (panorama series and dossiers series) - Summaries of most
reference publications are available online
* Publish the submitted research works in the European Review "European Journal for Vocational Training", a
professional periodical and recognised Europe-wide forum for presentation and critical discussion of empirical studies
- the journal is published 3 times a year in German, English, Spanish, French and Portuguese
* Inform through Cedefop Info, which is published in hard copy (broad-sheet form) and electronic versions, 3 times a
year in English, French and German and provides short pieces of information about the most important
developments in vocational education and training in Europe
* Collect and disseminate information about vocational education and training in the EU through the Cedefop's library
and documentation service
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
* Improve the communication between job applicants and employers, regardless of borders, through a coordinated
portfolio of 5 documents : Europass CV, Europass Language Portfolio, Europass Mobility, Europass Diploma
Supplement, Europass Certificate Supplement - Information at europass.cedefop.europa.eu/
* Offer 5-month periods of in-service training for young university graduates or public sector employees - for the
recruitment of trainees contact the Personnel Department of the centre or choose the section "in-service training at
cedefop" on the website
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year, in October for the study visits.
How much can I expect?
Depending on the CEDEFOP action selected.
Institution CEDEFOP
Person in charge
Ms Bernadette Mouffe
PO Box 22427
GR-55102 Thessaloniki
code
Greece
30 23 10 490 111
30 31 49 00 49
bernadette.mouffe@cedefop.europa.eu; info@cedefop.europa.eu; library@cedefop.euro
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
16. CIP - COMPETITIVENESS AND INNOVATION FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME
Which fund is it? CIP - COMPETITIVENESS AND INNOVATION FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME
Amount Global budget: 3.62 billion euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for innovation activities (including eco-innovation) in enterprises, take-up of information
technologies and better use of energy.
Domains concerned Energy - Innovation - Services - New technologies - Telecommunications - Economy -
Finances - SME Policy - Tourism
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Federations Unions - Administrations States - Agencies
Chambers - SMEs - Banks - Investment Funds
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Balkans
Useful links http://europa.eu
http://ec.europa.eu/cip/
Objectives and priorities?
STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME
The programme is composed of 3 operational sub-programmes:
* 1 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme -EIP- 2,16 Billion euro
- Access to finance for start-up and growth of SMEs - " GIF2" a new risk capital instrument
- Facilitate access to finance with the help of the European Investment Fund (EIF)
- Innovation, including eco-innovation in enterprises
- Fostering sector-specific innovation, clusters, public-private innovation partnerships
- Entrepreneurship and innovation culture
* 2 ICT Policy support -PSP ICT- 728 million euro (former E-Ten, E-content)
- Creation of a Single European Information Space
- Innovation through the wider adoption of and investment in ICT in businesses, administrations and public sector
services, including the European eGovernment Awards 2007.
- An inclusive Information society more efficient services and products in areas of public interest and improved quality
of life. The programme will also be a means for supporting actions identified under the new policy initiative "Digital
Agenda for Europe" (see EUROFUNDING sheet).
* 3 Intelligent Energy Europe -IEE- 727 million euro
- Support sustainable development as it relates to energy, and to contribute to the achievement of the general goals
of environmental protection, security of supply and competitiveness. It does this by focusing on the removal of non-
technical barriers, the creation of market opportunities, and by raising awareness. Under CIP, the programme will
seek to facilitate the implementation of the energy regulatory framework, to increase the level of investment in new
and effective technologies, and to increase both the uptake and demand for energy efficiency, renewable energy and
energy diversification
4 separate strands:
* Energy efficiency and the rational use of energy, particularly in the building and industry sectors (SAVE)
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* New and renewable energy sources for the production of electricity and heat, as well as their integration into the
local environment and energy systems (ALTENER)
* Energy aspects of transport (STEER)
* Integrated Initiatives
Israel, Turkey, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia participate to the programme since 2008.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several calls are published every year, in the framework of each specific sub-programme.
How much can I expect?
Co financing must be found. The programme combines former programmes such as LIFE-Environment, MAP, e-
TEN, Modinis, e-Content, IEE, parts of FP6-innovation.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
M. Jose PUIGPELAT VALLS
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 22 96 14 94
Jose.Puigpelat@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
17. CIP - 1 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION (EIP) - Entrepreneurship and
innovation
Which fund is it? CIP - 1 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION (EIP) - Entrepreneurship and
innovation
Amount Annual budget: 4 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for projects that promote entrepreneurship and innovation culture.
Domains concerned Industry - Innovation - Services - New technologies - Economy - Finances - SME Policy -
Tourism - Trade
Who can apply? Corporations - Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers - SMEs
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/cip/eip/
http://www.eubusiness.com
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Encouraging entrepreneurial mindsets, skills and culture, and the balancing of entrepreneurial risk and reward, in
particular for women and young people
* Encouraging a business environment favourable to innovation, enterprise development and growth
* Supporting policy development and cooperation between actors, including trans-national cooperation of national
and regional programme managers, in particular with a view to fostering the SME-friendliness of programmes and
measures
* Encouraging the creation and transfer of enterprises
FINANCED ACTIONS:
Support will be given to encourage the trans-national networking of innovative companies and all other actors in the
innovation process, including benchmarking initiatives and the exchange of best practice
* Policy analyses, policy development, coordination and twinning
* Studies, data collection, surveys and publications, based when possible on official statistics
* Twinning and meetings of experts, including experts from public institutions, experts sent by SMEs and other
interested parties, conferences and other events
* Awareness raising, networking and other relevant activities
* Benchmarking of national and regional performances, and work on good practices, including their dissemination
and implementation
* Support measures
* Analysis and monitoring of competitiveness and sectoral issues
Croatia, Macedonia and Montenegro participate to the programme since 2008. Serbia joined the programme in 2009.
When have I to apply?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Periodicity Different calls for tenders and proposals every year.
How much can I expect?
Investments made by SMEs in activities such as technological development, innovation, including eco-innovation,
and technology transfer and the cross-border expansion of their business activities.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Alexandra KIEL
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 22 98 40 43
alexandra.kiel@ec.europa.eu ; entr-cip@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
18. CIP - 1 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION (EIP)- Access to finance for
SMEs and start ups
Which fund is it? CIP - 1 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION (EIP)- Access to finance for SMEs and
start ups
Amount Global budget: 1,046 billion euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Risk capital actions in relation to access to finance for the start-up and growth of SMEs and
for investment in innovation activities. Domains concerned Industry - Innovation - Services - Economy - Finances - SME Policy - Trade
Who can apply? Federations Unions - Administrations States - SMEs - Banks - Investment Funds
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/cip/eip/
http://www.eubusiness.com
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Increasing the investment volumes of risk capital funds and investment vehicles promoted by business angels
* Providing leverage to SME debt financing instruments
* Improving the financial environment for, and the investment readiness of, SMEs
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:
The financial instruments shall be operated with the aim of facilitating access to finance for SMEs in certain phases of
their life cycle: seed, start-up, expansion and business transfer.
They will support investments in technological development, innovation (including eco-innovation), technology
transfer, and the cross border expansion of business activities.
They are gathered into 3 levels for 1,046 billion euro
1 * The High Growth and Innovative SME Facility (GIF) 518 M€
* Contributing to the establishment and financing of SMEs and the reduction of the equity and risk capital market gap,
which prevents SMEs from exploiting their growth potential, with a view to improving the European venture capital
market
* Supporting innovative SMEs with high growth potential, in particular those undertaking research, development and
other innovation activities
- GIF1, shall cover early stage (seed and start-up) investments
- GIF2, shall cover expansion stage investments and shall invest in specialised risk capital funds
2 * The SME Guarantee (SMEG) Facility 468 M€
* Providing counter-guarantees or, where appropriate, co guarantees for guarantee schemes operating in the eligible
countries
* Providing direct guarantees for any other appropriate financial intermediary.
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3 * The Capacity Building Scheme (CBS) 60 M€
* Improving the investment and technology expertise of funds and other financial intermediaries investing in
innovative SMEs or SMEs with growth potential;
* Stimulating the supply of credit to SMEs by enhancing the credit appraisal procedures for SME lending
The CBS shall consist of:
- the Seed Capital Action - the Partnership Action
Croatia, Macedonia and Montenegro participate to the programme since 2008. Serbia joined the programme in 2009.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Call for proposals to remain open during the entire programme period (“open pipeline”).
How much can I expect?
No direct financial support to SMEs but loan and equity financing provided by financial intermediaries (see
EUROFUNDING sheets CIP INSTRUMENT).
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Jeremy HEATH
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 16 76
jeremy.heath@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
19. CIP - 1 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION (EIP)- Services in Support of
Business and Innovation
Which fund is it? CIP - 1 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION (EIP)- Services in Support of Business
and Innovation
Amount Annual budget:4 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Creation of an environment favourable to SME co-operation, particularly in the field of cross-
border co-operation. Domains concerned Industry - Innovation - Services - Economy - Finances - SME Policy
Who can apply? Federations Unions - SMEs - Banks - Investment Funds
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/cip/eip/
http://www.eubusiness.com
Objectives and priorities?
Objectives:
* Business services: The Enterprise Europe Network provides a wide range of services to SMEs and entrepreneurs,
among others, helping them to access market information, overcome legal obstacles and identify potential business
partners across Europe, including innovation support and transnational technology transfer services.
The Enterprise Europe Network has been formed by the merger of Euro Info Centers (EIC) and Innovation Relay
Centers (IRC)and it comprises about 600 partners in 44 countries helping to increase the competitiveness of EU
businesses.
Among services offered:
* Providing practical information on market opportunities and European legislation
* Helping SMEs to find suitable business partners using its business and technology cooperation database
* Providing information on tender opportunities and international networking
* Developing the research and innovation capacities of SMEs by helping to create synergies with other research
actors, foster technological cooperation and holding brokerage events
* Helping SMEs to share research results, participate in research programs and apply for funding, particularly from
the EU's Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP7)
* Involving SMEs and business actors in the policy-making process, by transmitting feedback to the Commission.
IPR helpdesk: funded under the CIP, provides personalised information about Intellectual Property Rights related to
research or innovation projects funded by the EU.
Croatia, Macedonia and Montenegro participate to the programme since 2008. Serbia joined the programme in 2009.
When have I to apply?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Investments made by SMEs in activities such as technological development, innovation, including eco-innovation,
and technology transfer and the cross-border expansion of their business activities shall be included in the scope of
the relevant instruments
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Alexandra Kiel
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 22 98 40 43
alexandra.kiel@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
20. CIP - 1 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION (EIP)- Eco-innovation in
enterprises
Which fund is it? CIP - 1 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION (EIP)- Eco-innovation in enterprises
Amount Global budget: 433 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for projects that promote various forms of innovation in enterprises and eco-innovation.
Domains concerned Environment - Industry - Innovation - Services - New technologies - Economy - Finances -
SME Policy - Tourism - Trade
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers - SMEs -
Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/cip/eip/
http://www.eubusiness.com
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Supporting the take-up of innovative technologies and concepts and the innovative application of existing
technologies and concepts
* Developing and exploring new types of innovation services
* Fostering technology and knowledge through data archiving and transfer
* Supporting the take-up of environmental technologies and eco-innovative activities
* Fostering eco-innovation networks and clusters and public private partnerships in eco-innovation, developing
innovative business services, and facilitating or promoting eco-innovation
* Promoting new and integrated approaches to eco-innovation in fields such as environmental management and the
environmentally friendly design of products, processes and services, taking into account their whole life cycle
PRIORITIES:
- Cleaner production processes, with preference for those sectors having an important environmental impact, such as
building, chemicals, food and drink industry, manufacturing, material recycling
- Innovative environmentally-friendly products and services, including innovative approaches to the eco-design of
products or eco-labelling
- Support to enterprises (especially SMEs) in greening their business, purchasing products and management
methods - especially innovative approach
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Innovation and eco-innovation pilot and market replication projects, services and technologies, developed by and
for SMEs
* Environmental management, eco-labelling, eco-design
* Eco-innovation networks and clusters
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
* Support to projects concerned with the first applications or market replication of innovative or eco-innovative
techniques, products or practices of Community relevance, which have already been technically demonstrated with
success but which, owing to residual risk, have not yet significantly penetrated the market.
Albania, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Israel, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey are eligible.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year in Spring.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 50% of eligible project costs, average EC contribution of € 800,000.
Who is in charge?
Institution Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation (EACI)
Person in charge
Maciej SZYMANOWICZ
Place Madou 1
B-1210 Bruxelles
Code Belgium
32 2 296 00 24
32 2 292 18 91
Maciej.SZYMANOWICZ@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
21. CIP - 1 SUPPORT TO INNOVATION (EIP) - PRO INNO EUROPE
Which fund is it? CIP - 1 SUPPORT TO INNOVATION (EIP) - PRO INNO EUROPE
Amount Global Budget: 15 million euro
Duration 2010-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Initiatives for the development of new approach to innovation policy
Domains concerned Research - Industry - Innovation
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Administrations States -
SMEs
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independant States - European Economic
Area - Mediterranean countries - Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu
http://www.proinno-europe.eu
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Policy analysis
- To measure and benchmark innovation performance
- To analyse innovation policy trends at national and regional level
- To develop a culture in evaluation and impact assessment of innovation programmes in Europe
- To bring together available worldwide information on innovation issues from policy, business and academia
* Policy learning
- To identify how and why policies are effective and to promote “good” innovation policy
* Policy development
- To bring together national innovation programmes
- To develop new support schemes
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Policy analysis
- Benchmarking of innovation performance (INNO Metrics)
- Analysis of major innovation trends (INNO Policy)
- Referencing of innovation programme evaluations and impact assessments (INNO Appraisal)
* Policy learning
- Pooling of world-wide knowledge on innovation policy and business innovation (INNO Grips)
- Dialogue between public authorities, industry and academia on innovation policy (through the INNO-Views building
block)
- Trans-national cooperation through innovation policy learning (through the INNO Learning Platform building block)
* Policy development
- Trans-national innovation policy cooperation (INNO-Nets)
- Incentives for joint innovation actions (INNO-Actions)
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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PRO INNO Europe is a new initiative of DG Enterprise and Industry which aims to become the focal point for
innovation policy analysis, learning and development in Europe, with the view to learning from the best and
contributing to the development of new and better innovation policies in Europe.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity All year round.
How much can I expect?
The amount have not been defined yet.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Lisbeth BAHL POULSEN
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code Belgium
32 2 299 54 47
32 2 296 30 28
Lisbeth.Bahl-Poulsen@ec.europa.eu; entr-innovation-policy@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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22. CIP - 1 SUPPORT TO INNOVATION (EIP) - EUROPE INNOVA
Which fund is it? CIP - 1 SUPPORT TO INNOVATION (EIP) - EUROPE INNOVA
Amount Global budget: 26 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Initiative for innovation professionals designed to identify and analyse the leverages and
barriers to innovation within specific sectors, and to establish networks between clusters
Domains
concerned Information – Industry – Innovation - Economy – Finances - SME Policy
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities – Corporations - Federations Unions - Administrations States -
Agencies Chambers – SMEs – Universities - Investment Funds
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecoinnovation2010/1st_forum/presentations/ecoip_europe_inn
ova_bilbao_etap_mautone.pdf
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES :
* Create a dialogue to identify and analyse the leverages and barriers to innovation within specific sectors thanks to
sectoral innovation panels that gather industrials and decision-makers
* Inform, assist, mobilise and network the key stakeholders in the field of entrepreneurial innovations
FINANCED ACTIONS :
* Sectoral Innovation Watch: a tool for the analyse of innovation performance in 10 industrial sectors (biotechnology,
ICT, energy, automotive, food/drink, space, textile, chemicals, machinery/equipment)
* 8 Innovation Panels: panel composed of industry experts on innovation who provide policy recommendations; 2
panels will bring recommendations on global gazelles: High-Growth SMEs and eco-innovation
* Innovation Finance Networks: 10 networks aiming to bring together entrepreneurs, incubators and the financial
community to analyse innovation finance needs, develop new tools for innovation finance and draw policy
recommendations
* Cluster Networks: 11 network aiming to build platforms for sharing analyses and good practice in cluster
management
* Innovation Management: project to provide new tools for SMEs aimed at getting innovative start-ups off the ground
* Innovation Standards: project aiming to facilitate the integration of open standards into the design of new products
and services
* Innovation Mapping: specific study to create a consistent set of data and apply the same methodology throughout
the EU-27
* Europe INNOVA Communications Service: central service designed to coordinate and disseminate information
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
through producing brochures, newsletter etc.
* Europe INNOVA Forum: web-based forum launched to support and contribute towards the Europe INNOVA as well
as other initiatives related to innovation
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time subscriptions are possible at the web portal. A few calls for tenders are forecasted
within the networks and projects.
How much can I expect?
Participation to these services for exchange of experience is made on voluntary basis, few Community funding
available.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Lisbeth BAHL POULSEN
Avenue d'Auderghem 45
B-1049 Bruxelles
Code Belgium
32 22 99 54 47
Lisbeth.Bahl-Poulsen@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
23. CIP - 2 POLICY SUPPORT PROGRAMME (ICT PSP)
Which fund is it? CIP - 2 POLICY SUPPORT PROGRAMME (ICT PSP)
Amount Global budget: 115,5 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for the development of an inclusive information society and more efficient and effective
services in areas of public interest, and improvement of quality of life.
Domains concerned Public management - Education - Training - Health - Industry - Innovation - New
technologies - Telecommunications - SME Policy - Tourism
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - SMEs -Universities
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu
http://www.eu-spocs.eu
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Develop the single information space: Ensure seamless access to ICT-based services and establish appropriate
framework conditions for the rapid, appropriate and effective convergence of digital communications and services,
incorporating, inter alia, interoperability, the use of open standards, and security and trust aspects
* Ensure a wider uptake and better use of ICT: Promote innovation in processes, services and products enabled by
ICT, in particular in SMEs and public services, taking into account the necessary skills requirements
* Enabling an inclusive Information Society: Improve the quality, efficiency, availability and accessibility of electronic
services in areas of public interest and for ICT enabled participation, including, where appropriate, interoperable pan-
European or cross-border public services
PRIORITY AREAS FOR 2011:
* ICT for a low carbon economy and smart mobility
* Digital Content
* ICT for health, ageing well and inclusion
* Innovative government and public services
* Open innovation for Internet-enabled services
FINANCED ACTIONS:
– Pilot projects (Type A) - building on initiatives in Member States and Associated Countries;
– Pilot projects (Type B) - stimulating the uptake of innovative ICT based services and products;
– Thematic Network (TN) - providing a forum for stakeholders for experience sharing and consensus building;
– Best Practice Network (BPN) - exclusively for the theme on "digital content" to support
sharing of good practices in this field.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Measures devoted to research activities will not be eligible for support.
Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway, Croatia, Turkey and Serbia participate to this programme.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity One general call a year and many calls for tenders.
How much can I expect?
Grants wil cover the direct costs up to 50%. Interoperability project: 5-10 Million €; ICT Innovation 2-3 Million €.
Thematic networks may declare their additional costs for coordination activities.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
ICT PSP Secretariat and Helpdesk
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 85 96
32 2 296 83 88
infso-ict-psp@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
24. CIP - 3 INTELLIGENT ENERGY EUROPE II
Which fund is it? CIP - 3 INTELLIGENT ENERGY EUROPE II
Amount Global budget: 727,3 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume The Intelligent Energy - Europe II (IEE II) aims to contribute to providing a secure energy
supply for Europe, with sustainable and competitive prices. Domains concerned Transport - Energy - Environment - Industry
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - SMEs -Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/energy/intelligent/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Improvement of sustainability and development of the potential of cities and regions, as well as of the the legislative
measures' preparation
* Boosting investment across the Member States in new and best performing technologies in the fields of energy
efficiency, renewable energy sources and energy diversification, including in transport
* Encourage energy efficiency and rational use of energy resources.
The programme is structured in 4 specific fields (see EUROFUNDING sheets):
* SAVE to foster energy efficiency and the rational use of energy resources
* ALTENER III to promote new and renewable energy sources and to support energy diversification
* STEER to promote energy efficiency and the use of new and renewable energy sources in transport
* INTEGRATED INITIATIVES to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy in various fields
Among financed actions:
* Improve energy efficiency and rational use of energy
* Promote new renewable energy sources, thus supporting the diversification of energy sources
* Integrate new energy sources and renewable sources in the local environment and energy systems
* Support the development of legislative measures and their implementation.
The CIP programme is open to EEA countries and to Croatia.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Usually up to 75% of the eligible project costs, more details are given in the call for proposals and annual work
programme.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Patrick LAMBERT
Place Madou 1
B-1210 Bruxelles
Code
Belgium
32 2 295 05 31
patrick.lambert@ec.europa.eu ; eaci-enquiries@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
25. CIP - 3 INTELLIGENT ENERGY EUROPE II - ALTENER III
Which fund is it? CIP - 3 INTELLIGENT ENERGY EUROPE II - ALTENER III
Amount Annual budget: 727,3 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for the promotion of renewable energy sources.
Domains concerned Energy - Environment - Industry - SME Policy - Tourism
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - SMEs -Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/energy/intelligent/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Promotion of new and renewable energy sources for centralised and decentralised production of electricity, heat
and cold and their integration into the local environment and the energy systems
KEY AREAS:
* Renewable energy sources RES-Electricity
- National indicative targets, - Support schemes
- Grid system issues, - Green electricity, - Distributed electricity generation
* RES-Heat and Cold
- Biomass, heat pumps and solar systems in existing building structures for bio fuels
-District heating and cooling
- Monitor and streamline support schemes, guarantees of origin and to ease application procedures for construction
and planning permits, while also addressing environmental impact and social acceptance, to reduce lead times and
speed up approval rates.
* Bio energy
- Solid biomass
- Liquid bio fuels
- Biogas
- Monitor, plan and streamline market and regulatory frameworks in order to support implementation of bio energy
policy at national and European level
AMONG THE FINANCED ACTIONS:
* The creation, enlargement or reorganisation of structures and instruments for sustainable energy development
* The promotion of sustainable energy systems and equipment in order to accelerate their penetration on the market
and stimulate investment in this area
* The development of information, education and training structures; the utilisation of results, the promotion and
dissemination of know-how and best practices in this area
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Support is given to different types of activities: capacity building, networking between market actors, promotion,
education, pilot actions for market transformation, and conferences.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Up to 75% of the eligible costs of the project. Investment in hardware or in equipment for demonstration purposes is
not eligible for support under the programme.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
William GILLETT
Rue Belliard 7
B-1049 Bruxelles
Code
Belgium
32 2 299 56 76
32 2 292 18 91
william.gillett@ec.europa.eu <b> eaci-enquiries@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
26. CIP - 3 INTELLIGENT ENERGY EUROPE II - INTEGRATED INITIATIVES
Which fund is it? CIP - 3 INTELLIGENT ENERGY EUROPE II - INTEGRATED INITIATIVES
Amount Global budget:9 billion euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants in the field of sustainable use of energy
Domains concerned Social Affairs - Public management - Transport - Energy - Environment - Industry
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions -
Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Universities -Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/energy/intelligent/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Integrating energy efficiency and renewable energy sources in several sectors of the economy
* Combining various instruments, tools and players within the same action or project
KEY AREAS:
* Local energy leadership
- Integration of sustainable energy policies in public authorities‟ operations
- Facilitating cooperation between public authorities and other local actors, in particular energy utilities
* Mobilising local energy investments
- Mobilisation of local investments in energy efficiency and/or renewable energy projects
* Energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings - Nearly zero-energy buildings
- new build and/or renovation
* Building Workforce Training and Qualification
FINANCED ACTIONS:
- Simplifying local procedures for authorising construction of renewable energy systems
- Monitoring local energy markets, investment, costs and businesses
- Local user behaviour studies, monitoring and benchmarking public acceptance and market
confidence
- Organisation of energy days and weeks
- Implementation of road-shows on intelligent energy
- Develop ambitious local and regional policies, plans and targets for integrated bio energy supplies
- Promote establishment of strong market structures, involving local and regional organisations (especially SMEs) in
large-scale production and processing of an integrated mix of bio energy sources.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year, in Spring.
How much can I expect?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Up to 75% of the eligible costs of the project.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Pedro BALLESTEROS TORRES
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
Code
Belgium
32 2 296 78 39
32 2 296 60 16
pedro.ballesteros@ec.europa.eu ; eaci-enquiries@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
27. CIP - 3 INTELLIGENT ENERGY EUROPE II - SAVE
Which fund is it? CIP - 3 INTELLIGENT ENERGY EUROPE II - SAVE
Amount Global budget: 727,3 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants to promote energy efficiency and energy savings projects.
Domains concerned Transport - Energy- Environment - Industry - Tourism
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions -
Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Universities -Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/energy/intelligent/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Exploiting energy savings by improving energy efficiency and promoting more rational use of energy at user level.
In particular, priority is given to infrastructures – both in construction and use.
KEY AREAS:
* Energy-efficient products :
- Actions resulting in a higher market share of sustainable and energy-efficient products covered by relevant EU
legislation (Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Directives, Energy Star and Tyre Labelling Regulations).
- Actions fostering procurement of the most sustainable and energy-efficient products, in particular by public
authorities.
- Actions for market surveillance of the eco design and/or labelling requirements.
* Industrial excellence in energy for actions increasing energy efficiency in industry, in
particular manufacturing industries
- Sector-specific actions to reap the maximum savings in specific branches with large untapped potential (food and
drink industry, dairy farming, textile producers and finishers, plastics processors and polymer producers, etc...).
- Establishment of cross-sector large-scale energy conservation schemes, in particular audit or financing schemes
targeted on SMEs or waste heat recovery schemes. These projects should aim to continue and expand the schemes
beyond the duration of the project.
AMONG FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Promotion of sustainable development, security of energy supply, competitiveness and environmental protection
* Creation, enlargement or reorganisation of structures and instruments for sustainable energy development
* Promotion of sustainable energy systems and equipment in order to accelerate their penetration on the market
* Development of information, education and training structures; the use of results, promotion and dissemination of
know-how and best practices in this area
Support is given to different types of activities: capacity building, networking between market actors, promotion,
education, pilot actions for market transformation, and conferences.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Candidate countries (Croatia) participate to this programme.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year, in Spring.
How much can I expect?
Up to 75% of the eligible costs of the project. Investment in hardware, or in equipment for demonstration purposes, is
not eligible for support under the programme.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
Code
Belgium
+32 2 298 18 20
+32 2 292 18 91
eaci-enquiries@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
28. CIP - 3 INTELLIGENT ENERGY EUROPE II - STEER
Which fund is it? CIP - 3 INTELLIGENT ENERGY EUROPE II - STEER
Amount Global budget: 9 billion euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants in the field of sustainable use of energy in transport.
Domains concerned Public management - Transport - Energy - Environment - Industry
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - SMEs -Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/energy/intelligent/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Support to initiatives relating to all energy aspects of transport, the diversification of fuels and the promotion of
renewable fuels and energy efficiency in transport, including the preparation of legislative measures and their
implementation
KEY AREAS:
* Energy-efficient transport
- Actions reducing transport energy use by supporting the take-up of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs),
building on the guidance and materials developed by the European Commission‟s ELTIS platform
- Targeted actions to increase the energy efficiency of freight distribution in urban areas
- Actions increasing energy efficiency in leisure travel by implementing new approaches, initiatives and services to
change people‟s travel behaviour
* Clean and energy-efficient vehicles
- Actions to assist fleet operators and authorities with implementation of the Clean Vehicle Directive
- Actions to address specific issues related to the safety or eco-driving of clean and energy-efficient vehicles
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Promotion of sustainable development, security of energy supply, competitiveness and environmental protection
* Economic instruments and incentives for sustainable energy development
* Economic sustainable energy systems and equipment in order to accelerate their penetration on the market and
stimulate investment in this area
* Development of information, education and training structures: training and education of local agencies
* Promotion and dissemination of know-how and best practices and results
* Monitoring of the implementation and the impact of Community initiatives and support measures
* Evaluation of the impact of actions and projects funded under the programme.
The programme is open to participation for Croatia and EEA countries, based on the decision in the European
Association Agreements with each of these countries.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Up to 75% of the eligible costs of the project. Investment in hardware, or in equipment for demonstration purposes, is
not eligible for support under the programme.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 86 42
32 2 292 18 91
tren-intelligentenergy@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
29. CIP INSTRUMENT GIF High Growth and Innovative SME Facility
Which fund is it? CIP INSTRUMENT GIF High Growth and Innovative SME Facility
Amount Global budget: 550 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume New financial instrument to facilitate to SMEs the obtention of equity and risk capital
necessary to their growth Domains concerned Industry - Innovation - Services - Economy - Finances - SME Policy - Trade
Who can apply? Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Investment Funds
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu
http://www.sme-finance-day.eu
Objectives and priorities?
PRIORITY:
Special attention shall be given to Eco-innovation.
The GIF tasks:
* Contributing to the establishment and financing of SMEs and the reduction of the equity and risk capital market gap,
which prevents SMEs from exploiting their growth potential, with a view to improving the European venture capital
market
* Supporting innovative SMEs with high growth potential, in particular those undertaking research, development and
other innovation activities
WINDOWS:
1* GIF 1, shall cover early stage (seed and start-up) investments.
It shall invest in specialised venture capital funds such as early stage funds, funds operating in specific regions, funds
focused on specific sectors, technologies or research and technological development and funds linked to incubators,
which shall in turn provide capital to SMEs.
It may also co-invest in funds and investment promoted by business angels
2* GIF 2, shall cover expansion stage investments and shall invest in specialised risk capital funds
which in turn shall provide quasi-equity or equity for innovative SMEs with high growth potential in their expansion
phase.
GIF2 investments shall avoid buy-out or replacement capital intended for asset stripping.
GIF2 may invest in risk capital funds pursuing a “buy-and-build” strategy, whereby the fund commits to invest in and
grow the business of the SME beneficiary to secure or create long term growth, employment and value rather than
only paying out existing owners.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
GIF1 and GIF2 shall target commercially oriented intermediaries managed by independent teams combining the
appropriate mix of skills and experience. The intermediaries shall be selected in conformity with best business and
market practices in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner, avoiding any conflict of interest with the
aim of working through a wide range of specialised funds or similar structures.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Permanently.
How much can I expect?
Investments made by SMEs in activities such as technological development, innovation, including eco-innovation,
and technology transfer and the cross-border expansion of their business activities.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Jeremy HEATH
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 16 76
jeremy.heath@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
30. CIP INSTRUMENT SMEG - SME GUARANTEE FACILITY
Which fund is it? CIP INSTRUMENT SMEG - SME GUARANTEE FACILITY
Amount Global budget: 468 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume New financial instrument to facilitate to SMEs the obtention of bank guarantees
Domains concerned Industry - Innovation - Services - Economy - Finances - SME Policy - Trade
Who can apply? Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Banks - Investment Funds
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu
http://www.sme-finance-day.eu
Objectives and priorities?
TASKS SMEG:
* Providing counter-guarantees or, where appropriate, co guarantees for guarantee schemes operating in the eligible
countries (ex: OSEO sofaris in France)
* Providing direct guarantees for any other appropriate financial intermediary (ex: KFW in Germany)
WINDOWS :
1 * Debt financing via loans or leasing: shall reduce the particular difficulties SMEs face in accessing finance either
due to the perceived higher risk associated with investments in certain knowledge-related activities such as
technological development, innovation and technology transfer or due to the lack of sufficient collateral
2 * Micro-credit financing: shall encourage financial institutions to play a greater role in the provision of loans of a
smaller amount which should normally involve proportionately higher unit handling costs for borrowers with
insufficient collateral.
In addition to guarantees or counter-guarantees, financial intermediaries may receive grants to partially offset the
high administrative costs inherent in micro-credit financing
3 * Guarantees for equity or quasi-equity investments in SMEs: shall include investments which provide seed capital
and/or capital in the start-up phase, and mezzanine financing, in order to reduce the particular difficulties which
SMEs face because of their weak financial structure and those arising from business transfers,
4 * Securitisation of SME debt finance portfolios:
- Mobilise additional debt financing for SMEs under appropriate risk-sharing arrangements with the targeted
institutions. Support for those transactions shall be conditional upon an undertaking by the originating institutions to
grant a significant part of the resulting liquidity of the mobilised capital for new SME lending in a reasonable period of
time.
The amount of this new debt financing shall be calculated in relation to the amount of the guaranteed portfolio risk
and shall be negotiated,
together with the period of time, individually with each originating institution.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Permanently.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
How much can I expect?
Investments made by SMEs in activities such as technological development, innovation, including eco-innovation,
and technology transfer and the cross-border expansion of their business activities.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Jeremy Heath
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 16 76
jeremy.heath@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
31. CIVIL JUSTICE
Which fund is it? CIVIL JUSTICE
Amount Annual budget: 15.7 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for judicial cooperation projects between practitioners in civil matters
Domains concerned Justice - Security
Who can apply? Research centres - Training centres - Federations Unions - Administrations States -
Universities - Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Promote judicial cooperation with the aim of contributing to the creation of a genuine European area of justice in
civil matters based on mutual recognition and mutual confidence
* Promote the elimination of obstacles to the good functioning of cross-border civil proceedings in the Member States
* Improve the daily life of individuals and businesses by enabling them to assert their rights throughout the European
Union, notably by fostering access to justice
* Improve the contacts, exchange of information and networking between legal, judicial and administrative authorities
and the legal professions, including by way of support of judicial training, with the aim of better mutual understanding
among such authorities and professionals.
FINANCED ACTIONS through 3 types of actions:
1* Specific actions taken at the initiative of the Commission financed after call for tenders
2* Actions providing financial support for specific projects of Community interest, financed after call for proposals
Eligible activities within the specific projects:
* Meetings, exchanges
* Training, seminars
* Research, studies
* Information dissemination
Thematic priorities are defined every year in the annual work programme.
3* Actions providing financial support for the activities of non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The programme
publishes every year a specific call for proposals to support the activities of NGOs
SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Specific projects with EU interest must be submitted by at least 2 Member States
- Projects may also associate practitioners from the candidate countries according to the conditions stated in their
Association Agreements
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
- Denmark does not participate in the adoption of this Regulation, and is therefore not bound by it nor subject to its
application. Therefore participation is possible only without funding from the programme.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity 3 calls per year: 1 for specific projects, one on the subject of the application of competition
rules, one to support the activities.
How much can I expect?
Between 75 000 and 500 000 euro, up to 80% of the eligible costs. NGO support between 50 000 and 250 000 euro.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Lenka ZDRAHALOVA
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 298 08 64
Lenka.ZDRAHALOVA@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
32. CIVITAS PLUS
Which fund is it? CIVITAS PLUS
Amount Global budget: 80 million euro
Duration 2008-2012
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants to European cities that run a radical integrated urban transport policy
Domains concerned Town planning – Transport - Local development - Environment
Who can apply? Research centers - Local and Regional authorities - Agencies Chambers - SMEs
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland
Useful links
http://www.civitas-initiative.org/index.php?id=69
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm?fuseaction=usersite.FP7DetailsCallPage&call_id=374
http://www.civitas.eu/index.php?id=4
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Promotion of integrated approaches to sustainable urban transport planning and financing, linked with inter-urban
networks for passengers and freight.
* Development, demonstration and validation of new policy approaches and innovative transport technologies and
systems for improving urban mobility whilst reducing accidents, congestion, energy consumption, air and noise
pollution, etc.
* Networking of cities to promote political dialogue, joint public procurement for new
technologies, enhance mutual learning and disseminate results and good practice.
* Development of methodologies for assessing cost-effectiveness and long term financial
viability of integrated packages of mobility measures.
FINANCED ACTIONS:
8 categories of measures have been identified as the basic building blocks of an integrated strategy. Each CIVITAS
city chooses an appropriate set of measures and combines them to form integrated solutions for clean urban
transport in cities. In addition, each city ensures political involvement and support.
MEASURES:
* Energy-efficient cost-effective clean vehicle fleets for public and/or private transport using alternative fuels (bio-
fuels, natural gas, hybrid vehicles) and innovative fuelling infrastructure
* Schemes for access control, limiting access to clean vehicles only, walking & cycling, parking management
* Integrated pricing strategies, including congestion charging and area-specific pricing schemes
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
* Stimulation of collective passenger transport and its quality of service accessibility and security aspects
* New forms of vehicle use and ownership less car dependent lifestyles
* New concepts for the distribution of goods, including freight logistics services and clean vehicle fleets
* Innovative „soft‟ measures for managing mobility demand : walking, cycling and road safety aspects
* Transport management systems and traveler services (satellite applications)
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year in the framework of the FP7 transport calls.
How much can I expect?
Maximum rates vary between 50% and 100% of the eligible project's costs according to the activity and to the legal
statutes of the beneficiary.
Institution CIVITAS Secretariat
Person in charge
Mr Csaba MEZEI
Ady Endre
2000 Szentendre (Hungary)
code
Hungary
+36 26 504 046
+36 26 311 294
secretariat@civitas.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
33. COST
Which fund is it? COST
Amount Annual budget: 30 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Intergovernmental framework providing grants for European cooperation in the field of
scientific and technical research Domains concerned Research - Public management
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Universities - International
Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independant States - European Economic
Area - Mediterranean countries - Switzerland - Northern America - Asia - Balkans
Useful links http://www.cost.eu
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Network at a European level nationally financed research of a basic pre-competitive, pre-normative or policy-related
nature
SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIVAL DOMAINS:
1. Biomedicine and Molecular Biosciences (BMBS)
2. Food and Agriculture (FA)
3. Forests, their Products and Services (FPS)
4. Materials, Physical & Nanosciences (MPNS)
5. Chemistry and Molecular Sciences & Technologies (CMST)
6. Earth System Science & Environmental Management (ESSEM)
7. Information & Communication Technologies (ICT)
8. Transport & Urban Development (TUD)
9. Individuals, Society, Culture & Health (ISCH)
FINANCED ACTIONS:
COST stimulates new, innovative and interdisciplinary scientific networks in Europe. COST activities (Actions) are
carried out by research teams. Cooperation takes the form of
concerted activities, i.e. the co-ordination of nationally funded research activities, between research institutions from
member countries or
cooperating states
* Networks and activities of co-ordinated national research projects, seminars, workshops, conferences, scientific
exchanges, technical missions in various fields which are of interest to a minimum number of participants (at least 5)
from different member States.
(COST does NOT fund research projects themselves).
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
CANDIDATES PROFILE:
* Work for a laboratory or institution located in a COST member country, which has nothing to do with your own
nationality (COST member countries: EU 27 + Turkey + Croatia, FYROM/Macedonia, Serbia + Iceland, Norway +
Switzerland+ Bosnia)
* Institutions from non-COST countries may join COST Actions: Armenia, Australia, Canada, India, Israël, Japan,
China, Russia, Ukraine, USA.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Continuous call for proposals with two submission dates in March and September.
How much can I expect?
Coordination and related expenses only are covered by the COST budget; the research activities themselves are
funded nationally. 100 000 euro on average per action for co-ordination, representing 1% of national budget.
Institution COST Office
Person in charge
Inge DE PRINS
Avenue Louise, 149
B-1050 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 533 38 03
ideprins@cost.esf.org
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34. CULTURE (2007-2013)
Which fund is it? CULTURE (2007-2013)
Amount Global budget: 400 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants in the framework of the unique funding instrument for the development of transnational
cultural cooperation between cultural players in Europe Domains concerned Culture - Media - Industry - Tourism
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - SMEs - Universities -Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Balkans
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/culture/
http://www.culturefund.eu/
http://www.2007-2013.eu
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Promote the transnational mobility of people working in the cultural sector
* Encourage the transnational circulation of works and cultural and artistic products
* Encourage intercultural dialogue
FINANCED ACTIONS VIA 3 STRANDS/
1 * Support for cultural actions
- Multi-annual Cooperation projects involving at least 6 operators from 6 different eligible countries (maximum period
of five years)
- Cooperation measures, support for sectoral or cross-sectoral cultural cooperation actions between at least 3 cultural
operators in 3 different participating countries (maximum of 12-24 months)
- Cooperation Projects with Third Countries involving at least three cultural operators, from at least three eligible
countries
- Literary Translation Projects for promoting the circulation of literary works (EU support: max. 60% of the project
budget)
2 * Support for bodies active at European level in the field of culture (European cultural networks) and actions
supported for the preservation and commemoration of the main sites and archives associated with the deportations
and for keeping alive the memory of the victims at these sites
3 * Support for analysis, collection and dissemination of information in the field of cultural cooperation. This strand
aims at gathering data on the evolution of cultural cooperation and the development of a web tool for exchange of
good practices
Full participation of the Candidate countries as Turkey, Croatia, FYROM, Montenegro and the Western Balkans as
Serbia, Albania and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Other third countries may participate to the programme when they have
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signed bilateral association agreements including aspects on cultural cooperation with the EU.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several deadlines per strand of action, every year.
How much can I expect?
Cooperation projects : up to 50% of the eligible project budget. Support to operating costs of organisations: max.
80% of the eligible expenses.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Antonio FARRAUTO
Rue Colonel Bourg, 135-139
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 298 77 36
eacea-info@ec.europa.eu, antonio.farrauto@ec.europa.eu
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35. CULTURE 1 - SUPPORT FOR CULTURAL ACTIONS
Which fund is it? CULTURE (2007-2013) 1 SUPPORT FOR CULTURAL ACTIONS
Amount Global budget: 280 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for cultural cooperation projects of large and small scale et scope
Domains concerned Culture - Media - Industry
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions - Administrations States -
Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Universities -Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Balkans
Useful links
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/culture/programme/
http://www.eurodesk.org/edesk/
http://www.2007-2013.eu
Objectives and priorities?
FINANCED ACTIONS VIA 3 STRANDS:
1.1 * Multi annual cooperation projects (large projects - lasting 3-5 years)
This will cover "sustainable and structured cultural cooperation projects in order to bring together the specific quality
and expertise of cultural operators throughout the whole of Europe". This support is intended to assist projects in
their start-up and structuring phase or in their geographical extension phase. The aim is to encourage them to
establish sustainable foundations and achieve financial autonomy.
PRIORITY is given to projects that cover all of the objectives of the programme
Each cooperation project shall be intended to carry out a number of structured, multi-annual cultural activities,
implemented throughout the duration of the project.
PARTNERSHIP: At least 6 operators from 6 different eligible countries must be involved. They should all sign a
cooperation agreement, a common document with a legal form.
1.2 * Cooperation measures (smaller projects, 1-2 years)
This will cover support for sectoral or cross-sectoral cultural cooperation actions between European cultural
operators.
PRIORITY is given to creativity and innovation. Projects which explore avenues for cooperation in order to develop
them over the longer term will be particularly encouraged.
PARTNERSHIP: At least 3 operators from 3 different eligible countries must be involved.
1.3 * Cultural cooperation projects with third countries (2 years max.): support to projects involving a minimum of
three cultural operators from 3 different eligible countries and at least one organization from Mexico where at least
50% of the activities should take place. Each year the name of the countries concerned are indicated on the website
of the Executive Agency. At least 50% of the action should take place in the Third Country.
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1.4 * Literacy translation projects
Translation projects improving the knowledge of European literature, while promoting the flow of work between
countries. Candidates must be houses publishers.
1.5 * Support for European cultural festivals
This support may be granted for one or three editions of the festival.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity One call per year generating one deadline per strand: Cooperation projects: 1 October;
Translation Projects: 1 February; Third Country Projects: 1 May.
How much can I expect?
Financing will cover maximum 50% of the project budget and shall be "degressive" in nature for the cooperation
projects.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Antonio FARRAUTO
Rue Colonel Bourg, 135-139
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 298 77 36
eacea-info@ec.europa.eu, antonio.farrauto@ec.europa.eu
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36. CULTURE 2 - SUPPORT FOR EUROPEAN CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS
Which fund is it? CULTURE (2007-2013) 2 SUPPORT FOR EUROPEAN CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS
Amount Global budget: 40 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Operating Grants to cover costs of the work programmes of bodies active at European level in
the field of culture (European cultural networks) Domains concerned Culture - Media - Industry
Who can apply? Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Balkans
Useful links
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/culture/programme/
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/culture/
http://www.culturefund.eu/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
This support shall take the form of an operating grant to co-finance expenditure associated with the permanent work
programme of a body which pursues an aim of general European interest in the field of culture or an objective
forming part of the EU's policy in this area.
In this context it is useful to remind the specific objectives of the programme:
* Promote the transnational mobility of cultural players
* Encourage the transnational circulation of works and cultural and artistic products
* Encourage intercultural dialogue
FINANCED ACTIONS:
Support may be given to bodies working for cultural cooperation in one or more of the following ways:
* providing representation at Community level
* collecting or disseminating information for facilitating trans-European Community cultural cooperation
* networking at European level for bodies active in the field of culture
* participating in cultural cooperation projects or acting as ambassadors for European culture
CATEGORIES :
* Ambassadors for organisms which have clear aptitude to be European "representatives" of European culture
(orchestras, theatre groups, etc.). The organisations must exist since at least two years and their activities must be
carried out in at least seven eligible countries.
* Advocacy networks: advocacy networks entrusted by the associated members of the
network and which ensure a significant representation of specific category(ies) of cultural operators or the cultural
fields at European level. The networks must exist since at least one year.
* Structured dialogue platforms (restricted category, 5% of the amount available): Culture civil society platforms
engaged in a structured dialogue with the Commission in the framework of the European Agenda for culture
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When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year 1st of November.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 80% of the eligible project costs, more details are usually written in the call text.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Antonio FARRAUTO
Rue Colonel Bourg, 135-139
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 298 77 36
eacea-info@ec.europa.eu, antonio.farrauto@ec.europa.eu
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37. CULTURE 3 - SUPPORT FOR ANALYSES, COLLECTION AND DISSEMINATION
Which fund is it? CULTURE (2007-2013) 3 SUPPORT FOR ANALYSES, COLLECTION AND
DISSEMINATION
Amount Global budget: 20 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Financing through service contracts for analysis, collection and dissemination of information in
the field of cultural cooperation Domains concerned Culture - Media - Industry
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions - Administrations States -
Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Universities -Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Balkans
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/culture/
http://www.eurodesk.org/edesk/
http://www.2007-2013.eu
Objectives and priorities?
This 3rd strand of the CULTURE programme finances supporting activities to the implementation of the programme,
especially analysis, collection of information as well as maximising the impact of funded cultural cooperation projects.
For 2011, the total budget will be 3.505 million Euros.
FINANCED ACTIONS:
1 * Support for cultural contact points:
There is a need for the provision of information on the Culture Programme for artists and cultural organizations. In
this respect, the Cultural Contact Points are funded in all countries participating in the program.
2 * Support to the work of research and analysis in the field of European cultural cooperation
and development of European cultural policy. The purpose of this support is to increase the volume and quality of
information and data, to develop analysis and comparative data on cultural cooperation at European level,
particularly concerning the mobility of creators and actors, the circulation of works of art and artistic and cultural
products, as well as intercultural dialogue.
PRIORITIES:
* Studies and analyses contributing to increasing knowledge of the phenomenon of trans-European cultural
cooperation and to creating favourable conditions for it
* Projects aimed at collecting and analysing statistics
3 * Support the activities of analysis and dissemination to promote the collection and research results, and evaluating
them in light of program objectives in order to meet the strong need for quantitative data in the cultural sector.
4 * Supports the collection and the dissemination of information and activities to maximize the impact of projects. It
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promotes the exchange of experiences and best practices, dissemination of information regarding the program, and
the trans-European cultural cooperation at large.
5 * Projects of cooperation between agencies involved in the analysis of cultural policies and support cooperation
projects between public and private organizations (cultural services to national, regional or local authorities, cultural
observatories or foundations, university departments specializing in cultural affairs, professional organizations and
networks), which have a direct and practical experience in analysis, estimation and evaluation of the impact of
cultural policies at local, regional, national and / or European, relationship with at least one of the three objectives of
the European agenda for culture.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Irregular calls for proposals and calls for tenders for this strand. Various submission deadlines
between September and November.
How much can I expect?
Co-financing will be granted for a period from 12 up to 24 months and cannot exceed 50% of the total eligible budget
of the project.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Antonio FARRAUTO
Rue Colonel Bourg, 135-139
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 298 77 36
eacea-info@ec.europa.eu; antonio.farrauto@ec.europa.eu
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38. CUSTOMS 2013
Which fund is it? CUSTOMS 2013
Amount Global budget: 328,8 million euro
Duration 2008-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for exchange projects for customs officers and the modernisation of information and
communication services
Domains
concerned Public management – Information - Education – Training - Justice - Security
Who can
apply? Corporations - Federations Unions - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/cooperation_programmes/customs_2007/index_en.htm
http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/customs/l11050_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Developing a pan-European electronic customs environment and contributing to the implementation of modernised
Customs Code
* Pursue the further expansion of international customs cooperation between the EU customs administrations and
third countries customs authorities in the field of supply chain security, in accordance with the EU international
obligations
* Support the further development and implementation of the Authorised Economic Operator Concept to provide
facilitation to compliant traders
* Ensure the maintenance of the current operational trans-European IT systems
* Pursue further development of cooperation, exchange of information and best practices with the Customs
administrations of third countries
FINANCED ACTIONS
* Communication and information-exchange systems
* Benchmarking
* Seminars and workshops
* Project groups and steering groups
* Working visits
* Training activities
* Monitoring actions
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PARTNERSHIP:
The programme may also be open to the participation of certain partner countries of the European Neighbourhood
Policy if these countries have reached a sufficient level of approximation of the relevant legislation and administrative
methods of the EU.
Turkey and Croatia can participate. Since 2009, FYROM, Macedonia and Serbia are included.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Subscription at the national customs authorities all year long.
How much can I expect?
The programme covers travel and living expenses of the exchange programmes and the cost of acquisition,
development, installation of information exchange systems, and expenses relating to Programme management
activities
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Sophie de COSTER
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 298 61 34
Sophie.de-COSTER@ec.europa.eu
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39. DIGITAL AGENDA FOR EUROPE
Which fund is it? DIGITAL AGENDA FOR EUROPE
Amount Global budget: not communicated
Duration 2010-2020
What is this European fund about?
Resume This Digital Agenda for Europe strategy aims to contribute significantly to the EU's economic
growth and spread the benefits of the digital era to all sections of society.
Domains concerned Culture – Media - Public management – Information – Industry – Citizenship – Services - New
technologies
Who can apply? Administrations States
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/digital-agenda/index_en.htm
http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/10/581
http://www.epractice.eu/en/library/320051
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
Deliver sustainable economic and social benefits from a digital single market based on fast and ultra fast internet and
interoperable applications.
AMONG THE AREAS OF ACTION:
* The completion of a vibrant digital single market, notably by simplify copyright clearance, management and cross-
border licensing
* Strengthening interoperability effectiveness between IT products and services to build a truly digital society. Among
others, are planned reforms of the rules on implementation of ICT standards in Europe to allow use of certain ICT
fore and consortia standards
* Improve confidence and enhance security, notably by combating cyber fighting attacks against information systems
* Promote a fast and ultra fast internet access. In particular, the reinforcement and rationalization of the funding of
high-speed broadband through EU instruments (e.g. ERDF, ERDP, EAFRD, TEN, CIP see EUROFUNDING sheets)
by 2014 are important, as well for exploring how to attract capital for broadband investments through credit
enhancement (backed by the EIB and EU funds)
* Invest more in Research and innovation, in particular by leverage more private investment through the strategic use
of precommercial
procurement36 and public-private partnerships
* Enhancing digital literacy, skills and inclusion, in particular by proposing digital literacy and competences as a
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priority for the
European Social Fund regulation (2014-2020)
* Smart use of technology and exploitation of information will help to address the
challenges facing society like climate change and the ageing population, in particular by supporting partnerships
between the ICT sector and major emitting sectors
* Giving an international dimension to the Digital Agenda, in particularly, by promoting the internationalisation of
internet governance and global cooperation to maintain the stability of the internet, on the basis of the multi-
stakeholder model
When have I to apply?
Periodicity According to the rules of the funding programmes that are based on this strategy.
How much can I expect?
No specific budget for this strategy. Actions are financed via thematic programmes see description above.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Maresa MEISSL
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 62 14
maresa.meissl@ec.europa.eu
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40. DAPHNE III (FIGHT AGAINST VIOLENCE)
Which fund is it? DAPHNE III (FIGHT AGAINST VIOLENCE)
Amount Global budget: 116,85 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for preventive measures against all forms of violence and for support to victims and
groups at-risk (children, young people and women) Domains concerned Social Affairs - Health - Justice - Security - Youth - Human Rights
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Schools - Federations Unions -
Development NGOs - Universities - Associations -International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu
http://www.eppgroup.eu/press/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* to prevent and combat all forms of violence occurring in the public or the private domain against children, young
people and women by taking preventive measures and by providing support for victims and groups at risk
* To assist and encourage NGOs and other organisations active in protecting against and preventing violence, and
assisting victims
* To raise awareness of specific audiences, as well as in other geographical areas or for other target groups and
disseminate the results obtained under the two Daphne programmes (former and new ones)
* To set up multidisciplinary networks
* To ensure the expansion of the knowledge base, the exchange of information and the identification and
dissemination of good practice, including through training, study visits and staff exchange
* To study phenomena related to violence, explore and address the root causes of violence at all levels of society
FINANCED ACTIONS through 3 strands:
1* Specific actions taken by the EC:
Studies and research, opinion polls and surveys, formulation of indicators and common methodologies, collection,
development and dissemination of data and statistics, seminars, conferences and experts meetings, preparation and
dissemination of information materials, support to and animation of networks of national experts...
2* Specific transnational projects of Community interest presented by at least 2 Member States These projects are
based on the annual priorities listed in the work programme : promotion of innovative approaches, protection
mechanisms, identification of policy problems, exchanges of best practices...
3* Support to the activities of non-governmental organisations or other entities pursuing an aim of general European
interest regarding the general objectives of the programme (operating grants).
Programme is open to Candidate countries and Western Balkans according the bilateral agreements they signed
concerning their participation to the programme, as well as to the EEA States.
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When have I to apply?
Periodicity One call for projects and one call for operating grants every year forecasted in september
2011. Various calls for tenders according the needs of the Commission (public procurement).
How much can I expect?
Between 75 000 and 600 000 euro. Up to 80% of the global eligible project's costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
M. AVANI
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 2986038
32 2 299 11 11
JUST-DAPHNE@ec.europa.eu
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41. DIPECHO
Which fund is it? DIPECHO
Amount Annual budget: not communicated
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants to ensure preparedness for risks of natural disasters or comparable circumstances and
use a suitable rapid early-warning and intervention system Domains concerned Local development - Humanitarian - Environment - Co-op & Development
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - Development
NGOs - Associations
Regions Africa-Caribbean-Pacific - Latin America - Asia - Central America - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/echo/aid/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Protect communities that are threatened by natural disasters
* Undertake actions with a sustainable effect on people taking into account the type of development they are
experiencing
Actions in 3 stages:
1. Activities aimed at reducing human losses and material damage, at carrying assistance and rehabilitation
operations (short term operations)
2. Reduce the impact of a disaster on communities and their environment
3. Remedy the vulnerability of communities and strengthen their ability to face the disasters (long and medium term
actions)
Priority is given to projects implemented in partnership with all levels of government: local, provincial, national and
regional
Interested NGOs must be signatory of the Framework Partnership Agreement with the Humanitarian Aid Office
(ECHO) or in a position to become FPA signatory
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* On site training of managers, people with practical backgrounds and local technicians
* Strengthening of the management and institutions involved in the preparation of disasters
* Helping the local authorities to set up disaster preparation technologies that are not very expensive
* Institutional strengthening, facilitation of co-ordination, research and dissemination, early warning systems,
education, mapping and data computerisation, small-scale mitigation works, advocacy and public awareness raising,
infrastructure.
Examples of projects:
Such actions may include training affected populations in building earthquake resistant housing after earthquakes (El
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Salvador and Peru), training in water quality control after floods (Indonesia), emergency cholera prevention and
treatment (Somalia), food security monitoring and early warning (Ethiopia, Central America), cholera preparedness
(Tanzania). These activities are undertaken as an integral part of ECHO programmes in areas affected by ongoing
humanitarian crises
In 2011, the programme will focus on South America, Central Africa, Caribbean, South Asia and Pacific. Each
regional area benefit from a specific annual Action plan.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Calls for expression of interest are published separately for each region of intervention.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 500 000 euro. No grant may exceed 85% of the total eligible costs of the operation.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Sandro CERRATO
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 298 02 83
sandro.cerrato@ec.europa.eu
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42. DRUGS PREVENTION AND INFORMATION
Which fund is it? DRUGS PREVENTION AND INFORMATION
Amount Global budget: 21,35 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for projects and studies, and support to organisations, in order to inform on and
prevent drug use Domains concerned Social Affairs - Information - Health - Justice - Security
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Development NGOs - Universities -
Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://europa.eu
http://ec.europa.eu/justice/programme/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Contribute to the setting up of an area of freedom, security and justice by informing on and preventing drug use
* Prevent and reduce drug use, dependence and drug related harms
* Promote transnational actions to:
- Set up multidisciplinary networks
- Ensure the expansion of the knowledge base, the exchange of information and the identification and dissemination
of good practice, including through training, study visits and staff exchange
- Raise awareness of the health and social problems caused by the drug use and encourage an open dialogue with a
view to promote a better understanding of the drug phenomenon
* Involve civil society in the implementation and development of the European Union‟s Drugs Strategy and Action
plans
* Monitor, implement and evaluate the implementation of specific actions under the Drugs Action Plans 2005–2008
and 2009–2012
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Specific transnational projects of Community interest presented by at least 3 Member States (conditions set out in
the annual work programmes)
* Support to the activities of non-governmental organisations or other entities pursuing an aim of European general
interest regarding the general objectives of the programme (conditions set out in the annual work programmes)
* Specific actions taken by the Commission (via tenders):
- Studies and research, opinion polls and surveys, formulation of indicators and common methodologies, collection,
development and dissemination of data and statistics
- Seminars, conferences and experts meetings, organisation of public campaigns and events
- Development and maintenance of websites, preparation and dissemination of information materials, support to and
animation of networks of national experts, analytical, monitoring and evaluation activities
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Programme funding is open to Candidate countries and Western Balkans if they signed a bilateral agreement
concerning their participation to the programme.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year in Fall for projects and support to organisations. Publication of calls for tenders
according to the needs of the European Commission.
How much can I expect?
2011 budget available to finance around 20 projects: 2 million Euros
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Caroline HAGER
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 40 92
Caroline.hager@ec.europa.eu
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43. EBRD - DIRECT INVESTMENT FACILITY - DIF
Which fund is it? EBRD - DIRECT INVESTMENT FACILITY - DIF
Amount Global budget: 60 million euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Equity financing for the development of small and medium-sized local enterprises
Domains concerned Services - Enlargement - Economy - Finances - SME Policy
Who can apply? SMEs
Regions New Independent States - Balkans
Useful links http://www.ebrd.com
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Demonstrate the viability of smaller businesses based in countries and regions at an early stage in the transition to
the market economy
* Encourage greater transparency in company operations and improved corporate governance
* Introduce market-driven competitive business strategies and practices
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Expansion of products and ranges of products
* Start-ups of companies with experienced sponsors and a very solid business plan
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Significant growth potential with relatively modest capital investment
* Experienced sponsors and management with a proven track record
* Strong competitive prospects in relevant local/regional markets
* Sound financial basis and well-structured financing plans
* Well-developed and specific business plans
* Clear programme for project implementation within a relatively short time span
* Realistic entry valuation
* Willingness to share corporate governance including EBRD Board membership and role for EBRD in key strategic
decisions
* Prospective investment returns which are appropriate to equity and commercial risk
* Realistic exit strategy that will provide a performance based return for the EBRD
* SMEs must be situated in one of the 10 following countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Georgia, Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Typically a DIF project will progress through screening, development, execution, implementation, monitoring and exit.
To facilitate this, the EBRD wishes to compile a register of consultants interested in carrying out DIF assignments in
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a variety of sectors, such as investment banking services, legal services, accounting and other financial services,
technical and industrial consultancy services, management consulting and environmental services. The register will
be used to identify those experts with experience relevant to the needs of a particular project. Technical consultancy
services for DIF projects are sometimes available, depending on donor support.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time
How much can I expect?
Between 500 000 and 6 million euro, up to 49% of eligible costs. Investment during a period of 3 to 7 years.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Person in charge
Georgia VASILIADIS
One Exchange Square
UK-EC2A 2JN London
code
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44 20 7338 77 50
44 20 7338 62 39
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44. EBRD - REGIONAL AND SECTORAL INVESTMENT FUNDS
Which fund is it? EBRD - REGIONAL AND SECTORAL INVESTMENT FUNDS
Amount Annual budget: According to the Fund
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Equity financing in local investment funds for companies in EBRD intervention countries in
Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Domains
concerned Economy – Finances - SME Policy
Who can apply? SMEs – Banks
Regions Candidate countries - New Independent States
Useful links http://www.ebrd.com/pages/workingwithus/projects/products/equity.shtml
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Support the development of micro, small and medium sized companies in Central and Eastern Europe in the New
Independent States
FINANCED ACTIONS:
Equity finance is available:
* For large projects directly from the EBRD
investing equity ranging from €2 million - €100 million in industry, infrastructure, and the financial sector
It uses innovative approaches and instruments, and it expects an appropriate return on its investment. The Bank will
only take minority positions and will have a clear exit strategy.
* For small and medium projects via the EBRD-supported private equity funds, donor-supported equity funds
Financed actions:
Equity funds support all kinds of investments including business start-ups, expansion and acquisitions. Some funds
specialise in financing companies in need of restructuring, in distressed situations or mezzanine capital for a later
stage
Examples of projects:
* Creation and development of companies
* Regional and international expansion
* Restructuration and privatisation
* Buy-out and buy-ins
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SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Be a private company
* Have an exit strategy
* Have growth potential
* Have a principal position in domestic market sector
* Investment criteria are consistent with EBRD policy, but investment decisions are made by fund managers
Among the sectoral and regional funds for Eastern Europe and CIS:
Advent Central & Eastern Europe I & II /
AIG New Europe Fund / AIG Silk Road Fund / Baring Communications Equity (Emerging Europe) / Black Sea Fund /
DBG Development Capital Eastern Europe Fund Ltd / Environmental Investment Partners/ Renaissance Fund
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time. Submission of proposals at any time. Contact the information officer to know the
project evaluation dates.
How much can I expect?
Amount of investment according to each specific fund.
Institution European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Person in charge
Aneth SOSSEMA
One Exchange Square
UK-EC2A 2JN London
code
United Kingdom
44 20 7338 71 70
44 20 7338 7380
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45. EBRD - ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Which fund is it? EBRD - ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Amount Global budget: Case by case
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Loans to facilitate investment in more efficient use of energy in the Eastern European
countries and the new independent States Domains concerned Public management - Energy - Environment - Industry - Economy - Finances
Who can apply? Corporations - Development NGOs - SMEs
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - Balkans
Useful links http://www.ebrd.com
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Support the development of sustainable mechanisms using local banks to provide financing to smaller projects.
This can be in the form of dedicated credit lines or risk sharing
* Support innovative financing vehicles e.g. finance companies or equity funds targeting energy efficiency and/or
renewable energy
* Help monetise carbon credits arising from emission-reduction projects. This improves the bankability of emission-
cutting projects such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, fuel switching, methane capture, etc.
For 2009-2011 there will be a focus on reducing carbon emissions range of 25 to 30 million tonnes per annum.
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Provide direct finance to projects of a significant scale which save energy. The projects can be located in either the
public or private sector and concern generation, transmission/distribution or end-use. In particular Industrial projects
in energy-intensive industries, cogeneration projects, including on-site industrial cogeneration projects and existing or
new ESCOs (In particular, the Bank supports ESCO projects which target social facilities, such as schools or
hospitals)
* Project must fall within certain sectors/segments, primarily district heating rehabilitation, public sector (schools,
hospitals, etc.), Energy Service Companies (ESCOs), Power sector (Retrofitting plants, reduction of
transmission/distribution losses, etc), Electricity and heat metering, Industry (process, inside the fence cogeneration,
outsourcing; etc), Waste-to-energy and Renewable Energy Sources (RES)
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Project must be technically feasible, make economic sense and be the least-cost solution and the financial Internal
Rate of Return of the project should be in excess of 10% over the life of the project
* Project must be financially viable and affordable
Eligible countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech
Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan , Latvia, Lithuania, FYR Macedonia, Romania, Russia,
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Serbia, Montenegro, Slovak, Moldova, Mongolia, Poland, Republic, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine,
Uzbekistan.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Any time.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 35% of long-term capital (from 5 up to 250 million euro). Exceptions possible on case by case basis).
Who is in charge?
Institution European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Person in charge
Terry McCALLION
One Exchange Square
UK-ECA EH London
code
United Kingdom
44 207 338 74 78
44 207 338 73 80
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46. EBRD - LOAN FINANCE
Which fund is it? EBRD - LOAN FINANCE
Amount Annual budget: According to the local bank
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Loans for small and medium projects for companies and local authorities in Eastern Europe
and Central Asian EBRD intervention countries Domains concerned Industry - Innovation - Services - Economy - Finances - SME Policy - Tourism
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - SMEs - Banks
Regions Candidate countries - New Independent States - Balkans
Useful links http://www.ebrd.com
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVE:
* Support the development of micro, small and medium sized companies in Central and Eastern Europe and Central
Asia (New Independent States/CIS)
2 Types of loans:
Loans over €10,000 to SMEs
Loans up to €10,000 to micro and small businesses
SME SELECTION CRITERIA for obtaining loans through local banks :
* Sound business plans for establishing or expanding a company‟s business
* Solid management with a proven track record
* Products that are competitive in the marketplace
* Information on owners/partners
* Financial history
* Security in the form of pledges, mortgages, etc,..
* Funds provided must be used in strict accordance with the aims stated in the original business plan
* In line with the EBRD‟s mandate, banks ensure that all proposals pay due regard to environmental issues
* Funding cannot be provided to majority state-owned companies or for government-guaranteed projects
MUNICIPALITY SELECTION CRITERIA for obtaining loans through local banks:
* Funding for infrastructure projects is available to small and medium-sized municipalities and their utility companies
in the EU Accession countries
* Able to repay the loan through the municipality's cash flow and to meet specified financial ratios in loan agreements
* Competent financial management and budgetary control procedures
* Willing to apply EBRD procurement and environmental requirements
* Willing to provide visibility for the EU's contribution
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29 Countries are concerned :
Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, FYR of
Macedonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Poland,
Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Each bank or programme has its own requirements and investment limits. For detailed
financing information, contact the intermediary directly.
How much can I expect?
The EBRD‟s financial intermediaries consider sound and sensible projects that support private sector development.
Each bank or programme has its own requirements and investment limits.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Person in charge
Allyson BAILEY (KINGSTON)
One Exchange Square
UK-EC2A 2JN London
code
United Kingdom
44 20 73 38 61 69
44 20 73 38 71 63
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47. EBRD - TURNAROUND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME - TAM
Which fund is it? EBRD - TURNAROUND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME - TAM
Amount Global budget: 60 million euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants to develop commercial and technical know-how at the senior management level of
small and medium-sized enterprises
Domains concerned Transport - Environment - Industry - Services - Telecommunications - Enlargement - Economy
- Finances - Tourism - Trade
Who can apply? SMEs
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - European Economic
Area - Balkans
Useful links http://www.ebrd.com
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Assist SMEs in the Eastern European countries to reform, compete and succeed in market- driven economies and
help to advance the transition process
* Improving production, safety, health and environmental standards to help candidate countries meet the
requirements of relevant EU directives and standards
* Help bring enterprises to the attention of potential trading partners or investors
A TAM project is carried out by a team of specialists lead by a Senior Industrial Advisor (SIA) selected from the same
industry sector as the beneficiary company. The TAM team works hard to transfer skill and know-how, and to avoid
creating dependency.
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Build the confidence of enterprise managers in their own ability to manage their businesses successfully in a
market-driven economy
* Assist enterprises to comply with the industrial legislation in their export markets and to develop sound
environmental practices
* Help management prepare a three year business plan based on best international business practices
* Advise how to update design and production capabilities to be comparable with those of international competitors
* Help enterprises establish a network of international contacts with customers, suppliers, distributors, investors and
foreign partners
SELECTION CRITERIA FOR SMEs:
* Be privatised or have irrevocable government commitment to privatise
* Have the potential to be commercially viable in the longer term
* Usually small or medium enterprises
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* Provide products or services that have potential export earnings, import substitution, or are of significant domestic
importance
* Have an acceptable government debt structure
* Have no significant environmental hazards
* Not be involved in banking or financial services, military products or services, gambling or tobacco
Romania and Bulgaria are the only EU Member states eligible to participate.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time.
How much can I expect?
For a typical enterprise, a TAM team normally undertakes a 60 workday plan over 12 to 18 months. The SIA provides
at least 32 workdays of advice, usually including six to eight on-site visits.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Person in charge
Charlotte SALFORD
One Exchange Square
UK-EC2A 2JN London
code
United Kingdom
44 20 73 38 73 56
44 20 73 38 77 42
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48. EBRD - LOAN FINANCE FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES AND
MUNICIPALITIES
Which fund is it? EBRD - LOAN FINANCE FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES AND
MUNICIPALITIES
Amount Global budget: 200 million euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Loans and grants for banks in order to facilitate their funding actions to SME and
municipalities
Domains concerned Transport - Local development – Energy – Environment – Enlargement - Economy –
Finances - SME Policy – Tourism
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities – SMEs – Banks
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - Mediterranean countries
Useful links http://www.ebrd.com/pages/news/press/2010/101216a.shtml
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Provide individual entrepreneurs and micro and small firms with access to finance that has traditionally not been
made available to them. In pursuing this goal, EBRD‟s projects have a strong regional focus, supporting economic
development and social stability in the Bank‟s countries of operation
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Micro, small and medium-sized loan financing is available for SMEs from the local banks in Eastern European
countries and CIS countries with which the EBRD has signed a loan or standby facility or in which the EBRD has
made an equity participation
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* For SMEs:
- Sound business plans for establishing or expanding a company‟s business
- Solid management with a proven track record
- Products that are competitive in the marketplace
- Information on owners/partners
- Financial history
- Security in the form of pledges, mortgages, etc.
- Funds provided must be used in strict accordance with the aims stated in the original business plan
- In line with the EBRD‟s mandate, banks ensure that all proposals pay due regard to environmental issues
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- Funding cannot be provided to majority state-owned companies or for government-guaranteed projects
- In addition, equity contributions, either in existing or new business, of around 35% are often required
- Individual entrepreneurs and firms may apply for micro credits
* For municipalities
- Population served by the municipality of under 100,000 people. For Bulgaria and Romania, under 150,000 people
- Able to repay the loan through the municipality's cash flow and to meet specified financial ratios in loan agreements
- Competent financial management and budgetary control procedures
- Willing to apply EBRD procurement and environmental requirements
- Willing to provide visibility for the EU's contribution
- Commitment to publicise any EU technical cooperation support received through events or press releases
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time, all year long applications can be made on the website.
How much can I expect?
Between 5 and 15 million euro per bank. Micro credits may amount from US$50 to US$ 10,000 and Small loans for
SMEs are usually up to US$ 200,000 (higher in exceptional cases).
Institution European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Person in charge
Nora KOCSIS
One Exchange Square
UK-EC2A 2JN London
code
United Kingdom
44 20 73 38 68 82
44 20 73 38 61 05
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49. EBRD - TRADE FACILITATION PROGRAMME (TFP)
Which fund is it? EBRD - TRADE FACILITATION PROGRAMME (TFP)
Amount Global budget: 1.5 billion euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Guarantees and loans for banks situated in Central and Eastern Europe and CIS
Domains concerned Local development – Services – Tourism – Trade
Who can apply? Banks
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States
Useful links http://www.ebrd.com/pages/workingwithus/trade.shtml
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Issue guarantees in favour of international confirming banks to guarantee all or part of the obligations of local
issuing banks acceptable to the EBRD and arising under eligible trade finance transactions, and therefore meet the
needs of the changing environment
FINANCED ACTIONS:
- Guarantees to cover commercial and political risk of non-payment by the issuing bank: guarantees may be used to
secure payment of all types of trade finance instruments as well as a wide range of goods and services except those
displayed on the exclusion list or environmentally sensitive
- Trade Finance Transactions: the EBRD takes the commercial and political risk of non-payment by issuing banks,
who take the risk of local companies : the final beneficiaries of the programme are importers and exporters
- Short-term revolving loans: Loans are extended to participating banks in Central and Eastern Europe and CIS for on
lending to local companies for pre-export finance needs
SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Issuing Banks and Revolving credit facility: appropriate level of financial standing, good corporate governance, clear
shareholder structure, developed or developing international trade finance business, being registered in all EBRD's
countries of operation
- Confirming Banks: all international banks may join the programme as confirming banks as well as selected banks
from the region that have experience in trade finance instruments may also act as confirming banks
For each guarantee issued or pre-export advance made, the EBRD will charge a guarantee fee or interest, which will
depend on the agreed market rate and tenor of the EBRD exposure.
Issuing banks and the EBRD are allowed to select the transactions that they wish to finance. If the client and the
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supplier do not agree on the cost of financing or if the export/import product is on the EBRD‟s Exclusion Lists, the
programme will not support the trade transaction.
The countries covered are: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, FYR Macedonia, Romania, Serbia
and Montenegro, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Moldova, Armenia and Georgia.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time.
How much can I expect?
Up to 100 % of the face value of the underlying trade transaction.
Institution European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Person in charge
Rudolf PUTZ
One Exchange Square
UK-EC2A 2JN London
code
United Kingdom
44 207 338 77 76
44 20 7338 7380
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50. ECHO
Which fund is it? ECHO
Amount Annual budget: 850 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Assistance and emergency aid to the most vulnerable populations of third countries
Domains concerned Social Affairs - Humanitarian - Education - Training - Health - Justice - Security - Human
Rights - Co-op & Development
Who can apply? Administrations States - Development NGOs - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Africa-Caribbean-Pacific - Latin America - Candidate countries - New
Independent States - Mediterranean countries - Asia -Balkans - Gulf countries
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/echo/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Provide short-term emergency aid
* Stabilise the economic and social situation
* Facilitate the transition to long-term development in third countries
ECHO uses several instruments for its implementation:
* Framework agreements with humanitarian NGOs, international organisations and the United Nations specialised
agencies. Only partner-organisations can receive ECHO funds
* Grant facility for NGOs and networks bringing added value to European humanitariant aid
* Projects related to trainings, studies and networking between humanitarian organisations
* Specialised training of its partners in the field, through the NOHA programme, given in 7 European universities, in
the framework of the ERASMUS programme
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Save and protect lives in emergency situations (conflicts, wars, natural disasters)
* Develop restoration and reconstruction works, to help refugees, displaced and repatriated people
* Feasibility studies of humanitarian actions, projects‟ assessment, awareness campaigns
* Multiform operations and regular rapid reaction to emergency situations in cooperation with other services of the
European Commission
The type of assistance that is provided includes:
* Medical teams and equipment, medicines, tents, food, various kinds of emergency equipment, diesel generators
and fuel - indeed any product or material that is needed to implement humanitarian actions
* Specific and highly targeted food aid, supplied to meet humanitarian needs, is provided to people facing serious
food shortages as a result of a catastrophe
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* Purchase of any products or materials required to carry out humanitarian actions, including house and shelter
construction for the affected populations, short-term rehabilitation and reconstruction works (notably of infrastructure
and equipment), external personnel costs (whether expatriate or local), storage, logistics,..
Under specific circumstances, calls for proposals may be issued and advertised on the website of ECHO.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity All year long. Some calls for proposals could also be published in case of specific situations.
How much can I expect?
Significant proportion of ECHO funding is used to cover the full costs of operations. There are also situations in which
it co-finances activities together with other funding agencies, international organisations or EU Member States.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Thorsten MUENCH
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 2961063
32 2 295 45 78
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51. EIB - INDIVIDUAL LOANS
Which fund is it? EIB - INDIVIDUAL LOANS
Amount Global budget: Case by case
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Loans for large and small-scale investment projects contributing to EU policy objectives in all
sectors of the economy
Domains concerned Town planning - Agriculture - Fisheries - Transport - - Energy - Telecommunications -
Economy - Finances
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers -
Banks
Regions European Union - Africa-Carribean-Pacific - Latin America - Candidate countries -
Mediterranean countries - Asia - Balkans
Useful links http://www.eib.org
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
Projects taking place within the EU considered for EIB financing must contribute to one or more of the following
general policy objectives:
* Strengthening economic and social cohesion by promoting business activity to foster the economic advancement of
the less favoured regions
* Improving infrastructure and services in the health and education sectors, key contributors to human capital
formation
* Developing transport, telecommunications and energy transfer infrastructure networks with a EU dimension
* Preserving the natural and urban environment, notably by drawing on renewable energy and tackling international
issues such as climate changes
* Securing the energy supply base by more rational use, harnessing of indigenous resources and import
diversification
* Assist in the development of SMEs by enhancing the financial environment in which they operate
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Financing for large and small-scale investment projects contributing to EU policy objectives in all sectors of the
economy.
CONDITIONS AND CRITERIA:
* Loans are aimed at promoters in both the public and private sectors, including banks
* Individual loans (exceeding 25 million euro) are to be agreed directly with the EIB
Maturities:
* In the industrial sector up to 12 years
* For infrastructure projects 20 years, or more in exceptional cases
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The EIB offers various financial services to support projects, depending on eligibility and project category:
- Loans for SMEs through an intermediary (Global loans)
- Venture capital
- Direct loans (also known as Individual loans)
- Structured Finance Facility (SFF)
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time, all year long.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 12,5 million euro and 50% of the eligible costs for projects with a total investment cost exceeding 25 million
euro.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Investment Bank
Person in charge
Virna MISERINI
Boulevard Konrad Adenauer, 100
LUX-2950 Luxembourg
code
Luxembourg
352 43 79 31 22
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52. EIB - INTERMEDIATED LOANS
Which fund is it? EIB - INTERMEDIATED LOANS
Amount Annual budget: around 40 billion euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Loans for financial intermediaries to support small or medium European projects
Domains concerned Transport - Energy - Environment - New technologies - Telecommunications - Economy -
Finances
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - SMEs - Banks - Investment Funds
Regions European Union - Africa-Caribbean-Pacific - Latin America - Candidate countries -
Mediterranean countries - Asia - Balkans
Useful links
http://www.eib.org
http://europa.eu
http://www.enpi-info.eu
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVE:
* EIB Global Loans have been developed as a successful tool in providing long-term EIB funds for financing smaller
projects implemented by the SME sector or by municipalities under favourable conditions.
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* They represent credit lines to financial intermediaries – EIB partner banks that on-lend EIB funds under their own
management, at their own risk and own conditions
* The on-lending activities should benefit from the favourable lending conditions of the EIB
CONDITIONS AND CRITERIA:
- Loans are from 5 up to 12 years
- The EIB offers fixed interest rates, revisable fixed and convertible rates
- Variable rate loans can be available at a spread below LIBOR for full maturity of the loan at the time of each draw
down
- No commitment fees or non-utilisation fees will be charged. However, fees may be charged in some cases where
necessary, for a project‟s appraisal and required legal services
- Adequate security is sought from a bank, banking syndicate, financial institution or large well diversified parent
company with a good credit rating
- The EIB seeks assurances that no other creditor is in a more favourable position than itself
- Project progress is monitored and onsite inspections may be carried out. An end of project evaluation report may
also be produced
The EIB offers various financial services to support projects, depending on eligibility and project category (see other
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- Loans for SMEs through an intermediary (Global loans)
- Venture capital
- Direct loans (also known as Individual loans)
- Structured Finance Facility (SFF)
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time.
How much can I expect?
A maximum of 12.5 million euro and up to 50% of the investment costs. An EIB credit line may finance up to 50% of
the total cost of any project or, in certain case, the 100% of the loan granted by the intermediary bank.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Investment Bank
Person in charge
Thomas HACKETT
Boulevard Konrad Adenauer, 100
LUX-2950 Luxembourg
code
Luxembourg
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53. EIB - FINANCING THE SOUTH-EAST NEIGHBOUR COUNTRIES
Which fund is it? EIB - FINANCING THE SOUTH-EAST NEIGHBOUR COUNTRIES
Amount Global budget: 8.7 billion euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Loans financing projects aiming at meeting the requirements of EU legislation and aiding
economic development prior to the start of membership negotiations Domains concerned Local development - Health - Energy - Environment - Enlargement
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Administrations States - SMEs
Regions Candidate countries - Balkans
Useful links http://www.eib.org
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Meet the requirements of EU legislation
* Aid economic development prior to the start of membership negotiations
AMONG THE FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Croatia
Infrastructure in the field of transport (motorways, air and sea transport), in the field of environment (waste water
treatment, Zagreb incinerator) and in the field of health sector (Zagreb hospitals)
* Turkey
- Support to SMEs, to the sector of energy
- Earthquake Risk Mitigation
- Infrastructure in the field of transport and environment
* Albania, Serbia and Montenegro, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) and Bosnia Herzegovina
- Upgrading of the infrastructure networks
- Support to the energy sector
- Infrastructures in the field of Health and education
- Improving the environment and quality of life
- Assistance to the private sector, support to SMEs
Countries covered by the programme:
Croatia, Turkey, Albania, Serbia and Montenegro, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) and Bosnia
Herzegovina
The EIB works closely with the European Commission, combining grants and loans in the pre-Accession region to
achieve an optimum financing package. Financing foreign direct investment receives particular emphasis, since
transfers of both capital and know-how are strong drivers for economic modernisation, exports and higher
productivity. This collaboration will be taken even further with the JASPERS and JEREMIE initiatives.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time. You will find application forms and guidelines on EIB website.
How much can I expect?
EIB lending in the enlargement countries can take the form of individual loans, global loans, venture capital finance
Who is in charge?
Institution European Investment Bank
Person in charge
Dominique COURBIN
Boulevard Konrad Adenauer, 100
LUX-2920 Luxembourg
code
LUXEMBOURG
352 43 79 8 54 42
d.courbin@bei.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
54. EIB - I2I - INNOVATION 2010 INITIATIVE
Which fund is it? EIB - I2I - INNOVATION 2010 INITIATIVE
Amount Global budget: 50 billion euro
Duration 2003-2010
What is this European fund about?
Resume Loans provided for developing innovation and knowledge in Europe
Domains concerned Research - Culture – Media – Information - Education – Training – Innovation - New
technologies - Economy – Finances - SME Policy
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities – Corporations -Training centres - Administrations States -
Agencies Chambers - SMEs
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - Balkans
Useful links http://www.eib.org
http://www.insme.org/financing-programmes/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Support investments promoting the technological modernisation of human capital in the new EU society for
research and development, innovation and competitiveness
FINANCED ACTIONS:
I2I disposes of :
* Senior loans,
* Loans or guarantees with a low and sub-investment grade risk profile through the Risk Sharing Finance Facility
(RSFF),
* EIF equity participations and counter-guarantees designed to stimulate the creation and development of small
business by providing equity in the form of venture capital or facilitating access to bank credit.
PRIORITIES in 3 fields of activity:
* Education and training, investment in education and training by financing learning interventions (education life
circle, tangibles and intangibles...)
* R&D and innovation promoted by public and private entities; investments, including recurrent ”intangible"
expenditures. This component aims at developing Community Research Networks, Platforms, and Programmes,
facilitating European human resources in Science and Technology, supporting a region‟s innovation capacity,
creating, diffusing and adopting innovative products, processes and services
* Support to the widespread access to broadband telecommunications networks as well as the production and
adoption of innovative ICT products and services. Support to any of the suitable technologies: copper (xDSL), cable
modem, optical fibre and wireless solutions (UMTS, WiMax)
The beneficiary countries must be established in one of the following countries:
- The EU Member States, with special emphasis on projects located in assisted areas and Cohesion Countries
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
- Candidate countries : Croatia, Turkey
- The Western Balkan countries, where, as the Bank‟s support for reconstruction and development begins to bear
fruit, major needs in the form of educational facilities and technological networks will have to be addressed
An absolute priority will be given to projects located in regional development areas, with a view to the creation of
centres of excellence in the less favoured regions of the EU. Moreover, the EIB Group will accord priority to projects
furthering or resulting from synergies between the public and private sectors.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time. You will find application forms and guidelines on EIB website.
How much can I expect?
According to the project.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Investment Bank
Person in charge
Marc D'hooge
boulevard Konrad Adenauer, 100
LUX-2920 Luxembourg
code
Luxembourg
352 43 79 8 72 11
352 43 79 6 72 92
m.dhooge@eib.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
55. EIB - I2I - INNOVATION 2010 INITIATIVE - 1 EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Which fund is it? EIB - I2I - INNOVATION 2010 INITIATIVE - 1 EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Amount Annual budget: 6.5 billion euro
Duration 2003-2010
What is this European fund about?
Resume Loans for development of the human capital in Europe
Domains concerned Information - Education – Training - New technologies
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities – Schools – Corporations - Training centres - Universities
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - Balkans
Useful links http://www.eib.org
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Promotion of education and training, including lifelong learning in industry and the service sector
* Teacher training
* Digital literacy and e-learning (e-Europe)
* Development and dissemination of knowledge via new media
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Pre-school interventions, kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, technical and vocational education, higher
education and universities, distance education and adult education for senior citizens
* Learning interventions : youth apprenticeship training and active labour market programmes for at-risk adults,
human resource development programmes in business enterprises, Internet-based learning platforms, and media
and broadcasting programming with an educative orientation
* Investment in buildings and equipment, appropriate skill development for teachers and trainers, student loans,
transfer of knowledge from Higher Education Institutions to the community and business sectors
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
* To be established in one of the following countries:
- the EU Member States, with special emphasis on projects located in assisted areas and Cohesion Countries
- candidate countries: Croatia and Turkey
- the Western Balkan countries, where, as the Bank‟s support for reconstruction and development begins to bear
fruit, major needs in the form of educational facilities and technological networks will have to be addressed
To illustrate, projects may concern:
- Modernising higher education infrastructure in
Eastern Germany
- Establishment of clinical research and development facilities for cancer therapy in Germany
- Establishment of laboratory and research facilities in Sweden
- Reconfiguration of a major acute hospital and investment in leading edge clinical information technology in the
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
United Kingdom with a Public/Private Partnership structure
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time. You will find application forms and guidelines on EIB website.
How much can I expect?
Up to 50% of the total project costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Investment Bank
Person in charge
Marc D'hooge
100 Bld Konrad Adenauer
LUX-2920 Luxembourg
code
Luxembourg
352 43 79 8 72 11
352 43 79 6 72 92
m.dhooge@eib.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
56. EIB - I2I - INNOVATION 2010 INITIATIVE - 2 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Which fund is it? EIB - I2I - INNOVATION 2010 INITIATIVE - 2 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Amount Annual budget: 5 billion euro
Duration 2003-2010
What is this European fund about?
Resume Loans for Research and Development activities
Domains concerned Research – Innovation - Economy – Finances - SME Policy
Who can apply? Research centres – Corporations - Administrations States - SMEs
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - Balkans
Useful links http://www.eib.org/projects/topics/innovation/index.htm
http://www.bei.europa.eu/attachments/general/events/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Support R&D and innovation promoted by public and private
* Development of Community Research Networks, Platforms, and Programmes
* Facilitating European Human Resources in Science and Technology
* Regional and Local Endowment for R&D and Innovation
* Public and Private Sector Investments in R&D and Innovation
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Investment : recurrent ”intangible" expenditures like researchers‟ salaries and research consumables, acquisition of
Intellectual Property Rights and technology licenses
* Collaborative actions
* Development of poles, knowledge networks, or centres of excellence in R&D, in areas like new materials, health
care, etc.
* Investments that support a region‟s innovation capacity
* Creation, diffusion and adoption of innovative products, processes and services
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
* To be established in one of the following countries:
- the EU Member States, with special emphasis on projects located in assisted areas and Cohesion Countries
- the Candidate Countries: Croatia and Turkey
- the Western Balkan countries, where, as the Bank‟s support for reconstruction and development begins to bear
fruit, major needs in the form of educational facilities and technological networks will have to be addressed
To illustrate, projects may concern:
* Public R&D programmes, particularly where the investment involves cooperative links with Community programmes
or even international public research centre
* Centres providing information on public assistance available to SMEs and on link-ups with R&D partners
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
* Science parks, located close to major basic research centres and universities
* A very high-speed trans-European network for electronic scientific communications, linking research institutions and
universities, as well as scientific libraries, scientific centres and, progressively, schools
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time. You will find application forms and guidelines on EIB website.
How much can I expect?
Up to 50% of the total project costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Investment Bank
Person in charge
Marc D'hooge
100 Bld Konrad Adenauer
LUX-2920 Luxembourg
code
Luxembourg
352 43 79 8 72 11
352 43 79 6 72 92
m.dhooge@eib.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
57. EIB - I2I - INNOVATION 2010 INITIATIVE - 3 INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
Which fund is it? EIB - I2I - INNOVATION 2010 INITIATIVE - 3 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGIES
Amount Annual budget: 5 billion euro
Duration 2003-2010
What is this European fund about?
Resume Loans for developing communication and information technology networks
Domains concerned Information – Services - New technologies – Telecommunications - Economy - Finances
Who can apply? Corporations - Administrations States - SMEs
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - Balkans
Useful links http://www.eib.org
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVE:
Access to broadband telecommunications networks as well as the production and adoption of innovative ICT
products and services
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Support to any of the suitable technologies: copper (xDSL), cable modem, optical fibre and wireless solutions
(UMTS, WiMax)
* Support to the access to basic and broadband telecommunication services and the necessary investments for back
haul services
* Support to the diffusion of ICT applications in e-services both in the public and private sector, such as e-
government, e-business, e-learning and e-health
* Film and audiovisual projects
* Support to the EU's content production to face global competition
PRIORITIES:
* Communications infrastructure
* ICT production and service
* Audiovisual
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
* To be established in one of the following countries:
- The UE Member States, with special emphasis on projects located in assisted areas and Cohesion Countries
- The Candidate Countries: Croatia, Turkey
- The Western Balkan countries, where, as the Bank‟s support for reconstruction and development begins to bear
fruit, major needs in the form of educational facilities and technological networks will have to be addressed
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
To illustrate, projects may concern:
* Digital terrestrial television (DTTV)platforms
* Investment in on-line services (e-commerce-health-government)
* Development of intelligent transport management systems (e.g. Galileo)
* Deployment of European standards for transport (ERTMS, ETCS, LCTC, GSM-Rail)or emergency
(TETRA)networks
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time. You will find application forms and guidelines on EIB website.
How much can I expect?
Up to 50% of the total project costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Investment Bank
Person in charge
Marc D'hooge
100 Bld Konrad Adenauer
LUX-2920 Luxembourg
code
LUXEMBOURG
352 43 79 8 72 11
352 43 79 6 72 92
m.dhooge@eib.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
58. EIB - STRUCTURED FINANCE FACILITY
Which fund is it? EIB - STRUCTURED FINANCE FACILITY
Amount Global budget: minimum 3.75 billion euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Equity financing and guarantee operations in favour of large-scale infrastructure schemes.
Domains concerned Transport - Education – Training – Energy – Environment – Industry – Telecommunications –
Trade
Who can apply? Corporations - Administrations States
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland
Useful links http://www.eib.org/products/loans/special/sff/index.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVE:
* Provide value added for priority projects by complementing the commercial banks and capital markets. These
operations will be undertaken chiefly in the countries of the European Union, but also in non-member countries
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Senior loans and guarantees incorporating pre-completion and early operational risk
* Subordinated loans and guarantees ranking ahead of shareholder subordinated debt
* Mezzanine finance, including high-yield debt for industrial companies in transition from SME scale or in the course
of restructuring
* Project-related derivatives
* RTD, Education/PPP, Audiovisual, TENs/PPP, Mediterranean projects.
ELIGIBLE SECTORS:
* Energy, transport, telecommunications
* Water, sewerage and solid waste
* Urban infrastructure
* Industry
* Education and Health
* Farming, fisheries and forestry
A new complementary fund have been created in 2006 to stimulate investment in risky RTD projects (research,
innovation). The RSFF Risk-sharing finance facility is implemented with the FP7 budget.
When have I to apply?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Periodicity At any time, all year long.
How much can I expect?
According the project.
Institution European Investment Bank
Person in charge
Adrian KAMENITZER
boulevard Konrad Adenauer, 100
LUX-2920 Luxembourg
code
Luxembourg
352 43 79 1
info@bei.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
59. EIDHR - EUROPEAN INSTRUMENT FOR DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Which fund is it? EIDHR - EUROPEAN INSTRUMENT FOR DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Amount Annual budget: 145 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Thematic funding instrument for external aid to support projects that promote democracy and
human rights worldwide.
Domains concerned Social Affairs - Public management – Humanitarian - Justice – Security - Human Rights - Co-
op & Development
Who can apply?
Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Federations Unions – Agencies –
Chambers - Development NGOs – SMEs – Universities – Associations - International
Organisation
Regions European Union - Africa-Caribbean-Pacific - Latin America - Candidate countries -
Mediterranean countries – Asia – Worldwide – Balkans
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/
http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/human_rights/
http://www.eidhr.eu
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Enhancing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms where they are most at risk and providing support
and solidarity to victims of repression and abuse
* Strengthening the role of civil society organisations (CSO) in promoting human rights and democratic reform,
developing political participation and representation, and supporting conflict prevention
* Supporting the international framework for the protection of human rights, the rule of law and the promotion of
democracy
* Building confidence in democratic electoral processes through further development of electoral observation and
assistance
AMONG THE PRIORITIES:
* Strengthening the rule of law and encouraging legal reform
* Applying conflict prevention and conflict resolution approaches
* The abolition of the death penalty, prevention of torture and ill-treatment and rehabilitation of victims of torture and
human rights abuses
* Human rights defenders
* The fight against racism and xenophobia, discrimination.
The programme will be implemented via different activities and schemes at national, regional or local level.
Regional or transnational programmes (EC centralised calls):
* Cooperation and dialogue on deeply divisive political issues that may be best discussed at transnational level (e.g.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
int. tribunals, religious minorities, torture, reconciliation and justice)
* Cooperation among CSOs from specific regions plagued by conflicts with transnational implications.
* Country based schemes (EC Delegation calls): small scale initiatives by local CSOs
National programmes:
* Stimulate cooperation among CSOs to work in mutual support, build broad coalitions across different regions,
communities
* Civil society dialogue bringing together a wide range of stakeholders to analyse, debate and build consensus.
This thematic programme is open to actors from developing countries and any other country in the world where
reciprocal access to its external assistance has been established in a specific decision. (including EEA members)
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several times a year through different procedures determined in the annual action
programmes (AAP).
How much can I expect?
Co-financing rate of transnational projects is maximum 80% of the total eligible project costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Patrice LENORMAND
Rue de la loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 47 09
patrice.lenormand@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
60. EIDHR - COUNTRY-BASED SUPPORT SCHEMES
Which fund is it? EIDHR - COUNTRY-BASED SUPPORT SCHEMES
Amount Global budget: 68 million euro
Duration 2011-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants to support local-based activities, mainly by NGOs in the fields of Human rights,
democratisation and conflict prevention. Domains concerned Human Rights - Co-op & Development
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers - Development
NGOs – Universities – Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Africa-Caribbean-Pacific - Latin America - New Independent States -
Mediterranean countries – Asia – Worldwide – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES 2011-2013:
* Promote democracy and Human rights in countries at risk.
* To strengthen the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform
* To facilitate the peaceful conciliation of group interests
* To consolidate political participation and representation
*Promote transparency in electoral procedures.
PRIORITIES 2011-2013:
1* The pursuit of common agendas for human rights and democratic reform based on local concerns
2* Building towards consensus on disputed or controversial areas of policy
3* Enhancing political representation and participation
4* Initiatives to enhance the inclusiveness and pluralism of civil society
AMONG THE FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
* Actions aiming at legislative change to promote women's rights and indigenous peoples
* Fairer electoral system, trade union rights
* Abolition of the death penalty, on prevention of torture and ill-treatment,
* Civil society dialogues which seek to bridge societal divides, peaceful conciliation
* Capacity-building of new or fragile civil society organisations formed by groups whose interests are under-
represented.
Beneficiary countries (63):
- Western Balkans and Candidate countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia including
Kosovo, Croatia, Turkey, FYROM
- European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument and Middle East countries: Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova,
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, Lebanon, Israel, West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco,
Yemen
- Central and Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua,
Panama, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay
- ACP countries: Angola, Burundi, DRC, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leon, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Cuba,
Haiti
- Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Vietnam,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At least one call per country every year.
How much can I expect?
Co-financing rate of local projects is maximum 95% of the total eligible project costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Patrice LENORMAND
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 47 09
EuropeAid-EIDHR@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
61. EIDHR - TRANSNATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Which fund is it? EIDHR - TRANSNATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Amount Global budget: 472 million euro
Duration 2011-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants to wide-scale Human Rights projects (networks) with a specific thematic focus.
Domains concerned Social Affairs - Public management – Information – Health - Justice – Security - Human Rights
- Co-op & Development
Who can apply? Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers - Development NGOs – Universities – Associations
- International Organisation
Regions European Union - Africa-Caribbean-Pacific - Latin America - New Independent States – Asia –
Worldwide – Balkans - Gulf countries
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
1* Enhancing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in countries at risk
2* Strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform
3* Supporting actions on human rights and democracy issues in areas covered by EU Guidelines
4* Supporting and strengthening the international and regional framework for the protection of human rights, justice,
the rule of law and the promotion of democracy
5* Building confidence in and enhancing the reliability and transparency of democratic electoral processes, through
election observation
FOCUS THEMES:
* Dialogue and practical cooperation activities aimed at assisting the peaceful management, mediation or resolution
of conflicting interests or sources of deep-seated conflict or potential violent conflict
* Geographical focus on regions which are plagued by conflicts with transnational implications
* Transnational networks for child
protection, promote solutions on divisive matters, support reconciliation among leading stakeholders and civil society
organisations from neighbouring countries, and to develop civil society based early warning systems
* Women in politics, domestic violence, female genital mutilation and all forms of cultural and traditional coercions,
trafficking in human beings and all forms of modern slavery, rights of indigenous peoples and persons belonging to
minorities
FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
* Campaigns for the defence of freedoms
* Networks building
* Operating grants for international organisations working in the field of human rights and democracy
* Capacity-building and practical cooperation through transnational civil society organisation networks in third
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
countries
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Various calls (5 thematic calls) every year published on EUROPEAID.
How much can I expect?
Co-financing rate of transnational and thematic projects is maximum 80% of the total eligible project costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Patrice LENORMAND
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 47 09
EuropeAid-EIDHR@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
62. ELENA : European LOCAL ENERGY ASSITANCE
Which fund is it? ELENA : European LOCAL ENERGY ASSITANCE
Amount Global budget: 30 million euro
Duration 2010-2011
What is this European fund about?
Resume European technical assistance facility providing grants to regions and local authorities in order
to accelerate their investment programmes in the fields of energy and climate change to
contribute to achieve the objectives of the "20-20-20" European initiative
Domains concerned Public management – Energy – Environment
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers – Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area – Balkans
Useful links http://www.eib.org
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/etap/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Support regional, local authorities and public groups in accelerating their investment programmes in the fields of
energy efficiency and renewable energy sources with a minimum leverage factor of 25 between the investment
programme total cost and the grant
* Support the local and regional authorities in contributing to the "20-20-20" initiative of the EU.
FINANCED ACTIONS :
*Feasibility and market studies
*Structuring of programmes
*Business plans
*Energy audits
*Preparation of tendering procedures and contractual arrangements
*Project implementation units
*Human Resources funding
ELENA support can be provided for the development of investment programmes or projects within the
following areas:
* Public and private buildings
* Integration of renewable energy sources (RES) into the built environment
* Investments into renovating, extending or building new district heating/cooling networks
* Urban transport to support increased energy efficiency and integration of renewable energy sources
* Local infrastructure including smart grids, information and communication technology infrastructure for energy
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
efficiency, energy-efficient urban equipment, inter-modal transport facilities and refuelling infrastructure for alternative
fuel vehicles
The programme is open to IEE (Intelligent Energy Europe Programme) participating countries : EU Member States,
Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Croatia
When have I to apply?
Periodicity There will be no calls for proposals and assistance will be granted on a first come first served
basis within the limits of the given budget
How much can I expect?
Up to 90% of the total eligible costs. There is no specific limit concerning minimum and maximum costs acceptable
for ELENA. Investment programs should exceed 50 million Euros and should be 25 times higher than the ELENA
grant requested.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Investment Bank
Person in charge
Press secretariat office-Elena
98-100, boulevard Konrad Adenauer
2950-Luxembourg
code
Luxembourg
352 43 79 - 21000
elena@eib.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
63. ENPI - CROSSBORDER NEIGHBOURHOOD PROGRAMMES
Which fund is it? ENPI - CROSSBORDER NEIGHBOURHOOD PROGRAMMES
Amount Global budget: 527.15 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Cross-border cooperation programmes with the new neighbour countries
Domains concerned Social Affairs - Public management – Transport - Local development – Energy – Environment
- Co-op & Development – Tourism – Trade
Who can apply?
Local and Regional authorities - Federations Unions - Administrations States - Agencies
Chambers - Development NGOs – SMEs – Universities – Associations - International
Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - Mediterranean countries –
Switzerland – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* To promote economic and social development in the border areas
* To promote cross-border infrastructures, support SMEs, transport, tourism
* To address common challenges, in fields such as environment, public health, and the fight against organised crime
* To ensure efficient and secure borders
* To promote local, "people-to-people" actions
FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
* Political dialogue: key issues about combating terrorism and the proliferation of massive destruction arms
* Facilitate participation in a number of EU programmes including education, research, environment and audio-visual
* Improve the links with the EU in the field of energy, environment, transport and information technologies
* Justice and home affairs: close cooperation to include issues like border management, migration, fight against
terrorism, trafficking in human beings, drugs and arms, money laundering, organised crime...
IMPLEMENTATION:
The new cross-border cooperation programmes are based on the former INTERREG rules: each eligible area defines
its own neighbourhood programme with specific priorities.
ENPI programme supports cross-border co-operation in the western border regions of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and
Moldova and the Mediterranean countries.
ERDF finances the crossborder cooperation in the EU border regions.
ELIGIBLE AREAS:
Crossborder regions at sea crossings, coastal areas and lands
Ukraine, Moldova, Palestinian Authority, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Lebanon, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Georgia, Algeria, Belarus, Libya, Syria and Russia
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several calls are launched by the management authorities of the regions that are involved in
cooperation.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 75% of the total eligible costs in most regions.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Sarah RINALDI
Rue Joseph II, 54
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 298 57 50
sarah.rinaldi@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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64. ENRTP - THEMATIC PROGRAMME FOR ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE
MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES INCLUDING ENERGY
Which fund is it? ENRTP - THEMATIC PROGRAMME FOR ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE
MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES INCLUDING ENERGY
Amount Global budget: 804 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Thematic programme for external cooperation to promote Environmental and Sustainable
Management in the world and especially in developing countries
Domains concerned Agriculture – Fisheries - Local development – Energy – Environment – Industry - Co-op &
Development
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Federations Unions – Agencies –
Chambers - Development NGOs – Associations - International Organisation
Regions
European Union - Africa-Caribbean-Pacific - Latin America - Candidate countries - New
Independent States - European Economic Area - Mediterranean countries - Developing
countries – Asia - Central America – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Working upstream in assisting developing countries to achieve MDG7 on environmental
sustainability
* Promoting implementation of EU initiatives and helping developing countries to meet
internationally agreed environmental commitments
* Promoting coherence between environmental and other policies and enhancing
environmental expertise
* Strengthening international environmental governance and policy development
* Supporting sustainable energy options in partner countries
PRIORITIES:
* Capacity building for environmental integration in developing countries
* Supporting civil society actors and consultative platforms
* Environmental monitoring and assessment with data gathering
* EU initiatives for sustainable development as: EU Water Initiative (see EUROFUNDING sheet), climate change,
biodiversity, desertification, forests, illegal logging and forest governance, fisheries and marine resources,
compliance with environmental standards (for products and production processes), sound chemicals and wastes
management
* Sustainable production and consumption
* Poverty and the environment under new forms of aid delivery
* Strengthening expertise for the EU and promoting coherence
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* Developing institutional support and technical assistance
* Creating a favourable legislative and policy framework to attract new business and investors in renewable energy
and in efficient energy production and use
Due to the legal base some priorities in this programme are open to countries that are covered by the ENPI and EDF
regulation. (Notably neighbour countries and Central Asia).
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year through different procedures determined in the annual work programmes.
How much can I expect?
Co financing rates will be defined in the first annual work programme.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Louis Du Breil De Pontbriand<br>Ingeborg THIJN
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 50 50<br>32 2 295 12 02
Louis.Du-Breil-De-Pontbriand@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
65. ERASMUS MUNDUS II
Which fund is it? ERASMUS MUNDUS II
Amount Global budget: 930 Million Euro
Duration 2009-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural
understanding through co-operation with third countries
Domains concerned Education – Training - Co-op & Development
Who can apply? Research centres - Training centres - Federations Unions - Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Worldwide
Useful links http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/
http://ec.europa.eu/education/external-relation-programmes/doc72_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
programme which integrates the "Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window" under the name Action 2 -
Partnership (see EUROFUNDING sheet). The first initiatives take place in the academic year 2010/11.
OBJECTIVES:
* Promote a high quality European offer in higher education
* Encourage student mobility and academic staff mobility from third countries
* Strengthen a more structured co-operation between EU and third country institutions and a greater EU outgoing
mobility as part of European study programmes
* Enhance the profile and visibility of, and improved accessibility to, European education by the creation of EU
masters
* Promote language skills and intercultural dialogue
FINANCED ACTIONS within 3 strands:
* Action 1: Joint Programmes including scholarships
- Master
- Doctor
- Individual scholarships to participate to these study/ research programmes
This Action will foster cooperation between higher education institutions and academic staff in Europe and Third
Countries with a view to creating poles of excellence and providing highly trained human resources.
* Action 2: Partnerships with Third Country higher education institutions and scholarships for mobility
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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- Partnerships in the framework of Erasmus Mundus 2009-2013 are the basis for enhancing academic cooperation
and exchanges of students and academics, contributing to the socio-economic development of non-EU countries
targeted by EU external cooperation policy. Consortia must include a minimum of 5 higher education institutions from
at least 3 European countries and a number of higher education institutions from targeted non European regions.
Special attention is given to disadvantaged groups and populations in vulnerable situations.
* Action 3: Promotion of European higher education
- promotes European higher education through measures enhancing the attractiveness of Europe as an educational
destination and a centre of excellence at world level.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year, in December.
How much can I expect?
From € 24 000 for a one year EMMC, to € 48 000 for a two-year EMMC
Institution Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency
Person in charge
Vito BORELLI
Avenue du Bourget 1 (BOUR 02/31)
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 29 940 39
32 2 29 911 11
EACEA-Erasmus-Mundus@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
66. ERASMUS MUNDUS II - HIGHER EDUCATION PROMOTION
Which fund is it? ERASMUS MUNDUS II - HIGHER EDUCATION PROMOTION
Amount Global Budget: 16,5 million euro
Duration 2009-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume This programme will aim to the promotion of the European higher education all around the
world
Domains concerned Education – Training - Co-op & Development
Who can apply? Research centres – Schools - Training centres - Federations Unions – Universities –
Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/funding/2011/call_eacea_41_10_en.php
http://www.highereducationpromotion.eu/web/images/docs/erasmus_mundus_2009_2013.pdf
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* To improve accessibility and enhance the profile and visibility of European higher education in the world as well as
its attractiveness for Third-Country nationals and citizens of the Union
* The dissemination of the programme's results and examples of good practice
* The exploitation of these results at institutional and individual level.
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Support to transnational initiatives, studies, projects, events and other activities aimed at enhancing the
attractiveness, profile, image and visibility of, and accessibility to, European higher education in the world.
* Development of:
- Information kits on access to European HEIs and European countries: study visa issues, university entry levels,
recognition of degrees and qualifications
- Innovative instruments to improve the quality of services provided to Third-Country students, such as academic
counselling and guidance, facilitating mobility within Europe, etc. by international offices at European HEIs
- Methods aiming at integrating students from different cultural and religious backgrounds:
designing material for cultural preparation, counselling services, materials for linguistic
preparation.
* Organisation of information, promotion and/or dissemination events (seminars, workshops, conferences,
etc.) on:
- The recognition of European qualifications outside Europe and the recognition in Europe of
qualifications obtained in Third Countries
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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- The use of the European Qualification Framework, ECTS, the Diploma Supplement, etc.
- The Erasmus Mundus programme and its results
- Strategies to establish links and exploit potential synergies between higher education and research and between
Higher Education and business/enterprises.
PARTNERSHIPS:
Activities can be implemented by mixed networks of organisations active in the field of higher education composed of
at least 3 participating organisations from European countries and 2 from Third Countries.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year in December/January.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 75% of eligible costs.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Vito BORRELLI
1 Avenue du Bourget
Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 40 39
32 2 292 13 28
vito.borrelli@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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67. EUREKA
Which fund is it? EUREKA
Amount Annual budget: According to the States
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume European network developing cooperation between SMEs, research centres and universities
for industrial innovation
Domains concerned Research – Transport – Health – Energy – Environment – Industry – Innovation - New
technologies – Tourism
Who can apply? Research centres – Corporations - Administrations States – SMEs – Universities
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - European Economic Area
- Mediterranean countries – Switzerland – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu
http://europa.eu
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Increase companies' competitiveness by
- promoting European cooperation projects in the sector of research & development
- promoting 'market-driven' collaborative R&D
- involving industry and research institutes across Europe and using advanced technologies
- resulting in cost-effective products, processes and services
EUREKA-Research can be run through individual projects or on behalf of EUREKA „Clusters‟. They are longer-term,
strategically significant industrial initiatives, usually with a large number of participants, aimed at developing generic
technologies of key importance for European competitiveness, primarily in ICT, energy and biotechnology. Clusters
bring together large and small companies – very often competitors – along with research institutes and universities,
sharing both the risk and benefits.
EUREKA Umbrellas are thematic networks that focus on a particular technology or business sector. Their goal is to
generate and support R&D projects in their specific field of operation.
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Giving the famous 'EUREKA label', which can help in finding financial private or public resources, whatever local,
national and European funds
* Help in finding partners from industry and research
* Supportive measures, including help in defining collaborative contracts between partners across Europe
* Involvement in European standardisation activities
Projects must:
* associate partners from at least 2 Member States (a non-Member State can participate if it is associated with 2
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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Member States)
* have a technological and innovative content
* have immediate results for industry: creation of a product, process, technology.
The 39 EUREKA Members are: EU Member States, Croatia, FYROM, Iceland, Israel, Monaco, Norway, Russian
Federation, Republic of San Marino, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time.
How much can I expect?
Support between maximum 35% for research and 45% for development phase projects.
Who is in charge?
Institution EUREKA Secretariat
Person in charge
Catherine Ann SIMMONS
Rue Neerveld, 107
B-1200 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 777 09 62
32 2 770 74 95
eureka.secretariat@es.eureka.be
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
68. EURIMAGES
Which fund is it? EURIMAGES
Amount Annual budget: 22 million euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Support fund for co-production, distribution and digitisation of cinematographic works and
cinemas Domains concerned Culture – Media – Industry
Who can apply? Corporations - Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers – SMEs – Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area – Switzerland – Balkans
Useful links http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/eurimages/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Cultural objective: To support works which reflect the multiple facets of a European society whose common roots
are evidence of a single culture
* Economic objective: The Fund invests in an industry which, while concerned with commercial success, is interested
in demonstrating that cinema is one of the arts and should be treated as such
FINANCED ACTIONS:
Through the 3 strands (see EUROFUNDING SHEETS):
* Support to co-production must be of full-length feature films, documentaries and animations under two schemes:
- The artistic value
- The project's circulation potential
* Support to distribution for projects not eligible in the MEDIA Programme (European Commission)
* Support to the film theaters not eligible in the MEDIA Programme (European Commission)
Support to digitisation of cinematographic works is now integrated in co-production
The majority (almost 90%) of the Fund‟s resources – which originate from member States‟ contributions – goes to
supporting co-production.
35 countries are member of the Fund : Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Russia
When have I to apply?
Periodicity 4 selections every year (January, March, June & October) for co producers and distributors.
One single deadline for cinema requests (September 30th).
How much can I expect?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Aid shall be allocated in the form of grants, loans at a preferential rate or advances on receipts.
Who is in charge?
Institution Council of Europe
Person in charge
Roberto OLLA
Avenue de l'Europe
F-67075 Strasbourg cedex
code
France
33 03 90 21 47 32
eurimages@coe.int
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
69. EURIMAGES - ACTION 1
Which fund is it? EURIMAGES - ACTION 1
Amount Annual budget: 22 million euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Funding programme for co-production of cinematographic works
Domains concerned Culture – Media - Industry
Who can apply? Corporations - Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers - SMEs
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area – Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.coe.int
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVE:
* Support the European film industry by promoting the production of films
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Co-Production of Full-length feature films, documentaries, animations
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
* The film must have a minimum length of 70 minutes and it must be European in the sense of investment, of cultural
origin and rights (19 points system of the European Convention)
* The films must be originated from a Council of Europe's Member State and have an European director
* Every project submitted must be co-produced by at least two independent co-producers, established in different
member States of the Fund
* Aid may also be granted for co-productions involving co-producers from member States on the one hand and
associate member or non-member States of the Fund on the other hand, provided that the contribution by the latter
States does not exceed 30% of the cost of the co-production
* The participation of the majority co-producer must not exceed 80% of the total co-production budget, and the
participation of the minority co-producer must not be lower than 10% for multilateral co-productions and 20% for
bilateral co-productions. For bilateral co-productions with a budget above 5 M €, the maximum participation of the
majority co-producer must not exceed 90%
* The majority (i.e. at least 51%) of the total financing of a project must come from sources within the EURIMAGES'
member States; each project must benefit, in each of the co-producing countries, from either national support or a
television pre-sale. At least 50% of the financing by each of the co-producing countries must be confirmed by formal
agreements or agreements in principle
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* The artistic merits of the project
* The experience of the director, of the producers, of the artistic (authors, casting, etc.) and technical teams
* The circulation potential of the project
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* The commercial potential of the project
* The artistic and/or technical co-operation between the co-producers
* The level of confirmed financing for the project
When have I to apply?
Periodicity 4 selections every year: January, March, June and October. Application form downloadable
online.
How much can I expect?
Financial assistance cannot exceed 17% of the total production costs of the film up to a maximum of 700.000 euro.
(preferential loan)
Who is in charge?
Institution Council of Europe
Person in charge
Nathalie MONTEILLET
Avenue de l'Europe
F-67075 Strasbourg cedex
code
France
33 3 90 21 26 40
nathalie.monteillet@coe.int; eurimages@coe.int
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
70. EURIMAGES - ACTION 2
Which fund is it? EURIMAGES - ACTION 2
Amount Annual budget: 22 million euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Fund for distribution of European films
Domains concerned Culture – Media - Industry
Who can apply? Corporations - Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers - SMEs
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area – Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.coe.int
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Support the European film industry by promoting the distribution of films
* Providing a system of support for distribution complementary to the MEDIA Programme of the European Union
The support is available to distributors of the member States who are not able to benefit from the support awarded by
MEDIA, i.e. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Romania, the former Yougoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and
Montenegro and Turkey.
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Distribution of European full-length feature films, animations and documentaries
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* To be a distributor from any of the 34 EURIMAGES Member States or from the five above-mentioned States
* The distributed films must be originated in the five above-mentioned States, or else be a children's film or a
documentary (if they are originated in a eligible State to the MEDIA programme)
* Not apply for a film originating in its own State, which excludes the distributors from the co-producers' countries, if
there are
* Not submit more than two applications for distribution support per meeting
* Not be involved in the financing of an Eurimages - supported co-production for the concerned film
Aid for the distribution, broadcasting and promotion of a film or audiovisual work originating in one or more member
States of the Fund shall be granted to cover expenditure specified in the application for the manufacture of copies,
subtitling and/or dubbing and recourse to various means of promotion.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity 4 selections every year: January, March, June and October. Application form downloadable
online.
How much can I expect?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
The maximum sum which may be awarded to an applicant towards the costs of the distribution of one single film is 8
000 euro, in the form of a non-repayable grant. Aid up to 50% of the expenses.
Who is in charge?
Institution Council of Europe
Person in charge
Nathalie MONTEILLET
Avenue de l'Europe
F-67075 Strasbourg cedex
code
France
33 3 90 21 26 40
nathalie.monteillet@coe.int; eurimages@coe.int
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
71. EURIMAGES - ACTION 3
Which fund is it? EURIMAGES - ACTION 3
Amount Annual budget: 22 million euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grant support to film theatres and cinemas
Domains concerned Culture – Media - Industry
Who can apply? Corporations - Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers - SMEs
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - Balkans
Useful links http://www.coe.int
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Increase the programming of European films in cinemas in Eurimages Member States that do not have access to
the MEDIA programme, notable the central and eastern European countries
* Support initiatives by cinemas which schedule and promote European films on their screens
* Develop a network of cinemas at European level to allow concerted efforts between exhibitors and distributors and
with other European organisations that sponsor cinemas
FINANCED ACTIONS (through the Cinema support scheme):
* Network creation of film theatres at European level
* Insert European films (the work must be a full-length feature, documentary or animation film produced or co-
produced and in its majority by one or more European companies to whose European production professionals have
made a significant contribution) on the screening of the cinemas
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Only cinemas situated in Eurimages member States that do not have access to support by the MEDIA Programme
are eligible for assistance (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, “the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia” and Turkey)
* Cinemas must be in national or regional capitals, university towns or other key towns for film distribution
* The network is open to cinemas which meet the following criteria: Commercial non-pornographic cinemas, open to
the public, in operation for at least six months, box office and declaration of receipts required, 520 yearly screenings
minimum, 70 seats minimum, technical equipment which meets professional standards, safety requirements in
accordance with national legislation
* The cinemas undertake to:
- Include at least 33% of European films in their first screenings, representing at least 50% of all screenings spread
evenly over different screenings and periods of the year
- Take steps gradually to promote and support European films
- Add to the name of the cinema the logo "Eurimages", regarded as a European quality label
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Particular attention is given to films that have received EURIMAGES support during their production and/or
distribution.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Until 30th September each year for support in the following year. Application form
downloadable on the website.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 15 000 euro. Aid is allocated through grants or loans at a preferential rate or advances on receipts.
Who is in charge?
Institution Council of Europe
Person in charge
Nathalie MONTEILLET
Avenue de l'Europe
F-67075 Strasbourg cedex
code
France
33 3 90 21 26 40
nathalie.monteillet@coe.int; eurimages@coe.int
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
72. EURODYSSEE
Which fund is it? EURODYSSEE
Amount Non communicated
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Mobility grants for young job seekers through a programme of exchanges between European
Regions Domains concerned Employment - Youth
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities – Corporations - Training centres - Federations Unions -
Agencies Chambers – SMEs Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - European Economic Area
- Balkans
Useful links http://www.eurodyssee.eu
http://www.aer.eu
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
- to integrate young people from all horizons and educational backgrounds,
- to gain professional experience,
- to get an opportunity to improve their knowledge of a foreign language,
- to put their social and cultural skills to the test,
- to enhance their employability and facilitate their adjustment to the international labour market.
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Traineeships organised by the host regions - all 39 are members of the Assembly of Regions of Europe
Belgium: Bruxelles-Capitale, Wallonie
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Srpska
Croatia: Istra, Sisak-Moslavina, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, Zagreb County Varazdin
France: Bourgogne, Champagne-Ardenne, Franche-Comté, Ile-de-France, Limousin, Picardie, Poitou-
Charentes, Rhône-Alpes, Midi Pyrénnées, Corsica
Georgia: Adjara
Germany: Baden-Württemberg
Italy: Valle d'Aoste
Norway: Akershus
Portugal: Açores, Madeira
Romania: Caras-Severin, Harghita, Hunedoara, Timis, Arges
Spain: Castilla y León, Catalunya, Valencia, Murcia, Cantabria
Serbia: Vojvodina
Switzerland: Jura, Ticino, Valais, Zentral Schweiz
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* The candidate must be a job seeker, a young graduate
* The candidate must be 18-30 years old
* The candidate must be from an AER region (Assembly of European Regions)
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time.
How much can I expect?
The amount and type of help depend on the region. Up to 750 euro a month per candidate in Valencia (Spain).
Who is in charge?
Institution Ministry of Wallonia region
Person in charge
Michel DELSAUX
Place Sainctelette 2
B-1080 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 421 86 20
32 2 421 84 81
eurodyssee.dri.dgre@mrw.wallonie.be ; m.delsaux@wbi.be
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
73. EUROPAN COMPETITION
Which fund is it? EUROPAN COMPETITION
Amount Annual budget: not communicated
Duration 2011-2012
What is this European fund about?
Resume European prize for architecture and urbanism awarded every two years
Domains concerned Town planning - Public management - Youth
Who can apply? Training centres – Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area – Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.europan-europe.com
http://ec.europa.eu
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Favour openness and cooperation in the greater Europe, EUROPAN aims to deepen knowledge of, and reflection
on, housing and town planning and favour exchanges on these subjects among the different countries of Europe
* Assist the young architects of Europe in developing their ideas and disseminating them throughout the continent
and beyond
* Assist towns and site developers that have proposed sites to find innovative architectural and town-planning
approaches
* Promote the undertaking of town planning studies and experimental operations bearing on housing, and the
establishment of innovative urban processes by young prizewinning architects in participating countries
2011 THEME :
Territories in resonance - Which landscape for shareable cities or agglomerations?
ACTIONS:
* The process of one session stretches over two years and goes through several steps: preparation of the
competition and site research, preparation of teams, registrations, European launching forum, visits of the sites by
the candidates, submissions of entries, first national juries sessions, European juries and cities forum, second juries
session, announcement of results, European forum of results, publicity on prize-winning projects and implementation
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Young architects and young professionals in related creative fields (individuals or teams, aged of 40 years
maximum) must work on town planning projects about sites which have been selected by the cities and by an
EUROPAN committee
* Applicants must be nationals of an EUROPAN member or Associated country, but they can choose on which site(s)
they want to work
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Organising countries: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity A competition every 2 years, 10 th edition in 2009.
How much can I expect?
12 000 euro for winners, 6000 euro for runners-up and a honorary prize for the teams with honourable mention.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Secretariat
Person in charge
Didier REBOIS
La Grande Arche, Pilier Nord
F-92044 Paris-La-D
code
France
33 1 40 81 24 47
33 1 40 81 24 58
contact@europan-europe.com
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
74. EUROPASS
Which fund is it? EUROPASS
Amount Annual budget: 2,1 million euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Assistance to citizens in order to promote European pathways in work-linked training, including
apprenticeship
Domains
concerned Education - Training
Who can
apply? Training centres – SMEs - Universities
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/europass/home/vernav/Europass+Documents/Europass+CV.csp
http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-policy/doc46_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Allow citizens to make their skills and qualifications clearly and easily understood in Europe
* Define the content as well as the general and common quality principles underpinning the European pathways,
whenever such training periods are incorporated into the training followed in the country of origin
* Boost the transparency and visibility of these European pathways, by means of an official Europass Training
certificate attesting to the training and/or work experience acquired by the beneficiary in another country
Europass offers:
* Europass-CV : presents in a clear and comprehensive way information on all their qualifications and competences
* Europass-Mobility: shall record periods of learning attended by its holders in countries other than their own
* Europass-Diploma Supplement: shall provide information on its holder's educational achievements at higher
education level
* Europass-Language Portfolio: shall provide citizens with the opportunity to present their language skills
* Europass-Certificate Supplement: shall describe the competences and qualifications corresponding to a vocational
training certificate
* Europass in the Internet: the Commission and the relevant national authorities shall cooperate in setting up and
managing a Europass Internet-based information system
A European document called EUROPASS can be delivered for any work-linked training, including apprenticeship
organised between two European partners in the Member States of sending and the host country (training institute,
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
university, company).
The "EUROPASS" initiative is not a mobility programme. The European pathways recorded by one the EUROPASS
qualification documents can take place in the framework of any programme or initiative in the field of education or
training, as well outside any community or national programme. There is no funding available for promotors of
European training pathway.
Participation shall also be open to the candidate countries for accession to the European Union in accordance with
their respective Europe Agreements. (Turkey, Croatia and Island).
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Participation is possible at any time, all year long.
How much can I expect?
The Europass documents can be delivered after evaluation of the contents of the learning internship.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Carlo SCATOLI
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 70 33
32 2 299 53 25
carlo.scatoli@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
75. EUROPE FOR CITIZENS
Which fund is it? EUROPE FOR CITIZENS
Amount Global budget: 215 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants to support organisations working in the field of active European citizenship and to the
promotion civic participation Domains concerned Culture Media – Information - Citizenship
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities – Schools - Federations Unions - Agencies
Chambers - Development NGOs – Universities – Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/citizenship/
http://www.2007-2013.eu
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Giving citizens the opportunity to interact and participate in constructing Europe
* Forging a European identity, based on recognised common values, history and culture
* Fostering a sense of ownership of the European Union among its citizens
* Enhancing mutual understanding between European citizens respecting and celebrating cultural diversity, while
contributing to intercultural dialogue
* Encourage the balanced integration of citizens and civil society organisations from all Member States
FINANCED ACTIONS through 4 main Action lines (see detailed EUROFUNDING sheets for each specific
programme):
Action 1. Active citizens for Europe (45% of the programme's budget)
* Town twinning
* Citizens‟ projects and support measures
Action 2. Active civil society in Europe (31% of the programme's budget)
* Structural support for European public policy research organisations (think tanks)
* Structural support for organisations of civil society at European level
* Support for projects initiated by civil society organisations
Action 3. Together for Europe (10% of the programme's budget)
* High-visibility events
* Studies
* Information and dissemination tools
Action 4. European Active Remembrance (4% of the programme's budget)
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
* Preservation of the main sites and archives associated with the deportations and the commemoration of the victims
Candidate countries, associated countries (EEA) and Western Balkan countries may participate according to the
Agreements ruling their participation to this programme.
Croatia, Albania and FYROM are now part of the programme.
EEA countries have shown interest for this programme.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Support to projects (maximum 60% of the eligible costs. Structural support to European organisations (operating
grants): maximum 80%.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Joachim OTT
Avenue du Bourget, 1 - BOUR
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 14 71
eacea-p7@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
76. EUROPE FOR CITIZENS - Action 1.1 - Active citizens for Europe - Town
Twinning
Which fund is it? EUROPE FOR CITIZENS - Action 1.1 - Active citizens for Europe - Town Twinning
Amount Annual budget: not communicated
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants to support town-twinning actions stimulating active European citizenship, to take
benefit from links established at local level between twin cities to encourage exchanges and
cooperation
Domains concerned Culture – Media - Public management – Information - Citizenship
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - Balkans
Useful links http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/citizenship/
http://www.eurodesk.org
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES :
* Bringing together people from local communities across Europe to share and exchange experiences, opinions and
values, to learn from history and to build for the future
* Fostering new and existing links and networks between local authorities in Europe
* Enhance the important contribution that co-operation and exchanges between local communities make to European
integration
FINANCED ACTIONS :
One-off pilot, or long-term activities that involve or promote direct exchanges between European citizens through
their participation in town-twinning activities: citizens' meetings, specific conferences or seminars on subjects of
common interest, along with related publications
* Citizens' meetings :
- organised in the framework of already existing or prospective town twinning
- involving municipalities from at least two participating countries, from which at least one is an EU Member State
- involving at least ten participants from the invited municipality in bilateral meetings and at least five participants from
each invited municipality in multilateral meetings
* Thematic networking of twinned towns
- Thematic conferences and workshops involving at least 3 towns, developed within the framework of town twinning.
They should have a defined target group for which the selected theme is particularly relevant and involve community
members active in the subject area. They should address the priority themes of the Programme. To this end the
programme should engage participants in dialogue on these themes, which includes for example European policies
and their implementation at local level.
- Special category: Multi-annual projects for networks of twinned towns in order to provide
established networks of towns with twinning relationships an opportunity to embark on more sustainable, substantial,
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
strategic and structured co-operation. Such networks, already established, must involve at least 5 twinned towns
from 5 different participating countries.
The European Commission awards each year the Prize Gold Stars of Town Twinning (see EUROFUNDING sheet) to
those towns that have best used the grants received in the previous year to contribute to European integration.
Croatia, Albania and Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia have recently joined the programme. The EEA
countries have expressed interest.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Deadlines are different according the the actions: 1st February, 1st April, 1st June, 1st
September and 1st December.
How much can I expect?
Citizen's meetings: max. 20,000 euro; Thematic networking of twinned towns : min. 3,500 ; Multi-annual projects:
max. 150,000 euro; Organisation and travel costs are covered.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Pavel TYCHTL
Avenue du Bourget, 1 - BOUR
B-1140 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 29 629 73
eacea-p7@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
77. EUROPE FOR CITIZENS - Action 1.2 - Citizen's projects and support measures
Which fund is it? EUROPE FOR CITIZENS - Action 1.2 - Citizen's projects and support measures
Amount Annual budget: not communicated yet
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants to support solid and innovative methods of citizens participation.
Domains concerned Information - Citizenship
Who can apply? Research centres – Schools - Training centres - Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers -
Development NGOs – Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - Balkans
Useful links http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/citizenship/
Objectives and priorities?
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Citizens projects
A variety of projects of a transnational and cross-sectoral dimension, directly involving citizens, can be supported
under this measure. Those projects should gather citizens from different horizons, who will act together or debate on
common European issues, at local and European level. Innovative methods enabling citizens' participation should be
applied.
* Support measures
Support measures are tools aimed at developing the projects carried out under this action and improving their quality,
for example through exchanging best practices, pooling experiences between stakeholders and developing new skills
via training sessions.
They should therefore be targeted either at town twinning projects or at citizens' projects.
They should be carried out by experts, professionals from the field, intermediary bodies, etc. which should have a
broad expertise in the field and use efficient tools for improving the quality of the projects.
The European Commission will establish partnerships with relevant organizations, which will be selected through an
open and transparent procedure. Within those partnerships, that should run for a period of two years, the
organisations will receive cofounding from the European Commission for carrying out the support measures.
Candidate countries, associated countries (EEA) and Western Balkan countries may participate according to the
Agreements ruling their participation to this programme.
Croatia, Albania and FYROM are now part of the programme.
EEA countries have shown interest for this programme.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
How much can I expect?
Maximum 80% of the eligible costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Pavel TYCHTL
Avenue du Bourget, 1 - BOUR
B-1140 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 29 73
eacea-p7@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
78. EUROPE FOR CITIZENS - Action 2.1 - Structural support for European policy
research organisations (think-tanks)
Which fund is it? EUROPE FOR CITIZENS - Action 2.1 - Structural support for European policy research
organisations (think-tanks)
Amount Annual budget : not communicated
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for running costs for information, communication and promotion work about the
European Union Domains concerned Culture – Media - Public management – Information - Citizenship
Who can apply? Research centres - Federations Unions - Development NGOs - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - Balkans
Useful links http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/citizenship/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Fostering action, debate and reflection related to European citizenship and democracy, shared values, common
history and culture through cooperation within civil society organisations at European level
* Strengthening the institutional capacity of those organisations, which are representative, provide real European
added value, can bring about important multiplier effects
* Strengthening transeuropean networks and European associations
PRIORITIES: Role of civil society organisations and forms of civic participation in the democratic life of the EU; Equal
pportunities in political life; Raise awareness about, and mobilise stakeholders towards, the planned European Year
of Volunteering 2011
PRIORITY AREAS:
* Future of the European Union and its basic values
* Active European Citizenship, participation and democracy in Europe
* Intercultural dialogue
* Impact of European policies in societies
* People‟s well being in Europe, employment, social cohesion and sustainable development
FINANCED ACTIONS (measures 1 and 2 of action 2):
* Operating grants to support costs necessary for the proper conduct of the normal and permanent activities of the
organisations of 2 types of bodies:
1. European public policy research organisations (think-tanks), so that they can contribute to :
- Provide new ideas and reflections on European issues
- Provide independent strategic, cross-sectoral recommendations to the EU institutions
- Feed the debate notably on citizenship of the European Union and on European values and cultures
2. Structural support for civil society organisations at European level, so that they can contribute to:
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
- Civic, educational, cultural and political activities for participating in society
Only organisms operating on a trans-national basis, either through the structure of the organisation (networking or an
organisation with subsidiary(s) in different eligible countries) or/and through the work programme are eligible.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
From 60,000 euro maximum (for a budget of less than 100,000 euro) to 250,000 euro maximum (for a budget of 1,2
million euro or more). Maximum 80% of the eligible costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Pavel TYCHTL
Avenue du Bourget 1
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 29 629 73
EACEA-p7-citizensprojects@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
79. EUROPE FOR CITIZENS - Action 2.2 - Support for projects initiated by civil
society organisations
Which fund is it? EUROPE FOR CITIZENS - Action 2.2 - Support for projects initiated by civil society
organisations
Amount Annual budget: not communicated
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for projects promoting mutual understanding between cultures of Europe.
Domains concerned Culture – Media – Information - Citizenship
Who can apply? Research centres - Federations Unions – Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - Balkans
Useful links http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/citizenship/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES :
* Increase direct cooperation among civil society organisations from different Member States in order to contribute to
mutual understanding of different cultures and points of view and to the identification of shared concerns and values
* Encourage civil society organisations at local, regional, national or European level to involve citizens or represent
their interests
PRIORITIES: Role of civil society organisations and forms of civic participation in the democratic life of the EU; Equal
opportunities in political life; Raise awareness about, and mobilise stakeholders towards, the planned European Year
of Volunteering 2011
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Action: planning, implementing and exploiting together the results of an action via seminars, thematic workshops,
production and dissemination of publications, information campaigns, artistic workshops, actions related to amateur
sport, training seminars, hearings, exhibitions, grass roots projects
* Debate: stimulating and organising debate involving for example the members of the organisations implementing
the project, other civil society organisations, other types of organisations, institutions or decision-makers, European
citizens
* Reflection: organising, nourishing and structuring reflection on European values, European citizenship and
democracy involving civil society organisations of all kinds but also, for example, experts, decision-makers, citizens.
Special attention should be given to reflecting the cultural and spiritual diversity of Europe. The project could include
for example a colloquium, preceded by an opinion poll and followed by a publication in the media
* Networking: setting the basis for, or encouraging the development of, long-lasting networking between many
organisations active in the field.
PARTNERSHIP:
Each project involves at least 2 organisations from 2 different participating countries. At least one of these countries
must be a Member State of the European Union. Croatia, Albania and FYROM have already joined. EEA countries
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
have shown interest.
This programme does not provide direct support to organisations by co-financing their operating costs. To apply for a
direct support, refer to EUROFUNDING sheet "EUROPE FOR CITIZENS - Structural support for research
organisations and for civil society organisations".
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year, deadline on 1st of June.
How much can I expect?
„Event projects‟: grant based on the number of participants and of communication tools produced. „Production and
realisation projects‟: between 10,000 and 55,000 euro, max. 60%.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Pavel TYCHTL
Avenue du Bourget, 1 - BOUR
B-1140 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 29 629 73
eacea-info@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
80. EUROPE FOR CITIZENS - Action 2.3 - Direct support for selected organisations
Which fund is it? EUROPE FOR CITIZENS - Action 2.3 - Direct support for selected organisations
Amount Annual budget: not communicated
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for organisations promoting European citizenship
Domains concerned Culture – Media – Information - Citizenship
Who can apply? Research centres - Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers - Development NGOs –
Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - Balkans
Useful links http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/citizenship/
http://ec.europa.eu/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Fostering action, debate and reflection related to European citizenship and democracy, shared values, common
history and culture through cooperation within civil society organisations at European level
* Strengthening the institutional capacity of those representative organisations, which provide real European added
value and can bring about important multiplier effects
* Strengthening trans European networks and European associations
2011 PRIORITIES: Role of civil society organisations and forms of civic participation in the democratic life of the EU;
Equal opportunities in political life; Raise awareness about, and mobilise stakeholders towards, the planned
European Year of Volunteering 2011
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Operating costs
This programme covers the annual running costs and activities of 2 types of organisations:
- European public policy research organisations (think-tanks)
- Structural support for civil society organisations at European level
Currently selected organisations with EU funding:
- The "Groupement d'études et de recherches Notre Europe"
- The "Institut für Europäische Politik"
- The Platform of European Social NGOs
- The European Movement
- The European Council on Refugees and Exiles
PARTNERSHIP:
Organisations should be established in more than one Member State or their normal activities involve close co-
operation with organisations in other Member States.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
When have I to apply?
Periodicity once a year
How much can I expect?
Maximum EU grant 80%, at least 20% of the budget must be provided from sources other than the EU funding.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Philippe COVA
Avenue du Bourget 1
BE-1140 Brussels
code
Belgium
32 2 29 689 26
eacea-p7-civilsociety@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
81. EUROPE FOR CITIZENS - Action 3 - Together for Europe
Which fund is it? EUROPE FOR CITIZENS - Action 3 - Together for Europe
Amount Global budget: 19 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for activities promoting European citizenship and for information and dissemination
activities on the results of the programme Domains concerned Culture – Media – Information – Citizenship - New technologies
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities – Corporations - Federations Unions –
SMEs - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - Balkans
Useful links http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/citizenship/
http://ec.europa.eu/citizenship/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Help to increase among the peoples of Europe the sense of belonging to the same community
* Make European citizens aware of the history, achievements and values of the European Union
* Involve the citizens in intercultural dialogue and contribute to the development of their European identity
PRIORITIES:
* Intercultural dialogue: European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion 2010
* To increase the sense of belonging of peoples of Europe to the same community
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* High-visibility events
Events organised by the Commission, where appropriate in cooperation with the Member States or other relevant
partners, which are substantial in scale and scope, such as:
- Commemoration of historical events (e.g. 60th anniversary of the Schuman declaration, on May 9th 2010)
- Celebration of European achievements
- Artistic events
- Awareness-raising around specific issues
- European-wide conferences
- Awarding of prizes to highlight major accomplishments
* Studies, surveys and opinion polls
* Information and dissemination tools
- Internet portal and other tools to provide comprehensive information on the various activities of the programme, on
other European actions related to citizenship and on other relevant initiatives.
Candidate countries, associated countries (EEA) and Western Balkan countries may participate according to the
agreements ruling their participation to this programme.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Croatia, Albania and FYROM have already joined.
EEA countries have shown interest for this programme.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Selection through calls for tenders.
How much can I expect?
No grants will be awarded under this measure, but possibly public procurements.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Pavel TYCHTL
Avenue du Bourget, 1 - BOUR
B-1140 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 2962973
eac-soc-civile@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
82. EUROPE FOR CITIZENS - Action 4 - European Active Remembrance
Which fund is it? EUROPE FOR CITIZENS - Action 4 - European Active Remembrance
Amount Global budget: 7,6 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Protection and commemoration of sites of nazi concentration camps and of victims of
deportations and exterminations linked with the Holocaust and Stalinism Domains concerned Culture – Media – Information – Citizenship - Human Rights
Who can apply?
Research centres - Local and Regional authorities – Schools - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - Development NGOs – Universities -
Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - Balkans
Useful links http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/citizenship/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Support actions to preserve and commemorate the main sites and archives associated with the deportations,
symbolised by the memorials which have been raised on the sites of the former camps and other places of mass-
civilian martyrdom and extermination, and to keep alive the memory of victims at these sites
* Commemorate victims of deportations and exterminations linked with the Holocaust and Stalinism
* To study the phenomenon from an historical perspective
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Projects for the preservation of the main sites and memorials associated with the mass deportations, the former
concentration camps and other large-scale martyrdom and extermination sites of Nazism, as well as the archives
documenting these events and for keeping alive the memory of the victims, as well as the memory of those who,
under extreme conditions, rescued people from the Holocaust
* Projects for the commemoration of the victims of mass exterminations and mass deportations associated with
Stalinism, as well as the preservation of the memorials and archives documenting these events
* Projects engaging citizens, and especially young people, in a broad reflection about the causes and consequences
of Nazism and/or Stalinism
* Projects encouraging organisations active in this field to establish contacts among themselves and to learn from
each other
To illustrate, actions may concern:
* Collection of oral testimonies to make available for today‟s European citizens and/or for future generations
* Commemoration ceremonies, inauguration of a commemorative building
* Broad reflection about the causes and consequences of Nazism and/or Stalinism
* Reflection accompanied or supported by concrete actions
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Candidate countries, associated countries (EEA) and Western Balkan countries may participate according to the
Agreements ruling their participation to this programme.
Croatia, Albania and FYROM have already joined.
EEA countries have shown interest for this programme.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity 1 deadline per year for submission of projects: 30st April.
How much can I expect?
Minimum 10 000 euro per project, co financing rate maximum 60%.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Avenue du Bourget 1
BE-1140 Brussels
code
Belgium
32 2 296 69 51
eacea-p7-remembrance@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
83. EUROPEAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION (ECF)
Which fund is it? EUROPEAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION (ECF)
Amount Budget annuel: 1.4 million euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants provided to European cultural organisations and professionnals
Domains concerned Culture – Media - Education – Training - Enlargement
Who can apply? Agencies Chambers - Development NGOs - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Mediterranean countries
– Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.eurocult.org
http://ec.europa.eu
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVE:
* Boosting the cultural dimension of a richly diverse Europe with grants for small to medium-sized cultural
organisations and individuals
2011-2012 theme: "Narratives for Europe"
FINANCED ACTIONS:
The Foundation offers two kind of grants:
* Making collaboration work grants for cultural organisations, to stimulate collaboration between cultural
organisations.
Projects will be assessed specifically on their collaborative nature and the added value they bring to the practice of
cultural cooperation in Europe.
* Artistic project grants to support artistic projects that show vision in illuminating the issues of diversity in Europe.
Projects will be assessed specifically on their artistic quality. Artistic uniqueness and European relevance are the
main selection criteria. Individual artists and cultural organisations can apply. There will be extra money specifically
available for projects from Balkan countries.
The Foundation does not support:
* activities that focus only on the academic sector or represent traditional approaches
* awards, competitions
* folkloric events and projects which focus on
conserving European heritage
* actions that could otherwise be supported by
specialist public and private arts funds
* individual literary works, translations
* initiatives based solely on tourism
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
* Have a strong cultural objective, be concerned with European cross border cooperation
* Feature at least one country from the following group: EU, Albania, Belarus, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, FYROM,
Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey, and Ukraine. Independent cultural organisations
from Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria and Tunisia are also eligible for
support as partners.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year for each grant.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 80% of the project‟s total budget; ECF grants usually vary between 15,000 and 30,000 euro.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Cultural Foundation
Person in charge
Esther CLAASSEN
Jan van Goyenkade 5
1075 NL Amsterdam
code
Nederland
31 20 573 38 68
31 20 675 22 31
Eclaassen@eurocult.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
84. EUROPEAN REGION OF THE YEAR
Which fund is it? EUROPEAN REGION OF THE YEAR
Amount Global budget: not communicated
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Initiative for the election of the European region of the year
Domains concerned Culture – Media - Local development - Environment
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - European Economic Area
– Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.tery.org
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Increase awareness of the activities of the regions in Europe and recognition of regional affairs
* Make new contributions to building up the regions and European integration
* Show the regions chosen as European Region of the Year in their European and international context, from every
aspect, including the social, cultural, economic and tourism aspects
So far, the following regions have been designated as European Region of the Year:
2003: the Balearic Islands (Spain) and the Republic of Karelia (Russia)
2004: the German-speaking Community (Belgium) and Madeira (Portugal)
2005: Kiev (Ukraine) and Piedmont (Italy)
2006: Sarajevo (Bosnia & Herzegovina)
2007: Vojvodina (Serbia and Montenegro)
2008: Nizhny Novgorod Oblast (Russia)
2009: Gjirokastër District (Albania)
2010: Azores (Portugal)
SÉLECTION CRITERIA:
* Any region of the 47 Member States of the Council of Europe may aspire to be nominated the European Region of
the Year
* The Jury will prioritise the selection by:
- The attainment of the original objectives of the initiative
- The quality of the project that is presented
- Ensuring that the regions seeking nomination belong to different countries and linguistic zones
When have I to apply?
Periodicity The selection procedure starts at least one year before.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
How much can I expect?
Honorary prize.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Region of the Year Organisation.
Person in charge
Elvira ESCUDERO
Ronda Universitat, 7
E - 08007 Barcelona
code
Spain
34 934 12 32 94
34 934 12 68 71
info@tery.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
85. EUROPEAN TERRITORIAL COOPERATION OBJECTIVE (INTERREG IV A) -
Cross border strand
Which fund is it? EUROPEAN TERRITORIAL COOPERATION OBJECTIVE (INTERREG IV A) - Cross border
strand
Amount Global budget: 5,6 billion euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Support to cooperation between European regions at cross-border level
Domains concerned Research - Town planning – Transport - Local development – Energy – Environment –
Innovation - Tourism
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities – Corporations - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers – SMEs – Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - Mediterranean countries –
Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu
http://www.seupb.eu
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* To develop cross-border economic, social and environmental activities through joint strategies for sustainable
territorial development
PRIORITIES:
* To encourage entrepreneurship, in particular the development of SMEs, tourism, culture, and cross-border trade
* To encourage and improve the joint protection and management of natural and cultural resources, as well as the
prevention of natural and technological risks
* To support links between urban and rural areas
* To reduce isolation through improved access to transport, information and communication networks and services,
and cross-border water, waste and energy systems and facilities
* To develop collaboration, capacity and joint use of infrastructures, in particular in sectors such as health, culture,
tourism and education
* To work on administration, employment and equal opportunities
AMONG THE FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Promoting legal and administrative cooperation
* Integration of cross-border labour markets
* Local employment initiatives
* Gender equality and equal opportunities
* Training and social inclusion
* Sharing of human resources and facilities for
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
R&TD
Eligible regions under the cross-border cooperation are the regions of NUTS 3 level situated on the internal and
some of the external frontiers, as well as the maritime borders
Projects on EU territory are financed by the ERDF. Projects may associate third countries and be financed by
external cooperation funds
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Each group of regions (space) defines its priorities. Calls are published on the Space's
websites. Projects can usually be submitted at any time.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 75% of the project costs in the Objective "Convergence" regions, up to 50% in Regional Competitiveness
and Employment area
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Colin WOLFE
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 05 16
colin.wolfe@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
86. EUROPEAN TERRITORIAL COOPERATION OBJECTIVE (INTERREG IV B) -
Transnational strand
Which fund is it? EUROPEAN TERRITORIAL COOPERATION OBJECTIVE (INTERREG IV B) -
Transnational strand
Amount Global budget: 1,8 billion euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Support to cooperation between European regions at transnational level
Domains concerned Research - Town planning – Transport - Local development – Energy – Environment –
Innovation - Tourism
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities – Corporations - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers – SMEs – Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independant States - Mediterranean countries –
Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu
http://www.seupb.eu
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Establishment and development of transnational cooperation, including bilateral cooperation between maritime
regions through the financing of networks and of actions conducive to integrated territorial development
PRIORITIES AND FINANCED ACTIONS:
1 Innovation: the creation and development of scientific and technological networks, and the enhancement of
regional R&TD and innovation capacities, where these make a direct contribution to the balanced economic
development of transnational areas
* Establishment of networks between appropriate education institutions and universities and SMES
* Links to improve access to scientific knowledge and technology transfer between R&TD facilities and international
centres of RTD excellence and twinning
2 Environment: water management, energy efficiency, risk prevention and environmental protection activities with a
clear transnational dimension
* Protection and management of river basins, coastal zones, marine resources, water services and wetlands
* Fire, drought and flood prevention
3 Accessibility: activities to improve access to and quality of transport and telecommunications services where these
have a clear transnational dimension
* Investments in cross-border sections of trans-European networks
* Improved local and regional access to national and transnational networks
* Enhanced interoperability of national and regional systems
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
* Promotion of advanced information and communication technologies
4 Sustainable urban development: strengthening polycentric development at transnational, national and regional
level, with a clear transnational impact.
* The creation and improvement of urban networks and urban-rural links
* Strategies to tackle common urban-rural issues
* Preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage, and the strategic integration of development zones on a
transnational basis
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Each group of regions (space) defines its priorities. Calls are published at the Space's
websites. Projects can usually be submitted at any time.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 75% of the project costs in the Objective "Convergence" regions, up to 50% in Regional Competitiveness
and Employment area.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Colin WOLFE
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 05 16
colin.wolfe@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
87. EUROPEAN TERRITORIAL COOPERATION OBJECTIVE (INTERREG IV C) -
Interregional strand
Which fund is it? EUROPEAN TERRITORIAL COOPERATION OBJECTIVE (INTERREG IV C) - Interregional
strand
Amount Global budget: 321 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Support to cooperation between European regions
Domains concerned Research - Town planning – Transport - Local development – Energy – Environment –
Innovation - Tourism
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities – Corporations - Training centres -
Federations Unions - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers – SMEs - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - Mediterranean countries -
Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu
http://www.seupb.eu
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Interregional cooperation programmes aim to improve the effectiveness of regional development policies in the
areas of innovation, the
knowledge economy, the environment and risk prevention as well as to contribute to the economic modernisation and
increased competitiveness (strengthening of SMEs) of Europe
PRIORITIES INTER-REGIONAL COOPERATION:
* Reinforcement of the effectiveness of regional policy by promoting:
- interregional cooperation focusing on innovation and the knowledge economy and environment and risk prevention
- exchanges of experience concerning the identification, transfer and dissemination of best practice including on
sustainable urban development
- actions involving studies, data collection, and the observation and analysis of development trends in the Community
- development of participative, integrated and sustainable strategies to tackle the high concentration of economic,
environmental and social problems affecting urban areas
* Sustainable urban development through activities such as:
- strengthening economic growth,
- the rehabilitation of the physical environment, brown field redevelopment,
- the preservation and development of natural and
cultural heritage
- the promotion of entrepreneurship
- local employment and community development
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
- the provision of services to the population taking account of changing demographic structures.
Projects on EU territory are financed by the ERDF. Projects may associate third countries and be financed by
external cooperation funds (IPA and ENPI).
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Each group of regions (area) defines its priorities. Calls are published at the areas websites.
Projects can usually be submitted at any time.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 75% of the project costs in the Objective "Convergence" regions, up to 50% in Regional Competitiveness
and Employment area.
Who is in charge?
Institution Joint Technical Secretariat
Person in charge
Michel LAMBLIN
Les Arcuriales - 5D 45 rue de Tournai
59000 Lille
code
France
33 328 14 41 00
33 328 14 41 09
michel.lamblin@interreg4c.eu ; info@interreg4c.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
88. EUROPEAN YOUTH FOUNDATION
Which fund is it? EUROPEAN YOUTH FOUNDATION
Amount Annual budget: 3 million euro
Duration 2010-2012
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for the promotion of voluntary youth work across Europe
Domains concerned Social Affairs - Culture – Media – Citizenship – Youth - Human Rights
Who can apply? Federations Unions - Development NGOs - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - European Economic Area
– Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.coe.int
http://www.eyf.coe.int
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Develop European cooperation in the field of youth through youth policy, youth work and non formal education or
training
PRIORITIES 2010-2012:
- Human Rights and Democracy
- Living together in plural societies
- Social inclusion of young
- Policies and instruments for young people and children
FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
Activities undertaken by non-governmental youth organisations or networks:
* Educational, social, cultural and humanitarian activities of a European character
* Activities aiming at strengthening peace and co-operation in Europe
* Activities designed to promote closer co-operation and better understanding among young people in Europe
* Activities intended to stimulate mutual aid in Europe and in the developing countries
* Studies, research and documentation on youth matters
The actions are divided into 4 categories (see detailed programme sheets for each category):
* A. International youth meetings: international youth meetings for youth leaders, including seminars, conferences,
workshops, camps, festivals, etc.
* B. Youth activities other than meetings : studies, research projects and the production of information and
documentation on youth issues
* C. Annual contribution to cover the administrative running costs of international non-governmental youth
organisations and networks
* D. Pilot projects: meetings between young people or activities other than meetings (documentation, research and
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
publication):
- to help young people, particularly disadvantaged young people, to deal with the challenges facing them and fulfil
their own aspirations
- to encourage new forms of youth participation and organisation
- to make a contribution to social cohesion
- to adapt and broaden programmes and structures in line with changes in society
When have I to apply?
Periodicity 1st April or 1st October of each year for coming year's projects.
How much can I expect?
Category A and B: maximum 66% of the eligible costs; category D: fixed amount 7600 €
Who is in charge?
Institution Council of Europe
Person in charge
Jean-Claude LAZARO
30 Rue Pierre de Coubertin
F-67000 Strasbourg
code
France
33 3 88 41 26 85
33 3 88 41 27 77
eyf@coe.int; jean-claude.lazaro@coe.int
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
89. EUROPEAN YOUTH FOUNDATION - A. YOUTH MEETINGS
Which fund is it? EUROPEAN YOUTH FOUNDATION - A. YOUTH MEETINGS
Amount Annual budget: 3 million euro
Duration 2010-2012
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for the organisation of international youth meetings or meetings for youth leaders
Domains concerned Social Affairs - Culture – Media – Citizenship – Youth - Human Rights
Who can apply? Development NGOs - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - European Economic Area
– Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.coe.int
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Promote youth co-operation in Europe through international youth meeting, which can take the form of a seminar,
conference, workshop, camp, festival, etc.
PRIORITIES:
Human Rights and democracy, living together in diverse societies, social inclusion of young people.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
The meeting must:
* Make a useful contribution to the objectives and work of the Council of Europe's youth sector
* Be attended, in appropriate proportions, by nationals of at least 7 Member States of the Council of Europe. It may
also include participants from states which are not members of the Council of Europe
* Be likely to have a multiplying effect
* Be run in accordance with the educational principles of the Council of Europe's youth sector and, in particular,
promote education for youth participation as well as intercultural learning
* Be, at least for one-third of its total cost, financed from sources other than the European Youth Foundation (EYF):
participation fees, the applicant organisation's own funds, or other grants
* Be attended by participants of whom at least 75% are under the age of 30
* (As a general rule) be held in one of the Council of Europe's Member States: applicant organisations are required to
justify a choice of venue in a non-member state
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES:
* An international non-governmental youth organisation or network
* or a local non-governmental youth organisation or network, together with 3 other youth NGOs or one international
youth organisation
* or another type of non-governmental structure involved in youth work, if the activity is organised by and involves
NGOs or networks from at least four different Councils of European Member States
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
When have I to apply?
Periodicity 2 dates for submission: 1st April and 1st October every year.
How much can I expect?
Up to 66% of the total cost of project.
Who is in charge?
Institution Council of Europe
Person in charge
Bente MOLLER POULSEN
30 Rue Pierre de Coubertin
F-67000 Strasbourg
code
France
33 3 88 41 32 05
33 3 90 21 49 64
bente.moller-poulsen@coe.int
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
90. EUROPEAN YOUTH FOUNDATION - B YOUTH ACTIVITIES OTHER THAN
MEETINGS
Which fund is it? EUROPEAN YOUTH FOUNDATION - B YOUTH ACTIVITIES OTHER THAN MEETINGS
Amount Annual budget: 3 million euro
Duration 2010-2012
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for the production of information and documentation on youth issues
Domains concerned Social Affairs - Culture – Media – Citizenship – Youth - Human Rights
Who can apply? Development NGOs - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - European Economic Area
– Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links
http://www.coe.int
http://www.right-to-information.eu
http://www.eurodesk.org
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Promote the co-operation and mutual understanding between young people in Europe
PRIORITIES:
Human Rights and democracy, living together in diverse societies, social inclusion of young people.
FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
* Specialised publications (such as training manuals)
* Newsletters or magazines produced by international youth organisations or networks
* Information campaigns
* Exhibitions and the production of audio-visual materials,..
* Development of web sites or the production of CD-Rom
* Production of posters, badges and stickers
* Research projects on youth-related issues
* In the same category, the EYF can also grant study visits enabling youth organisations and networks to make new
contacts in Europe and thus extend partnerships and develop co-operation.
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES:
* An international non-governmental youth organisation or network
* A local non-governmental youth organisation or network, together with 3 others youth NGOs or one international
youth organisation
* Another type of non-governmental structure involved in youth work, if the activity is organised by and involves
NGOs or networks from at least four different Council of Europe member states
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
When have I to apply?
Periodicity 1st of April and 1st of October every year.
How much can I expect?
Up to 66% of the total cost of the project.
Who is in charge?
Institution Council of Europe
Person in charge
Bente MOLLER POULSEN
30 Rue Pierre de Coubertin
F-67000 Strasbourg
code
France
33 3 88 41 32 05
33 3 90 21 49 64
bente.moller-poulsen@coe.int
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
91. EUROPEAN YOUTH FOUNDATION - C. INTERNATIONAL YOUTH
ORGANISATIONS
Which fund is it? EUROPEAN YOUTH FOUNDATION - C. INTERNATIONAL YOUTH ORGANISATIONS
Amount Annual budget: 3 million euro
Duration 2010-2012
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for international non-governmental youth organisations and networks
Domains concerned Social Affairs - Culture – Media – Citizenship – Youth - Human Rights
Who can apply? Federations Unions - Development NGOs - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - European Economic Area
– Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links
http://www.coe.int
http://www.eyf.coe.int
http://www.right-to-information.eu
Objectives and priorities?
FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
* C: Develop a European network structure for international youth organisations which already have an established
European structure or a European secretariat
* C bis: Establish or create a new international youth network for those organisations in the process of setting up a
European structure
The EYF may, for a maximum of three years, grant an annual contribution to cover part of the general administrative
costs involved in establishing a European structure
PRIORITIES:
Themes of the European Youth Campaign
For Diversity, Human Rights and Participation whose priorities are : Youth Promoting Dialogue; Youth promoting
participatory democracy; Youth Celebrating Diversity
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES C:
* An international non-governmental youth organisation or network involved in youth work that intends to establish a
European structure
* In this case, members joined voluntarily and have branches in at least three but not more than six Councils of
Europe member states, with a minimum of 100 active members in each (members or young people who regularly
attend your activities)
* Moreover, you must have received at least one grant from the EYF for a category A, B or D (granted between 1
January and 1 April) activity in the course of the year in which the application for an administrative grant is made
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES C bis:
To obtain support for European expansion during 3 years, the organisations and networks must fulfil the same
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
conditions, but have branches in at least 3 but not more than 6 Councils of European Member States.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Only before the 1st of February.
How much can I expect?
The European Youth Foundation may, for a maximum of three years, grant an annual contribution to cover part of the
general administrative costs involved in establishing a European structure.
Who is in charge?
Institution Council of Europe
Person in charge
Bente MOLLER POULSEN
30 Rue Pierre de Coubertin
F-67000 Strasbourg
code
France
33 3 88 41 32 05
33 3 90 21 49 64
bente.moller-poulsen@coe.int; eyf@coe.int
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
92. EUROPEAN YOUTH FOUNDATION - D. PILOT PROJECTS
Which fund is it? EUROPEAN YOUTH FOUNDATION - D. PILOT PROJECTS
Amount Annual budget: 3 million euro
Duration 2010-2012
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for pilot projects concerning youth priorities (social cohesion, exclusion, human
rights,...) Domains concerned Social Affairs - Culture – Media – Citizenship – Youth - Human Rights
Who can apply? Development NGOs - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - European Economic Area
– Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links
http://www.coe.int
http://www.eyf.coe.int
http://www.right-to-information.eu
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Help young people to find ways of meeting both the challenges and their own aspirations
* Encourage new forms of youth participation and organisation
* Contribute to social cohesion, eg. by combating exclusion and by preventing phenomena specifically affecting
young people
* Adapt and open up programmes and structures to the changes in society
AMONG FINANCED PRIORITIES:
* Projects presented by youth NGOs from Georgia and/or the Russian Federation whose theme is the peaceful
transformation of conflicts
* Projects developing new constructive means of participation, so as to enable youngsters to make their voice heard.
* Projects developing disadvantaged young people access to their social rights
* Projects on reinsertion and reintegration of young delinquents to the society
* Projects on violence prevention
Category D:
The project has notably to:
* Be youth activities (by, with or for young people) and have a European dimension, either by involving more than
one country
* Be innovative activities in terms of methodology for the target group and/or organising body and contribute to youth
participation
* Follow the basic educational principles of the Council of Europe youth sector's work :
Human rights education and intercultural dialogue / Youth participation and democratic citizenship / Social cohesion
and inclusion of young people / Youth policy development
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Category D-HRE:
When have I to apply?
Periodicity No fixed deadline for submission of proposals for D. Projects must start 3 months after the
grants request. Deadline D-HRE projects: before the 1st February
How much can I expect?
7600 euro maximum
Who is in charge?
Institution Conseil de l'Europe
Person in charge
Bente MOLLER POULSEN
30 Rue Pierre de Coubertin
F-67000 Strasbourg
code
France
33 3 88 41 32 05
33 3 90 21 49 64
bente.moller-poulsen@coe.int
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
93. EURYDICE
Which fund is it? EURYDICE
Amount Annual budget: non communicated
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Information network on Education in Europe
Domains concerned Information - Education - Training
Who can apply? Research centres – Schools - Training centres - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers
– Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/index_en.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* To produce and disseminate information on educational systems, reforms, research results and innovations in the
field of education
* To promote activities from the national and European units of the network EURYDICE thus serves to highlight both
the diversity of education systems and their common trends
NETWORK'S ACTIVITIES:
* Preparation of comparative studies on priority themes and analyse tendencies in the field of education
* Collection of qualitative data, production and permanent actualisation of basic information about educational
policies and systems
* Preparation of common reference and study frames aimed at giving the possibility to compare the information
available about the educational systems
* Regular publication of Community statistics and indicators on the educational systems of the participating countries
* Dissemination of information through the intermediary of appropriate canals and networks
* Development of databases favouring the collection, the update and the dissemination of common information about
the educational system
EURYDICE consists of:
* National Units established by education ministries in all participant countries, which:
- Provide and are involved in processing the data on which this activity relies
- Ensure that the output of the Network reaches target groups within their countries
* A European Unit set up by the European Commission in Brussels which
- Coordinates the activity of the Network
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
- Drafts and distributes most of its publications
- Designs and administers Eurydice databases and the central website
EU Member States, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland as members of the European Economic Area (EEA) and
Turkey can participate at the Eurydice network.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Information published by the network is available at any time.
How much can I expect?
No funding is granted. The network provides information which can be found in publication catalogues and in
databases.
Institution European Unit EURYDICE - EACEA P9
Person in charge
David Hughes
1 Avenue du Bourget
BE-1140 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 12 46
eacea-eurydice@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
94. FISCALIS 2013
Which fund is it? FISCALIS 2013
Amount Global budget: 156.9 million euro
Duration 2008-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Administrative programme to prevent VAT and excise duty fraud intended for tax administrations
Domains
concerned
Public management – Information - Education – Training - Justice – Security - Economy -
Finances
Who can apply? Administrations States
Regions European Union - Candidate countries
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/taxation/tax_cooperation/fiscalis_programme/index_en.htm
http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/taxation/l11051_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Encourage cooperation among administrations in the Member States
* Encourage a better understanding of Community law and provide the necessary tools to prevent fraud
* Prepare the new common system of VAT addressed to national civil servants
* Develop communication and information exchange systems (manuals and guides)
* Provide training for national officials to familiarise them with the different kinds of fraud
* Develop prevention, detection and investigation methods based on risks analysis
FINANCED ACTIONS through specific programme tools:
* Communication and Information exchange systems
* Exchanges of national civil servants (6 months maximum)
* Seminars in the field of indirect taxation in order to promote an exchange of ideas on particular topics, for officials of
the national administrations, Commission representatives and other experts
- Administrative mutual assistance in the excise field (tobacco and alcohol sector)
- Managing and carrying out Multilateral Controls
- Use of VIES data to combat fraud
- International Sports events - administrative co-operation
- Fight against VAT fraud
- Cooperation between taxation and justice administrations
- Taxation and Control of non-established Traders
* Multilateral control exercises on taxation, involve the collaboration of at least 3 tax administrations simultaneously to
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
integrating and co-ordinating their controls of "taxable persons" (multinationals) having indirect tax obligations in each
of the Member States concerned
* Training: a common core of training for national officials, comprising common Community programmes and
participation in each other‟s training activities
The programme is also open to candidate countries and potential candidates Croatia,the Former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia, Serbia and Turkey.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity No specific call - permanent cooperation between European Commission and tax
administrations of Member states.
How much can I expect?
The programme covers travel and hosting expenses of the exchange programmes.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Nancy PEETERS
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 33 17
32 2 296 19 31
taxud-fiscalis@ec.europa.eu ; nancy.peeters@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
95. FP7 - EU FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME FOR RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGICAL
DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION ACTIVITIES
Which fund is it? FP7 - EU FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME FOR RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGICAL
DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION ACTIVITIES
Amount Global budget: 52,52 billion euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technology (2007-2013) aiming at better
exploiting research capacities in Europe and transforming scientific results into new products,
processes and services.
Domains concerned Research - Agriculture – Fisheries – Transport – Health – Energy – Environment – Industry –
Innovation - New technologies
Who can apply? Research centres – Corporations - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers – SMEs –
Universities - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area – Switzerland – Worldwide
- Balkans
Useful links http://europa.eu
http://cordis.europa.eu
Objectives and priorities?
FP7 is made up of 4 sub-programmes:
* 1. COOPERATION Programme - 32.36 billion €: Supporting the whole range of research actions carried out in
transnational cooperation in the following thematic areas:
-Health
-Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology
-Information and Communication Technologies
-Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies
-Energy
-Environment (including Climate Change)
-Transport (including Aeronautics)
-Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities
-Security
-Space
* 2. IDEAS Programme - 7.46 billion €: Supporting investigator-driven research carried out across all fields by
individual teams in competition at the European level. Projects will be funded on the basis of proposals presented by
researchers on subjects of their choice and evaluated on the sole criterion of excellence as judged by peer review
* 3. PEOPLE Programme - 4,728 billion €: Strengthening, quantitatively and qualitatively, the human potential in
research and technology in Europe through “Marie Curie” actions from initial research training to life long learning
and career development, partnerships between industry and universities
* 4. CAPACITIES Programme - 4.217 billion €: Develop research capacities throughout Europe:
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
-Support to research infrastructures
-Research for the benefit of SMEs
-Regional research-driven clusters (Regions of Knowledge)
-Development of a full research potential in the EU‟s convergence and outermost regions
-Science in Society issues
-Support to the coherent development of research policies
-Horizontal activities of international cooperation
* Non nuclear actions of the Joint Research Centre 1,83 billion €
Projects are implemented according to different types of contracts, called Funding schemes (see EUROFUNDING
sheet FP7 - FUNDING SCHEMES):
* Collaborative Projects, Networks of Excellence, Coordination and Support actions, Individual projects, Marie Curie
Actions, SME measures, loans within the RSFF instrument...
Non-EU countries associated to FP7: Candidate countries (Croatia, Macedonia, Iceland, Turkey), EFTA members
(Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein), Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Israel.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity More than 50 Calls are published all year long.
How much can I expect?
Maximum funding rates vary between 50% and 100% of the eligible projects' costs according to the project's
activities and the beneficiary's legal.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Commission europ
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 11 11
fp7@cordis.lu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
96. FP7 - FUNDING SCHEMES
Which fund is it? FP7 - FUNDING SCHEMES
Amount Global budget: 52,52 billion euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume The funding schemes (or instruments) of the 7th Framework programme of Research and
Development will be used to implement different types of projects and actions falling under
the whole set of thematic and specific FP7 programmes
Domains concerned Research – Industry – Innovation - Services - New technologies - SME Policy
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Training centres - Federations Unions - Administrations
States - SMEs - Universities – Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland- Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/understanding/fp7inbrief/funding-schemes_en.html
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/what_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
* COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH (CP)
Support to research projects carried out by consortia with participants from different countries (minimum 3 different
countries, average 6-10 partners), aiming at developing new knowledge, new technology, products, demonstration
activities or common resources for research.
The size, scope and internal organisation of projects can vary from field to field and from topic to topic.
2 types of projects are to be financed with financing rate of 50 to 75% of the eligible costs:
- Small or medium-scale research actions (ex-STREP)
- Large-scale research projects (ex-IP)
* NETWORKS OF EXCELLENCE (NoE)
Support to a Joint Programme of Activities JPA implemented by a number of research organisations integrating their
activities in a given field, carried out by research teams in the framework of longer term cooperation. The
implementation of this Joint Programme of Activities will require a formal commitment from the organisations
integrating part of their resources and their activities.
Grant for integration: lump sum of 23500€ per researcher/per year
* COORDINATION AND SUPPORT ACTIONS (CSA)
financing rate of 100% of the eligible costs
Support to activities aimed at coordinating or supporting research activities and policies (networking, exchanges,
trans-national access to research infrastructures, studies, conferences, etc).
* RESEARCH FOR SMEs
Targets mainly low to medium technology SMEs with little or no research capability, but also research intensive
SMEs who need to outsource research to complement their core research capability.
* Research for SME ASSOCIATIONS
Targets SME associations which are normally best placed to know or identify the common technical problems of their
members, to act on their behalf, and to promote the effective dissemination and take-up of the results.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
* FUNDING SCHEMES FOR INDIVUDUAL PROJECTS OF THE EUROPEAN RESEARCH COUNCIL (ERC):
1 ERC Starting Independent Grants (StG)
2 ERC Advanced Investigator Grants (AdG)
* MARIE CURIE ACTIONS (Human resources) Individual fellowships for research careers
* LOANS UNDER THE RSFF INITIATIVE
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Most programmes are implemented through calls for proposals except Coordination and
Support actions (some calls for tenders).
How much can I expect?
RTD activities: maximum 50% of eligible costs (75% for SMEs, public organisations, education and research
organisations). Demonstration activities: max. 50%. Other activities up to 100% of the eligible costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Leonidas KARAPIPERIS
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 32 43
leonidas.karapiperis@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
97. FP7 – CAPACITIES
Which fund is it? FP7 – CAPACITIES
Amount Global budget: 4.097 billion euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Specific programme for projects that enhance research and innovation capacities and support
the coherent development of research policies.
Domains concerned Research - Transport - Environment - Industry - Innovation - New technologies -
Telecommunications - Economy – Finances - SME Policy
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Federations Unions - Administrations States - Agencies
Chambers - SMEs - Universities - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland - Worldwide
– Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/index_en.cfm?pg=capacities
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/capacities/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Optimising the use and development of research infrastructures
* Strengthening innovative capacities of SMEs and their ability to benefit from research
* Supporting the development of regional research-driven clusters
* Unlocking the research potential in the EU´s convergence and outermost regions
* Bringing science and society closer together for the harmonious integration of science and technology in European
society
* Horizontal actions and measures in support of international cooperation
THEMES AND FINANCED ACTIONS:
1 Research infrastructures - 1.850 billion €:
* Optimising the utilisation of existing research infrastructures and improving their performance
* Foster the development of new research infrastructures
* Support measures, including support to emerging needs
2 Research for the benefit of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) - 1.366 billion €
3 Regions of knowledge - 126 million €:
* Analysis, development and implementation of research agendas
* “Mentoring” of regions with a less developed research profile by highly developed ones
* Initiatives to improve integration of research actors and institutions in regional economies
4 Research potential - 370 million €:
* Exchange know-how and experience through trans-national two-way secondments of research staff between the
selected centres in the qualifying regions
5 Science in society - 280 million €:
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
* Encourage a societal dialogue on research policy
6 Support to the coherent development of research policies - 70 million €
7 Horizontal activities of international cooperation - 185 million €
* Regional priority setting and definition of S&T Cooperation policies
* Supporting the coordination of national policies and activities
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Each research area publishes one or two calls per year
How much can I expect?
Co financing must be found. The maximum rate of financing is depending on the activity you implement: training,
RTD, coordination activities, dissemination...
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Research Enquiry Service
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 11 11
http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=enquiries
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
98. FP7 - CAPACITIES - 1 RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURES
Which fund is it? FP7 - CAPACITIES - 1 RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURES
Amount 2011 budget: 247 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for projects supporting European research infrastructures to ensure wider access to
the existing infrastructures and support investment in new facilities Domains concerned Research - Local development
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Universities - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland – Balkans
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/index_en.cfm?pg=infra
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/capacities/research-infrastructures_en.html
http://ec.europa.eu/research/infrastructures/pdf/n_wp_201001_en.pdf
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Optimising the use and development of the best research infrastructures existing in Europe
* Helping to create new research infrastructures of pan-European interest needed by the European
scientific community to remain at the forefront of the advancement of research, and able to help industry to
strengthen its base of knowledge and its technological know-how
FINANCED ACTIONS:
1. Support to existing research infrastructures (60% of funds)
* Integrating activities to enable wider transnational access to, and better use of, infrastructures existing in Europe,
irrespective of location, for European researchers to use the best research infrastructures
* "e-Infrastructures": improving electronic research infrastructures, the development of high-capacity and
performance communication, grid and high-end computing capabilities to create virtual communities
2. Support to new research infrastructures of pan-European interest, based on the European Strategy Forum on
Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) .(33% of funds)
2.1 * Design studies for new research infrastructures by funding exploratory awards and feasibility studies (via calls
for proposals)
2.2 Support to construction of New Infrastructures (this support addresses infrastructures from the Commission's
ESFRI list)
* Stage 1: Support during the preparatory phase: support can cover the finalisation of detailed construction plans, the
legal organisation, management and multi-annual planning
The Commission will also act as a facilitator, especially in financial engineering mechanisms for the construction
phase.
* Stage 2: Support during the construction phase: Support for the implementation of the construction plans developed
during and before the previous phase can be provided to projects which are in critical need of support
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
3. Support measures, including support to emerging needs.(7% of funds)
* Stimulating the coordination of national programmes, supporting analysis of emerging needs, supporting the work of
ESFRI and eIRG.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Calls are published once or twice a year.
How much can I expect?
The maximum rate of financing is depending on the activity you implement: coordination, exploratory awards,
feasibility studies...
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Herv
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 12 32
herve.pero@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
99. FP7 - CAPACITIES - 2 RESEARCH FOR THE BENEFIT OF SMES
Which fund is it? FP7 - CAPACITIES - 2 RESEARCH FOR THE BENEFIT OF SMES
Amount 2011 budget: 221 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for projects supporting small enterprises to increase their knowledge, research and
innovation capacity Domains concerned Research - Innovation - New technologies - SME Policy
Who can apply? Research centres - Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Universities -
International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/index_en.cfm?pg=sme
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/capacities/research-sme_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Strengthening the innovation capacity of European small and medium-sized, low to medium tech, enterprises and
their contribution to the development of new technology based products and markets
* Helping SMEs to outsource research, increase their own research efforts, extend their networks, better exploit
research results and acquire technological know-how
FINANCED ACTIONS:
Research and development activities in cooperation with qualified public or private research performers (universities,
institutes of technology, industry, SMEs). There is no restriction in terms of research topics (bottom-up approach),
provided the research meets the needs of the SMEs involved and has clear potential for exploitation.
FUNDING SCHEMES:
* Research for SMEs : support to small groups of innovative research SMEs (in average 6-10 partners) to solve
common technological problems. Projects are relatively short term, and centred on the innovation needs of the SMEs
which outsource research to RTD performers.
* Research for SME associations : support SME associations to develop technical solutions to problems common to
a large number of SMEs in specific industrial sectors or segments of the value chain through research needed, for
example, to develop or conform to European norms and standards (in average 10-15 partners)
* Demonstration actions : market studies, business plans, market strategies in the form of collaborative projects
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* PARTNERSHIP: at least 3 SMEs or 3 SME associations from different countries and 2 RTD performers.
* In addition to research, projects should include activities to promote the take-up and effective exploitation of the
research results, such as, testing, demonstration, training, technology transfer, knowledge management and IPR
protection.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
* The Commission is in favour of increased participation of public r&d centres. Research intensive SMEs may
participate as providers of research services or to outsource research to complement their core research capability.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Calls are published once to 2 times a year.
How much can I expect?
Global SME project budget is situated between 0,5 and 1,5 million euro. Global SME association project budget is
situated between 1,5 and 4 million euro.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Fernando TRABADA CRENDE
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 65 58
Fernando.trabada-crende@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
100. FP7 - CAPACITIES - 3 REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE
Which fund is it? FP7 - CAPACITIES - 3 REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE
Amount 2011 budget: 18.8 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for projects supporting the development, across Europe, of regional “research-driven
clusters” associating most research operators. Domains concerned Research - Local development
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Agencies Chambers -
SMEs - Universities - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/index_en.cfm?pg=know
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/capacities/regions-knowledge_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Strengthening the research potential of European regions, in particular by encouraging and supporting the
development, across Europe, of regional “research-driven clusters” associating universities, research centres,
enterprises and regional authorities
* Supporting the definition and implementation of optimal policies and strategies for the development of R&D driven
clusters
* Improving regional research agendas through mutual learning; promoting and strengthening cooperation between
clusters
PRIORITIES:
The programme will concentrate on the development of transnational cooperation between regional research-driven
clusters, by covering the following activities:
• Analysis, development and implementation of research agendas
• Mentoring of regions with a less developed research profile by highly developed ones
• Initiatives to improve integration of research actors and institutions in regional economies
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Analysis, development and implementation of research agendas of regional clusters and cooperation between them
* Mentoring of regions with a less developed research profile by highly developed ones based on R&D focused
cluster building
* Initiatives to improve integration of research actors and institutions in regional economies, through their interactions
at cluster level
* Activities to promote systematic mutual information exchange as well as interactions between similar projects of
other relevant Community programmes (e.g. analysis and synthesis workshops, round tables, publications)
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
PARTNERSHIP:
Projects would normally involve regional authorities, regional development agencies, universities, research centres,
and industry as well as where appropriate technology transfer, financial or civil society organisations.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Calls are published once or several times a year.
How much can I expect?
Maximum amount: between 1 and 3 million euro; maximum funding rate: 100% of the eligible project costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Olivier BRUNET
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 10 61
olivier.brunet@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
101. FP7 - CAPACITIES - 4 RESEARCH POTENTIAL CONVERGENCE
REGIONS
Which fund is it? FP7 - CAPACITIES - 4 RESEARCH POTENTIAL CONVERGENCE REGIONS
Amount 2011 budget: 63.8 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants to stimulate researchers' mobility and support the acquisition and development of
research equipment, thus helping Convergence Regions Domains concerned Research - Local development
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Schools - Corporations - Training centres
- Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Universities - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/index_en.cfm?pg=potential
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/capacities/convergence-regions_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Stimulating the realisation of the full research potential of the enlarged EU by unlocking and developing the
research potential existing or emerging excellence in the EU‟s convergence regions and outermost regions
* Helping to strengthen the capacities of their researchers to successfully participate in research activities at EU level
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Transnational two-way secondments of research staff in the convergence regions for the exchange of know-how
and experience between "Convergence" regions and one or more other regions
* Recruitment by the selected centres of incoming experienced researchers for involvement in transfer of knowledge
and/or in the training of researchers
* Acquisition and development of research equipment and the development of a material environment for the
exploitation of the intellectual potential in the convergence regions
* Organisation of workshops and conferences to facilitate knowledge transfer
* Promotional activities as well as initiatives aiming at disseminating and transferring
research results in other countries and international markets
* Dissemination and promotion to make "Convergence" regions centres and their activities better known
* "Evaluation facilities" for research centres in the Convergence Regions in order to obtain an international
independent expert evaluation of their research quality and infrastructures
When have I to apply?
Periodicity One or several calls are published every year, according to the focus regions.
How much can I expect?
Maximum amount: 4 million euro; 1 million euro in case of international cooperation actions; maximum funding rate:
100% of the eligible project costs.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Maria KAYAMANIDOU
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 83 89
maria.kayamanidou@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
102. FP7 - CAPACITIES - 5 SCIENCE IN SOCIETY
Which fund is it? FP7 - CAPACITIES - 5 SCIENCE IN SOCIETY
Amount 2011 budget: 44.8 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for projects supporting the development, of Europe's capacity to create, exploit and
disseminate knowledge and thereby to innovate Domains concerned Social Affairs - Research - Culture – Media - Youth
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Administrations States - SMEs - Universities - International
Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/index_en.cfm?pg=society
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/sis/home_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Stimulate a harmonious integration of scientific and technological endeavour and associated research policies in
the European social structure
* Encourage a Europe-wide reflection and debate on science and technology and their relation with society and
culture
* Focus on the development of a set of conditions by which such a conducive environment becomes the norm rather
than the exception in Europe
PRIORITY RESEARCH AREAS:
* Better understanding of the place of science and technology in society; ethics committees
* Broader engagement to anticipate and clarify political, societal and ethical issues
* Strengthening and improving the European science system: governance
* The evolving role of universities: CREST working groups
* Gender and research: strengthening the role of women in scientific research; gender dimension of research;
mainstreaming gender in EU research policy and programmes
* Young people and science : Supporting formal and informal science education in schools
* Science and society communicate: Training actions to bridge the gap between the media and the scientific
community; promotion of science by audio-visual means
* International dimension of research on science education
Implementation of the programme through:
* Policy-related actions and thematic research supported
* Cooperation between Member States, identifying common goals, and reinforcing national practices, in the spirit of
the open method of coordination
* Promoting, supporting and monitoring the uptake and impact of „Science in Society‟ issues in other parts of the
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Framework Programme
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Calls are published once or twice a year.
How much can I expect?
Maximum amount: depending on the project's type (between €300000 and €1 million max). Maximum funding rates
vary between 50% and 100% of the eligible project costs according to the RTD activity and to the legal status of the
beneficiary.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Gilles LAROCHE
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 11 22
rtd-sciencesociety@ec.europa
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
103. FP7 - CAPACITIES - 6 COHERENT DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH
POLICIES
Which fund is it? FP7 - CAPACITIES - 6 COHERENT DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH POLICIES
Amount 2011 budget: 9.8 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for projects supporting the coherent development of research policies in the respect of
EU principles Domains concerned Research - Public management - Industry – Innovation
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Administrations States -
SMEs - Universities - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/index_en.cfm?pg=policy
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/capacities/research-policies_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
This sub-action watches at the respect of the EU principles in all developments of research policy:
* Sustainable development and gender equality will be duly taken into account
* Considerations of the ethical, social, legal and wider cultural aspects of the research to be undertaken and its
potential applications
* Socio-economic impacts of scientific and technological development and foresight
* Coordination actions with non EU research programmes (EUREKA) with the use of ERA-NET scheme
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Monitoring and analysis of research-related public policies and industrial strategies to provide information and
analyses in support of the design, implementation, evaluation and trans-national coordination of public policies:
- Information and intelligence service (ERAWATCH) to support evidence-based research policy-making and
understand the evolution of national and regional research policies and services
- Industrial research investment monitoring activity to provide a self-consistent and complementary source of
information to help steer public policy and to allow firms to benchmark their R&D investment strategies
- Development and analysis of indicators on research activity and its impact on the economy (publication of national
and regional science and technology key figures and scoreboards)
* Strengthening the coordination of research policies, mainly via transnational cooperation initiatives undertaken at
national or regional level on issues of common interest:
- Implementation of the open method of coordination (OMC)
- Bottom-up initiatives undertaken by several countries and regions, involving other stakeholders (including industry,
European organisations and civil society organisations).
When have I to apply?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Periodicity No calls for projects open in 2011, only calls for tenders.
How much can I expect?
In 2011, funding will only be provided through public procurement, expert contracts, or grants to named benefiaries.
No calls for projects.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Marc VAN ACHTER
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 41 41
marc.vanachter@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
104. FP7 - CAPACITIES - INCO-NET
Which fund is it? FP7 - CAPACITIES - INCO-NET
Amount Annual Budget: 7 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume INCO-NETs are platforms bringing together policy makers and stakeholders of target regions
to facilitate international research collaboration Domains concerned Research - Public management - Innovation - New technologies - Co-op & Development
Who can apply? Administrations States - Agencies Chambers
Regions European Union - Latin America - Candidate countries - Mediterranean countries - Central
America - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/index_en.cfm?pg=inco
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/capacities/international-cooperation_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Establish a dialogue to identify S&T priorities of common research areas of mutual interest and benefit
* Facilitate the uptake and use of common identified research areas and the monitoring of performance and impacts
of international S&T cooperation across the specific Programmes of FP7
* Implement specific activities to promote and contribute to the participation of the targeted regions/countries in FP7.
FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
* Bi-regional coordination of S&T cooperation including priority setting and definition of S&T cooperation policies.
Each platform defines its own activities
TARGET REGIONS:
* EECA S&T International Cooperation Network for Eastern European and Central Asian Countries
* IncoNet CA/SC cooperation between the EU and Central Asia/South Caucasus
* CAAST-NET Coordination and Advancement of Sub-Saharan Africa-EU Science & Technology Cooperation
* EULARINET's bi-regional dialogue on S&T between EU Member States (MS), Associated States (AS) and Latin
American Partner Countries (LAPC)
* EUCARINET Fostering European Union - Caribbean Research and Innovation Networks
* ENLACE Enhancing Scientific Cooperation between the European Union and Central America
* INCONET-GCC Science and Technology International Cooperation Network for Gulf Cooperation Countries
* PACE-Net Pacific - EU Network for science and Technology
* EA-EU-NET Facilitating the Bi-Regional EU-ASEAN Science and Technology Dialog
* WBC-INCO.NET Western Balkan Countries INCO-NET
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Participation in calls and events can be requested at the individual INCO-NET networks.
How much can I expect?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
The Networks are financed with a CSA contract (100% of coordination costs).
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Philippe FROISSARD
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 23 73
philippe.froissard@ec.europe.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
105. FP7 – COOPERATION
Which fund is it? FP7 – COOPERATION
Amount Global budget: 32,413 billion euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Specific support programme covering collaborative research projects in preselected areas of
research and technological development, which are of strategic importance for the EU.
Domains concerned Research - Transport - Health - Industry - Innovation - New technologies -
Telecommunications - SME Policy - Tourism
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Federations Unions - Administrations States - Agencies
Chambers - SMEs - Universities - Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland - Worldwide
- Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/index_en.cfm?pg=cooperation
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/cooperation/home_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Gain leadership in key scientific and technological areas by supporting cooperation between universities, industry,
research centres and public authorities across the EU
RESEACH AREAS:
1. Health: * Biotechnology, generic tools and technologies for human health, * Integrating biological data and
processes: large-scale data gathering, systems biology, * Research on the brain and related diseases, human
development and ageing, * Translational research in major infectious diseases, * Optimising the delivery of health
care to European citizens
2. Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology: * Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land,
forest and aquatic environments, * Fork to farm: Food, health and well being
3. Information and Communication Technologies: * ICT Technology Pillars: * Nano-electronics, photonics, embedded
systems, * Integration of technologies in personal environments, home environments, * ICT meeting societal
challenges: ICT content, ICT supporting businesses
4. Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies
5. Energy: * Hydrogen and fuel cells, * Renewable electricity generation, * Renewable fuel production, cooling and
heating, * Clean coal technologies
6. Environment (including Climate Change): * Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made
resources, * Evolution of marine environments
7. Transport (including Aeronautics)
8. Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities
9. Security
10. Space
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Cross-cutting issues are present within each thematic programme:
* Emerging needs and unexpected political needs
* International cooperation via the participation of researchers/research institutions from third countries
* SME participation
AMONG THE FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Collaborative projects, Networks of Excellence, Coordination/support actions
* Training and individual projects
* Emerging needs: through specific support for research proposals
Associated countries to FP7, beyond the EU are: Candidate countries (Croatia, Macedonia, Iceland and Turkey),
EFTA members (Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein) and Albania, Montenegro, Serbia, Israel. Certain calls will allow
participation of third countries (Africa, Asia).
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Every research area publishes one or two calls a year.
How much can I expect?
Cofinancing must be found. The maximum rate of financing is depending on the activity you set up: training, RTD,
coordination activities or dissemination.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
fp7@cordis.lu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
106. FP7 - COOPERATION - 1 HEALTH
Which fund is it? FP7 - COOPERATION - 1 HEALTH
Amount 2011 budget: 670 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for research projects concerning sustainable management, production and use of
biological resources, through life sciences and biotechnology Domains concerned Research - Agriculture – Fisheries - Health - Environment
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Federations Unions - Administrations States - Agencies
Chambers - SMEs - Universities - Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland - Worldwide
– Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/index_en.cfm?pg=food
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/kbbe/home_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Improving the health of European citizens
* Increasing the competitiveness of European health-related industries and businesses, while addressing global
health issues including emerging epidemics
PRIORITY RESEARCH AREAS:
1. Biotechnology, generic tools and technologies for human health:
* High-throughput research: to develop new research tools for modern biology that will enhance significantly data
generation and improve data and specimen (bio banks) standardisation, acquisition and analysis
* Detection, diagnosis and monitoring: to develop visualisation, imaging, detection and analytical tools and
technologies for biomedical research, for prediction, diagnosis, monitoring and prognosis of diseases
* Predicting suitability, safety and efficacy of therapies: to develop the parameters, tools, methods and standards
needed for bringing to the patient safe and effective new biomedicines
* Innovative therapeutic approaches and interventions: further developments in advanced therapies and
technologies, regeneration medicine, bio compatible material sand cells
2. Translating research for human health
* Integrating biological data and processes: large-scale data gathering, systems biology
* Research on the brain and related diseases, human development and ageing
* Translational research in major infectious diseases: to confront major threats to public health: Anti-microbial drug
resistance; HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis; Emerging epidemics
* Translational research in other major diseases: Cancer; Cardiovascular disease; Diabetes and obesity,
Neurological disease
3. Optimising the delivery of health care to European citizens
* Translating clinical research into clinical practice including better use of medicines, appropriate use of behavioural
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
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and organisational interventions and health therapies
* Quality, solidarity and sustainability of health systems
* Enhanced health promotion and disease prevention: to provide evidence for the best public health measures in
terms of life styles
4. Other actions: Responding to emerging needs and unforeseen policy needs; International cooperation actions.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Calls are published once to twice a year.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 30 million € per project. Maximum funding rates varies between 50% and 100% of the eligible projects
costs according to the RTD activity and to the legal status of beneficiaries.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Stephane HOGAN
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 29 65
stephane.hogan@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
107. FP7 - COOPERATION - 3.1 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGIES
Which fund is it? FP7 - COOPERATION - 3.1 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
Amount 2011 budget: 1.170 billion euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for research projects to develop products, services and process for citizens,
businesses, industry and governments through the use of ICTs
Domains concerned Research - Industry - Innovation - New technologies – Telecommunications
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Agencies Chambers -
SMEs - Universities - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland
Useful links http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/ict/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Improve the competitiveness of European industry and enable Europe to master and shape the future
developments of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) so that they meet the demands and needs of
citizens and businesses in 3 ways:
- by productivity and innovation, facilitating creativity and management
- by modernisation of public services, such as health, education and transport
- by advances in science and technology, by supporting cooperation and access to information
PRIORITY AREAS:
1. Innovative technology pillars:
* Nano-electronics, photonics and integrated micro/nano-systems
* Ubiquitous and unlimited capacity communication networks
* Embedded systems, computing and control: powerful, secure and distributed, reliable and efficient computing,
storage and communication systems and products that are embedded in objects and physical infrastructures and that
can sense, control and adapt to their environment; interoperability of discrete and continuous systems
* Software, grids, security and dependability technologies, tools and methods for dynamic and trusted software,
architectures and middle ware systems
* Knowledge, cognitive and learning systems
* Simulation, visualisation, interaction and mixed realities: tools for innovative design and creativity in products,
services and digital media, and for natural, language-enabled and context-rich interaction and communication
* New perspectives in ICT drawing on other science and technology disciplines, including insights from mathematics
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
and physics, biotechnologies, materials and life-sciences, for miniaturisation of ICT devices, new computing and
communication sciences, fully eco-compatible ICT devices
* Future and Emerging Technologies will attract and foster trans-disciplinary research excellence in emerging ICT-
related research domains: new miniaturisation and computing frontiers; exploring new concepts of and experimenting
with intelligent systems for new personalised products and services.
FUNDING SCHEMES that shall be used for these research areas:
* Collaborative projects (CP)
* Networks of Excellence (NoE)
* Coordination and Support actions (CSA)
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several calls are published every year based on an annual work programme.
How much can I expect?
Funding rates vary between 50% and 100% of the eligible projects costs according to the RTD activity and to the
legal status of beneficiaries.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
ICT Information Desk
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 85 96
ict@ec.europa.int
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
108. FP7 - COOPERATION - 3.2 INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
Which fund is it? FP7 - COOPERATION - 3.2 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
Amount 2011 budget: 1.170 billion euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for research projects to develop products, services and process for citizens,
businesses, industry and governments through the use of ICTs
Domains concerned Research - Industry - Innovation - New technologies – Telecommunications
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Administrations States -
Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Universities - Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland
Useful links http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/ict/
Objectives and priorities?
The global budget for the 2007-2013 period is 9.11 billion euro
PRIORITY AREAS:
* reinforce Europe's presence in the basic ICT technologies and infrastructures
- Challenge 1: pervasive and trusted network and service infrastructures
- Challenge 2: cognitive systems and robotics
- Challenge 3: alternative paths to components and systems
- Challenge 4: technologies for digital content and languages
* reinforce ICT contribution to Europe's major socio-economic challenges
- Challenge 5: ICT for health, ageing well, inclusion and governance
- Challenge 6: ICT for a lower carbon economy
- Challenge 7: ICT for manufacturing & factories of the future
- Challenge 8: ICT for learning and access to cultural resources
* strengthen support to Future and Emerging Technologies (FET)
* reinforce and focus support to international cooperation
* Ensuring more efficient, higher quality public services through Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) in ICT
* Contribution to the general activities of the Cooperation Specific Programme
* ICT research for a more sustainable and energy efficient economic growth
* Involving SMEs and users and feeding innovation
* Contributing to European and global standards
FUNDING SCHEMES that should be used for these research areas:
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
* Collaborative projects (CP)
* Networks of Excellence (NoE)
* Coordination and Support actions (CSA) (see Eurofunding sheet "FUNDING SCHEMES
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several calls are published every year based on an annual work programme.
How much can I expect?
Funding rates vary between 50% and 100% of the eligible projects costs according to the RTD activity and to the
legal status of beneficiaries.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
IST Information Desk
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 85 96
ict@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
109. FP7 - COOPERATION - 4 NANOSCIENCES, NANOTECHNOLOGIES,
MATERIAL AND NEW
Which fund is it? FP7 - COOPERATION - 4 NANOSCIENCES, NANOTECHNOLOGIES, MATERIAL AND
NEW
Amount 2011 budget: 267 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for research projects on integration of nanotechnologies and new production methods
for industrial transformation Domains concerned Research - Energy - Industry – Innovation
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Federations Unions - Administrations States - Agencies
Chambers - SMEs - Universities - Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/index_en.cfm?pg=nano
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/cooperation/nanotechnology_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Building a European Knowledge Based Bio-Economy by bringing together science, industry and other stakeholders,
by exploiting new and emerging research opportunities that address social environmental and economic challenges:
the growing demand for safer, healthier and higher quality food and for sustainable use and production of renewable
bio resources...
AMONG THE PRIORITY AREAS:
1. Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest and aquatic environments
* Research on the key long term drivers of sustainable production and management of biological resources (micro-
organisms, plants and animals)
* Increased sustainability and competitiveness, while decreasing environmental impacts, in agriculture, forestry,
fisheries and aquaculture through the development of new technologies, equipment, monitoring systems, novel
plants and production systems
* Optimised animal health, production and welfare, across agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture, inter alia through
the exploitation of genetic knowledge, new breeding methods, improved understanding of animal physiology
2. Fork to farm: Food, health and well being
* Understanding consumer behaviour as a major factor in the competitiveness of the food industry and the impact of
food on the health
* Understanding dietary factors and habits as a major controllable factor in the development and reduction of
occurrence of diet-related diseases and disorders
* Optimising innovation in the European food industry through the integration of advanced technologies into
traditional food production, key process technologies to enhance the functionality of food, the development and
demonstration of high-tech, eco-efficient processing and packaging
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
3. Life sciences and biotechnology for sustainable non-food products and processes
* Strengthening the knowledge base and developing advanced technologies for terrestrial or marine biomass
production for applications in energy and industry
When have I to apply?
Periodicity One or several calls are published every year based on an annual work programme..
How much can I expect?
Maximum funding rates varies between 50% and 100% of the eligible projects costs according to the RTD activity
and to the legal status of beneficiaries.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Antonio di GIULIO
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 58 86
antonio.di-giulio@ec.europa.eu; rtd-food@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
110. FP7 - COOPERATION - 5 ENERGY
Which fund is it? FP7 - COOPERATION - 5 ENERGY
Amount 2011 budget: 452 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for research projects that focus on the development of cost-effective technologies for
a more sustainable energy economy for Europe Domains concerned Research – Energy
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers - SMEs -
Universities - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/index_en.cfm?pg=energy
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/energy/home_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Improve the competitiveness of European industry and generate knowledge to ensure its transformation from a
resource-intensive to a knowledge-intensive industry, by generating step changes in knowledge and implementing
decisive knowledge for new applications at the crossroads between different technologies and disciplines
PRIORITY AREAS:
1. Nanosciences and nanotechnologies
The objective is to create materials and systems with pre-defined properties and behaviour, based on increased
knowledge and experience with matter at the nano scale
* New knowledge on the interactions of atoms, molecules and their aggregations with both natural and artificial
entities
* Relevant instruments, tools, pilot lines and demonstration activities required for highly novel approaches to
nanotechnology-based manufacturing
2. Materials
* New knowledge-based materials with tailored properties
* New advanced materials obtained using the potential of nanotechnologies and biotechnologies and/or “learning
from nature”, in particular higher performance nano-materials, bio-materials and hybrid materials
* Materials characterisation, design and simulation are also essential to better understand materials phenomena
3. New Production Technologies
* Development and validation of new industrial models and strategies covering all aspects of product and process
life-cycle
* Adaptive production systems that overcome existing process limitations and enable new manufacturing and
processing methods
* Networked production to develop tools and methods for cooperative operations
4. Integration of technologies for industrial applications
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Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
* New applications and novel, step-change solutions responding to major challenges, as well as to the RTD needs
identified by the different European Technology Platforms
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several calls every year.
How much can I expect?
Maximum funding rates varies between 50% and 100% of the eligible projects costs according to the RTD activity
and to the legal status of beneficiaries.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Christos TOKAMANIS
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 298 61 50
christos.tokamanis@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
111. FP7 - COOPERATION - 6 ENVIRONMENT
Which fund is it? FP7 - COOPERATION - 6 ENVIRONMENT
Amount 2011 Budget: 255 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for research projects about climate change, pressure from growing human activity and
prevention of risks on environment and health Domains concerned Research – Environment
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers - SMEs -
Universities - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/index_en.cfm?pg=env
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/environment/home_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Transforming the current fossil-fuel based energy system into a more sustainable one based on a diverse portfolio
of energy sources and carriers combined with enhanced energy efficiency, to address the pressing challenges of
security of supply and climate change
* Increasing the competitiveness of Europe‟s energy industries
PRIORITY AREAS:
* Hydrogen and fuel cells: fundamental and applied research and technological development; large-scale
demonstration (“lighthouse”) projects to validate research results (funded under the Hydrogen JTI)
* Renewable electricity generation: emphasis will be on photovoltaic, wind and biomass (including biodegradable
fraction of waste)
* Renewable fuel production: new types of bio fuels as well as on new production and distribution routes for existing
bio fuels
* Renewable for heating and cooling
* CO2 capture and storage technologies for zero emission power generation
* Clean coal technologies: clean coal conversion technologies will be supported to significantly increase plant
efficiency and reliability, minimise pollutant emissions and reduce overall costs
* Smart energy networks
* Energy efficiency and savings: sustainable strategies and technologies for increased energy efficiency, use of
renewable energy and poly-generation, and integration of demand management systems at large scale in cities and
communities
* Knowledge for energy policy making: development of tools, methods and models to assess the main economic and
social issues related to energy technologies (databases, scenarios...)
SMEs are the lifeblood of the energy sector, play a vital role in the energy chain and will be key to promoting
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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innovation. Their strong participation in research and demonstration activities is essential and will be actively
promoted.
Similar JTI initiatives could be envisaged in other areas, such as zero emission power generation and renewables.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Calls are published once or several times a year (DG Transport/DG Research), according to
the areas.
How much can I expect?
Maximum funding rates varies between 50% and 100% of the eligible projects costs according to the RTD activity
and to the legal status of beneficiaries.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Raffaele LIBERALI
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 22 95 86 73
raffaele.liberali@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
112. FP7 - COOPERATION - 7 TRANSPORT
Which fund is it? FP7 - COOPERATION - 7 TRANSPORT
Amount 2011 budget: 252 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for research to improve transport systems in society and minimise the negative
impacts and consequences of transport on the environment Domains concerned Research - Transport - Energy – Environment
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers - SMEs -
Universities - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Africa-Caribbean-Pacific - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
- Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/index_en.cfm?pg=transport
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/transport/home_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Promote sustainable management of the natural and human environment and its resources by:
- advancing our knowledge on the interactions between the biosphere, ecosystems and human activities
- developing new technologies, tools and services, in order to address in an integrated way global environmental
issues
PRIORITIES:
* Prediction of climate, ecological, earth and ocean systems changes
* Tools and technologies for monitoring, prevention and mitigation of environmental pressures and risks, also for
health issues
* Sustainability of the natural and man-made environment
RESEARCH AREAS:
* Climate change, pollution and risks: pressures on environment and climate: integrated research on the functioning
of climate and the Earth system
* Environment and health: exposures via different exposure routes, identification of pollution sources and new or
emerging environmental stressors (e.g. indoor and outdoor air, electromagnetic fields, noise, exposure to toxic
substances) and their potential health effects
* Natural hazards: prevention and mitigation strategies including consideration of economic and social factors
* Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources: innovative approaches to develop
economic activities from ecosystem services
* Evolution of marine environments: research activities in aquatic environments, deep sea ecosystems and seabed
will be carried out in order to observe, monitor and predict the behaviour of this environment
* Environmental technologies for the sustainable management and conservation of the natural and man-made
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environment: technologies preventing or reducing environmental risks, mitigating hazards and disasters, mitigating
climate change and the loss of biodiversity; technologies promoting sustainable production and consumption
* Technology assessment, verification and testing: performance assessment of technologies
* Earth observation: development of the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) for environment and
sustainable development issues in the framework of the GEO initiative
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several calls are published every year based on an annual work programme.
How much can I expect?
Maximum funding rates varies between 50% and 100% of the eligible projects costs according to the RTD activity
and to the legal status of beneficiaries.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Elisabeth LIPIATOU
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 62 86
elisabeth.lipiatou@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
113. FP7 - COOPERATION - 8 SOCIO-ECONOMIC SCIENCES AND
HUMANITIES
Which fund is it? FP7 - COOPERATION - 8 SOCIO-ECONOMIC SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
Amount 2012 Budget: 39 000 000 €
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for research projects concerning the socio-economic challenges Europe is facing:
growth, employment, competitiveness, etc. Domains concerned Social Affairs - Research - Culture – Media - Citizenship - Services – Tourism
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Administrations States - SMEs - Universities - Associations
- International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/index_en.cfm?pg=huma
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/ssh/home_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Generating an in-depth shared understanding of complex socio-economic challenges Europe is confronted with,
such as growth, employment and competitiveness, social cohesion and sustainability, quality of life, education,
cultural issues and global interdependence
PRIORITY AREAS:
1. Growth, employment and competitiveness in a knowledge society:
* Develop and integrate research on the issues affecting growth, employment and competitiveness knowledge and
competences, education and lifelong learning, the role of the services sector, finance and institutional contexts
2. Combining economic, social and environmental objectives in a European perspective:
* Research of European socio-economic models and economic cohesion between regions and regional development
in an enlarged EU
3. Major trends in society and their implications
* Demographic change including ageing, births and migration;
* Changes in the related aspects of lifestyles, families, work, consumption, health and quality of life
4. Europe in the world:
* Flows of trade, finance, investment, migration and their impact; uneven development, poverty and sustainability;
economic and political relations and global governance
* Conflicts, their causes and resolution; the relation between security and destabilising factors such as poverty, crime,
environmental degradation
5. The citizen in the European Union:
* Participation (including of youth), representation, accountability and legitimacy; the European public sphere, media
and democracy; various forms of governance in the EU and policy processes; the role of civil society
6. Socio-economic and scientific indicators
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Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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7. Foresight activities
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Calls are launched once a year, based on an annual work programme.
How much can I expect?
Maximum funding rates varies between 50% and 100% of the eligible projects costs according to the RTD activity
and to the legal status of beneficiaries.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Marie-Christine BRICHARD
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 87 34
marie-christine.brichard@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
114. FP7 - COOPERATION - 9 SPACE
Which fund is it? FP7 - COOPERATION - 9 SPACE
Amount 2012 budget: 84 000 000 €
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for research of exploitation of space assets for the implementation of applications,
notably GMES (environment monitoring and security) and space exploration activities Domains concerned Research – Transport
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Federations Unions - Administrations States - Agencies
Chambers - SMEs - Universities - Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Africa-Caribbean-Pacific - Candidate countries - New Independent States -
European Economic Area - Switzerland - Northern America – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/index_en.cfm?pg=space
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/cooperation/space_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Supporting a European Space Programme focusing on applications such as GMES with benefits for citizens and for
the competitiveness of the European space industry
* Contribute to the development of a European Space Policy, complementing efforts by Member States and by other
key players, including the European Space Agency
PRIORITY AREAS:
1. Space-based applications at the service of the European society
* Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES): develop appropriate satellite based monitoring and early
warning systems as unique and globally available data sources and to consolidate and stimulate evolution of their
operational use.
* Security aspects (complementary to security research and to GMES activities)
* Applications of Satellite Communications
2. Strengthening the foundations of Space science, exploration, space transportation and space technology through
synergies with initiatives of ESA or other European, national or regional entities.
* Space exploration activities (robotic and human), including related technology transfer implications, and to enable
the scientific community to access results/data acquired during exploration missions undertaken in the frame of the
European Space Programme
* Space technology: space transportation and key technologies
* Space sciences: Prevention of impacts from Near Earth Objects (NEOs) on our Planet.
The 7th Framework Programme should complement the ongoing scientific programmes where gaps are identified
and be in support of scientific activities on-board the International Space Station (ISS).
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3. Cross-cutting activities
* SME relevant research, spin-off activities, access to space for small scale research missions
* European Space Policy Studies
* International cooperation GMES Africa, United States, Russia, others...
Annual work programme indicate forthcoming research priorities for future calls 2011-2012 and 2013.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity One call every year based on an annual work programme.
How much can I expect?
Maximum funding rates varies between 50% and 100% of the eligible projects costs according to the RTD activity
and to the legal status of beneficiaries. A CP may obtain an average of 4 million €.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Reinhard SCHULTE-BRAUCKS
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 58 82
Reinhard.SCHULTE-BRAUCKS@ec.europa.eu
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115. FP7 - COOPERATION -10 SECURITY
Which fund is it? FP7 - COOPERATION -10 SECURITY
Amount 2012 budget: 241 700 000 €
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for research projects focussing on security with a civil application in fields such as
transport, health, civil protection, energy and environment
Domains concerned Research - Public management - Transport - Health - Energy - Environment - Justice –
Security
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Federations Unions - Administrations States - Agencies
Chambers - SMEs - Universities - Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland - Northern
America – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/index_en.cfm?pg=security
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/security/home_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Develop the technologies and knowledge for building capabilities with a civil application focus needed to ensure the
security of citizens from threats such as terrorism and crime as well as from the impact and consequences of
unintended incidents such as natural disasters or industrial accidents
* Ensure an optimal and concerted use of available and evolving technologies to the benefit of European security
while respecting fundamental human rights
* Stimulate the cooperation of providers and users for civil security solutions
SECURITY RESEARCH AREAS:
* Increasing the security of citizens - technology solutions for civil protection, bio-security, protection against crime
and terrorism
* Increasing the security of infrastructures and utilities - examining and securing infrastructures in areas such as ICT,
transport, energy and services in the financial and administrative domain
* Border security, monitoring and information:
activities will deal with two types of issues: (organized or unforeseen) access-related security issues where the EU
borders are regarded as the outermost perimeter to protect the EU territory (green and blue borders) as well as
border access nodes as part of the (transport) infrastructure and thus potential targets of security threats
* Restoring security in case of crisis:
activities will focus on emergency management operations, such as in civil protection (including natural disasters and
industrial accidents), humanitarian aid and rescue tasks
* Security and society: socio-economic, political and cultural aspects of security, ethics and values, acceptance of
security solutions, social environment and perceptions of security;
* Security research coordination and structuring: coordination between European and international security research
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efforts in the areas of civil, security and defence research.
Each mission area covers 6 phases which vary in time and emphasis: identify (incident related), prevent (threat
related), protect (target related), prepare (operation related), respond (crisis related) and recover (consequence
related).
When have I to apply?
Periodicity One annual call in July and some optional joint calls are published every year based on an
annual work programme.
How much can I expect?
Maximum funding rates varies between 50% and 100% of the eligible projects costs according to the RTD activity
and to the legal status of beneficiaries.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Marco MALACARNE
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 52 77
marco.malacarne@ec.europa.eu
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116. FP7 - EURATOM - FUSION ENERGY RESEARCH
Which fund is it? FP7 - EURATOM - FUSION ENERGY RESEARCH
Amount Global budget: 1,927 billion euro
Duration 2007-2011
What is this European fund about?
Resume Support via various instruments to the joint creation of prototype reactors for power stations.
Domains concerned Energy - Industry – Innovation
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - SMEs – Universities
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland – Balkans
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/index_en.cfm?pg=euratom
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/euratom/fusion_en.html
http://cordis.europa.eu/search/index.cfm?fuseaction=prog.document&PG_RCN=9070259
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Developing the knowledge base for, and realising ITER - International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor - as a
major step towards, the creation of prototype reactors for power stations which are safe, sustainable, environmentally
responsible, and economically viable
PRIORITIES:
1* Construction of ITER (a major experimental facility which will demonstrate the scientific and technical feasibility of
fusion power)
2* Construction of DEMO, a "demonstration" fusion power station
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* ITER International Organisation
- Carry out a project Design Review ("the Design Review") to confirm or redefine the physics basis and requirements
for the project and to confirm or alter the design of the major machine components
* R&D in preparation of ITER operation
- Exploit the facilities and resources in the fusion programme, i.e. JET and other magnetic confinement devices,
existing or under construction (Tokamaks, Stellarators, RFPs)
Assessment of specific key ITER technologies, consolidate ITER project choices, and prepare for ITER operation
through experimental and theoretical activities
* Technology activities in preparation of DEMO
- Development of fusion materials and key technologies for fusion, including blankets
- Establishment of a dedicated project team to prepare for the construction of the International Fusion Materials
Irradiation Facility (IFMIF)
* R&D activities for the longer term: improved concepts for magnetic confinement schemes, theory and modelling
* Mobility of researchers
- cooperative work of the Associations and participation in EFDA coordinated activities
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- participation in activities in support of ITER and the Broader Approach projects
- promotion of European contributions to international cooperation
* Infrastructures: construction of the international fusion energy research project
* New and more flexible organisational structures to enable the process of innovation and technological progress
which it creates to be swiftly transferred to industry
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Via calls for proposals (preparatory research) or specific procedures involving National
administrations in charge of energy.
How much can I expect?
Maximum rates vary between 50% and 100% of the eligible projects costs according to the RTD activity and to the
legal statutes of the beneficiary.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Mr PAIDASSI
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 66 51
rtd-euratom@ec.europa.eu
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117. FP7 - EURATOM - NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES OF THE JOINT RESEARCH
CENTRE (JRC)
Which fund is it? FP7 - EURATOM - NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES OF THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE (JRC)
Amount Global budget: 448 090 000 euro
Duration 2007-2011
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants in the framework of nuclear research programmes directly undertaken by the JCR to
address major issues and challenges in nuclear energy research Domains concerned Research - Public management - Energy - Industry – Innovation
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Administrations States - SMEs - Universities - International
Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland – Balkans
Useful links http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/euratom/direct_en.html
http://cordis.europa.eu/search/index.cfm?fuseaction=prog.document&PG_RCN=8501896
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Provide customer driven scientific and technical support to the Community policy making process in the nuclear
field, ensuring support to the implementation and monitoring of existing policies while flexibly responding to new
policy demands
JRC FIELDS OF ACTIONS:
* Nuclear Waste Management and Environmental Impact
- Understand the nuclear fuel processes from production of energy to waste disposal and develop effective solutions
for the management of high level nuclear waste
- Develop activities to enhance knowledge and improve the processing or conditioning of long lived waste; basic
research into actinides
* Nuclear Safety: research on existing as well as on new fuel cycles, and on reactor safety of both Western and
Russian reactor types, and research on new reactor design
- Contribute and co-ordinate the European contribution to the Generation IV International Forum R&D initiative, in
which the best research organisations in the world are involved.
The JRC‟s contribution includes primarily safety and safeguard aspects of innovative fuel cycles, in particular
characterisation, test and analysis of new fuels, the development of safety and quality goals, safety requirements and
advanced evaluation methods for systems
* Nuclear Security: supporting the accomplishment of Community commitments (control of the fuel cycle facilities,
monitoring of the radioactivity in the environment, implementation of the additional protocol and the integrated
safeguards, prevention of the diversion of nuclear and radioactive material associated with illicit trafficking of such
material)
* Information about nuclear energy to politicians and the public: launching of a multiannual campaign to inform
politicians and the general public about nuclear energy in order both to promote a fact-based debate and to facilitate
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informed decision making
* Information mentioning and explaining the efforts being made by the EU at other levels to promote other energy
sources, with particular regard to renewable sources of energy
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Calls for tenders are published several times a year.
How much can I expect?
Between 50 and 100% of the total eligible costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Guy SADLER
SDME 10/2
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 75 32
32 2 299 23 01
john.vlatis@jcr.cec.be ; jrc-info@ec.europa.eu
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118. FP7 - EURATOM - NUCLEAR FISSION AND RADIATION PROTECTION
Which fund is it? FP7 - EURATOM - NUCLEAR FISSION AND RADIATION PROTECTION
Amount Global budget: 287 million euro
Duration 2007-2011
What is this European fund about?
Resume Support through various instruments to promote the safe use and exploitation of nuclear
fission and other uses of radiation in industry and medicine Domains concerned Research - Energy - Industry – Innovation
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Administrations States - SMEs - Universities - International
Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland – Balkans
Useful links http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/euratom-fission/home_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Establishing a sound scientific and technical basis in order to accelerate practical developments for the safer
management of long-lived radioactive waste, enhancing in particular the safety performance, resource efficiency and
cost-effectiveness of nuclear energy and ensuring a robust and socially acceptable system of protection of man and
the environment against the effects of ionising radiation
FIELDS OF ACTION:
* Management of radioactive waste: implementation oriented research and development activities in the field of deep
geological disposal of spent fuel and long-lived radioactive waste ; research aimed at reducing the amount and/or
hazard of the waste for disposal
* Reactor systems: research to underpin the continued safe operation of all relevant types of existing reactor systems
and to assess the potential and safety and waste management aspects of future reactor systems in the short and
medium term
* Radiation protection: research on medical uses and on the management of accidents, to provide the scientific basis
for a robust, equitable and socially acceptable system of protection; research to minimise the impact of nuclear and
radiological terrorism and diversion of nuclear material
* Infrastructures: activities to support the availability of, and cooperation between, research infrastructures (material
test facilities and training reactors, underground research laboratories, radiobiology facilities, tissue banks)
* Human resources, mobility and training
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Collaborative projects: research projects carried out by consortia with participants from different countries
* Networks of Excellence: joint research programmes implemented by a number of research organisations integrating
their activities in a given field
* Coordination and support actions: activities aimed at coordinating or supporting research (networking, exchanges,
studies, conferences, etc)
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* Actions to promote and develop human resources and mobility
When have I to apply?
Periodicity One call every year in November based on an annual work programme.
How much can I expect?
Maximum funding rates varies between 50% and 100% of the eligible projects costs according to the RTD activity
and to the legal status of beneficiaries.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Simon WEBSTER
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 04 42
simon.webster@ec.europa.eu
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119. FP7 - IDEAS - ERC ADVANCED GRANTS
Which fund is it? FP7 - IDEAS - ERC ADVANCED GRANTS
Amount Global budget: 7.51 billion euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Specific programme to support fundamental and exploratory research projects led by
individual researcher's teams
Domains concerned Research - Agriculture – Fisheries - Transport - Health - Energy - Environment - Innovation -
New technologies – Telecommunications
Who can apply? Research centres - Universities - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland - Worldwide
– Balkans
Useful links http://erc.europa.eu/
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/fp7_calls
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* To reinforce excellence, dynamism and creativity in European research and improve the attractiveness of Europe
for the best researchers from both European and third countries, as well as for industrial research investment
* ERC Advanced Investigator Grants (ERC Advanced Grants) encourage substantial advances at the frontier of
knowledge by supporting excellent, leading advanced investigators to pursue ground breaking, high-risk/high gain
research.
PRINCIPLES:
* Advanced Grants are intended to promote substantial advances in the frontiers of knowledge, and to encourage
new productive lines of enquiry and new methods and techniques, including unconventional approaches and
investigations at the interface between established disciplines.
* Bottom-up approach: open to all fields of research, including the social sciences and humanities - with particular
emphasis on the frontiers of science, scholarship and engineering. In particular, proposals of an interdisciplinary
nature which cross the boundaries between different fields of research, pioneering proposals addressing new,
innovative, fast-growing areas and emerging fields.
* Open to all researchers from any country in the world. However, the ERC-funded research should be carried out in
one of the 27 EU Member States or in one of the associated countries.
FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
The ERC is particularly keen to encourage excellent proposals which involve the establishment of a new research
activity in the EU or the associated countries by a Principal Investigator who is moving from a third country into the
EU or the associated countries.
RESEARCHER's PROFILE:
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* Candidates are supposed to be active researchers that have a track-record of significant research achievements in
the last 10 years, such as:
- 10 publications as senior author or joint author; 3 major research monographs; 5 granted patents; 10 invited
presentations in well-established internationally organised conferences and advanced schools; 3 research
expeditions...
The Principal Researcher must spend at least 30% of his time to the ERC project and spend at least 50% of his
research time in the EU or in a associated country.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity One call published every year, with 3 deadlines: Physical Sciences & Engineering; Life
Sciences; Social Sciences & Humanities
How much can I expect?
Maximum advanced grants: €2.5 million for a 5-year period (exceptionally €3.5 M). An ERC grant can cover up to
100% of the total eligible direct costs (indirect costs limited to 20% of direct costs).
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Ben TUBBING
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 71 42
rtd-erc-appeals@ec.europa.eu
bernardus.tubbing@ec.europa.eu
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120. FP7 - IDEAS - ERC PROOF OF CONCEPT
Which fund is it? FP7 - IDEAS - ERC PROOF OF CONCEPT
Amount Annual Budget: 10 millions d'euros
Duration 2011-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume A new ERC funding initiative open to researchers who have already been awarded an ERC
grant wishing to establish a commercial concept on the outputs of their research
Domains concerned Research - Agriculture – Fisheries - Transport - Health - Energy - Environment - Innovation -
New technologies – Telecommunications
Who can apply? Research centres - Universities - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland - Worldwide
– Balkans
Useful links http://erc.europa.eu/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Supporting grant-holders during the pre-demonstration phase to prepare a "package" to be presented to venture
capitalists or companies that might invest in the new technology and take it through the early commercialisation
phase.
The funding can be used to:
• establish viability, technical issues and overall direction
• clarify intellectual property rights position and strategy
• provide feedback for budgeting and other forms of commercial discussion
• provide connections to later stage funding
• cover initial expenses for establishing a company
FINANCED ACTIONS:
The contribution under an ERC Proof of Concept will be in the form of Coordination and Support Actions (CSAs).
It may be used for conducting further work (i.e. activities which were not scheduled to be funded by the ERC Starting
and Advanced Grants) to make evident to the market the innovation potential of an ERC-funded idea, securing
thereof potential commercialisation opportunities.
SELECTION CRITERIA
* The Principal Investigator must be able to demonstrate the link between the idea and the related ERC-funded
project.
* Only one proof of concept grant may be awarded per each ERC funded project.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity One call published every year, with 2 submission deadlines to choose
How much can I expect?
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Up to 150 000 € per grant, for 12 month duration. 100% of the direct costs are eligible.
Who is in charge?
Institution ERCEA Executive Agency
Person in charge
Gabor NAGY
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 8367
ERC-PoC-Applicants@ec.europa.eu
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121. FP7 - IDEAS - ERC STARTING INDEPENDENT RESEARCH GRANTS
Which fund is it? FP7 - IDEAS - ERC STARTING INDEPENDENT RESEARCH GRANTS
Amount Global budget: 7.51 billion euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Specific programme to support fundamental and exploratory research projects led by
individual researcher's teams
Domains concerned Research - Agriculture – Fisheries - Transport - Health - Energy - Environment - Innovation -
New technologies – Telecommunications
Who can apply? Research centres - Universities - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland - Worldwide
– Balkans
Useful links http://erc.europa.eu/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.display&topicID=65
http://www.euresearch.ch/index.php?id=544
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* To reinforce excellence, dynamism and creativity in European research and improve the attractiveness of Europe
for the best researchers from both European and third countries, as well as for industrial research investment
* ERC Starting Independent Researcher Grants are designed to support researchers (Principal Investigators) at the
stage at which they are starting or consolidating their own independent research team or programme. The scheme
will support the creation of independent and excellent new individual research teams and will strengthen others that
have been recently created.
PRINCIPLES:
* This programme will promote world class investigator-driven “frontier research”. This research is a driver in
producing new knowledge leading to future applications and markets.
* Bottom-up approach: open to all fields of research, including the social sciences and
humanities - with particular emphasis on the frontiers of science, scholarship and engineering. In particular,
proposals of an interdisciplinary nature which cross the boundaries between different fields of research, pioneering
proposals addressing new, innovative, fast-growing areas and emerging fields
* Open to all researchers from any country in the world. However, the ERC-funded research should be carried out in
one of the 27 EU Member States or in one of the associated countries.
FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
The ERC is particularly keen to encourage excellent proposals which involve the establishment of a new research
activity in the EU or the associated countries by a Principal Investigator who is moving from a third country into the
EU or the associated countries.
RESEARCHER's PROFILE:
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* Candidates will have produced at lest one important publication without the participation
of their PhD supervisor
* Candidates must have received their first PhD or equivalent degree more than two years but and up to 12 years
prior to the publication date of the call for proposals
* Candidates must be fully independent of senior colleagues or in the process of establishing independence
In no way, the grant will support networks or consortia.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity One call published every year, with 3 deadlines: Physical Sciences & Engineering; Life
Sciences; Social Sciences & Humanities.
How much can I expect?
Maximum €1.5 million for a period of 5 years, plus €500,000 to cover start-up costs. The maximum rate of financing
is 100% of direct eligible costs (indirect costs limited to 20% of direct costs).
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Ben TUBBING
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 71 42
rtd-erc-appeals@ec.europa.eu
bernardus.tubbing@ec.europa.eu
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122. FP7 - ITC - CLEAN SKY
Which fund is it? FP7 - ITC - CLEAN SKY
Amount Global budget: 1.6 billion euro
Duration 2008-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Clean Sky is a Joint Technology Initiative (JTI) aiming at encouraging private investments in
aeronautics research in general, and in clean Air Transport technologies in particular.
Domains concerned Research - Transport - Energy – Environment
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - SMEs – Universities
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://cordis.europa.eu/home_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
Objectives:
* Accelerate the delivery of technologies for radically improving the environmental impact of air transport.
* Increase the competitiveness of European industry, thus contributing to the Lisbon Strategy objectives.
* Encourage the rest of the aviation world to make greener products.
6 TECHNOLOGY DOMAINS:
1.SMART Fixed Wing Aircraft will deliver active wing technologies and new aircraft configuration for breakthrough,
news products
2. Green Regional Aircraft will deliver low-weight aircraft using smart structures, as well as low external noise
configurations and the integration of technology developed in other ITDs, such as engines, energy management and
new system architectures
3. Green Rotorcraft will deliver innovative rotor blades and engine installation for noise reduction, lower airframe
drag, integration of diesel engine technology and advanced electrical systems for elimination of noxious hydraulic
fluids and fuel consumption reduction
4. Sustainable and Green Engines will design and build five engine demonstrators to integrate technologies for low
noise and lightweight low pressure systems, high efficiency, low NOx and low weight cores and novel configurations
such as open rotors and intercoolers
5. Systems for Green Operations will focus on all-electrical aircraft equipment and systems architectures, thermal
management, capabilities for "green" trajectories and mission and improved ground operations to give any aircraft
the capability to fully exploit the benefits of Single European Sky
6. Eco-Design will focus on green design and production, withdrawal, and recycling of aircraft, by optimal use of raw
materials and energies thus improving the environmental impact of the whole products life cycle and accelerating
compliance with the REACH directive
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FINANCED ACTIONS :
* Accelerate the delivery of technologies for radically improving the environmental impact of air transport
* Increase the competitiveness of European industry
* Encourage the rest of the aviation world to make greener products
* More efficient engines, consuming less fuel whilst producing less NOx at the different operational regimes
* Aerodynamics improvement: new aerodynamics design and flow control technologies
* Aircraft weight reduction
* Energy management optimisation, increased efficiency of all components in the power management and
distribution system
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several calls every year.
How much can I expect?
Maximum reimbursement rates depend on activities (demonstration 50%, RTD 50%-75%) and on the participant‟s
legal status.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Marco BRUSATI
Rue de la loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 2994848
32 2 2966757
marco.brusati@ec.europa.eu
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123. FP7 - JTI - ARTEMIS (EMBEDDED COMPUTING
SYSTEMS INITIATIVE)
Which fund is it? FP7 - JTI - ARTEMIS (EMBEDDED COMPUTING SYSTEMS INITIATIVE)
Amount Annual 2010 budget: 90 million euro
Duration 2008-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for target-oriented research and development projects on Embedded computing
technologies to support the broad market introduction of these
Domains concerned Research - Industry - New technologies
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - SMEs – Universities
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/jtis/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Artemis aims to tackle the research and structural challenges faced by the industrial sector.
* To define and implement a „Research Agenda‟ for the development of key technologies for Embedded Computing
Systems across different application areas in order to strengthen European competitiveness and sustainability, and
allow the emergence of new markets and societal applications.
Research projects are financed within 3 main research domains and 4 application sectors :
INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH DOMAINS
1. Reference Designs and Architectures
2. Seamless Connectivity and Middleware
3. Design Methods and Tools
APPLICATION DOMAINS : 1. Industrial systems, 2. Nomadic Environments, 3. Private Spaces, 4. Public
Infrastructure
ARTEMIS SUB-PROGRAMMES address research into both
technologies and applications
ASP1. Methods and processes for safety-relevant embedded systems
ASP2. Person-centric health management
ASP3. Smart environments and scalable digital services
ASP4. Efficient manufacturing and logistics
ASP5. Computing environments for embedded systems
ASP6. Security, privacy and dependability
ASP7. Embedded technology for sustainable urban life
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ASP8. Human-centric design of embedded systems
The annual work programme will define the topics that are to be
The Artemis JTI is implemented as a Joint Undertaking (JU) which is a public-private partnership between the
European Commission, the Member States and Artemisia, the Artemis Industrial Association which represents the
research community including Industry (large, small and medium sized companies), universities and research
institutes.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year in a JU call with two submission deadlines: project outline and full proposals.
How much can I expect?
EU contribution: maximum 16% of eligible costs incurred by participants to implement the projects. Additional
contribution from national sources according to type of project.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Leonardo FLORES
Leonardo.flores@ec.europa.eu
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124. FP7 - JTI – ENIAC
Which fund is it? FP7 - JTI – ENIAC
Amount 2011 budget: 43 million euro
Duration 2008-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume The ENIAC Joint Undertaking shall contribute to the implementation of the Seventh
Framework Programme and the theme „Information and Communication Technologies‟ of the
Specific Programme „Cooperation‟
Domains concerned Research - Innovation - New technologies
Who can apply? Research centres - SMEs – Universities
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/ict/nanoelectronics/eniac_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Build the leading position of European micro- and nanoelectronics industry in specific technology and application
domains
* Positioning Europe at the forefront of new emerging markets with high potential growth rates and to become a world
leader in these domains.
* Support the activities required for the implementation of the Research Agenda, notably
by awarding funding to participants in selected projects following competitive calls for proposals
* Promote a public-private partnership aiming at mobilising and pooling Community, national and private efforts,
increasing overall R&D investments in the field of nanoelectronics
* Achieve synergy and coordination of European R&D efforts in the field of nanoelectronics including the progressive
integration into the ENIAC Joint Undertaking of the related activities in this field currently implemented through
intergovernmental R&D schemes (Eureka)
* Promote the involvement of SMEs in its activities in line with the objectives of the Seventh Framework Programme
ENIAC SUBPROGRAMMES R&D priorities
- Automotive and transport
- Communications and digital lifestyle
- Energy efficiency
- Health and ageing society
- Safety and security
- Design technologies
- Semiconductor process and integration
- Equipment, materials and manufacturing
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JTI ENIAC is implemented as a Joint Undertaking (JU), a Community body between the European Union and the
industrial association AENEAS ENIAC. ENIAC JU defines and implements a Research Agenda, notable by awarding
funding to participants in selected projects following competitive calls for proposals, by promoting a public-private
partnership, and by achieving synergy and coordination of European R&D efforts in the field on nanoelectronics.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year in a JU call with two submission deadlines: project outline and full proposals.
How much can I expect?
The financial contribution of the ENIAC Member States will be a certain percentage of the eligible costs incurred by a
participant to implement a project, which may vary according to the type of participant and the type of R&D activity as
specified by
Institution ENIAC JU
Person in charge
Secretariat ENIAC
Avenue de la Toison d'Or 56-60
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
00 32 2 221 8102
00 32 2 541 8247
eniac@eniac.europa.eu
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Balkan Security Network
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125. FP7 - JTI - FUEL CELLS AND HYDROGEN
Which fund is it? FP7 - JTI - FUEL CELLS AND HYDROGEN
Amount Global budget: 1 billion euro
Duration 2008-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Target-oriented research and development programme on Fuel cells and Hydrogen to
support the broad market introduction of these technologies.
Domains concerned Research - Energy - Environment - Industry - Innovation - New technologies
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers - SMEs -
Universities - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland
Useful links http://www.euresearch.ch/index.php?id=748
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/jtis/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* To accelerate the development of hydrogen supply and fuel cell technologies with up to 5 years to the point of
commercial take off for early market applications (e.g. handheld devices, portable generators); for stationary
applications (domestic and commercial Combined Heat and Power); and for mass market roll-out of transport
applications
AREAS OF ACTIONS:
1. Transportation & Refuelling Infrastructure:
* Real-use, Europe-wide large-scale fleet demonstration of the nex generation fuel cell vehicles, including cars and
buses, hydrogen ICE vehicles and an infrastructure with refuelling stations
* Provision of experimental data for the verification of the well-to-wheel technology chain needed to meet the
programme target of 3,000 vehicles in the field by 2015 and prepare volume production and infrastructure from 2020.
* RTD activities (Research and Technological Development) for off-road (e.g. rail, marine and air) transport
applications in order to demonstrate the feasibility of the technology as “proof-of-concept”
2. Hydrogen Production, Storage & Distribution:
* sustainable hydrogen production, storage and
distribution processes which can meet 10% - 20% of the hydrogen demand for energy applications from carbon-free
or -lean energy sources by 2015.
* Innovative hydrogen production and supply chains (e.g. low and high temperature electrolysis and direct production
of hydrogen from biomass, including technologies such as enzymes for fermentation, or solar energy)
3. Stationary Power Generation & Combined Heat & Power
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4. Early Markets:
* To develop a range of fuel cell-based products capable of entering the market in the Stationary transport and
portable sector
Cross-cutting activities : pre-normative research, socio-economic modelling and planning, asistance to SMEs “inter
alia” for their integration into the supply chains
The JTI Fuel Cells is implemented as a Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) which is a public-private partnership between the
European Commission, the Member States and the industry-led Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Platform
(HFP).,to implement a research programme based on the strategic agenda documents produced by the hydrogen
industries
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year in October; the annual implementation plan will define specific topics for making
proposals.
How much can I expect?
Maximum reimbursement rates depending on activities (demonstration 50%, RTD 50%-75%) and on the participant‟s
legal status.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Philippe VANNSON
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 69 21
philippe.vannson@ec.europa.eu
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126. FP7 - JTI - INNOVATIVE MEDECINES (IMI)
Which fund is it? FP7 - JTI - INNOVATIVE MEDECINES (IMI)
Amount Global budget: 2 billion euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume IMI aims at proving the efficiency and effectiveness of the drug development process with the
long-term aim that the pharmaceutical sector produce more effective and safer innovative
medicines.
Domains concerned Research - Health - New technologies
Who can apply? Corporations - Administrations States - Universities - Associations - International
Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://cordis.europa.eu/search/index.cfm?fuseaction=prog.document&PG_RCN=9714972
http://www.imi.europa.eu/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Support „pre-competitive pharmaceutical research and development‟ in the Member States and countries
associated with the Seventh Framework Programme via a coordinated approach to overcome the identified research
bottlenecks in the drug development process
* Support the implementation of the research priorities as set out by the Research Agenda of the Joint Technology
Initiative on Innovative Medicines („Research Activities‚), notably by awarding grants following competitive calls for
proposals
* Be a public-private partnership aiming at increasing the research investment in the biopharmaceutical sector in the
Member States and countries associated to the Seventh Framework Programme by pooling resources and fostering
collaboration between the public and private sectors
* Promote the involvement of SMEs in its activities, in line with the objectives of the 7th Framework Programme
PRIORITY RESEARCH AREAS:
* Immunogenicity
* Drug Induced Liver Injury
* Tuberculosis
* Immuno safety of Vaccines
* Diabetes
* Patient awareness
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FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Modernise the development of medicines
* Expand European expertise and know-how in new technologies to attract bio-medical R&D investment to Europe
* Anchor R&D jobs in Europe and reverse the brain drain
* Enhance Europe's economy by strengthening the competitive position of smaller companies
IMI is a Joint Undertaking between the European Union and the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries
and Associations (EFPIA).
When have I to apply?
Periodicity One call a year.
How much can I expect?
The maximum IMI JU financial contribution covers: - 75% of eligible costs for research activities. - 100% of eligible
costs for other activities including management and training activities.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Irene NORSTEDT
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 95 27
irene.norstedt@ec.europa.eu
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127. FP7- ERA-NET SCHEME
Which fund is it? FP7- ERA-NET SCHEME
Amount Not specified
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume The ERA-NET scheme is one of the tools of the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) to
support the transnational cooperation between national research programmes. It is
implemented under both the Cooperation and Capacities programmes of FP7.
Domains concerned Research - Environment - Innovation - New technologies
Who can apply?
Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - Development NGOs - Universities -
Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/coordination/about-era_en.html
http://cordis.europa.eu/coordination/era-net.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
The objective of the ERA-NET scheme is to develop and strengthen the coordination of national and regional
research programmes through three specific actions:
* ERA-NET actions - providing a framework for actors implementing public research programmes to coordinate their
activities, e.g. by developing joint activities or by mutually supporting joint calls for trans-national proposals.
* ERA-NET Plus actions - providing, in a limited number of cases with high European added value, additional EU
financial support to facilitate joint calls for proposals between national and/or regional programmes.
* Specific support actions: actions that contribute to the implementation of FP7 and the preparation of future EU
research (they are usually focused on one specific activity and often a particular event).
RESEARCH AREAS AND FINANCED ACTIVITIES
* Systematic exchange of information and good practices on existing programmes
* Identification and analysis of common strategic issues
* Identification and analysis of practical networking activities and mutual opening mechanisms
* Exploration of possibilities of setting up common evaluation systems
ERA-NET actions do not provide any support for the research activities themselves i.e. the research itself will be
funded from national or regional resources.
ERA-NET covers any field of science and technology and is giving no preference to one specific research topic over
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another.
Every year there is a specific call for proposals intended for project managers. Then, the ERA-NET launch joint calls
for proposals for researchers. These calls for proposals will be funded by national funds and, up to 30% by ERA-NET
. Under the ERA-NET scheme, national and regional authorities identify research programmes they wish to
coordinate or open up mutually. The participants in these actions are therefore programme owners (typically
ministries or regional authorities defining research programmes) or programme managers (such as research councils
or other research funding agencies managing research programmes).
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year for every ERA-NET.
How much can I expect?
The EU contribution shall take the form of a grant consisting of a reimbursement of the eligible costs related to the
action.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Sean O'REAGAIN
Rue de la Loi, 200
Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 68 64
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128. FP7 – PEOPLE
Which fund is it? FP7 – PEOPLE
Amount Global budget: 4.750 billion euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Individual grants for training and career development of researchers
Domains concerned Research - Transport - Energy - Environment
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Administrations States - SMEs - Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland - Worldwide
- Balkans
Useful links http://www.fp7peoplenetwork.eu/
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/people/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
Strengthening, quantitatively and qualitatively, the human potential in research and technology in Europe, by:
* Stimulating people to enter into the researcher‟s profession
* Encouraging European researchers to stay in Europe, and attracting to Europe researchers from the entire world,
making Europe more attractive to the best researchers
PRIORITIES:
* Actions addressing researchers at all stages of their careers, in the public and private sectors, from initial research
training, specifically intended for young people, to life long learning and career development
* Increase participation of women researchers, by encouraging equal opportunities in all “Marie Curie Actions”, by
designing the actions to ensure that researchers can achieve an appropriate work/life balance and by facilitating
resuming a research career after a break
FINANCED ACTIONS and their acronyms:
1. Initial training of researchers
* Marie Curie Networks - ITN
2. Life-long training and career development
* Individual Fellowships - IEF
* Co-financing of regional/national/international programmes COFUND, CIG
3. Partnerships between enterprises and universities
* Industry-academia pathways and partnerships - IAPP
* International staff exchange scheme - IRSES
4. International dimension
* Outgoing and incoming International Fellowships
* International Cooperation Scheme IIF, OIF, IRG
* Reintegration grants
5. Specific actions : Excellence awards
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When have I to apply?
Periodicity Each Marie Curie action is published in a specific call once a year. (Ten calls every year).
How much can I expect?
Depending on the actions, a lump sum will cover mobility and cost of living in the host country.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Georges BINGEN
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 94 18
georges.bingen@ec.europa.eu
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129. FP7 - PEOPLE - 1 INITIAL TRAINING OF RESEARCHERS
Which fund is it? FP7 - PEOPLE - 1 INITIAL TRAINING OF RESEARCHERS
Amount Annual budget: 185 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Support to initial training networks for researchers in order to improve their career
perspectives Domains concerned Research - Education – Training
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - SMEs - Universities
Regions
European Union - Africa-Caribbean-Pacific - Latin America - Candidate countries - New
Independent States - European Economic Area - Mediterranean countries - Switzerland –
Balkans
Useful links http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/people/initial-training_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Support the initial training of researchers, typically directed at the first four years of researchers‟ careers, plus up to
one additional year
* Structuring a substantial share of the high-quality initial research training capacity throughout Member States and
associated countries in both public and private sectors, in order to improve researchers‟ career perspectives in both
sectors and to enhance the attraction of young researchers to research careers
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Trans-national networking mechanism
1) Networks of complementary organisations from different countries
2) Joint research training programme responding to well identified training needs
3) The development and broadening of the research competences of the early stage researchers in interdisciplinary
and emerging supra-disciplinary fields
4) Training modules addressing other relevant skills and competences, e.g. management, intellectual property rights,
entrepreneurship, ethical aspects, communication and other exploitation methods of research results,…
5) Due provision for supervision and mentoring arrangements
6) Mutual recognition of the quality of the training and, if possible, of diplomas and other certificates
ACTIVITIES:
* Recruitment of early-stage researchers to be trained
* Possibility for setting up academic chairs or equivalent positions in enterprises for experienced researchers, with a
view to transferring new knowledge and strengthening supervision
* Organisation of short training events (conferences, summer schools and specialised training courses), open to both
trainees of the network and to researchers from outside the network
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PRIORITIES:
Direct or indirect involvement of organisations from different sectors is considered essential in this action, including
(lead-) participation by private enterprises in appropriate fields. A single research organisation or twinning
participations are eligible under this action, if it is clearly demonstrated that the necessary elements of the research
training programme are effectively addressed in cooperation with a wider set of partners, without these being formally
part of the network.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several times a year. In general each type of Marie Curie grant issues one call every year.
How much can I expect?
Depending on the actions, grants can cover 100% of the eligible costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
S. DI VIRGILIO
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 78 87
divergilio@ec.europa.eu
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130. FP7 - PEOPLE - 2 LIFE-LONG TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Which fund is it? FP7 - PEOPLE - 2 LIFE-LONG TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Amount Annual budget: 147 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants and individual fellowships to allow researchers to enrich their career by mobility
experience, abroad or in other sectors Domains concerned Research - Education – Training
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - Universities
- Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Africa-Caribbean-Pacific - Candidate countries - New Independent States -
European Economic Area - Mediterranean countries - Switzerland - Asia - Balkans
Useful links http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/people/life-long-training_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Enhancing the individual competence diversification of experienced researchers in terms of acquisition of multi- or
interdisciplinary skills or the undertaking of inter-sectoral experiences
* Support researchers in attaining and/or strengthening a leading independent position, e.g. principal investigator,
professor or other senior position in education or enterprise
* Assist researchers to resume a career in research after a break or to (re)integrate researchers into a research
career in Member States and associated countries, including in their country of origin, after a mobility experience
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* IEF - Support for individual Intra-European Fellowships awarded directly at Community level, to the best or most
promising researchers from Member States and associated countries, based on an application made by the
researchers in conjunction with the host organisations.
* ERG - Community-funded fellowships may include a reintegration module in addition to the outgoing trans-national
phase
* COFUND - Co-funding of regional, national or international programmes in the field of research training and career
development, based on individual-driven mobility
ORGANISMES ELIGIBLES:
* Official public bodies responsible for funding and managing fellowship programmes, e.g. ministries, state
committees for research, research academies or agencies
* Other public or private bodies, including large research organisations, that finance and manage fellowship
programmes either with an official mandate or recognised by public authorities, such as agencies established by
governments under private law with a public service mission, charities, etc.
* Bodies at international level that run comparable schemes at European level as part of their mission
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Researchers addressed under this action should have at least 4 years of full-time research experience or a
doctorate. As the action is directed at life-long training and career development, it is however expected that the
researchers will typically have a more senior profile in terms of experience.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several times a year. In general each type of Marie Curie grant issues one call every year.
How much can I expect?
Depending on the actions, sometimes grants can cover 100% of the action (52 000 € par an).
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Klaus Guenther BARTHEL
COVE
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 89 20
klaus.guenther.barthel@ec.europa.eu
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131. FP7 - PEOPLE - 3 INDUSTRY-ACADEMIA PARTNERSHIPS AND
PATHWAYS
Which fund is it? FP7 - PEOPLE - 3 INDUSTRY-ACADEMIA PARTNERSHIPS AND PATHWAYS
Amount Annual budget: 45 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for cooperation programmes between research organisations and private commercial
enterprises Domains concerned Research - Education – Training
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - SMEs – Universities
Regions
European Union - Africa-Caribbean-Pacific - Latin America - Candidate countries - New
Independent States - European Economic Area - Mediterranean countries - Switzerland –
Balkans
Useful links http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/people/industry-academia_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES :
- Open and foster dynamic pathways between public research organisations and private commercial enterprises,
including in particular SMEs
PARTNERSHIP:
* Long term cooperation programmes
- Between organisations from both sectors from at least 2 different Member States or associated States, with support
for human resources interactions within that framework
- With a high potential for increasing knowledge-sharing and mutual understanding of the different cultural settings
and skill requirements of both sectors
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Staff secondments between both sectors within the partnership, with a view of reinforcing the inter sectoral
cooperation
* Temporary hosting in both sectors of experienced researchers recruited from outside the partnership
* Organisation of workshops and conferences enhancing the inter-sectoral experience and knowledge exchange, in
order to reach a larger number of staff members from both sectors
* Trainings and transfer of knowledge
* As an SME specific measure a contribution to small equipment related to their participation in the cooperation
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several times a year. In general each type of Marie Curie grant issues one call every year.
How much can I expect?
Depending on the actions, sometimes grants can cover 100% of the action.
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Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Begona ARANO
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 20 40
begona.arano@ec.europa.eu
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132. FP7 - PERSONNEL - 4 WORLD FELLOWSHIPS
Which fund is it? FP7 - PERSONNEL - 4 WORLD FELLOWSHIPS
Amount Annual budget: 93.25 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Individual research fellowships and grants, support to networking of researchers from EU
Member States and Third Countries in order to reinforce international cooperation in the
research field
Domains concerned Research
Who can apply? Research centres – Universities
Regions European Union - Africa-Caribbean-Pacific - Candidate countries - New Independent States -
European Economic Area - Mediterranean countries - Switzerland - Worldwide - Balkans
Useful links http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/people/international-dimension_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Support the career development of researchers from Member States and associated countries
* Support the international co-operation through researchers
FINANCED ACTIONS
* IOF - Outgoing international fellowships, with mandatory return, for experienced researchers within the framework
of life-long training and competence diversification, to acquire new
skills and knowledge
* IRG - Return and international reintegration grants for experienced researchers after an international experience
* Support to the networking of researchers from Member States and associated countries abroad with a view to keep
them actively informed about and involved in developments in the European Research Area
* IIF - Incoming international fellowships in order to attract highly qualified third-country researchers to Member
States and associated countries, for knowledge enhancement and to build up high-level connections. Researchers
from developing countries or from countries with emerging economies may benefit from support for a return phase
* IRSES - the International Research Staff Exchange Scheme to support the networking of third country researchers
in Member States and associated countries, with a view to structuring and developing their contacts with their regions
of origin
* Partnerships between several research organisations in Europe and one or more organisations in:
- Countries covered by the European Neighbourhood Policy
- Countries with which the EU has an S&T Agreement
* Support of joint programmes Community for short exchanges of early-stage and experienced researchers, for the
organisation of mutually beneficial conferences and other events, as well as for the development of a systematic
exchange of good practices with a direct bearing on issues regarding human resources in research and development
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several times a year. In general each type of Marie Curie grant issues one call every year.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
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How much can I expect?
Depending on the actions, grants can cover 100% of the eligible costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Georges BINGEN
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 94 18
georges.bingen@ec.europa.eu
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133. GALILEO
Which fund is it? GALILEO
Amount Annual budget: 925 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume European project for satellite navigation
Domains concerned Research - Industry - New technologies - Telecommunications
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Administrations States - Universities - Banks - International
Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - European Economic Area
- Switzerland – Asia
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/satnav/galileo/
http://www.gsa.europa.eu/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVE:
* Develop a satellite navigation network for civil purposes through the launching of a series of satellites, which will be
placed in orbit at around 20,000 km and monitored by a network of ground control stations, in order to provide world
cover
FINANCED ACTIVITIES through the 4 phases of the programme:
1. Definition of the system (finalized phase)
2. Development and validation phase of the system comprising the construction and launch of the first satellites, the
establishment of the first ground-based infrastructures and all the work and operations necessary to validate the
system in orbit.
3. Deployment phase consisting of the establishment of all the space and ground-based infrastructures as well as
related operations. The aim is that this phase shall run from
2008 to 2013. It shall include preparations for the exploitation phase
* Activities related to the deployment phase, covering the construction and the launching of satellites as well as the
complete setting up of the terrestrial infrastructure
4. Exploitation phase comprising infrastructure management, the maintenance, constant improvement and renewal of
the system, certification and standardisation operations relating to the programme, the marketing of the system and
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all other activities needed to develop the system and ensure that the programme runs smoothly.
* Activities related to the launching of the commercial operating phase, covering the management of the
infrastructure composed by satellites and the associated ground stations, as well as the maintenance and updating of
the system
The system will be built and exploited by a private concession holder (20-year-contract) under the control of the
European GNSS Supervisory Authority. The concession holder is a consortium of companies: AENA, Alcatel, EADS,
Finmeccanica, Hispasat, Inmarsat, Teleop and Thalès.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Different calls (grants, public procurement).
How much can I expect?
According to the rules for FP7 Research projects, between 35% and 100% of the eligible costs.
Institution EU Satellite navigation programmes: Infrastructure
Person in charge
Jean-Marc PIEPLU
Rue de la Loi, 56
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 24 13
tren-galileo@ec.europa.eu ; Jean-Marc.PIEPLU@ec.europa.eu
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134. GREEN KEY
Which fund is it? GREEN KEY
Amount Annual budget: not communicated
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Eco-label awarded for environmental management of touristic infrastructures
Domains concerned Information - Local development - Education – Training - Environment - Tourism
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - SMEs
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland
Useful links http://www.greenkeys-project.net/en/home.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Encourage the managers to adopt good practices in their management, reward best initiatives and single out
dynamic camp sites or hotels in the field of environmental management
SELECTION CRITERIA:
To be awarded the Green Key, camp sites or hotels have to meet 80 criteria into 2 categories of importance,
concerning 6 areas:
1 * Education and environment
- Raising awareness among tourists on environmental issues and behaviours to follow
- Involving staff
2 * Environmental management
- Respect of the rule
- Methods and products environmentally friendly for open spaces and sanitaries up keeping, biological agriculture
promotion
- Promotion of local products
3 * Waste management
- Waste sorting, recycling, containers, collecting
- Reduction of waste production, collective packaging, sustainable crockery, separation and conservation of waste
4 * Water management
- Non-toxious products in swimming water, deviation of raining water from wastewater processing plant, equipment of
washing machines with a saving programme
- Plants watering, bath water, water savings, follow-up of consumptions
5 * Energy management
- Settlement of an electricity meter per building, using clean or renewable energies, isolation of heated buildings, low
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energy consumption bulbs, regulation system for the light indoor and outdoor, heat
6 * Ground management (for camping):
- Green areas, car traffic, occupation density
When have I to apply?
Periodicity
Twice a year in October and March for the attribution or renewal of the label. For 2011, the
labelling period will be exceptionally open from January 2011. A jury will gather in October
2011.
How much can I expect?
Green key is a voluntary label, rewarded organisations benefit from international promotion at the green-key.org
website and from national and regional press after the annual press conference.
Institution Fondation pour l'Education à l'environnement
Person in charge
Estelle GUILLARD
36 rue Amelot
F-75011 Paris
code
France
33 1 45 49 02 09
estelle.guillard@laclefverte.org
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135. GREENLIGHT
Which fund is it? GREENLIGHT
Amount Global budget: not communicated
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Support for upgrading the lighting of public zones while at the same time realising energy
economies
Domains concerned Public management - Energy - Environment
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Administrations States - SMEs - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland
Useful links http://www.eu-greenlight.org/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Reduce energy consumption from lighting
* Reduce polluting emissions and limit global warming
* Upgrade lighting in existing spaces
* Build all new facilities with technology that save energy
* Reduce operating costs
* Improve the quality of light and worker productivity
* Improve the economic performance of programme participants
FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
* The core of the programme is a registration form, signed by the Partner and the Commission, in which the Partner
commits to reduce energy consumption for at least 30% and improve the lighting quality of new spaces
Different options to choose:
* Survey the lighting characteristics in the existing spaces
* Choose energy-efficient alternatives
* Assess their profitability
* Check the energy savings
* Communicate the successes
The Commission does not provide actual funds but it provides support to the Partners in the form of information
resources and public recognition. The investment reimburses itself during a period of maximum 5 years.
The initiative is open to non EU Member States.
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Every year the winning projects are rewarded and promoted as success stories. Among the Winners in 2011:
City of Tilburg (Netherlands)
City of Zaprešić (Croatia)
ING Bank(Luxembourg)
Nestlé (France)
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time. Registration via the website.
How much can I expect?
Participation to this programme is on voluntary basis, by signing the registration form.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Paolo BERTOLDI
TP 450
I-21020 Ispra
code
Italia
39 0332 78 9299
39 0332 78 9992
paolo.bertoldi@ec.europa.eu
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136. HERCULE II
Which fund is it? HERCULE II
Amount Global budget: 98,5 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants to promote activities in the field of the protection of the financial interests of the
European Union Domains concerned Public management - Justice – Security - Economy - Finances
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Schools - Training centres - Federations
Unions - Administrations States - Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - European Economic Area
- Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/anti_fraud/programmes/index_en.html
http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/fight_against_fraud/protecting_european_communitys
_financial_interests/l33302_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Reinforce Community action to prevent fraud affecting the EU's financial interests and combat such fraud by
promoting actions in this field
The HERCULE programme is created to cover 3 types of funding programmes ; each programme launches a specific
call for proposals:
* External anti-fraud training programme involving Police, Judicial and Customs authorities, research and educational
establishments
* Financial Aid for European Lawyers Associations for the protection of the Communities‟ financial interests: studies,
dissemination of expertise
* Technical Assistance to competent Law Enforcement authorities in their antifraud activities
FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
* Organisation of seminars and conferences
* Promotion of scientific studies and discussions on Community policies in the field of the protection of the
Community's financial interests
* Coordination of activities relating to the protection of the Community's financial interests
* Training and awareness
* Promoting exchanges of specialised staff
* Dissemination of scientific information on Community action
* Development and supply of specific IT tools
* Promoting and expanding the exchange of data
* Provision of information and support for activities relating to access to information
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Other eligible countries:
Besides Switzerland, Croatia and Turkey (that participate according the conditions of their Association Agreements)
also eligible is expenditure in connection with the participation of representatives of the Balkan countries forming part
of the stabilisation and association process for countries of south eastern Europe: Former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina and certain countries of the Commonwealth of
Independent States: Belarus, Moldova, Russian Federation and Ukraine.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Three specific calls a year.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 80 % of eligible expenditure for training measures and the promotion of staff exchanges; max. 90% for the
holding of seminars and conferences.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Karel HAGHEDOOREN
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 292 25 64
karel.haghedooren@ec.europa.eu
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137. HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION YOUTH PROGRAMME (HRE)
Which fund is it? HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION YOUTH PROGRAMME (HRE)
Amount Annual budget: 500 000 euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants to support new local initiatives, pilot projects on Human rights education
Domains concerned Education – Training - Youth - Human Rights
Who can apply? Training centres - Federations Unions - Development NGOs – Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - European Economic Area
- Switzerland – Balkans
Useful links http://act4hre.coe.int/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Identify responses to persistent violations of human dignity, such as social exclusion, violence, racism, intolerance
and discrimination
* Empower young people to develop activities which address the racism, xenophobia, discrimination and gender-
based forms of violence that affect them
* Develop educational tools and methodological resources for use by practitioners in human rights education
* Contribute to the inclusion of human rights education in youth work practice
* Encourage innovative practices and partnerships, both in formal and in non-formal education contexts
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Pilot projects run by NGOs and youth local groups to undertake action related to human rights education with young
people
* National and regional training courses in human rights education
PRIORITIES:
* Projects developing local strategies and initiatives for intercultural dialogue with young people in highly multicultural
social environments
* Projects at local or regional level developing human rights education and training activities with and for young
people
PROJECTS SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Be directly related to young people and to human rights education or to a specific theme addressed by the
programme
* Be prepared, run and managed by a local association, institution or youth group acting directly with children, young
people or a specific target group of the programme and have a clear educational or awareness-raising function
* Concern primarily participants under 30 years of age
* Have a participatory approach, from the conception to the evaluation, integrating intercultural learning in its
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educational approach
* Have an innovative character, be open to other partners of the Youth Programme on Human Rights Education and
foresee using the resources generated through the programme
When have I to apply?
Periodicity There is no fixed deadline for presenting pilot project applications, but the application must be
sent 3 months before start of project.
How much can I expect?
Grant awarded up to a maximum of 7600 euro. 2 instalments: a maximum of 80% of the grant will be paid following
the acceptance of the project; remaining balance will be paid after final report.
Who is in charge?
Institution Council of Europe - European Youth Centre Budapest
Person in charge
Rui GOMES
Zivatar utca 1-3
H-1024 Budapest
code
Hungary
36 1 212 40 78
eycb.secretariat@coe.int
Rui.GOMES@coe.int
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138. INOGATE
Which fund is it? INOGATE
Amount Annual budget: 8 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for Interstate Oil and Gas Transport to Europe
Domains concerned Transport - Energy - Economy - Finances
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - SMEs - Banks - Investment Funds
Regions Candidate countries - New Independent States - Mediterranean countries - Balkans
Useful links http://www.enpi-info.eu/maineast.php?id=292&id_type=10
http://www.inogate.org/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Develop rationalised and facilitated interstate oil and gas transportation systems, contributing to the implementation
of the INOGATE Umbrella Agreement
* Improve the security and safety of the transport of gas and oil, taking into account the economic and environmental
importance of this sector and its importance for EU energy supplies
* Promote investment by IFIs and the private sector involvement and progress on modernisation and reform in these
areas
* Help the INOGATE Participating Countries through a permanent dialogue between countries, promotion of new
strategic transport routes, investment attraction, a level playing field with common rules, acting as "honest broker"
between countries and market players to stimulate investment
* Help potential investors by providing detailed studies on beneficiary countries, highlighting investment opportunities
(mature "bankable" projects) in INOGATE Participating Countries, putting investors in contact with the decision-
makers and giving them a tool to use, which helps them to reduce their non-calculated risks: the Umbrella Agreement
FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
* INOGATE Regional Secretariats, which proposes to consolidate the already operational INOGATE Technical
Secretariat in Kyiv and the creation of two new regional sub-Secretariats – one in the Caucasus Region and one in
Central Asia – for facilitating investments in regional oil and gas transportation infrastructure projects
* INOGATE-IFI Technical Assistance Support Fund for facilitating investments in oil and gas projects in Eastern
Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia with a view to enhance the safety and security of the energy supply within
the regions and to the EU
* Rapid-response Expert Facility in Central Asia – facilitate the development of gas supplies and interstate
transportation through increased capacity, reliability, safety of the gas networks linking Central Asia to the European
Union
INOGATE is co funded by the beneficiary countries.
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INOGATE Umbrella Agreement Signatory States (referred to as "INOGATE Participating Countries") : Albania,
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Greece, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, FYR of
Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, Serbia & Montenegro, Slovakia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine,
Uzbekistan.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Calls for tenders. Some regional projects involving several countries might be managed by
Europeaid (see contact person).
How much can I expect?
According to projects.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission INOGATE Technical Secretariat
Person in charge
Simone RAVE
Rue de la Loi, 200
1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgique
32 2 295 77 22
32 2 296 74 82
EuropeAid-INOGATE@ec.europa.eu
Simone.Rave@ec.europa.eu
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139. INTELLIGENT CAR INITIATIVE
Which fund is it? INTELLIGENT CAR INITIATIVE
Amount Global budget: 45 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants to accelerate the development, deployment and use of Intelligent Integrated Safety
Systems, that use information and communication technologies Domains concerned Research - Transport - Industry - New technologies
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Agencies Chambers - SMEs – Universities
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area – Balkans
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/intelligentcar/icar/index_en.htm
http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/intelligentcar/index_en.htm
http://www.ertico.com/the-intelligent-car-initiative
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Supporting the industry in developing safer and more intelligent vehicles and enabling their rapid introduction into
the market
* Broad deployment of advanced information and communication technologies (ICT) in cars
* Raising drivers and policy maker‟s knowledge about the potential of intelligent vehicle systems
* Stimulating user‟s demand and create socioeconomic acceptance
* Facilitating the deployment of mature technologies and systems in the initial phase of market penetration.
The initiative is made up of 3 main activities:
* eSafety Forum: High-level working groups on eCall Driving group, Traffic data,...,
* eSafety Awareness raising actions: studies, punctual events via call for tenders (services contracts)
* eSafety Intelligent Car Research: projects funded by FP7-ICT programme, in particular theme 3 "ICT Mobility":
intelligent ICT-based transportation systems and vehicles enabling people and goods to move safely, comfortably
and efficiently
The research priorities of the Intelligent Car fully support the ERTRAC strategic research agenda.
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Actions on Human Machine Interaction
* Harmonised, pan-European in-vehicle emergency call (e-Call) service that builds on the location-enhanced
emergency call E-112
* Analysis of the progress made in the provision of Real-Time Traffic and Travel Information (RTTI) in Europe, and
proposition of further actions
* Analysis of the needs and priorities of standardisation in ISO CEN and ETSI institute
* Adaptive integrated driver-vehicle interface
When have I to apply?
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Periodicity Through the calls under FP7-ICT programme
How much can I expect?
Research projects: up to 50% of the eligible project costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Juhani JAASKELAINEN
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 54 59
infso-intelligent-car@ec.europa.eu
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140. INTERCULTURAL CITIES
Which fund is it? INTERCULTURAL CITIES
Amount Global budget: 1 million euro
Duration 2007-2011
What is this European fund about?
Resume Council of Europe programme to enhance and support community efforts to make the best of
cultural diversity
Domains concerned Social Affairs - Town planning - Local development - Education – Training - Citizenship –
Youth
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - European Economic Area
- Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/culture/our-policy-development/intercultural-cities_en.htm
http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/cultureheritage/culture/cities/default_en.asp
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* To trigger and/or enhance the process of developing intercultural models of urban governance
* Learn how to use diversity to enhance creativity and innovation, economic prosperity and community well-being
STRANDS:
* Strand 1: governance and policies
Help people who perform different public roles develop attitudes, skills and mechanisms which improve intercultural
interaction and management
* Strand 2: awareness and exchange
Facilitate dialogue and exchange on good practice between politicians, citizens and municipal services providers
accross Europe
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Field of action 1: Intercultural governance
- Review the range of local governance structures and practices
- Improve sensitivity and understanding of decision-makers about concerns of cultural communities and involve these
communities in the public debate and decision-making processes
* Field of action 2: Public discourse and media ethics
- Work directly with editors and journalists in local broadcast and printed media in participating cities in order to raise
awareness of the need for a better balance
- Ethical charter on balanced “diversity” media work
- Direct work with community leaders to raise their awareness about diversity issues
* Field of action 3: Intercultural mediation
- Identification of individuals who would act as intercultural mediators, and provide assistance with the definition of
their mandate and functions and appropriate training
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- Good practice exchange and training, e-enabled networking and resource facilities
* Field of action 4: Cultural policy and action
- Creative innovation and development of local diversity-friendly cultural strategies
- Mainstreaming intercultural policies and practices into the work of local organisations and institutions
- Renewing public space in order to facilitate the mixing of publics
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Not specified
How much can I expect?
Participating cities will not receive cash or any other direct material award. Benefits from the programme will involve
primarily greater capacity of local institutions to manage a diverse community and local democracy.
Who is in charge?
Institution Council of Europe
Person in charge
Irena GUIDIKOVA
67075 Strasbourg Cedex
code
France
33 3 88 41 32 19
Irena.guidikova@coe.int
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141. INVESTING IN PEOPLE
Which fund is it? INVESTING IN PEOPLE
Amount Global budget: 1,06 billion euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Thematic programme for external aid and development that finances projects in the field of
health, education, youth and culture.
Domains concerned Social Affairs - Culture – Media - Education – Training - Health - Youth - Co-op &
Development
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - Development
NGOs - SMEs - Universities - Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Africa-Caribbean-Pacific - Latin America - Candidate countries - New
Independent States - Mediterranean countries - Asia - Balkans
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/how/finance/dci/investing_en.htm
http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/development/general_development_framework/r1254
7_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
GLOBAL OBJECTIVE:
* Support innovative measures and technical cooperation between regions on six themes crucial for human and
social development put forward in the “European Consensus” : health, knowledge and skills, culture, and social
cohesion and employment, gender equality, youth and children.
PRIORITIES:
1. Good health for all (587.6 million euros):
* Develop and improve the availability of an equal access to global public goods, including effective, affordable and
safe pharmaceutical products, reproductive health commodities and innovations
* Support advocacy and information activities to increase political and public awareness and improve education of the
public
2. Knowledge and skills for all (130 million euros):
* International exchanges of experience and good practice for the development of secondary and vocational
education and training
* Transnational university cooperation and student and scholar mobility
3. Gender equality (57 million euros):
* Promoting civil society organisations, notably women‟s organisations and networks.
4. Culture (50 million euros):
* Promote mutual understanding and dialogue between peoples and cultures, promote cultural diversity and respect
for the equal dignity of all cultures and strengthen cooperation and exchanges in culture, education and research
5. Employment and social cohesion (82 million):
* Support initiatives to promote the improvement of working conditions as well as the adjustment to trade
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liberalisation,...
6. Youth and children (90 million):
* Regional, inter-regional and global initiatives in key areas, such as preventing all forms of child labour, trafficking
and sexual violence, and support the youth employment network
AMONG THE FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
Awareness campaigns, capacity building through pilot projects, studies, conferences, networks, exchanges of
experience and good practice
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several times a year. There will be targeted measures or specific calls for proposals. Calls for
proposals may be published by the EC Delegations in the third countries.
How much can I expect?
Between 250 000 and 500 000 euros, co-financing maximum 90% of the eligible budget.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Josick VAN DROMME
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 52 02
josick.vandromme@ec.europa.eu
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142. INVESTING IN PEOPLE - EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Which fund is it? INVESTING IN PEOPLE - EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Amount Annual budget: 9 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants that support interventions in the education sector in developing countries and regions,
under the thematic programme for external aid. Domains concerned Social Affairs - Education – Training - Youth - Co-op & Development
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - Development
NGOs - SMEs - Universities - Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Africa-Caribbean-Pacific - Latin America - Candidate countries - New
Independent States - Mediterranean countries - Asia - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/what/education/index_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* To promote equal access to quality primary education for marginalised children
* To improve teaching and vocational training opportunities
PRIORITIES:
* Achieving universal primary education by 2015 and the Dakar Framework for Action on Education for All
* Basic, secondary and higher education plus vocational education and training
* Promotion of high quality basic education, with particular focus on access for girls, children in conflict-affected areas
and children from marginalised and more vulnerable social groups
* Developing ways to measure learning outcomes in order to better access to the quality of education
* Promoting donor harmonisation and alignment to promote universal, compulsory, free and high quality education
through international or multi-country initiatives
* Supporting an inclusive knowledge-based society and contributing to bridging the digital divide, and knowledge and
information gaps
* Improving knowledge and innovation through science and technology together with the development of, and access
to electronic communication networks
FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
* Transfer of experiences and best practices
* Financial assistance to programmes increasing enrolment of children
* Data collection, analysis
* Capacity building
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
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Maximum 90% of the total eligible costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Josick VAN DROMME
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 52 02
josick.vandromme@ec.europa.eu
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143. INVESTING IN PEOPLE - GENDER EQUALITY
Which fund is it? INVESTING IN PEOPLE - GENDER EQUALITY
Amount Annual budget: 3,5 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants that support the promotion of gender equality in developing countries and regions,
under the thematic programme for external aid. Domains concerned Social Affairs - Local development - Co-op & Development
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - Development
NGOs - SMEs - Universities - Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Africa-Caribbean-Pacific - Latin America - Candidate countries - New
Independent States - Mediterranean countries - Asia - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/what/gender/index_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Implement global commitments as detailed in the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the UN
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
* Support and facilitate the inclusion of actions addressing major gender inequalities in the mainstream of Community
development interventions
* Provide financial assistance and technical expertise to support the mainstreaming of the gender perspective into all
its development cooperation policies and interventions
* Develop and promote endogenous public and private capacities in developing countries
PRIORITIES:
* Financing of policy and advocacy events promoting the implementation of international commitments at the country
level, with a particular focus on countries with the highest levels of gender inequalities
* Strengthening policy, advocacy and service delivery capacity of women‟s NGOs and associations dedicated to the
advancement of women‟s rights, literacy as well as broad economic and political empowerment
* Strengthening statistical capacity of governments by supporting the development and dissemination of data and
indicators disaggregated by sex; support gender equality budgeting in new aid modalities instruments and collect
evidence-based assessments of their impact on gender equality
* Capacity building of civil society organizations dedicated to the promotion of women's' civil and political rights
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Between 400 000 and 1 million euro each project. Grant may exceed 80% of the total eligible costs of the action.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
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Person in charge
Josick VAN DROMME
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 52 02
josick.vandromme@ec.europa.eu
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144. INVESTING IN PEOPLE - GOOD HEALTH FOR ALL
Which fund is it? INVESTING IN PEOPLE - GOOD HEALTH FOR ALL
Amount Annual budget: 54 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Thematic programme for external aid that supports interventions in the health sector in
developing countries and regions Domains concerned Local development - Health - Co-op & Development
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - Development
NGOs - SMEs – Universities – Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Africa-Caribbean-Pacific - Latin America - Candidate countries - New
Independent States - Mediterranean countries - Asia - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/what/health/index_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Support and shape the policy agenda for global health initiatives that directly benefit the Union‟s partner countries.
* Providing a global platform for identifying and exchanging experience, innovation and best practices between
countries facing similar health challenges, as well as offering support to countries at different levels of development
PRIORITIES:
* Crisis in human resources in healthcare: strengthen the ability of many developing countries to train, support and
retain enough doctors and nurses and other healthcare staff
* Main poverty-related diseases: HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis
* Neglected diseases and emerging health threats
Rising prominence of neglected diseases and emerging health threats (such as avian and pandemic influenza) also
justifies funding allocation
* Sexual and reproductive health and rights:
Thematic action is necessary to address the countries with the worst indicators for sexual and reproductive health,
and the worst status for their citizens in terms of sexual and reproductive rights, in particular where governments
have been unable or unwilling to take effective action on their own
FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
Activities designed to underpin country and regional health programmes where they exist, while acting as a catalyst
for change in countries where they do not. All actions undertaken are additional to, and coherent with, actions funded
under the EU‟s geographic programmes for development.
The actions may take the form of
* Financial and technical assistance, training, including of doctors and paramedics, services
* Medical supplies, commodities, works
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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* Awareness campaigns, Capacity building through pilot projects, studies, conferences, networks, exchanges of
experience and good practice
The programme pays particular attention to the leading poverty-related diseases: HIV/AIDS, malaria and
tuberculosis, which severely undermine human progress in the developing world.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 90% of the total eligible costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Josick VAN DROMME
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 52 02
josick.vandromme@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
145. INVESTING IN PEOPLE - OTHER ASPECTS OF HUMAN AND SOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT
Which fund is it? INVESTING IN PEOPLE - OTHER ASPECTS OF HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Amount Annual Budget: 29 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants that support interventions in the culture, employment and youth sectors in developing
countries and regions, under the thematic programme for external aid. Domains concerned Employment - Social Affairs - Culture – Media - Youth - Co-op & Development
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - Development
NGOs - SMEs - Universities - Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Africa-Caribbean-Pacific - Latin America - Candidate countries - New
Independent States - Mediterranean countries - Asia - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/how/finance/dci/investing_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Culture
- To promote better access to culture for the most vulnerable and marginalised population groups
- To foster intercultural dialogue
- To support exchanges, communication, cultural production and creation
* Employment and social cohesion
- To support the development and effective
application of decent work indicators disaggregated by gender
- To support the development of methodologies for impact assessment of global trade policies on decent work and
social adjustment in individual developing countries
* Children and youth
- To support mapping of child labour, trafficking,
violence against children and other forms of
exploitation
- To support capacity building of EC staff in EC delegations to promote policy dialogue and effective programming on
children through development cooperation
FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
* Culture
- Cultural festivals and events with a multi-regional dimension
- International, regional and country forums and
academic and artistic exchanges
* Employment and social cohesion
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
- Methodology
- Forums
* Children and youth
- Awareness raising events
- Pilot projects for implementation of means preventing child exploitation
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Many times a year.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 90% of the total eligible costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Josick VAN DROMME
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 52 02
josick.vandromme@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
146. IPA - INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE
Which fund is it? IPA - INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE
Amount Global budget: 11,6 billion euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Assistance to the Candidate countries to support their progressive compliance with EU rules
and policies, including the acquis communautaire if necessary, in preparation for their
accession
Domains concerned Public management - Agriculture – Fisheries - Local development - Human Rights - Co-op &
Development - Enlargement - Economy – Finances
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Administrations States - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries – Balkans
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/how-does-it-work/financial-assistance/instrument-pre-
accession_en.htm
http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/agriculture/enlargement/e50020_en.htm
http://www.2007-2013.eu/by_scope_ipa.php#
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Helping countries to fulfil the political, economic and acquis-related criteria for membership (the Copenhaguen
Accession Criteria) and to build up administrative and judicial capacity
* Helping countries prepare for EU Structural, Cohesion and Rural Development Funds (EU Funds) after accession
(both by preparing the necessary structures and systems and by financing projects)
IPA funding is divided into national envelopes for each component listed here-after and regional and horizontal
programmes, i.e. established by groups of countries or by theme, which are complementary to national programmes
and are only be eligible if they provided an added value to the precession process.(see IPA sheets)
5 COMPONENTS (see EUROFUNDING sheet for each component):
* Transition Assistance and Institution Building
* Cross-Border Co-operation
* Regional Development
* Human Resources Development
* Rural Development
PRIORITY AREAS:
* Strengthening democratic institutions and the rule of law
* Public administration reform, including the establishment of a system enabling decentralisation of assistance
management to the beneficiary country
* Economic reform
* Promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms and enhanced respect for minority rights
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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* Development of Civil Society
* Reconciliation, confidence building measures and reconstruction
* Regional and cross-border cooperation
2 TYPES OF BENEFICIARY COUNTRIES:
* Official Candidate Countries! Croatia, Turkey, FYROM/Macedonia
* Potential Candidate Countries (access limited to strands 1 and 2): Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia (including
Kosovo), Montenegro
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several times a year, through calls for tender or for proposals.
How much can I expect?
Assistance under IPA may finance investments, procurement contracts, grants, including interest rate subsidies,
special loans, loan guarantees and financial assistance.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Stanislava LAZOVA
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 77 48
32 2 296 95 01
stanislava.lazova@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
147. IPA - 1 TRANSITION ASSISTANCE AND INSTITUTION BUILDING
Which fund is it? IPA - 1 TRANSITION ASSISTANCE AND INSTITUTION BUILDING
Amount Global budget: 470,512 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Assistance to candidate and potential candidate countries to strengthen their democratic
institutions and the enforcement of the rule of law Domains concerned Public management – Enlargement
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions - Administrations States -
Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Associations - Banks
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - Balkans
Useful links http://www.cbib.eu/en/ipa/ipa_component_I/index.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Strengthening democratic institutions, as well as the rule of law, including its enforcement
* Reforming public administration, including through the establishment of a system enabling decentralisation of
assistance management to the beneficiary country
* Promoting and protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms
* Strengthening civil society within a participative democracy, stimulating a culture and environment-friendly civil
society and culture through Civil Society Facility
AMONG THE FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
* Capacity and institution building
* Investment
* Civil Society Facility:
- Technical assistance
- "People 2 People" programme
- Partnership actions
This strand is open to official candidate countries (Croatia, Macedonia, Turkey) and to potential candidate countries
(Albania, Bosnia, Montenegro, Serbia, including Kosovo).
The implementation of this component depends on how successful the institution strengthening and reforming
process will be : for potential candidates in particular, programme's management is devoluted and implemented by
the Delegations of the European Commission, until their own institutions reach the necessary capacity to ensure this
management, the aim remaining to all national authorities in candidate countries to manage the programmes.
The European Commission establishes a 3-year indicative financial framework and indicative planning document,
revised each year. According to these priorities, the competent authority in each country will establish a national
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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programme devoted to the "TRANSITION ASSISTANCE AND INSTITUTION BUILDING" component. This national
programme will specify the objectives pursued, the fields of intervention, the expected results, the management
procedures and the total amount of financing planned. It will also contain a summary description of the type of
operations to be financed, an indication of the amounts allocated for each type of operation and an indicative
implementation timetable.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several times a year, according to calls for tender or calls for proposals.
How much can I expect?
Assistance under IPA may finance investments, procurement contracts, grants, including interest rate subsidies,
special loans, loan guarantees and financial assistance.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Stanislava LAZOVA
Rue de la loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 77 48
32 2 296 95 01
stanislava.lazova@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
148. IPA - 1.1 STRENGHTENING OF CIVIL SOCIETY DIALOGUE
Which fund is it? IPA - 1.1 STRENGHTENING OF CIVIL SOCIETY DIALOGUE
Amount Annual budget: according national IPA programme
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Support Programme for the promotion of civil society dialogue in Candidate Countries to
European accession. Domains concerned Social Affairs - Culture – Media - Citizenship - Enlargement
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Schools - Federations Unions - Administrations States -
Agencies Chambers - Development NGOs - Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/funds/ipa/index_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Strengthen mutual exchange of experience between civil society in the EU and the Candidate countries
* Help bridge the information gap
* Generate mutual knowledge and understanding of the candidate countries within the EU, including history and
culture, and of the EU within the concerned candidate countries, including its functioning and policies
* Ensure a stronger awareness of the opportunities and challenges of future accessions
FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
* Actions strengthening the expansion of NGOs
* Actions seeking gender equality and the equal opportunity dimension
* Town twinning
* Youth exchange, institutional cooperation between universities
* Internet-supported platforms creation
* Language learning project and the promotion of interpretation and translation
* Television programmes on societies
* Partnership projects
IMPLEMENTATION:
The proposed activities will be financed under the pre-accession assistance budget for the countries concerned,
supplemented if necessary by contributions from public or private institutions and the Commission.
This theme falls under the 1st component of the Instrument for Pre-Accession "Transition assistance and institution
building"
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several calls per target country.
How much can I expect?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
According to the sub programmes of the candidate countries
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Robert NELSON
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 44 30
robert.nelson@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
149. IPA - 1.2 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
Which fund is it? IPA - 1.2 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
Amount Annual budget: 10 million euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants in the frame of the information programme about enlargement of the European Union
Domains concerned Public management - Information - Enlargement
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers -
Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - European Economic Area
- Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/funds/ipa/index_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Inform the political and economic decision-makers in candidate countries and communicate clearly the mechanisms
and the EU's accession policies
* Increase knowledge of the country‟s accession process and its implications particularly among key target groups
* Increase general understanding of the EU, its policies and programmes among the population at large
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Production of information material (in paper and electronic form) in local languages
* Dissemination of information via a network consisting of regional information centres, universities, chambers of
commerce, etc.
* Management of information events such as “Europe Days” throughout the country
* Professional assistance to the Delegations in their press and information activities, including the organisation of
journalists visits to Member States and European institutions
* Development of relations with key target groups, especially with the young, media and the
rural population
* Publication programme, including:
– promotional brochures, explaining the accession treaty and EU policies to a wider public in the future Member
States
– information on the candidate countries
– electronic publishing on Internet
* Event management, particularly to reach the media concerned with enlargement
* Provision of short-term expertise (to supplement local expertise where this is lacking)
IMPLEMENTATION:
* 90% of the activities in the Candidate countries:
* 10% activities managed centrally by the Commission
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Calls for proposals and calls for tenders published by the EC Delegations in the countries.
How much can I expect?
According to the country.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Joelle CHADEL
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 95 06
32 2 292 18 36
joelle.chadel@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
150. IPA - 2 CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION
Which fund is it? IPA - 2 CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION
Amount Annual budget: 45 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Assistance to support the candidate and potential candidate in cross-border cooperation
Domains concerned Town planning - Public management - Agriculture – Fisheries - Transport - Local
development - Environment - Human Rights - Enlargement - Tourism
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Administrations States
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area – Balkans
Useful links http://www.cbib.eu/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Support the candidate and potential candidate in cross-border, and, where appropriate, transnational and
interregional cooperation among themselves and between them and the Member States
* Promoting good neighbourly relations
* Fostering stability, security and prosperity in the mutual interest of all countries concerned
* Encouraging their harmonious, balanced and sustainable development
AMONG THE FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
* Capacity and institution building
* Investment
This strand is open to candidate countries (Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey) and to
potential candidate countries (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, including Kosovo).
The CBC component is implemented through bilateral crossborder cooperation funding programmes and one
multilateral transnational programme (Adriatic). Each programme specifies the objectives pursued, the fields of
intervention, the expected results, the management procedures and total amount of financing planned. It will also
contain a comprehensive description of the type of operations to be financed, an indication of the amounts allocated
for each type of operation, an indicative implementation timetable and the list of NUTS III eligible regions.
In case of cross-border cooperation with Member States, funding programmes are managed by the national
authorities of the member States.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several times a year, according to calls for tender or calls for proposals.
How much can I expect?
Assistance under IPA may finance investments, procurement contracts, grants, including interest rate subsidies,
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
special loans, loan guarantees and financial assistance.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Stanislava LAZOVA
Rue de la loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 77 48
32 2 296 95 01
stanislava.lazova@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
151. IPA - 3 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Which fund is it? IPA - 3 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Amount Annual budget: 273,3 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Assistance to support candidate countries in the field of regional development
Domains concerned Employment - Public management - Transport - Local development - Environment - Justice –
Security - Services - Enlargement - SME Policy
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions - Administrations States -
Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Associations – Banks
Regions European Union - Candidate countries
Useful links http://www.2007-2013.eu/by_scope_ipa.php
http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/funds/ipa/index_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Support candidate countries in policy development in the field of regional development, as well as preparation for
the implementation and management of the Community's cohesion policy, in particular in their preparation for the
European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund (see EUROFUNDING sheet)
* To reform public administration, including implementation of a system allowing to decentralize assistance
management by committing it to the beneficiary country
AMONG THE FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
Type of actions provided for under Regulation on the European Regional Development Fund:
* Productive investment which contributes to creating and safeguarding sustainable jobs (direct aid to investment
primarily in small and medium-sized enterprises)
* Investment in infrastructure
* Support to regional and local development through support measures for and services to enterprises, in particular
SMEs, creation and development of financing instruments such as venture capital, loan and guarantee funds, local
development funds, interest subsidies, networking, cooperation and exchange of experience between regions, towns,
and relevant social, economic and environmental actors
* Technical assistance
Areas of actions provided for under Regulation establishing a Cohesion Fund:
* Trans-European transport networks, in particular priority projects of common interest
* The environment, sustainable development (energy efficiency, renewable energy), transport sector outside the
trans-European networks (rail, river and sea transport, intermodal transport systems and their interoperability,
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management of road, sea and air traffic, clean urban transport and public transport)
This strand is open only to official candidate countries (Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey).
The national authorities have established 3 operational programmes for regional development in Turkey and Croatia:
competitivity, transport and environment; and one single. These operational programmes specify the objectives
pursued, the fields of intervention, the type of operations to be financed, the amounts allocated for each type of
operation and an indicative implementation timetable.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several times a year, according to calls for tender or calls for proposals.
How much can I expect?
Assistance under IPA may finance investments, procurement contracts, grants, including interest rate subsidies,
special loans, loan guarantees and financial assistance.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Andre LYS
Rue de la loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 66 81
elarg_d1@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
152. IPA - 4 HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Which fund is it? IPA - 4 HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Amount Annual budget: 87,5 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Assistance to support Candidate countries in preparing for the implementation and
management of the Community's cohesion policy, in particular in their preparation for the
European Social Fund
Domains concerned Employment - Social Affairs - Public management - Local development - Education – Training
- Enlargement - Economy - Finances
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions - Administrations States -
Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Associations - Banks - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries
Useful links
http://www.2007-2013.eu/by_scope_ipa.php
http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/how-does-it-work/financial-assistance/instrument-pre-
accession_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Support candidate countries in policy development as well as preparation for the implementation and management
of the Community's cohesion policy, in particular in their preparation for the European Social Fund
* Promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms and ensure an enhanced respect for minority rights
* Promote gender equality and non-discrimination
* Undertake economic reform
* Promote social inclusion
* Encouraging a high level of employment and more and better jobs
* Strengthen productivity and competitiveness, and promote economic growth and sustainable development
AMONG THE FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
Type of actions provided under the EC Regulation on the European Social Fund:
* Modernisation and strengthening of labour market institutions in order to improve employment and job opportunities
* Specific action to increase the participation of migrants in employment and thereby strengthen their social
integration and to facilitate geographic and occupational mobility of workers and integration of crossborder labour
markets, including through guidance, language training and validation of competences and acquired skills
* Specific action to improve access to employment, increase the sustainable participation and progress of women in
employment and reduce gender based segregation in the labour market, including by addressing the root causes,
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
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www.eufunds.info
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direct and indirect, of gender pay gaps
* Development and implementation of systems and strategies in the field of lifelong learning; increase investment in
human resources by enterprises, especially SMEs
* Capacity building in the delivery of policies and programmes in the relevant fields
* Networking activities between higher education institutions, research and technological centres and enterprises
* Strengthening institutional capacity and the efficiency of public administrations and public services at national,
regional and local level and, where relevant, of the social partners and non-governmental organisations
* Transnational and interregional actions such as the sharing of information, experiences, results and good practices,
the development of complementary approaches and coordinated or joint action
This strand is open to official candidate countries (Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey).
Each national authority establishes a national operational programme devoted to the "HUMAN RESOURCES
DEVELOPMENT" component in order to specify the objectives pursued, the fields of intervention, the type of
operations to be financed, the amounts allocated for each type of operation and an indicative implementation
timetable.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several times a year, according to calls for tender or calls for proposals.
How much can I expect?
Assistance under IPA may finance investments, procurement contracts, grants, including interest rate subsidies,
special loans, loan guarantees and financial assistance.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Michael MORASS
Rue de la loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 65 64
michael.morass@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
153. IPA - 5 RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Which fund is it? IPA - 5 RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Amount Annual budget: 169,8 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Assistance to support candidate countries in preparing for the implementation and
management of the Community's common agricultural policy
Domains concerned Agriculture – Fisheries - Local development - Environment - Enlargement - Tourism
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions - Administrations States -
Agencies Chambers - SMEs – Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries
Useful links
http://www.2007-2013.eu/by_scope_ipa.php
http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/how-does-it-work/financial-assistance/instrument-pre-
accession_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Support candidate countries in policy development as well as preparation for the implementation and management
of the Community's common agricultural policy
* Contribute to the sustainable adaptation of the agricultural sector and rural areas and to the candidate countries'
preparation for the implementation of the acquis communautaire concerning the Common Agricultural Policy and
related policies
* Improve the competitiveness of agriculture and forestry by supporting restructuring, development and innovation
* Improve the environment and the countryside by supporting land management
* Improving the quality of life in rural areas and encourage diversification of economic activity
FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
Type of actions provided under the EC Regulation on support for rural development by the European Agricultural
Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD):
* Vocational training and information actions for persons engaged in the agricultural, food and forestry sectors
* Setting up of young farmers
* Use of advisory services by farmers and forest holders
* Modernisation of agricultural holdings
* Cooperation for development of new products, processes and technologies in the agriculture and food sector and in
the forestry sector
* Helping farmers to adapt to demanding standards based on Community legislation
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www.eufunds.info
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* Support for the creation and development of microenterprises with a view to promoting entrepreneurship and
developing the economic fabric
* Encouragement of tourism activities
This strand is open only to official candidate countries (Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey).
Each national authority establishes a national operational programme devoted to the "RURAL DEVELOPMENT"
component in order to specify the objectives pursued, the fields of intervention, the type of operations to be financed,
the amounts allocated for each type of operation and an indicative implementation timetable.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several times a year, according to calls for tender or calls for proposals.
How much can I expect?
Assistance under IPA may finance investments, procurement contracts, grants, including interest rate subsidies,
special loans, loan guarantees and financial assistance
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Kaj MORTENSEN
Rue de la loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 47 86
kaj.mortensen@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
154. IPA - IFI - MUNICIPAL WINDOW
Which fund is it? IPA - IFI - MUNICIPAL WINDOW
Amount Global budget: 189 million euro
Duration 2009-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Support to municipal investments in Candidate countries through local banks.
Domains concerned Town planning - Local development - Enlargement - Economy – Finances
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities – Banks
Regions Candidate countries – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/funds/ipa/index_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Encourage banks in the Candidate countries extend their lending to municipalities for the financing of small
infrastructure investments, to offer loans over longer maturities, to enhance the banks‟ capacity to assess and
monitor the related risks and to manage their loans
* Broaden the range of finance available to municipal authorities for ensuring sustainable living conditions to their
populations
FINANCED ACTIVITIES:
* Loans and risk-sharing instruments from resources of the Sponsors for building, up-grading or refurbishing of small
municipal infrastructure: environment, water adduction sewage system, social services and transport
* Support for Projects with Participating Banks in the Beneficiary Countries:
- Technical Assistance to Participating Banks: Grant to strengthen administrative, credit and management capacities
- Technical Assistance to the Promoters: Grant for activities supporting the Promoters in strengthening their capacity
to prepare loan applications and to monitor the progress of Sub-projects
- Performance Fees for Participating Banks as well as financial incentives for Participating Banks to motivate lending
to Promoters and to reduce their internal cost
- Loan Guarantees to cover partially the risks of the Participating Bank
- Other incentives for the benefit of Participating Banks to enhance the implementation of MFF, proposed by the
Sponsor and approved by the Commission
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* For banks: Creditworthiness, Demonstrated commitment to extend long-term financing to SMMs, Commitment to
promote the facility to SMMs, acceptable standards of procedure for municipal credit appraisal, willingness to co-
operate with the EBRD regarding technical cooperation support, Willingness to provide visibility for the EU through
means such as press conferences and featuring the EU logo in marketing materials and public events
* For municipalities: Municipalities should serve a population of under 100,000 people, under 150,000 people, have
sound financial management and a good cash flow ; investments can be in infrastructure sectors such as local
transport, district heating, water supply, sewerage, solid waste management, public roads and parking
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Eligible countries are Croatia and Turkey and potential Candidate countries (Western Balkans). The Facility is
sponsored by the Commission, the EBRD, the EIB and the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB)
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time, via the national IPA coordinators, the so-called NIPACs)
How much can I expect?
Maximum 5 Million euro per investment. Loans amounts are 10 - 20 Million euro per bank - up to 25 million euro for
risk sharing on up to 35% of the partner bank's risk on a portfolio of loans to SMMs.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Rachele GIANFRANCHI
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 298 79 61
rachele.gianfranchi@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
155. ISA - INTEROPERABILITY SOLUTIONS FOR EUROPEAN PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATIONS
Which fund is it? ISA - INTEROPERABILITY SOLUTIONS FOR EUROPEAN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONS
Amount Global Budget: 164,1 million euro
Duration 2010-2015
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for Interoperable Delivery of pan-European eGovernment Services to European Public
Administrations, Businesses and Citizens Domains concerned Public management - Services - New technologies – Telecommunications
Who can apply? Corporations - Administrations States - SMEs
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/isa/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* To facilitate the efficient and effective electronic cross-border and cross-sector interaction between European public
administrations through:
- enabling the delivery of electronic public services
- ensuring the availability of common solutions
- increasing the awareness of ICT aspects of
Community legislation
* To avoid eBarriers to cross-boundary interactions
due to lack of interoperability and common and
shared solutions
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Establishment and improvement of common frameworks in support of interoperability across borders and sectors
* Assessment of ICT implications of proposed or adopted Community legislation as well as the planning of the
implementation of ICT systems in support of the implementation of such legislation
* Operation and improvement of existing common services as well as the establishment, industrialisation, operation
and improvement of new common services, including the interoperability of public key infrastructures
* Improvement of existing reusable generic tools as well as the establishment, provision and improvement of new
reusable generic tools.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several calls a year.
How much can I expect?
Not specified
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Person in charge
Karel DE VRIENDT
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 85 63
32 2 299 02 86
isa@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
156. LLP - LIFELONG LEARNING
Which fund is it? LLP - LIFELONG LEARNING
Amount Global budget: 6,970 billion euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants aimed at supporting cooperation activities in the fields of lifelong education and training
and at promoting bodies active at European level in education and training
Domains concerned Employment - Culture – Media - Education – Training - Citizenship - Youth - New technologies
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Schools - Training centres - Federations
Unions - Administrations States - Universities - Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc78_en.htm
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Foster interchange, cooperation and mobility between education and training systems within the EU
* Contribute to the development of quality lifelong learning and promote innovation and a European dimension in
systems and practices
STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME:
4 sector-based programmes + transversal measures + a Jean Monnet programme:
* Specific programme COMENIUS, for general education activities concerning schools up to and including upper
secondary level
* Specific programme ERASMUS, for education and advanced training activities at higher education level
* Specific programme LEONARDO DA VINCI , for all other aspects of vocational education and training
* Specific programme GRUNDTVIG for adult education
* Transversal programme (4 key activities): policy cooperation in education and training fields, language learning,
ICT-related innovation activitiy, dissemination of results activity
* JEAN MONNET programme: Support to actions, European institutions and associations related to European
integration
FINANCED ACTIONS (see EUROFUNDING sheets):
* Mobility of people in lifelong learning in Europe
* Bilateral and multilateral partnerships
* Multilateral projects designed to improve national education and training systems
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
* Unilateral and national projects
* Multilateral partnership projects and thematic networks
* Observation and analysis of policies and systems in the field of lifelong learning
* Operating grants to support administrative costs of organisations active in the field of education
Turkey, Switzerland and Croatia are full members of the LLP programme. The participation of Malta and the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is suspended for 2011. All type of private and public actors can benefit from the
programme.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
The maximum amount depends on the type of support awarded: individual mobility grants, operating grants for
organisations or partnership projects.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
EACEA - LLP Mme Sylvie Rohanova
200, Rue de la Loi
Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 18 06
32 2 299 53 25
sylvie.rohanova@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
157. LLP - COMENIUS
Which fund is it? LLP - COMENIUS
Amount Global budget: 189 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for pre-school and school education up to the level of the end of upper secondary
education, and for the institutions and organisations providing such education
Domains concerned Education – Training - Citizenship - Youth
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Schools - Training centres - Administrations States - Agencies
Chambers - SMEs - Universities - Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/comenius/comenius_en.php
http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc84_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES :
* Help young people acquire the basic life-skills and competences necessary for their personal development, for
future employment and for active European citizenship
* Increase the volume and improve the quality of exchanges involving pupils and educational staff in different
Member States
* Improve the quality of partnerships between schools in different Member States, so as to involve at least one pupil
in twenty in joint educational activities during the period of the programme
* Encourage the learning of a second foreign language
* Reinforce the quality and European dimension of teacher training
* Improve pedagogical approaches and school management
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Preparatory Visits: help to establish a Comenius School Partnership to get to know suitable partner institutions and
develop a workplan
1. Mobility of individuals:
* Exchanges of pupils and staff
* Placements in schools or enterprises abroad for pupils or for educational staff
* Participation in training courses for teachers * Study and preparatory visits for mobility, partnership, project or
network activities
* Assistantships for teachers and potential teachers
2. Development of partnerships between schools to developing joint learning projects between the pupils
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
3. Multilateral cooperation projects
* Developing, promoting and disseminating new teaching methods or materials
* Developing or exchanging experience on systems of providing information or guidance particularly adapted to the
learners
* Developing, promoting and disseminating new teacher training courses or course content
4. Multilateral networks
* Acquiring and disseminating relevant good practices and innovation
* Promoting the development of needs analysis and its practical applications within school education
5. Accompanying measures: actions not eligible under the COMENIUS actions but which contribute to its objectives
Only Turkey participates for Candidate countries.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year, at the beginning of the year.
How much can I expect?
The maximum amount depends on the type of support awarded: individual mobility grants, partnerships or
multilateral projects.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Adam POKORNY
Avenue du Bourget 1
B-1140 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 298 79 79
32 2 292 13 24
adam.pokorny@ec.europa.eu, EACEA-LLPCOMENIUS@ec.europa.eu ; eacea-
info@ec.europa
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
158. LLP - COMENIUS - MOBILITY
Which fund is it? LLP - COMENIUS - MOBILITY
Amount Annual budget: 24,793 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Mobility grants: Initial and in-service training for educational staff, pupils' exchanges
Domains concerned Education – Training - Youth
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Schools - Corporations - Training centres - Federations
Unions - SMEs - Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/comenius/comenius_en.php
http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc84_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Encourage training providers in different participating countries to work together
* Broaden the supply of training opportunities in areas of particular interest in a European context
* Improve access to training opportunities in other participating countries
PRIORITY AREAS:
* Enhancing the quality of the teaching and learning process and reinforcing the European dimension of school
education
* Promoting quality in the teaching of EU languages
* Promoting intercultural awareness in school education in Europe
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Individual Pupil Mobility (mobility to schools for pupils)
* In-Service Training for School Education Staff: placement (up to 6 weeks) in schools or enterprises and
participation in training courses for teachers and other educational staff
- Training taking place in another European country and in the form of a structured course for school education staff
(at least 5 full working days); more informal training (placement or observation period in a school or in an NGO,
public authority; participation in a European conference or seminar)
An on-line database of training activities is available to help applicants identify training which is eligible for funding
under this action and which best meets their training needs:
http://ec.europa.eu/education/trainingdatabase/
* Comenius Assistantship: give future teachers the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the European
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
dimension to teaching and learning, to enhance their knowledge of foreign languages and to improve their teaching
skills (assistantship of 3 to 12 months)
- Assistants are selected by the National Agencies in their home country on the basis of academic performance and
motivation
* Hosting a Comenius Assistant: The host school does not receive any financial support as it will benefit from the
presence and the work of the Assistant.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year in Autumn.
How much can I expect?
The amount of the individual grants varies according to the country and duration of the mobility period. Contact the
national agencies.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Ms K. KAPOUNOVA BAVOROVA
Avenue du Bourget 1
B-1140 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 11 75
32 2 299 11 11
EACEA-LLPCOMENIUS@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
159. LLP - COMENIUS MULTILATERAL PROJECTS
Which fund is it? LLP - COMENIUS MULTILATERAL PROJECTS
Amount Annual budget: 9.5 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for the creation of multilateral projects in the education field
Domains concerned Culture – Media - Education – Training - Citizenship - Youth
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Schools - Training centres - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Universities
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/comenius/comenius_en.php
http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc84_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Develop strategies and exchange experiences to improve the training of teachers and other categories of personnel
working in the school education sector
* Improve the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom
* Awarness-raising and participation promotion of education and training bodies and of politics.
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Adaptation, development, testing, implementation and dissemination of new curricula, training courses (or parts of
courses) or materials for the initial or in-service training of teachers or other categories of school education staff
* The adaptation, development, testing, implementation and dissemination of new teaching
methodologies and pedagogical strategies for use in the classroom and including the development of materials for
use by pupils
* Providing a framework for the organisation of mobility activities for student teachers, including the provision of
practical training periods and the recognition of these activities by the institutions concerned
* Specific „dissemination‟ events involving interested educational authorities or policy makers to raise awareness of
the project‟s activities and planned outputs
The use of all possible methods, including information and communication technologies, for the production and
dissemination of training materials to the widest possible audience is encouraged.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
How much can I expect?
The amount of the individual grants varies according to the country and duration of the mobility period. Up to 75% of
eligible expenditures. Contact the national agencies.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Mme Susanne CONZE - Manager de programmes (Unit
1 Avenue du Bourget
B-1140 Bruxelles
code
BELGIQUE
32 2 298 02 36
EACEA-LLPCOMENIUS@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
160. LLP - COMENIUS NETWORKS
Which fund is it? LLP - COMENIUS NETWORKS
Amount Annual budget: 3 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants supporting networking of educational establishments and organisations involved in
multilateral Projects
Domains concerned Education – Training - Youth
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Schools - Training centres - Federations
Unions - Administrations States - SMEs - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/comenius/comenius_en.php
http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc84_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVE:
* Enhance networking between Comenius projects on subjects of common interest in order to promote cooperation
and innovation at school level
* Build networks acting as platforms assisting persons and institutions involved in Comenius in strengthening their co-
operation, enabling them to consolidate their European co-operation beyond the period of Community funding and
promote innovation and best practice in the thematic area concerned
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Exchange of information
* Training of project coordinators
* Promotion of new projects
* Promotion of activities related to innovation and positive practices in education
* Comparative analysis, case studies, recommendations
* Organisation of working groups, seminars, conferences
Each network should at least:
* Create a website and other appropriate tools to support information dissemination
* Write an annual report on the state of innovation in its area of activity
* Provide the 'players' in Comenius with full information about the network's events and activities
* Organise an annual meeting of Comenius projects working in the thematic area of the network
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
PRIORITY AREAS:
* Parents in school education; needs of disabled persons; health education; physical education; intercultural
education; educational use of ICT; cultural heritage; school and the working life; environmental education; quality
evaluation; fight against violence at school; fight against racism and xenophobia in school education
PARTNERSHIP:
Eligible networks must involve at least 6 different countries. Programme is open to associated countries and Turkey.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 150 000 euro per year, maximum co-financing rate 75%. Support is given for maximum 3 years.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Mme Susanne CONZE - Manager de programmes (Unit
Avenue du Bourget, 1
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 298 02 36
EACEA-LLPCOMENIUS@ec.europa.eu ; susanne.conze@ec.europea.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
161. LLP - COMENIUS PARTNERSHIPS REGIO
Which fund is it? LLP - COMENIUS PARTNERSHIPS REGIO
Amount 16 million euro
Duration 2009-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for regional partnerships around common defined themes, that concern the
organisation of school education, providers of non-formal learning, or common problems in
school education.
Domains concerned Local development - Education – Training - Youth
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Schools - Training centres - Federations Unions - Agencies
Chambers - SMEs - Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/comenius/comenius_en.php
http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc84_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Enhancing the European dimension of education by promoting co-operation activities between local and regional
authorities with a role in school education in Europe.
* Develop and exchange best practice, to develop tools for sustainable cooperation across borders, to strengthen the
European dimension in school education and to offer European learning experiences to teachers and pupils and
those responsible for administering school systems.
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Project meetings between all institutions involved in the partnership
* Exchanges of staff involved in school education (e.g. teacher exchanges, study visits of staff
working in the local/ regional school administration)
* Action research, small studies, job shadowing
* Exchanges of experience and good practice with partner regions / municipalities abroad
* Peer learning activities and common training sessions, conferences, seminars and workshops, summer schools,
awareness raising, campaigns
* Drafting, publishing and disseminating documentation related to the co-operation activities
* Linguistic preparation of staff participating in the partnership
* Co-operation with other projects in related subject areas (including Comenius Networks),
including mobility to network events if relevant, sharing experience with other institutions in the
region
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
* Joint self-evaluation activities, dissemination of project experiences and outcomes
PARTNERSHIP:
Comenius Regio Partnerships consist of 2 "partner regions". Each partner region must involve:
- the local or regional authority with a role in school education
- at least one school
- at least one other relevant local partner (e.g. youth or sport clubs, parents and pupils, associations, local teacher
training institutes, other learning providers, VET institutions and local employers, museums and consulting services/
advisory boards).
Only local or regional authorities with a role in school education are eligible to apply for funding and must coordinate
the project within their region.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
A Lump sum based on the number of mobilities necessary to participate in the activities and additional project costs
is limited to a maximum of 25.000 €.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Mme Miriam Anasagasti Corta
Avenue du Bourget 1
B-1140 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 2987201
miriam.anasagasti-corta@ec.europa.eu ; EACEA-LLPCOMENIUS@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
162. LLP - COMENIUS SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS
Which fund is it? LLP - COMENIUS SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS
Amount Not specified
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for the creation of transnational school partnerships.
Domains concerned Education – Training - Youth
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Schools - Corporations - Training centres - Federations
Unions - Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/comenius/comenius_en.php
http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc84_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Enhancing the European dimension of education by promoting joint co-operation activities between schools in
Europe
* Acquire and improve skills not only in the topic or subject area on which the project is focussed, but also in terms of
teamwork, social relations, planning and undertaking project activities and using information and
communication technologies (ICT).
Partnerships may be focusing:
* Pupil participation, on themes such as arts, sciences, languages, environmental education, cultural heritage,
European citizenship, use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) or fight against racism
* Pedagogical or management issues, providing teachers and school managers with the opportunity to develop
together methods and approaches which meet their needs, and to test and put into practice new organisational and
pedagogical approaches
* Language oriented school partnerships, to promote linguistic diversity in Europe by encouraging the use of all the
official languages of the EU
AMONG THE FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Project meetings between all institutions involved in the partnership, exchanges of staff and pupils involved in
project activities (e.g. teacher exchanges, study visits, pupil exchanges)
* Exchanges of experience and good practice with partner schools abroad, fieldwork, project research
* Drafting, publishing and disseminating documentation related to the co-operation activities, producing technical
objects, drawings, arts objects, performances (e.g. theatre plays, musicals)
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
* Organisation of exhibitions, production and dissemination of information material
* Linguistic preparation of teachers and pupils
PARTNERSHIP:
Multilateral partnerships must include schools from at least 3 participating countries. Bilateral partnerships should
have a main focus on the practice of foreign languages. The minimum size of the group participating in one class
exchange is 10 pupils in the case of "small group class exchanges" and 20 pupils in the case of "large group class
exchanges". Turkey, Switzerland and Croatia can participate.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Maximum amount for each partner: from 5 000 to 25 000 euro according to the duration of the partnership and the
number of mobilities.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
M. Aurimas ANDRULIS
Avenue du Bourget 1
B-1140 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 298 09 86
EACEA-LLPCOMENIUS@ec.europa.eu ; aurimas.andrulis@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
163. LLP - ERASMUS
Which fund is it? LLP - ERASMUS
Amount Annual budget: 450 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for students and teachers mobility projects, for networks and partnerships in the field of
higher education
Domains concerned Education – Training - Innovation - Youth
Who can apply?
Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Training centres -
Federations Unions - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - Development NGOs -
SMEs - Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/llp/structure/erasmus_en.html
http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc80_en.htm
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/erasmus/erasmus_en.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Support the realisation of a European Higher Education Area
* Reinforce the contribution of higher education and advanced vocational education to the process of innovation
* Reinforce student and teaching staff mobility throughout Europe
* Foster multilateral cooperation between higher education institutions in Europe as well as between higher education
institutions and enterprises
* Increase transparency and compatibility between higher education and advanced vocationaldevlopment
* Facilitate the development of innovative practices in education and training at tertiary level, and their transfer
* Support the development of innovative ICT-based content, services, teaching methods and practices for lifelong
learning
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Preparatory actions : help to establish a Comenius School Partnership with the financing of the first contacts with
potential suitable partners
* 1.1 Mobility of students for the purpose of studying or training in European higher education institutions, as well as
placements in enterprises, training centres, research centres or other organisations
* 1.2 Mobility of staff (teaching or other) in higher education institutions in order to teach or receive training in a
partner institution abroad
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
* 1.3 Erasmus intensive programmes organised on a multilateral basis
* 1.4 Action to ensure quality at all stages of the mobility arrangements, including preparatory and refresher language
courses
2. Multilateral projects:
* Transfer of innovation and good practices
* Experimentation and exchange of good practices
3. Networks run by consortia of higher education institutions, of representatives from other public bodies or from
enterprises or associations
* Representing a discipline or a cross-disciplinary field („Erasmus thematic networks‟)
* Aiming to develop new learning concepts and competencies
4. Accompanying Measures: actions not eligible under the other ERASMUS actions but which contribute to its
objectives
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
The maximum amount depends on the type of support awarded: individual mobility grants, multilateral projects,
networks.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Mr F. VAN DEPOELE
Rue de la loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 56 67
EACEA-P2@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
164. LLP - ERASMUS ACADEMIC NETWORKS
Which fund is it? LLP - ERASMUS ACADEMIC NETWORKS
Amount Annual budget: 7,5 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for the creation of thematic networks for improving quality in higher education
Domains concerned Education – Training - Citizenship - Youth
Who can apply? Corporations - Training centres - Federations Unions - Administrations States - Agencies
Chambers - SMEs - Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/llp/structure/erasmus_en.html
http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc80_en.htm
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/erasmus/erasmus_en.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Enhance quality of teaching in higher education
* Defining and developing a European dimension within a given academic discipline
* Furthering innovation and exchanging methodologies and good practices
* Cooperation within the network between higher education institutions, university faculties and departments (this
may also involve professional associations and enterprises as well as other associations)
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Mapping the field with new teaching methods and material
* Activities in the field of quality assurance
* Facilitating European co-operation by assessing needs and obstacle, setting up new tools, and promoting European
modules.
* Defining and updating generic and sectoral competences using the method of the pilot project “Tuning Educational
Structures in Europe”.
* Promoting synergies between teaching and research
* Reinforcing the link between education and society, bringing together public and private sector, scientific and
professional players, thereby contributing to Europe's innovation capacity
CRITERIA:
* All networks should bring together an appropriate range of relevant stakeholders concerned by the theme
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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addressed
* All networks should involve the participation of at least 5 institutions from at least 5 LLP participating countries
* Co-operation within networks is expected to lead to outcomes which will have a lasting and widespread impact on
higher education institutions and their environment across Europe in the field concerned
* One of the organisations participating in the network project must act as the co-ordinator (although other network
partners may take the lead on different phases of the work programme.)
* It is vital that the whole of the network be actively associated with its activities
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 200 000 euro per year, maximum rate of co-financing 75%. Support is provided for a maximum of 3 years.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Equipe Erasmus
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 44 27
EACEA-ERA-NETWORKS@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
165. LLP - ERASMUS MOBILITY
Which fund is it? LLP - ERASMUS MOBILITY
Amount Annual budget: 420 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Individual mobility grants for students and teachers
Domains concerned Education – Training - Youth
Who can apply? Training centres- Universities
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/llp/structure/erasmus_en.html
http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc80_en.htm
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/erasmus/erasmus_en.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Promote students and teachers mobility in Europe
* Support the realisation of a European Higher Education Area
FINANCED ACTIONS:
1* Preparatory Visits to help higher education institutions (HEI) to establish contacts with prospective partner
institutions
2* Mobility of Students for the Purposes of Studying: enable them to benefit from the experience of learning in other
European countries. Student enrolled at least in the 2nd year of higher education studies.
3* Student Placements in enterprises, training Centres, research Centres and other Organisations
4* Teaching Assignments for Teaching Staff in Higher Education Institutions
The partner higher education institutions must have agreed in advance on the programme of lectures to be delivered
by the visiting teachers
5* Staff Training for Teaching and Other Staff in Higher Education Institutions and Enterprises
- Staff of a higher education institution going to an enterprise and vice versa (seminars, courses and conferences,
periods of practical training, short secondments, etc.)
- Mobility of administrative and other non-teaching staff from higher education institution going to a partner higher
education institution
- Mobility of teaching staff in a higher education institution going to a partner institution for the purpose of receiving
training
6* Intensive Programmes = short programme (max. 6 weeks) of study which brings together students and staff in
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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different participating countries
IP require transnational academic co-ordination between institutions from at least 3 countries.
7* Erasmus Intensive Language Courses (EILC)= specialised courses in the less widely known languages of the
programme countries (max. 6 weeks)
Supplementary mobility grant to allow Erasmus students to study the language of the host country for about one
month, in the host country, before the mobility period.
8* Organisation of Mobility
- Creating optimal conditions for students and university staff to undertake periods of learning or teaching at higher
education institutions or organisations in other participating countries
All mobility assignments are based on inter-university agreements between participating institutions, each of which
holds an EUC (Erasmus University Charter). The EUC is the general framework for all European co-operation
activities.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Funding intended to help universities cover the costs of such organisational tasks is additional to the individual
mobility grants. Amounts of mobility grants vary according to the host country.
Institution European Commission SOCRATES & YOUTH Office
Person in charge
Equipe Erasmus / Erasmus Team M. Renato GIRELLI
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 29 616 55
32 2 29 213 27
EACEA-P2@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
166. LLP - ERASMUS MOBILITY - Intensive programmes
Which fund is it? LLP - ERASMUS MOBILITY - Intensive programmes
Amount Annual budget: 4 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Short programmes of study which bring together students and staff from higher education
institutions of at least three participating countries
Domains concerned Education – Training - Youth
Who can apply? Training centres - Universities
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/llp/structure/erasmus_en.html
http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc80_en.htm
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/erasmus/erasmus_en.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Encourage efficient and multinational teaching of specialist topics which might otherwise not be taught at all, or only
in a very restricted number of higher education institutions
* Enable students and teachers to work together in multinational groups and so benefit from special learning and
teaching conditions not available in a single institution, and to gain new perspectives on the topic being studied
* Allow members of the teaching staff to exchange views on teaching content and new curricula approaches and to
test teaching methods in an international classroom environment
FINANCED ACTIONS:
- Actions making a high contribution to the dissemination of knowledge in rapidly evolving and new areas
- Actions enhancing an active classroom participation and promoting an element of curricular development in the
implementation of the Intensive Programme
- Actions presenting a strong multidisciplinary approach
- Actions using ICT tools and services to support the preparation and follow-up of the Intensive Programme
An intensive programme can last from 2 weeks or 10 continuous full days to 6 weeks of subject related work.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Not specified
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Patricia DE SMET
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 94 21
EACEA-P2@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
167. LLP - ERASMUS MULTILATERAL PROJECTS
Which fund is it? LLP - ERASMUS MULTILATERAL PROJECTS
Amount Annual budget: 11 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for development, modernisation and innovation projects in higher education
Domains concerned Education – Training - Innovation - Youth - New technologies
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Training centres - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/llp/structure/erasmus_en.html
http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc80_en.htm
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/erasmus/erasmus_en.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
- Increase the degree of transparency and compatibility between higher education and advanced vocational
education qualifications in Europe
- Improve the quality and increase the volume of cooperation between higher education institutions and enterprises
AMONG FINANCED ACTIONS:
1* Development of Study Programmes
- Projects for the joint development of study programmes at first, second or third (bachelor, master, or doctoral) level
- Projects for the joint development of modules in interdisciplinary areas or with a specific need for strong
transnational cooperation
- Projects for the joint development of modules to update knowledge gained in the past
2* Co-operation between Universities and Enterprises
- Enhancing the employability of graduates (through curricular innovation, skills and competence development related
to the European Qualification Framework - EQF, etc.)
- Promoting placements of students and academic staff in industry and vice versa
- Developing recognition and quality assurance agreements between universities and enterprises in view of lifelong
learning strategies
- Encouraging a business sense and innovator approaches among students, professors and researchers
3* University system modernisation
- Develop strategies modernising university activities and developing continuing education
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
- Enhance governance to optimize the financing system
- Improve access of people trained through non formal education
- Improve universities' attractivity
4* Virtual Campuses
- Providing open educational resources in order to share content and make it easily accessible at European level
- Developing or revising integrated programmes covering a complete cycle of study in which ICT tools and services
are used to allow the virtual mobility of students and staff
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 150 000 euro per year (300 000 euro for modernisation of higher Education projects), maximum co-
financing rate 75%.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Equipe Erasmus / Erasmus Team
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 298 83 71
EACEA-ERA-MULTILATERAL@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
168. LLP - ERASMUS MULTILATERAL PROJECTS - VIRTUAL CAMPUS
Which fund is it? LLP - ERASMUS MULTILATERAL PROJECTS - VIRTUAL CAMPUS
Amount Annual budget: 1.2 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for development, modernisation and innovation projects which are demonstrably
embedded in a global strategy for the effective integration of ICT in the participating higher
education institutions.
Domains concerned Culture – Media - Education – Training - Youth - New technologies
Who can apply?
Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Training centres - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - Development NGOs - SMEs - Universities –
Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/llp/structure/erasmus_en.html
http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc80_en.htm
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/erasmus/erasmus_en.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* To increase virtual mobility as a complement or substitute to physical mobility in addition to any other type of
independent mobility
* To integrate a virtual mobility dimension in specific multilateral Erasmus actions (eg. curriculum development
projects)
* To integrate of the various opportunities offered by virtual campuses in the lifelong learning strategy of the higher
education institutions and relevant transfer of experiences between traditional and open distance-learning higher
education institutions (HEIs).
FINANCED ACTIONS:
- Actions developing and disseminating at European level replicable approaches for establishing and sustaining
virtual campuses
- Actions providing open educational resources in order to share content and make it easily accessible at European
level
- Actions developing or revising integrated programmes covering a complete cycle of study (bachelor, master, or
doctorate levels) and leading to a recognised double or joint degree in which ICT tools and services are used to allow
the virtual mobility of students and staff
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
- Actions promoting cooperation and exchange of strategic experience among decision-makers in the area of virtual
campus developments with the main focus on impact, added value and benefits of ICT use
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are expected to hold a full duration ERASMUS University Charter to be eligible.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Not specified
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Equipe Erasmus / Erasmus Team
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 87 52
EACEA-VIRTUALCAMPUSES@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
169. LLP - ERASMUS STRUCTURAL NETWORKS
Which fund is it? LLP - ERASMUS STRUCTURAL NETWORKS
Amount Annual budget: 7,5 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for the creation of thematic networks for improving and updating a specific aspect of
the organisation, management, governance or funding in higher education
Domains concerned Education – Training - Citizenship - Youth
Who can apply? Corporations - Training centres - Federations Unions - Administrations States - Agencies
Chambers - SMEs - Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/llp/structure/erasmus_en.html
http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc80_en.htm
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/erasmus/erasmus_en.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVE:
* The main aim of Thematic Networks (TN) is to enhance quality and to define and develop a European dimension
within a given academic discipline or study area, or as regards a topic of an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary nature,
or in other matters of common interest (such as university management, quality assurance etc.).
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Access to higher education: widening access to non-traditional learners and the recognition of prior non formal and
informal learning.
* The “knowledge triangle” of education, research and innovation: reinforcement of links between higher education
teaching and research and its application in industry and enterprise, and the establishment of learning regions
centred on universities as a driving force for regional development.
* The management of Higher education institutions: enhancing autonomy and accountability for universities,
improving staff management systems, and implementing both internal and external quality assurance mechanisms
CRITERIA:
* All networks should bring together an appropriate range of relevant stakeholders concerned by the theme
* They require participation of at least 5 institutions from 5 different LLP participating countries
* Co-operation within networks is expected to lead to outcomes which will have a lasting and widespread impact on
higher education institutions and their environment across Europe in the field concerned
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
* One of the organisations participating in the network project must act as the co-ordinator (although other network
partners may take the lead on different phases of the work programme.)
* It is vital that the whole of the network be actively associated with its activities
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 200 000 euro per year, maximum co-financing rate 75%. Support is given for maximum 3 years.
Institution European Commission SOCRATES & YOUTH Office
Person in charge
Equipe Erasmus
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 16 55
EACEA-ERA-NETWORKS@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
170. LLP - GRUNDTVIG
Which fund is it? LLP - GRUNDTVIG
Amount Annual budget: 38,54 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants to cover teaching and learning projects in adult education intended to learners and
trainers
Domains concerned Social Affairs - Education - Training
Who can apply?
Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Schools - Corporations - Training centres -
Federations Unions - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - Development NGOs -
SMEs - Universities – Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc86_en.htm
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/grundtvig/grundtvig_en.php
http://www.grundtvig.org.uk/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Respond to the educational challenge of an ageing population in Europe
* Help provide adults with pathways to improving their knowledge and competences
* Reinforce mobility throughout Europe of individuals involved in adult education
* Reinforce cooperation between organisations involved in adult education throughout Europe
* Assist people from vulnerable social groups and in marginal social contexts, in particular older people and those
who have left education without basic qualifications, in order to give them alternative opportunities to access adult
education
* Facilitate the development of innovative practices in adult education and their transfer, including from a participating
country to others
* Support the development of innovative ICT-based content, services, pedagogies and practice for lifelong learning
* Improve pedagogical approaches and the management of adult education organisations
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Preparatory Visits: help to establish a Partner to get to know suitable partner institutions and develop a workplan
1. Mobility
* Visits, assistantships and exchanges for participants in formal and non-formal adult education, including the training
and professional development of adult education staff
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
2. Grundtvig learning partnerships
* Focus on themes of mutual interest to the participating organisations
3. Multilateral projects aimed at improving adult education systems through the development and transfer of
innovation and good practice
4. Grundtvig networks: thematic networks of experts and organisations
* Developing adult education in the discipline, subject area or management aspect to which they relate
* Identifying, improving and disseminating relevant good practice and innovation
* Providing content support to projects and partnerships set up by others and facilitating interactivity between such
projects and partnerships
* Promoting the development of needs analysis and quality assurance within adult education
5. Accompanying measures: actions not eligible under the GRUNDTVIG actions but which contribute to its objectives
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
The maximum amount depends on the type of support awarded: individual mobility grants, partnerships or
multilateral projects.
Institution Education Audiovisual & Culture Executive Agency
Person in charge
Marta Maria FERREIRA LOURENCO
Avenue du Bourget 1
BE-1140 Brussels
code
Belgium
32 2 2962658
EACEA-LLPGRUNDTVIG@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
171. LLP - GRUNDTVIG - MOBILITY
Which fund is it? LLP - GRUNDTVIG - MOBILITY
Amount Annual budget: 2,046 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Mobility grants: participants in formal and non-formal training and educational staff specialising
adult education.
Domains concerned Education – Training
Who can apply?
Local and Regional authorities - Schools - Training centres - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - Universities - Associations - International
Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc86_en.htm
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/grundtvig/grundtvig_en.php
http://www.grundtvig.org.uk/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Improve the quality of adult learning provisions by facilitating transnational training experiences for educational staff
* Encourage people to gain a broader understanding of lifelong learning in Europe and to improve their practical
teaching/ coaching/ counselling skills
For foreign language teachers, the courses normally take place in a country where the target language is spoken and
taught.
FINANCED ACTIONS:
1* Assistantships: Individual Adult Learner Mobility
2* Workshops: Teaching Experience for Future or Recently Qualified Adult Education Teachers
3* In-service Staff Training for Adult Education Staff (up to 6 weeks)
- Training taking place in another European country and in the form of a structured course for school education staff
(at least 5 full working days); more informal training (placement or observation period in a school or in an NGO,
public authority; participation in a European conference or seminar
- An on-line database of training activities is available to help identify training eligible for funding:
http://ec.europa.eu/education/trainingdatabase/
4* "GIVE": new initiative for Senior Volunteering Projects
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Eligible target groups:
This action is open to every individual working in the field of adult learning within the formal or the non-formal system
or providing informal education:
* Teachers / trainers working with adults, and the trainers of such teachers / trainers
* Heads and managerial staff of institutions providing adult learning opportunities or remedial education
* Counsellors, tutors, mentors, the inspectorate
* Persons such as mediators and street educators working with people at risk of social exclusion
* Persons involved in intercultural education or performing educational tasks relating to migrant workers, Gypsies and
travellers, and occupational travellers
* Staff assisting people who have special educational needs
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
This individual mobility grant will be calculated to cover travel costs, preparation and subsistence costs and course
fees.
Institution Education Audiovisual & Culture Executive Agency
Person in charge
Ute HALLER-BLOCH
Avenue du Bourget 1
BE-1140 Brussels
code
Belgium
32 2 29 842 32
EACEA-LLPGRUNDTVIG@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
172. LLP - GRUNDTVIG - MULTILATERAL PROJECTS
Which fund is it? LLP - GRUNDTVIG - MULTILATERAL PROJECTS
Amount Annual budget: 16.5 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for development, modernisation and innovation projects in the field of adult education.
Domains concerned Education – Training - Innovation
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Training centres - Federations Unions - Administrations States
- Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc86_en.htm
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/grundtvig/grundtvig_en.php
http://www.grundtvig.org.uk/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Promote European cooperation in the field of adult education, both formal and non-formal
* Improve the training of persons involved in the teaching of adults
* Pool knowledge and experience in order to achieve concrete and innovative outcomes
* Pilot experiences and produce teaching products of high quality
AMONG THE FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Improving the content and delivery of adult education, e.g.:
− Production, testing, comparative appraisal/dissemination of innovative curricula, methodologies and modules
− Development of Grundtvig training courses for adult education teachers, managers or other adult education staff
− Innovative initiatives for the initial or further training of adult educators
* Improving adult education at a system/policy level, e.g.:
− Development of qualitative and statistical indicators, tools and databases of good practice in the field of formal,
non-formal or informal adult learning
− Developing/disseminating innovative funding models for adult education, Organising awareness-raising activities to
promote lifelong learning
* Improving the accessibility of learning opportunities for adults, e.g.:
− Developing/disseminating strategies to stimulate demand for learning among adults
− Developing the lifelong learning dimension of educational establishments in the formal sector, such as higher
education institutions and secondary schools
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
− Promoting the development of multi-purpose learning centres and regional networks of learning providers
− Promoting interaction between formal and non-formal adult education and workplace-based general learning
* Improving the management of adult learning, e.g.:
− Measures addressing the non-teaching staff of adult education institutions, measures addressing labour or welfare
organisations, trade unions
− Measures to develop the learning dimension of organisations not primarily concerned with adult education (e.g.
cultural organisations)
− Comparative analysis of management models and approaches.
Mixed partnerships involving institutions from both the formal and non-formal sector are particularly encouraged.
Minimum 3 partners from 3 different countries (1 from a EU Member State) are required.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 150 000 euro/year. Maximum co-financing rate 75%. Financial support may be available for a period of 2
years maximum.
Institution Education Audiovisual & Culture Executive Agency
Person in charge
Ute HALLER-BLOCH
Avenue du Bourget, 1
BE-1140 Brussels
code
Belgium
32 2 29 842 32
EACEA-LLPGRUNDTVIG@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
173. LLP - GRUNDTVIG - NETWORKS
Which fund is it? LLP - GRUNDTVIG - NETWORKS
Amount Annual budget: 2,5 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for the creation and implementation of Grundtvig Networks in adult education
Domains concerned Education – Training - Innovation
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Schools - Training centres - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc86_en.htm
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/grundtvig/grundtvig_en.php
http://www.grundtvig.org.uk/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES of each network in its own area of work:
* Promote European co-operation and innovation, notably by assisting in the networking of Grundtvig projects and
partnerships
* Further the debate on important aspects of policy and practice
* Provide an overview of a field (through comparative studies and analyses) within a European context
* Promote the dissemination of findings and recommendations and good practices
FINANCED ACTIONS of the networks:
* Activities to facilitate and enhance European co-operation, such as exchanging information, training of project co-
ordinators, promoting new projects, disseminating project results and good practice
* Activities to promote educational innovation and best practice in the thematic area concerned, such as comparative
analyses, case studies, formulating recommendations and organising working groups, seminars or conferences
* Activities relating to project co-ordination and management
Each network should at least:
* Establish and maintain a good quality website to support information exchange and dissemination
* Produce an annual report on the state of innovation in its area of activity
* Fully inform the „players‟ in Grundtvig about the network's events and activities
* Organise at least one annual meeting of Grundtvig projects in the thematic area of the network. This meeting can
also be in the form of an open seminar or conference
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
* Have a sound strategy for sustaining the network after the co-financing by the Community has been terminated or
substantially reduced
* Set in place appropriate mechanisms for internal assessment of progress and for quality assurance and
dissemination of results
Partnership requirements for networks:
* A network must comprise minimum 10 organisations from at least 10 different countries participating in LLP, at least
one of which must be an EU Member State, but the more countries involved, the better are the chances.
Only Turkey can apply among the Candidate countries.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 150 000 euro/year. Maximum co-financing rate 75%. Financial support may be available for a period of 3
years maximum.
Institution Education Audiovisual & Culture Executive Agency
Person in charge
Ute HALLER-BLOCH
Avenue du Bourget 1
BE-1140 Brussels
code
Belgium
32 2 29 842 32
EACEA-LLPGRUNDTVIG@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
174. LLP - GRUNDTVIG - PARTNERSHIPS
Which fund is it? LLP - GRUNDTVIG - PARTNERSHIPS
Amount Annual budget: 19,32 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for the creation of learning partnerships in adult education
Domains concerned Education – Training
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Schools - Training centres - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://www.grundtvig.org.uk/page.asp?section=000100010040§ionTitle=How+to+Apply
http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/llp/guide/fiches/grund5_en.html
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* The Grundtvig learning partnership is a framework for small-scale co-operation activities between organisations
working in the field of adult learning in the broadest sense
* Learning Partnerships focus more on process, and aim to broaden the participation of smaller organisations that
want to include European cooperation in their education activities
* In a Grundtvig Learning Partnership trainers and learners from a number of participating countries work together on
one or more topics of common interest to the co-operating organisations. This exchange of experiences, practices
and methods contributes to an increased awareness of the varied European cultural, social and economic scene, and
to a better understanding of areas of common interest
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Partner meetings and seminars
* Exchanges of staff (and, to a more limited extent, adult learners) involved in project activities
* Exchanges of experience and good practice, by all appropriate means and in particular using information and
communication technology (e.g. websites, e-mail, video-conferencing)
* Making of technical objects, drawings and arts objects related to the project
* Fieldwork, project research etc.
* Performances (e.g. theatre plays, musicals, etc.)
* Organisation of exhibitions, production and dissemination of information material
* Linguistic preparation for persons about to carry out mobility assignments, in order to ensure that persons involved
in transnational mobility activities possess the necessary competence in the language(s) of instruction of the partner
institution
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* Cooperation with other projects in related subject areas (including Grundtvig Networks, see EUROFUNDING
sheet), sharing experience with other institutions in the region, etc.
* Self-evaluation activities
* Dissemination of project experience and outcomes
PARTNERSHIP:
A Learning Partnership must consist of institutions / organisations from at least 3 of the countries participating in LLP,
of which at least 1 must be an EU Member State.
Only Turkey can apply among the Candidate countries.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
A lump sum of 5000 euro and a variable amount to contribute to international travel and subsistence costs.
Institution Education Audiovisual & Culture Executive Agency SOCRATES & YOUTH Office
Person in charge
Ute HALLER-BLOCH
Avenue du Bourget 1
BE-1140 Brussels
code
Belgium
32 2 29 842 32
EACEA-LLPGRUNDTVIG@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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175. LLP - LEONARDO DA VINCI
Which fund is it? LLP - LEONARDO DA VINCI
Amount Annual budget: 275 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants replying to teaching and learning needs in vocational education and training, other than
advanced vocational education and training at tertiary level
Domains concerned Education – Training - Innovation - New technologies
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Training centres - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Universities - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc82_en.htm
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/leonardo/leonardo_da_vinci_en.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Reinforce mobility throughout Europe of people involved in initial vocational education and training and in continuing
training
* Reinforce co-operation between institutions or organisations providing learning opportunities, enterprises, social
partners and other relevant bodies throughout Europe
* Facilitate the development of innovative practices in the field of vocational education and training other than at
tertiary level, and their transfer, including from one participating country to others
* Improve the transparency and recognition of qualifications and competences, including those acquired through non-
formal and informal learning
* Encourage the learning of modern foreign languages
* Support the development of innovative ICT-based content, services, pedagogies and practice for lifelong learning
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Preparatory visits: get to know suitable partners and establish a workplan to prepare the project application
1. Mobility
* Transnational placements in enterprises or in training institutions
* Placements and exchanges aimed at the further professional development of trainers and guidance counsellors,
and at those responsible for training establishments and for training planning and career guidance within enterprises
2. Partnerships focusing on themes of mutual interest to the participating organisations
3. Multilateral projects aimed at improving training systems
* 3.1 Projects focusing on the transfer of innovation involving the linguistic, cultural and legal adaptation to national
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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needs of innovative products and processes developed in different contexts
* 3.2 Projects focusing on the development of innovation and good practice
4. Multilateral thematic networks of experts and organisations working on specific issues related to vocational
education and training
5. Accompanying Measures: communication activities, thematic monitoring of projects and
dissemination and exploitation of project results
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
The maximum amount depends on the type of support awarded: individual mobility grants, multilateral projects,
networks.
Institution Education Audiovisual & Culture Executive Agency
Person in charge
M. Joao DELGADO
Avenue du Bourget 1
BE-1140 Brussels
code
Belgium
32 2 2953781
EACEA-Leonardo-da-Vinci@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
176. LLP - LEONARDO DA VINCI - MOBILITY
Which fund is it? LLP - LEONARDO DA VINCI - MOBILITY
Amount Annual budget: 165 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for transnational mobility projects intended for persons following a professionnal
training and for trainers.
Domains concerned Education – Training - Innovation
Who can apply?
Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Training centres -
Federations Unions - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Universities –
Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc82_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Supporting transnational mobility actions for people in training, more especially young people undergoing training or
endeavouring to enter the labour market, young employed workers or job seekers, recent graduates, students
registered
* Support of transnational mobility of persons responsible for vocational training and/or human resources
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Preparatory Visits: to help institutions eligible for the programme to contact and meet suitable partner institutions
* Transnational Placements in Enterprises or Training Institutions for Trainees in Initial Vocational Training (IVT)
- Period of vocational training and/or work experience undertaken by an individual beneficiary (apprentice, pupil,
trainee, etc in IVT) in an enterprise or a training institution in another participating country - 2 to 39 weeks
* Transnational Placements in Enterprises or Training Institutions for People in the Labour Market (PLM)
- Period of vocational training and/or work experience undertaken by an individual beneficiary (people in the labour
market: workers, self-employed or people available for employment, including graduates) in a partner organisation in
another participating country - Duration: 2 to 26 weeks
* Placement and Exchanges - Mobility for Professionals in Vocational Education and Training (VETPRO)
- Mobility project for Professionals in Vocational Education and Training with a focus on the transfer, improvement
and update of competences and/or of innovative methods and practices in the field of vocational training. It can also
cover vocational language learning of professionals. Duration: 1 to 6 weeks
PRIORITIES:
* Linguistic and cultural preparation
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* Objectives, content and duration of the stay abroad
* Pedagogical organisation, tutoring and mentoring
* Validation of the skills acquired
In addition, all individuals benefiting from a period of mobility within the programme will, on request and where
applicable, be awarded a “Europass Mobility” document.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
The amount of the individual grants vary according to the country and duration of the mobility period. Contact the
national agencies.
Institution Education Audiovisual & Culture Executive Agency
Person in charge
Joao DELGADO
Avenue du Bourget 1
BE-1140 Brussels
code
Belgium
32 22 95 37 81
EACEA-Leonardo-da-Vinci@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
177. LLP - LEONARDO DA VINCI - MULTILATERAL PROJECTS
Which fund is it? LLP - LEONARDO DA VINCI - MULTILATERAL PROJECTS
Amount Annual budget: 82,64 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for transnational project to develop innovation and quality in the field of professional
training
Domains concerned Education – Training - Innovation - New technologies
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Training centres -
Federations Unions - Administrations States - SMEs - Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/llp/guide/fiches/leonardo6_en.html
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/leonardo/leonardo_da_vinci_multilateral_projects_en.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Improve the quality of training systems through the development of innovative contents, methods and procedures
within Vocational Education and Training (VET)
* Improve the quality and attractiveness of the European VET system by adapting and integrating innovative content
or results from previous Leonardo da Vinci Projects, or from other innovative projects into public and/or private
vocational training systems and companies at the national, local, regional, or sectoral level
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Transfer of Innovation
- Identifying and analysing targeted user requirements
- Selecting and analysing innovative content to meet these requirements and analysing the feasibility of transfer
- Integrating (or certifying) it in European, national, regional, local and/or sectoral training systems and practices
* Development of Innovation
- Developing something new (contents, methods, procedures etc.) as the end result of the project
- Finding a new solution to help several countries to cope with a common challenge in the VET area for which there
does not yet exist an answer
PRIORITIES:
* Transparency and recognition of competences and qualifications
* Developing the quality and attractiveness of VET systems and practices
* Developing the skills and competences of VET teachers, trainers and tutors
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Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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* Develop Vocational Skills considering the labour market needs
* Raising competence levels of groups at risk
When have I to apply?
Periodicity One call a year.
How much can I expect?
Transfer of Innovation: maximum 150 000 euro per year. Development of Innovation: maximum 250 000 euro per
year. Maximum co-financing rate 75%.
Institution Education Audiovisual & Culture Executive Agency
Person in charge
M. Joao DELGADO
Avenue du Bourget 1
BE-1140 Brussels
code
Belgium
(32) 2 2953781
EACEA-leonardo-da-vinci@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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178. LLP - LEONARDO DA VINCI - NETWORKS
Which fund is it? LLP - LEONARDO DA VINCI - NETWORKS
Amount Annual budget : 4 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants to support transnational thematic networks of European competencies
Domains concerned Education – Training
Who can apply?
Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Training centres -
Federations Unions - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Universities -
Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/leonardo/leonardo_da_vinci_thematic_networks_en.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Pool knowledge in a specific domain to share experience and foster innovation in vocational training by bringing
together experts or organisations
* Identify trends and skills requirements in this area and improve the anticipated benefit of vocational training
* Publish the results of work undertaken by such transnational networks so as to promote greater innovation and
transnational co-operation in vocational training
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Establish a vocational training network between multiple players by bringing together in the participating countries,
at the regional or sectoral level, the public and private players concerned
* Carrying out a work programme on a given subject: This principle implies that the Community financial support is
granted for the implementation of the work programme and related activities rather than for the existence of the
network
* Ensuring that the activities of the network are not confined to their contractual period only: From the outset each
network should foresee a strategy to allow its activities to be continued beyond the period financed by the Community
* The proposals should also include the provision, based on the initial results, for a widening of the network,
accompanied by a plan for canvassing new potential partners
Only the projects of the networks will be funded, not the networks per se.
THEMATIC NETWORKS :
* Automobile manufacturing and maintenance
* Processing industries, chemical industry in particular
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Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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* Transport and logistics
* Construction
* Hotel and catering
* Trade
* Craft sector
* Banking, insurance and financial services
When have I to apply?
Periodicity One call a year.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 200 000 euro er year for each network, maximum 75% of the total projects expenses.
Institution Education Audiovisual & Culture Executive Agency
Person in charge
M. Joao DELGADO
Avenue du Bourget 1
BE-1140 Brussels
code
Belgium
32 2 2953781
EACEA-leonardo-da-vinci@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
179. LLP - LEONARDO DA VINCI - PARTNERSHIPS
Which fund is it? LLP - LEONARDO DA VINCI - PARTNERSHIPS
Amount Annual budget: 16,5 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume A Leonardo da Vinci Partnership is a framework for small-scale cooperation activities between
organisations working in the field of vocational education and training ("VET") which will be
cooperating on themes of mutual interest to the participating organisations.
Domains concerned Employment - Social Affairs - Education - Training
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Training centres - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/education/leonardo-da-vinci/doc1018_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
Partnerships must implement the objectives and tools of the Copenhagen process and the Helsinki declaration
(transparency, EQF, ECVET, quality assurance, excellence of skills, etc.):
* Improving the attractiveness and quality of VET
* Development and implementation of common tools for VET
* Strengthening mutual learning
* Taking all stakeholders on board
PRIORITY AREAS:
* Development of guidance and advice on VET
* Opening VET to flexible pathways and create better conditions for transition to working life
* Reinforce or create closer links of VET with working life
* Promoting the recognition of non-formal and informal learning
* Responding to the needs of the labour market, particularly of SMEs, anticipation of skills needed in labour market
* Improve the qualification of teachers and trainers
* Support the implementation of Quality assurance in VET
* Cooperate in the area of transparency of VET systems (i.e. ECVET, EQF, Europass…)
* Support the development of national qualifications frameworks in relation to EQF
* Cooperate to test and apply common concepts developed at European level
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Activities must be clearly linked to VET topics and may involve cooperation between VET institutions and
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
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www.eufunds.info
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enterprises and/or social partners, trainees or parents associations on issues of common interest linked to VET
* Generate results and outcomes for later dissemination and further applications (a common report, a conference, a
CD, a tangible product)
PARTNERSHIP:
The partnership should include partners from at least 3 participating countries. One of the partners must act as
coordinator.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Max. 150 000 euro - max 75% of the eligible costs Funding is based on pre-defined flat rate amounts that depend on
the number of mobility activities (travel abroad necessary to participate to the activities) planned by the applicant
institutions.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
M. Joao DELGADO
Avenue du Bourget 1
BE-1140 Brussels
code
Belgium
(32) 2 2953781
EACEA-Leonardo-da-Vinci@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
180. LLP - TRANSVERSAL PROGRAMME
Which fund is it? LLP - TRANSVERSAL PROGRAMME
Amount Annual budget: 26,75 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants to improve quality of education and training systems in Europe through 4 fields of
action: policy cooperation, language learning, ICT, Dissemination.
Domains concerned Public management - Information - Education – Training - Innovation - New technologies
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Schools - Training centres - Administrations States -
Universities – Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/llp/transversal/index_en.html
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/funding/2011/call_lifelong_learning_2011.php
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Ensure an adequate supply of comparable data and statistics to underpin policy development, to monitor progress
towards objectives
* Promote language learning and support linguistic diversity in the Member States
* Support the development of innovative ICT-based content, services, pedagogies and practice for lifelong learning
* Ensure that the results of the Lifelong Learning Programme are appropriately recognised, demonstrated and
implemented on a wide scale
4 KEY AREAS:
* Policy cooperation and innovation in lifelong learning
* Language learning
* Information and communication technologies (ICT)
* Dissemination
AMONG THE FINANCED ACTIONS (see EUROFUNDING sheets for each area):
1. Individual mobility, study visits for experts and officials, directors of education establishments and guidance
services, and for social partners
2. Multilateral projects aimed at:
* Preparing and testing policy proposals developed at Community level and innovation
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* Developing new language learning materials, online courses, tools and courses for teachers
* Development and distribution of innovative methods, contents, services and environments
3. Multilateral fora or networks of experts and/or institutions aimed at:
* Working together on policy issues related to the lifelong learning content, methodologies and policies, exchange
good practice, make proposals
4. Observation and analysis of policies and systems
* Studies and comparative research, development of indicators and statistical surveys, cooperation with Eurostat,
support for the operation of the Eurydice network
* Mechanisms for evaluation, quality improvement, analysis of trends with respect to technology and pedagogy
5. Other Actions: * Support recognition of qualifications including networks of organisations (Euroguidance) and
National Academic Recognition Information Centres (NARICs), support for transnational web-based services
(Ploteus), activities under Europass
* Marketing, publicity and information campaigns, conferences in the field of language learning
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Amounts depend on the support provided: individual scholarships, multilateral projects, networks, etc .
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Ralf RAHDERS
Avenue du Bourget 1
BE-1140 Brussels
code
Belgium
32 2 29 883 71
eacea-info@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
181. LLP - TRANSVERSAL PROGRAMME - LANGUAGES
Which fund is it? LLP - TRANSVERSAL PROGRAMME - LANGUAGES
Amount Annual budget: 9,9 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants to improve language teaching and learning qualitatively and quantitatively.
Domains concerned Culture – Media - Education – Training - Innovation - Tourism
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Schools - Corporations - Training centres -
Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/llp/structure/transversal_en.html
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/funding/2010/call_lifelong_learning_2010.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Encourage and support linguistic diversity throughout the European Union
* Contribute to an improvement in the quality of language teaching and learning
* Promote access to lifelong language learning opportunities appropriate to each individual‟s needs
FINANCED ACTIONS:
1* Multilateral projects
- Awareness raising activities: promotion of languages; information about language learning opportunities;
improvement of access to language learning facilities. Main target group: people with little or no experience of
language learning, or who are reluctant language learners.
- Development and dissemination of language learning materials: creating, adapting, refining or exchanging one or
more of the following products: educational media/materials for foreign language teaching; methods and tools
designed to recognise/evaluate language skills; curricula and language learning methodologies
2* Multilateral networks in the field of language learning and linguistic diversity
- Facilitate and enhance European co-operation: exchanging information, training of project co-ordinators, promoting
new projects, disseminating project results and good practice
- Promote educational innovation and best practice in the thematic area concerned: comparative analyses, case
studies, formulating recommendations and organising working groups, seminars or conferences
- Activities relating to project co-ordination and management
3. Accompanying Measures: To cover communication activities, thematic monitoring of projects and dissemination
and exploitation of project results
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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Throughout the programme, particular attention is paid to the development of skills in the less widely used and less
taught official Community languages (the „LWULT‟ languages).
In those cases where languages from non-participating countries are targeted, at least 1 internationally educational
institution located in 1 (or more) participating country(ies) must be present in the network. Partners located outside
the participating countries will not be eligible for funding.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Multilateral projects: maximum 200 000 euro per year, max. 75%. Networks: maximum 150 000 euro per year, max.
75%.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Luca DALPOZZO
Avenue du Bourget, 1
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 229 517 71
EACEA-LANGUAGES@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
182. LLP - TRANSVERSAL PROGRAMME - POLICY COOPERATION AND
INNOVATION
Which fund is it? LLP - TRANSVERSAL PROGRAMME - POLICY COOPERATION AND INNOVATION
Amount Annual budget: 6,239 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Studies and analysis relating to educational policicies and systems
Domains concerned Public management - Information - Education – Training - Innovation
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Schools - Training centres - Federations
Unions - Administrations States - Universities - Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/llp/structure/policy_en.html
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/ka1/policy_cooperation_innovation_en.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Further the process of educational innovation in Europe through the exchange of information and experience, the
identification of good practice, the comparative analysis of systems and policies in this field, and the discussion and
analysis of matters of common educational policy interest to be determined by the Council
FINANCED ACTIONS:
1* Study Visits:
- For education decision makers: 3-5 days‟ visit organised locally or regionally by the relevant educational authorities
of the host country within an overall programme of visits coordinated at national level by the National Agency and at
the European level by the Commission
Each visit brings together 10 to 15 participants from several different countries
- For vocational training decision makers: study visits managed by the Cedefop (see EUROFUNDING sheet), taking
place in small groups of 10 to 15 people all active in the field of vocational training in the EU and associated
countries. The visit is 3-5 days‟ long.
2* Studies and Comparative Research
- Comparative studies and research, research networks and research conferences as well as publication and
dissemination of results
3* Networks (Novelty 2011)
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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- Creation of transversal networks that promote
mutual policy learning and exchange of information on good practices and critical factors for the development and
implementation of coherent and comprehensive approaches
PRIORITIES FOR STUDIES AND RESEARCH:
* Promoting excellence, efficiency and equity in higher education: student access and retention
* Further development of adult learning provision: identification, assessment and promotion of quality in organisation,
management and funding of adult learning
* Addressing weaknesses in preschools and in obligatory education concerning acquisition of key competences
* Promoting attractiveness and quality of vocational education and training: governance of VET systems and
improving understanding of the links between VET, higher education and working life
* The role of creative activities in the learning process and their impact on people's capacities for innovation
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Studies and Research: maximum 250 000 euro yearly, maximum 75% of the total eligible costs. Amounts of mobility
grants vary according to the host country.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Ralf RAHDERS
Avenue du Bourget 1
BE-1140 Brussels
code
Belgium
32 2 29 883 71
EACEA-LLP-KA1@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
183. LLP - TRANSVERSAL PROGRAMME - POLICY COOPERATION AND
INNOVATION - NARIC
Which fund is it? LLP - TRANSVERSAL PROGRAMME - POLICY COOPERATION AND INNOVATION -
NARIC
Amount Annual budget: not communicated
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Network of national information centres on academic recognition
Domains concerned Information - Education - Training
Who can apply? Training centres - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - Universities
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/ka1/policy_cooperation_innovation_en.php
Objectives and priorities?
NARIC centres are in charge of promoting:
* Integration of national educational systems
* Student and university professors mobility
* Freedom of movement by providing them with information and necessary advice for the recognition of diplomas and
study stay abroad, for academic purposes and often for professional purpose.
* Quality and transparency of education systems
* Process of educational innovation in Europe
NETWORK'S ACTIVITIES:
* Development of tools supporting the transfer and transparency of qualifications and skills:
- The Certificate Supplement for vocational qualifications
- The European Community Course Credit Transfer System (ECTS) for recognition of periods of study abroad
- The common European format for Curriculum Vitae for a simple and efficient presentation of individual qualifications
and skills
- Europass training, a passport indicating the knowledge and experience acquired in formal and non-formal training
(see EUROFUNDING sheet "EUROPASS")
Functioning of the network:
The Commission promotes close co-operation between the NARICs through:
* The organisation of regular (currently bi-annual) meetings of the heads of the centres
* The setting up of working groups on issues of common interest
* The award of special financial assistance within the Commission's study visits, to enable officials from the centres
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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to visit their counterparts in other eligible countries in order to better understand national systems and procedures for
academic recognition
* The award of financial assistance for projects aiming to promote recognition in their national setting and support
transnational co-operation in recognition (workshops, training seminars, transnational study projects, electronic
communication, publications, etc.)
* Cooperation with the ENIC network of National Information Centres on academic recognition and mobility (network
supported by the Council of Europe and UNESCO)
When have I to apply?
Periodicity No application process.
How much can I expect?
No funding is granted. NARIC centres provide information, advice and tools.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Ruard WALLIS DE VRIES
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 81 13
ruard.wallis-de-vries@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
184. LLP - TRANSVERSAL PROGRAMME -DIFFUSION - VALORISATION
Which fund is it? LLP - TRANSVERSAL PROGRAMME -DIFFUSION - VALORISATION
Amount Annual budget: 3 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants to support projects and studies aimed at disseminating the results of LLP programme
Domains concerned Information - Education - Training
Who can apply?
Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Training centres - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - Universities - Associations - International
Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Balkans
Useful links http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/funding/2010/call_lifelong_learning_2010.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES :
* Help create a framework for the effective exploitation of the results of the Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) and
previous related programmes at sectoral, regional, national and European levels
* Ensure that the results of the LLP are appropriately recognised, demonstrated and implemented on a wide scale
PRIORITIES:
- Development of a suitable framework (analysis, mechanisms, methodologies and practical tools) to facilitate the
exploitation of project and programme results
- Cross-programme actions promoting the exploitation of results at European level (by sector, theme, user group…)
- Promotion of ‟exploitation‟ activities by regional/European/sectoral networks
FINANCED ACTIONS :
1* Unilateral and national projects
2* Multilateral projects (of max. 2 years), aimed inter alia at:
- Actions to further develop and embed a European strategy on exploitation of results in the field of lifelong learning:
supporting studies, demonstration projects, development and testing of methodologies, business models and
practical tools for sharing, transfer and exploitation of results
- Actions to test and develop ways of transferring and embedding project results into policy, defining and presenting
mechanisms to link projects, programmes and policies, and supporting and reinforcing on-going European
cooperation actions in particular in connection with OMC actions/priorities, benchmarking etc.
- European level activities to promote active exploitation of results (conferences, seminars). Priority will be given to
actions for exploitation of results by existing networks
- Capacity-building projects to identify, engage and promote networks with the potential to act as intermediaries for
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
the exploitation of results (e.g. actions to identify network contacts, establish an „exploitation‟ remit for the network(s),
promote and implement marketing techniques and methodologies for the transfer and exploitation of results)
- Actions to support the improved accessibility of project results
3* Establishment of reference material
- Collection of relevant statistical data
- Studies in the field of dissemination, the exploitation of results and the exchange of good practice
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Multilateral projects: maximum 150 000 euro per year, maximum co-financing rate 75%.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Ute HALLER-BLOCK
Avenue du Bourget 1
BE-1140 Brussels
code
Belgium
32 2 29 842 32
EACEA-LLP-KA4@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
185. LLP - TRANSVERSAL PROGRAMME ICT
Which fund is it? LLP - TRANSVERSAL PROGRAMME ICT
Amount Annual budget: 9 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for the integration of Information and Communication technologies in the education and
training systems in Europe
Domains concerned Culture – Media - Information - Education – Training - New technologies - Telecommunications
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Schools - Training centres - Federations
Unions - Agencies Chambers - Universities - Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/llp/transversal/index_en.html
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/funding/2008/call/index_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Explore and promote ways and means of using ICT for strengthening social and educational innovation and
change, personal development, fostering intercultural dialogue, and fighting the digital divide
* Promote and develop the use of e-learning as an enabling factor for the implementation of the lifelong learning
paradigm in Europe
* Exploit the potential of e-learning for enhancing the European dimension in education
* Facilitate a more structured co-operation in the field of e-learning between the diverse Community programmes
* Provide mechanisms for encouraging improvement of products and services quality as well as for their effective
dissemination and for exchange of good practice
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Multilateral projects aimed at promoting ICT enabled learning and at developing and distributing innovative
methods, contents, services and environments
* Networks aimed at sharing and exchanging knowledge, experience and good practice related to ICT enhanced
learning
- Increasing the visibility and awareness of the benefits and impacts of ICT enabled learning, contributing to the
uptake and efficient use of ICT for learning, organising conferences, workshops, fora, summer universities
* Other actions aimed at improving lifelong learning policy and practice: mechanisms for evaluation, observation,
benchmarking, quality improvement and the analysis of trends with respect to technology and pedagogy
PRIORITIES:
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
* Multilateral Projects
- Developing and testing methodologies to measure and assess the impact of ICT in education
- Designing, developing and testing new scenarios or methods for linking up and connecting various learning
communities
* Networks
- Designing and implementing knowledge-sharing schemes
- Building new partnerships between all stakeholders
The programme is not about technology but about how learning can be enhanced through ICT. Open to all type of
organisation, public and private, including corporations, SMEs and administrations.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year following a call for proposals.
How much can I expect?
Multilateral projects: maximum 200 000 euro per year, max. 75%. Networks: maximum 150 000 euro per year, max.
75%.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
S. ROHANOVA
Avenue du Bourget, 1
B- 1140 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 18 06
EACEA-ICT-LLP@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
186. MANAGENERGY
Which fund is it? MANAGENERGY
Amount Global budget: not communicated
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Initiative for the promotion and exchange of best practices in the field of energy management
Domains concerned Public management - Information - Transport - Energy – Environment
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Agencies Chambers
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independant States - European Economic Area
- Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.managenergy.net/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* To provide European support for local energy and transport activities
* To facilitate global thinking on strategic local issues and support local actors in the capacity building process for
better use of available solutions to sustainable energy and transport problems
* To encourage the use of renewable sources of energy (including biomass)
* To promote the rational use of energy and cover some aspects of alternative means of transport and clean fuels
(hydrogen, liquid bio fuels) in EU Member States, CEECs and other European Countries
* Identifying expertise and success obtained to date through projects and other relevant activities carried out in
various regions and localities throughout Europe
* To promote good practice amongst local and regional energy agencies throughout Europe
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* To improve dissemination of good practices, facilitate transnational co-operation based on selected themes
* To facilitate easier contacts between local, regional, national and European actors
* Workshops, conferences and training events
* Website promotion via www.managenergy.net:
- Profiles and addresses of energy agencies and other relevant organisations focusing on renewable energy, energy
efficiency and clean urban transport at local and regional level
- Case studies illustrating good energy practice within Europe
- Access to relevant EU, national and international legislation, norms, standards
- Interactive thematic discussion form
- Partner search function
- Activities related to the development of new Community energy and transport legislation and action
- Details of a series of thematic workshops and conferences leading to training in good practices
- Publications produced by energy agencies and other energy and transport actors
When have I to apply?
Periodicity This initiative supports the energy efficiency programmes through calls for tenders.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
How much can I expect?
Participation to promotion and exchange activities on voluntary basis, no grants.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
M. DOUBRAVA
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 84 52
info@managenergy.net
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
187. MARCO POLO II
Which fund is it? MARCO POLO II
Amount Global annual budget: 65 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for commercial projects that stimulate competitiveness of combined transport as
against exclusively road transport Domains concerned Transport - Environment - Services - New technologies
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions - Administrations States -
Agencies Chambers - SMEs
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Mediterranean countries
- Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/transport/marcopolo/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Enhance intermodality
* Reduce road congestion
* Improve the environmental performance of the freight transport system within the EU.
Quantifiable objective
* Shift at least the whole aggregate growth of international road freight transport to short sea, rail and inland
waterway modes, without being inhibited by the saturation effect. In total 144 billion tonnes-kilometres in the period
2007-2013.
5 TYPES OF FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Motorways of the sea action: innovative action directly shifting freight from road to short sea shipping (maximum
rate up to 35%)
* Traffic avoidance action: innovative action integrating transport into production logistics to timely avoid a large
percentage of freight transport by road while maintaining overall production output and production workforce on EU
territory (maximum rate up to 35%)
* Modal shift actions shall directly shifting freight from road to short sea shipping, rail, inland waterways or a
combination of modes of transport in which road journeys are as short as possible (maximum rate up to 35%)
* Catalyst actions: To change the way non-road freight transport is conducted. Structural market barriers in European
freight transport should be overcome through a highly innovative concept: - causing a real breakthrough.
(maximum rate up to 35%)
* Common learning actions: enhance knowledge in the freight logistics sector and foster advanced methods and
procedures of co-operation in the freight market. Under this type of action improvement of co-operation and sharing
of know-how is subsidised: mutual training – coping with an increasingly complex transport and logistics market.
(maximum rate up to 50%)
When have I to apply?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Periodicity Once a year during the first quarter of the year.
How much can I expect?
Maximum EC contribution rate 35% of the projects costs (50% for common learning actions).
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Szymon Oscislowski
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 21 33
32 2 297 95 06
Szymon.OSCISLOWSKI@ec.europa.eu
eaci-marco-polo-helpdesk@ec.europa.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
188. MEDIA 2007
Which fund is it? MEDIA 2007
Amount Global budget: 755 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Support programme for the European audiovisual sector
Domains concerned Culture – Media - Information - Education – Training - Industry - Innovation - New technologies
- Trade
Who can apply? Corporations – SMEs
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/culture/media/index_en.htm
http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/audiovisual_and_media/l24224a_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Preserve and enhance European cultural diversity and its cinematographic and audiovisual heritage, guarantee its
accessibility to European citizens and promote intercultural dialogue
* Increase the circulation of European audiovisual works inside and outside the EU
* Strengthen the competitiveness of the European audiovisual sector in the framework of an open and competitive
European market
PRIORITIES:
* Fostering creativity in the audiovisual sector and knowledge and dissemination of Europe‟s cinematographic and
audiovisual heritage
* Strengthening the production structure of the European audiovisual sector, particularly SMEs
* Reducing the imbalances in the European audiovisual market between high production capacity countries and
countries or regions with low production capacity and/or a restricted geographic and linguistic area
* Following and supporting market developments with regard to digitisation
3 FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Upstream of audiovisual production: Acquisition and improvement of skills in the audiovisual field and development
of European audiovisual works
* Downstream of audiovisual production: Distribution and promotion of European audiovisual works
* Pilot projects to ensure that the programme adjusts to market developments
Only Croatia is eligible for Candidate countries.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES:
- Support the development and the implementation of training modules on identifying the target public, editing and
development of scripts for an international public
- Encourage mobility of cinema students in Europe
- Support the side costs of private financing of production and co-production projects presented by SMEs
- Support dubbing and subtitling for distribution and dissemination, through all available channels, of European
audiovisual works for the benefit of producers, distributors and broadcasters
- Establish a system of support for European international distribution companies of audiovisual works
Among the candidate countries, only Croatia is participating
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several calls and publications every year.
How much can I expect?
Max. 50% of the cost of actions. Max. 60% for training activities in regions with low audiovisual production capacity;
development/distribution/promotion actions. Max 75% for training activities in the new Member States
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Constantin DASKALAKIS
Avenue du Bourget 1
BE-1140 Brussels
code
Belgium
32 229 84302
constantin.daskalakis@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
189. MEDIA 2007 - DEVELOPMENT - I2I AUDIOVISUAL
Which fund is it? MEDIA 2007 - DEVELOPMENT - I2I AUDIOVISUAL
Amount Annual budget: 3 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Facilitate the access to film and audiovisual production companies to external funding from
banks and other financial institutions
Domains concerned Culture – Media - Information - Industry - New technologies
Who can apply? Corporations - SMEs
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland
Useful links http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2010:304:0010:0012:EN:PDF
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Enhance the competitiveness of the European film and audiovisual industry
* Promote the creation of European cinematographic, television and educational works
* Act as a catalyst for support from the financial and banking sector for schemes undertaken by European audiovisual
firms
* Assist the European audiovisual industry to adapt to new technologies and the digitalisation of production,
distribution and archives
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Reduce the cost of audiovisual insurance taken out for the production of a film or audiovisual work (Module 1)
* Reduce the cost of the completion guarantee for the production of a film or audiovisual work (Module 2)
* Reduce the cost of bank loans (discount)for the production of a film or audiovisual work (Module 3)
It is possible for one company to combine several modules by project and to submit two applications.
In the context of acting as a catalyst to support the film and audiovisual industry, EIB Group makes credit lines
(Global Loan and Risk Sharing Global Loan) available to the specialised banking sector for the funding of small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in audiovisual creation, audiovisual technology or the performance of
subcontracting in this sector.
An action can be undertaken upstream to help film and audiovisual production companies to have access to external
funding from banks and other financial institutions, by funding some of the costs of the guarantees demanded by
these banks or financial institutions and/or part of the cost of a loan - Discount Contract Loan - for financing the
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
production of their works (margin applied for "cinematographic and audiovisual risk").
MEDIA 2007 is open to Switzerland and to Croatia.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Up to 50% (up to 60% in some cases) of the Global budget, minimum 5 000 euro and up to 50 000 euro per project.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Constantin DASKALAKIS
Avenue du Bourget, 1
BE-1140 Brussels
code
Belgium
32 2 29 843 02
eacea-p8@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
190. MEDIA 2007 - DISTRIBUTION
Which fund is it? MEDIA 2007 - DISTRIBUTION
Amount Global budget: 150 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Support to the distribution of European audiovisual works and of European films in movie
theatres, on video and on television.
Domains concerned Culture – Media - Information - Industry - Innovation - New technologies
Who can apply? Corporations - Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Associations - International
Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland
Useful links http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2011:039:0016:0017:EN:PDF
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Strengthen European distribution by encouraging distributors to invest in the co-production, acquisition and
promotion of non-national European films and to set up coordinated marketing strategies
* Improve the circulation of non-national European films on the European and international markets
* Promote the transnational dissemination of European audiovisual works produced by independent production
companies
* Encourage the digitisation of European audiovisual works and encourage cinemas to exploit the possibilities offered
by digital distribution
AMONG THE FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Europe Cinema Network: Educational and awareness-raising activities for young cinema-goers, support to cinemas
and to digital technology
1/CINEMA:
* Automatic support for distributors by providing funds to operators based upon their record of generating an
audience for European films
* Selective support for consortium of minimum 5 distributors for investing in promotion and broadcasting of non-
national European movies
* Support to sales agents, calculated according to the performance of the company on the European market over a
given period
* Support to exhibitors based upon their record of generating an audience for European films over a given period
* Support to video-on-demand and to digital distribution in cinemas: Encourage publishers to invest in digital
technology and the promotion of non-national European works on video
* Film sales support: support mechanism to European sale agents and producers which promote and sell European
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
films in major international film festival
2/TELEVISION :
* TV Broadcasting: Encourage independent production companies to produce works involving no less than two
broadcasters who participate or cooperate in several Member States and belong to different language zones
Special attention will be given to audiovisual works that contribute to linguistic and cultural diversity.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several times a year.
How much can I expect?
Up to 50% of the global budget. Example: Television up to 500 000 euro per work.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
D. RANERI
Avenue du Bourget, 1
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 21 20
EACEA-P8@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
191. MEDIA 2007 - PILOT PROJECTS
Which fund is it? MEDIA 2007 - PILOT PROJECTS
Amount Annual budget: 1.5 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for the creation of experimental mechanisms to the enhancement of audiovisual works
Domains concerned Culture – Media - Information - Industry - Innovation - New technologies
Who can apply? Corporations - Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Associations - International
Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/culture/media/programme/newtech/pilot/forms/index_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVE:
* Preserve and enhance European cultural and linguistic diversity and its cinematographic and audiovisual heritage,
guarantee its accessibility to the public and promote intercultural dialogue
* Increase the circulation and viewership of European audiovisual works inside and outside the European Union,
including through greater cooperation between players
* Strengthen the competitiveness of the European audiovisual sector in the framework of an open and competitive
European market favourable to employment, including by promoting links between audiovisual professionals.
* Ensure that the programme adapts to market developments, mainly in connection with the introduction and use of
information and communication technologies
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Distribution: To implement new production modes, notably linked with the introduction and the use of technologies
* Open environment to media production: to implement integrated production environment (interfaces and browsing
tools) for content production
Beneficiaries of this programme:
* Companies and organisations from the audiovisual industry and from related industries, in particular: content
providers (producers, directors, managers, sales agents, distributors), exhibitors, broadcasters, marketing experts,
rights holders, equipment manufacturers, data transport companies, technology integrators, leasing companies,
representative organisations from all sectors concerned (production, distribution, exhibition) and funding bodies
Only Croatia is eligible for Candidate countries.
When have I to apply?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Up to 50% of the Global budget.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Matteo ZACCHETTI
Rue de Gen
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgique
32 2 299 12 89
Matteo.ZACCHETTI@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
192. MEDIA 2007 - PROMOTION
Which fund is it? MEDIA 2007 - PROMOTION
Amount Global budget: 67.95 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Promotion activities to facilitate producers and distributors' access and participation to the
main international markets
Domains concerned Culture – Media - Information - Industry - New technologies - Trade
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers -
SMEs - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland
Useful links http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2011:123:0013:0014:EN:PDF
http://ec.europa.eu/culture/media/index_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Support for films festivals and other audiovisual events
Promote European films and their distribution across Europe
* Facilitate access for European professionals to audiovisual markets inside Europe
- Improve the circulation of European audiovisual works
- Promote European cinematographic works, before or during the production phase
- Encourage common actions between national film and audiovisual programme promotion organisations
* Worldwide promotion European films
- Promoting the participation of European professionals and films in film festivals and markets outside Europe and
assisting local distribution
AMONG FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Principal European and international film markets and television markets
* Special-interest markets: animation films, documentaries, multimedia, new technologies
* Audiovisual festivals screening a majority or significant proportion of European works and contributing to the
promotion of works from Member States or regions with low audiovisual production capacity and of works produced
by young Europeans, and enhancing cultural and linguistic diversity and intercultural dialogue
* Networking and coordination of European common actions and projects
* Organisation of events, in particular those targeting young people, to promote Europe's cinematographic and
audiovisual heritage
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Quality of the applications in particular for the services offered to the professionals, quality-price ratio of services,
European dimension, nature and reliability of the project co-financing, expertise in the field.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
In general, maximum 50% of the global eligible budget.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Constantin DASKALAKIS
Avenue du Bourget, 1
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 229 84302
constantin.daskalakis@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
193. PARTICIPATION OF ALBANIA TO COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMMES
Which fund is it? PARTICIPATION OF ALBANIA TO COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMMES
Amount Annual budget: max. 10% of the national IPA budget
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants possibility allowing Albania to participate in European Community programmes
Domains concerned Employment - Research - Innovation - Citizenship - New technologies
Who can apply? Research centres - Training centres - Federations Unions - Administrations States - Agencies
Chambers - Development NGOs - Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries – Balkans
Useful links http://www.2007-2013.eu/community.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
Community Programmes represent an important set of programmes adopted by the European Union in order to
promote co-operation between the Member States in different specific fields related to Union policies, over a period
of several years. Conceived at the beginning exclusively for the Member States, they have been gradually opened to
the participation of candidate countries in order to support their accession preparations.(see the other Candidate
countries sheets: Former Republic of Macedonia, Croatia, Turkey).
Albania can participate in the following PROGRAMMES (see EUROFUNDING sheets):
* Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) several actions under the programme
* Framework programme for Research and Development (FP7)
* Europe for citizens
* Tempus IV
Once the Memoranda of Understanding will be signed, Albania will be able to participate to the Culture Programme
HOW DOES IT WORK, IN 3 STEPS?
1 * At the request of the country and on the basis of Association Council decisions and Agreements, Candidate
Countries may participate in certain European Union programmes and agencies, when they express their interest.
2 * The national part of the IPA (Instrument for Preaccession Assistance) will co-finance part of the contribution costs
of participating in those programmes and agencies. From 2007 onwards funding is available within the national
budget of Albania. Based on this decision, parts of the IPA budget are paid back to the EC programme budget.
Regarding the programmes for 2007-2013, Albania has already expressed its interest in continuing participating.
3 * The government must then sign new Memorandum of Understanding for each of the relevant programmes.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Generally each Community programme launches a call once a year.
How much can I expect?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Not specified
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Marta GARCIA FIDALGO
Rue de la Loi 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
BELGIQUE
32 2 296 37 40
marta.garcia-fidalgo@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
194. PARTICIPATION OF BOSNIA TO COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMMES
Which fund is it? PARTICIPATION OF BOSNIA TO COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMMES
Amount Annual budget: max. 10% of the national IPA budget
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants possibility allowing Bosnia to participate in European Community programmes
Domains concerned Social Affairs - Research - Culture – Media - Transport - Education – Training - Environment -
Citizenship - Youth - Human Rights
Who can apply? Training centres - Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers - Development NGOs -
Universities – Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries – Balkans
Useful links http://www.2007-2013.eu/community.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
Community Programmes represent an important set of programmes adopted by the European Union in order to
promote co-operation between the Member States in different specific fields related to Union policies, over a period
of several years. Conceived at the beginning exclusively for the Member States, they have been gradually opened to
the participation of candidate countries in order to support their accession preparations.(see the other Candidate
countries sheets: Former Republic of Macedonia, Croatia, Turkey).
Bosnia can participate in the following PROGRAMMES (see EUROFUNDING sheets):
* Marco Polo II
* Daphne III
* Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP)
* Lifelong Learning programme
* Youth in Action
* 7th Framework Programme, FP7
* Tempus IV
Once the Memoranda of Understanding will be signed, Bosnia will be able to participate to the Culture Programme
HOW DOES IT WORK, IN 3 STEPS?
1 * At the request of the country and on the basis of Association Council decisions and Agreements, Candidate
Countries may participate in certain European Union programmes and agencies, when they express their interest. .
2 * The national part of the IPA (Instrument for Precession Assistance) will co-finance part of the contribution costs of
participating in those programmes and agencies. From 2007 onwards funding is available within the national budget
of BiH. Based on this decision, parts of the IPA budget are paid back to the EC programme budget.
Regarding the programmes for 2007-2013, BiH has expressed its interest in continuing participating.
3 * The government must then sign new Memorandum of Understanding for each of the relevant programmes.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Generally each Community programme launches a call once a year.
How much can I expect?
According to the rule of maximum amount and rate defined in each Community programme. A maximum of 10% of
IPA National Programme will be used to co-finance participation to Community programmes.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Michael ALDAYA
Rue de la Loi 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 34 02
michael.aldaya@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
195. PARTICIPATION OF CROATIA TO COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMMES
Which fund is it? PARTICIPATION OF CROATIA TO COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMMES
Amount Annual budget: 5,5 million euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants allowing Croatian legal organisations to benefit from and to participate in European
Community programmes.
Domains concerned Social Affairs - Research - Culture – Media - Education – Training - Health - Justice –
Security - Citizenship - Youth – Enlargement
Who can apply? Research centres - Training centres - Federations Unions - Agencies Chambers -
Development NGOs - SMEs - Universities – Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries – Balkans
Useful links http://www.2007-2013.eu/community.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
Community Programmes represent an important set of programmes adopted by the European Union in order to
promote co-operation between the Member States in different specific fields related to Union policies, over a period
of several years. Conceived at the beginning exclusively for the Member States, they have been gradually opened to
the participation of candidate countries in order to support their accession.
CURRENT LIST OF PROGRAMMES (see EUROFUNDING):
* ISA - Interpretational Solutions for administrations
* PROGRESS - Gender Equality; Employment
* The 3 strands of the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme
* CUSTOMS 2013 & FISCALIS 2013
* 7th Framework Programme, FP7
* Media 2007
* Culture
* Europe for citizens (since November 2007)
* Public Health since September 2008
* Marco Polo II
* Civil Protection Financial Instrument
* Lifelong learning, Erasmus Mundus
* Youth in Action
* As third country Croatia participates to Tempus IV on the basis of self-financing
* Prevention and fight against crime (ISEC)
* Pericles
* Fiscalis 2013, Customs 2013
HOW DOES IT WORK, IN 3 STEPS?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
1 At the request of the country and on the basis of Association Council decisions and Agreements, Candidate
Countries may participate in certain European Union programmes and agencies.
2 From 2007 onwards, the national IPA (Instrument for Preaccession Assistance) programme will co-finance part of
the contribution costs of participating in those programmes and agencies. Based on this decision, parts of the IPA
budget are paid back to the EC programme budget.
3 The government must then sign new Memorandum of Understanding for each of the relevant programmes.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Generally each Community programme launches a call once a year.
How much can I expect?
According to the rule of maximum amount and rate defined in each Community programme. A maximum of 10% of
IPA National Programme will be used to co-finance participation to Community programmes.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Chlo
Rue de Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 297 19 57
32 2 295 80 94
Chloe.BERGER@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
196. PARTICIPATION OF SERBIA TO COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMMES
Which fund is it? PARTICIPATION OF SERBIA TO COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMMES
Amount Annual budget: 10 million euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants possibility allowing Serbia to participate in European Community programmes
Domains concerned Employment - Social Affairs - Research - Culture – Media - Public management - Education –
Training - Energy - Youth – Enlargement
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Training centres - Federations Unions - Agencies
Chambers - Development NGOs - SMEs - Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries – Balkans
Useful links http://www.2007-2013.eu/community.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
Community Programmes represent an important set of programmes adopted by the European Union in order to
promote co-operation between the Member States in different specific fields related to Union policies, over a period
of several years. Conceived at the beginning exclusively for the Member States, they have been gradually opened to
the participation of candidate countries in order to support their accession preparations.(see the other Candidate
countries sheets: Former Republic of Macedonia, Croatia, Turkey, Bosnia).
CURRENT LIST OF PROGRAMMES (see EUROFUNDING sheets):
* FP7 (since juin 2007)
* PROGRESS
* Tempus IV
* Erasmus Mundus
* Culture (since February 2008)
Serbia has manifested an interest for participation in the following programmes
* CIP
* FISCALIS and CUSTOMS 2013
HOW DOES IT WORK, IN 3 STEPS?
1 * At the request of the country and on the basis of Association Council decisions and Agreements, Candidate
Countries may participate in certain European Union programmes and agencies.
2 From 2007 onwards, the national IPA (Instrument for Preaccession Assistance) programme will co-finance part
(maximum 10% of the national IPA budget) of the contribution costs of participating in those programmes and
agencies. Based on this decision, parts of the IPA budget are paid back to the EC programme budget.
3 * The government must now sign new Memorandum of Understanding for each of the relevant programmes.
When have I to apply?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Periodicity Generally each Community programme launches a call once a year.
How much can I expect?
According to the rule of maximum amount and rate defined in each Community programme. A maximum of 10% of
IPA National Programme will be used to co-finance participation to Community programmes.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Lars Erik FORSBERG
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 70 65
32 2 296 28 90
Lars-Erik.Forsberg@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
197. PARTICIPATION OF THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF
MACEDONIA (FYROM) TO COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMMES
Which fund is it? PARTICIPATION OF THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA (FYROM)
TO COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMMES
Amount Annual budget: 10% of the national IPA budget
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants allowing the Former yougoslave Republic of Macedonia to benefit from and to
participate in European Community programmes
Domains concerned Employment - Social Affairs - Research - Culture – Media - Information - Health - Justice –
Security - Citizenship - Trade
Who can apply? Agencies Chambers - Development NGOs - Associations
Regions Candidate countries - Balkans
Useful links http://www.2007-2013.eu/community.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
Community Programmes represent an important set of programmes adopted by the European Union in order to
promote co-operation between the Member States in different specific fields related to Union policies, over a period
of several years. Conceived at the beginning exclusively for the Member States, they have been gradually opened to
the participation of candidate countries in order to support their accession preparations.(see the other Candidate
countries sheets: Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia, Turkey).
CURRENT LIST OF PROGRAMMES (see EUROFUNDING sheets):
* Competitiveness and Innovation programme (CIP)
* 7th Framework Programme for Research and Development
* PROGRESS
* Culture (since february 2008)
* FISCALIS and CUSTOMS 2013
* Europe for Citizens
* As third country Macedonia participates to Tempus IV on the basis of self-financing
* Pericles
* Prevention and fight against crime (ISEC) as partner
* Intelligent Energy Europe (2011 call, full access to the program later on)
HOW DOES IT WORK?
1 At the request of the country and on the basis of Association Council decisions and Agreements, Candidate
Countries may participate in certain European Union programmes and agencies, when they express their interest.
2 The national IPA (Instrument for Pre accession Assistance) programme will co-finance part of the contribution costs
of participating in those programmes and agencies. From 2007 onwards, funding is available within the national
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
budget of FYROM (maximum 10% of the national IPA budget). Based on this decision, parts of the IPA budget are
paid back to the EC programme budget.
3 * The government must then sign new Memorandum of Understanding for each of the relevant programmes.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Generally once a year.
How much can I expect?
According to the rule of maximum amount and rate defined in each Community programme. A maximum of 10% of
IPA National Programme will be used to co-finance participation to Community programmes.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Oscar ARIAS
Rue de Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 76 16
oscar.arias@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
198. PILOT PROJECT - WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS OF POSTED
WORKERS
Which fund is it? PILOT PROJECT - WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS OF POSTED WORKERS
Amount Global budget: non communiqué
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for initiatives which help explore the real working and living conditions of posted
workers and how the Member States, social partners and labour inspectorates work in
practice.
Domains concerned Employment - Social Affairs - Information - Services - Co-op & Development
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Federations Unions - Agencies
Chambers - Development NGOs - Universities - Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/social/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Promote the analysis and/or monitoring of the working and living conditions of posted workers in specified sectors
or countries
* Discuss relevant aspects of the legislation or the jurisprudence, at EU or national level, concerning the rules
applicable to posted workers
* Exchange and disseminate relevant information on national practices related to enforcement of rules, information to
stakeholders or application of sanctions, as well as bilateral or international cooperation initiatives designed to
address problems related to the posting of workers
* Establish best practices
AMONG FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Surveys, field-studies and other types of information-gathering activities
* Seminars, conferences or short training actions focussed on the posting of workers including preparatory studies,
the organisation of round tables, exchanges of experience and best practices and networks of key actors and/or
experts
* Case studies investigating the living and working conditions of posted workers in specific occupations, regions
and/or sectors, including comparative studies of the situation of posted workers in different Member States
* Initiatives to further the collection, use and dissemination of information on the posting of workers, such as
websites, publications, newsletters and others means for the dissemination of information.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity One single call for proposals every year.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 80% of the eligible costs.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Maria PANKER
Rue Joseph II ,54
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 298 73 34
32 2 299 08 90
empl-f2-unit@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
199. PRINCE – ENLARGEMENT
Which fund is it? PRINCE – ENLARGEMENT
Amount Annual budget: not communicated
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for communication and information actions on EU enlargement policy, aimed at the
general public Domains concerned Information - Enlargement
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Agencies Chambers -
SMEs - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - Balkans
Useful links http://www.2007-2013.eu/by_scope_prince.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Provide the European public with relevant and consistent general information on the enlargement of the European
Union
* Enhance support among opinion leaders for the enlargement process as well as for the association and stabilisation
process
* Manage the Commission‟s information and communication policy related to enlargement in both candidate
countries and Member States
* Increase public awareness of the benefits and challenges of the overall enlargement process
* Raise support for the EU enlargement policy and promote the visibility of the Commission‟s activities in Member
States regarding the candidate and potential candidate countries
* Enhance the social and cultural dialogue between the civil societies
KEY AREAS:
* Information and communication actions
* Organisation of events aimed at main target groups (general public, civil society, journalists and media
representatives, etc)
* Production of publications alongside with increased information via Intranet and Internet
* Development of audiovisual material, including broadcasting and support to television productions and
dissemination towards the general public
FINANCED ACTIONS:
- Training of journalists
- Analysis of public opinion through opinion polls, surveys and studies
- Development and maintenance of website, publication and translations
- Improvement of the visibility of Commission's communication strategy, tools, conferences, events
- Evaluation, impact
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
- Establishment and implementation of the Commission's enlargement policy, including strategic advice, needs
assessment, co-ordination and implementation of actions
- Information on the EU‟s objectives and activities in the enlargement process as well as conception and production
of audio-visual material destined to broadcasters; activities in the framework of media relations
When have I to apply?
Periodicity
How much can I expect?
Between 200 000 and 3 million euro according to the actions implemented.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Catherine WENDT
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 82 57
Catherine.Wendt@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
200. PRIZE - COUNCIL OF EUROPE MUSEUM PRIZE
Which fund is it? PRIZE - COUNCIL OF EUROPE MUSEUM PRIZE
Amount Annual budget: 5 000 euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Prize dedicated to European museums for showing European Cultural diversity (smaller
museums) Domains concerned Culture – Media
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independant States - European Economic Area
- Switzerland – Balkans
Useful links http://assembly.coe.int/Museum/PrixMuseeCE/default.asp
http://www.europeanmuseumforum.ru/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Encourage museums to contribute to a greater understanding of the rich diversity of European Culture
* Encourage the development of new museum thinking and good practice
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Candidates are selected by the European Museum Forum
* Museum must be situated in one of the countries member of European Cultural Convention
* The museum must be a new museum which has first opened in the last 2 years or an established museum which
has completed a substantial programme of modernisation, extension, reorganisation or re-interpretaion during the
past two years
* This prize concerns smaller museums
The European Museum Forum is an independent and non-profit organisation committed to raising the standard of
museums throughout Europe. It runs under the auspices of the Council of Europe and organises the annual
European Museum of the Year. Award for newly built or improved museums (see detailed programme sheet).
AWARDS:
* A trophy during one year: the Trophy is a bronze statuette by Joan Miró "Femme aux beaux seins" (1969) given by
the artist.
* Diploma
* Cheque of 5 000 euro
Winners during the past years:
2010: Portimão Museum, Algarve, Portugal
2009: Zeland Museum, Netherland
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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2008: Svalbard Museum
2007: Reformation Museum Geneva, Switzerland
2006: Churchill Museum
London, UK
2005: Museum of Byzantine Culture
Thessaloniki, Greece
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year in March.
How much can I expect?
5 000 euro + lend of a Miro's statuette for 1 year
Who is in charge?
Institution Council of Europe European Museum Forum
Person in charge
Roberto Fasino
Avenue de l'Europe, BP 431 R6
F- 67006 Strasbourg
code
France
33 3 88 41 23 73
33 3 88 41 27 97
Roberto.Fasino@coe.int
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
201. PRIZE - CRYSTAL SCALES OF JUSTICE
Which fund is it? PRIZE - CRYSTAL SCALES OF JUSTICE
Amount global budget: 109 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Competition rewarding innovative and efficient practices in the field of civil justice For the first
time in 2010, the price of the "Crystal Scales of Justice" covered both criminal matters and
civil matters.
Domains concerned Innovation - Justice - Security
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Federations Unions - Administrations States - Agencies
Chambers - Universities – Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - European Economic Area
- Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links
http://www.coe.int/t/dghl/cooperation/cepej/events/edcj/cristal/default_en.asp
http://www.coe.int/lportal/web/coe-portal/event-files/our-events/the-crystal-scales-of-justice-
award
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* To discover and spotlight innovative and effective practices either in court organisation or in respect of the conduct
of civil proceedings in the courts of Europe
* To improve the quality of justice and the public system of justice, particularly for the users of justice.
In 2010, the Council of Europe and the European Commission jointly organized the 5th edition of the "Crystal Scales
of Justice" Prize.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Initiatives entered for this competition must be put forward by a court, a Bar, an association of legal professionals or
any other body with judicial responsibilities in a member state of the European Union or Council of Europe
* The initiatives must be innovative practices; their results must be measurable
* An initiative which has not been short listed cannot be presented for another edition of the competition. However,
the court, the Bar, the association of legal professionals or any other body with judicial responsibilities which had
presented an initiative, short listed or not, can present another initiative for the same or another edition of the
competition.
AWARD
* Participation to a prize-giving ceremony in case of distinction
* Visibility
The jury will comprise 11 persons appointed by the organisers, with the assistance of the European Judicial Network
in civil and commercial matters (European Commission) and the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice -
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
CEPEJ (Council of Europe).
Laureates 2010:
Yambol Administrative Court (Bulgaria) won the award for its efforts to help users better understand judicial
procedures and related information (link to winning project).
Three special mentions were also given to projects from Austria, Finland and Slovenia.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Every two years.
How much can I expect?
A Trophy rewarded every 2 years.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Patricia DE LUCA
Rue du Luxembourg, 46
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 08 29
cepej@coe.int
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
202. PRIZE - EMPEROR MAXIMILIAN PRIZE
Which fund is it? PRIZE - EMPEROR MAXIMILIAN PRIZE
Amount Annual budget: 10 000 euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume European prize for regional and local politics
Domains concerned Public management - Local development
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Administrations States
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independant States - European Economic Area
- Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.ccre.org/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVE:
* Reward personalities and institutions of outstanding merit working in the field of European regional and local politics
PRIORITY:
* Special consideration is given to efforts regarding the implementation of the principle of subsidiarity and the
implementation of the contents of the respective Charters of both Local self-government and Regional self-
government of the Council of Europe
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* The award is open to all Member states of the Council of Europe
* Nominations for the award are required to be submitted through the Committee of the Regions of the European
Union, the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, the Assembly of European Regions
or the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR)
PRIZE :
* A certificate
* A medal (a reproduction of an Emperor Maximilian coin of 1509)
* Cash prize of 10.000 euro
Winners in the past years:
- 2002 Erwin Teufel, Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg and Dr. Heinrich Hoffschulte, First Vice-President of
the Council of European Municipalities and Regions CEMR
- 2003 Alain Chenard, former President of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of Europe
- 2004 Elisabeth Gateau,Secretary-General of the United Cities and Local Governments
- 2005 Jan Olbrycht (Poland) Member of the European Parliament
- 2006 The prize was not awarded
- 2007 Dr. Michael Häupl and Mr. Graham Meadows
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
- 2008 Dora Bakoyannis
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year, in the beginning of the year.
How much can I expect?
A cash prize of 10 000 euro and a medal (reproduction of Emperor Maximilian I Thaler of 1509)
Who is in charge?
Institution City of Innsbruck
Person in charge
Rathaus, Maria-Theresien-Stra
6020 Innsbruck
code
Austria
43 512 53 60 23 37
43 512 53 60 17 15
buero.buergermeisterin@innsbruck.gv.a
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
203. PRIZE - EU PRIZE FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE / EUROPA NOSTRA
AWARDS
Which fund is it? PRIZE - EU PRIZE FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE / EUROPA NOSTRA AWARDS
Amount Annual budget: 60 000 euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Europe Nostra Awards promote outstanding projects and initiatives in the conservation and
enhancement of Europe's built and natural heritage. Domains concerned Town planning - Culture – Media - Education - Training
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Federations Unions - Administrations States - Agencies
Chambers - Associations - Investment Funds
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - European Economic Area
- Asia – Balkans
Useful links http://www.europanostra.org/heritage-awards/
http://ec.europa.eu/culture/our-programmes-and-actions/doc623_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Promote high standards of conservation practice and to stimulate the exchange of knowledge and experience
throughout Europe. It will achieve this by giving public recognition to outstanding initiatives and best practices, which
contribute to the protection and enhancement of cultural heritage in Europe, and so to stimulate further efforts by the
power of example
CATEGORIES :
1/ CONSERVATION
Outstanding achievements in the conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage in the following areas:
- Single buildings or groups of buildings in rural or urban setting
- Industrial and engineering structures and sites
- Cultural landscapes: historic parks and gardens, larger areas of designed landscape, or areas of cultural,
environmental ad/or agricultural significance
- Archaeological sites, including underwater archaeology
- Works of art and collections: collections of artistic and historic significance or old works of art
2/ RESEARCH
Outstanding research which leads to tangible effects in the conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage in
Europe in any of the above-mentioned 'Conservation' Category
3/ DEDICATED SERVICE by INDIVIDUALS OR ORGANISATIONS
Open to individuals or organisations whose contributions over a long period of time demonstrate excellence in the
protection, conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage (relating to the above-mentioned 'Conservation'
Category) in Europe. The contribution should be of a standard which would be considered outstanding in the
European context.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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4/ EDUCATION, TRAINING and AWARENESS-RAISING
Outstanding initiatives related to heritage education, training schemes in cultural heritage conservation, and
programmes for raising awareness on cultural heritage.
The selection of the Award winning entries will be made by a Jury of European independent experts. Jury members
are designated by Europe Nostra in consultation with the European Commission. Jury members take into account the
assessment reports made for each entry by local experts Award open for candidates countries.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year at the beginning of the year.
How much can I expect?
In each category, the 6 prize-winners will receive one monetary award of 10 000 euro, a small bronze sculpture and a
diploma for the top Prize winners.
Who is in charge?
Institution Europa Nostra
Person in charge
Elena BIANCHI
Lange Voorhout 35
NL-2514 EC The Hague
code
The Netherlands
31 70 302 40 58
31 70 361 78 65
eb@europanostra.org, awards@europanostra.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
204. PRIZE - EUROPE PRIZE
Which fund is it? PRIZE - EUROPE PRIZE
Amount Annual budget: 10 000 euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Prize awarded to European cities for their contribution to the European idea
Domains concerned Public management - Citizenship - Enlargement
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - European Economic Area
- Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.europeprize.eu/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVE:
* Award 1 or 2 European cities for their promotion activities of the European ideal (twinning, events, exchanges,..)
4 DISTINCTIONS:
* First prize: The European Prize awarded for exceptional efforts promoting the European Union ideal, it is awarded
to one or 2 towns that already gained the flag or tablet
* Second prize: The European tablet
* Third Prize: The European flag
* Fourth prize: The European diploma
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* The city must be situated in one of the 46 Member States of the Council of Europe
* The city council must have exemplary acted for European co-operation
* The city council must apply by filling the proposal form which has been sent to it
PROGRAMME OF THE PRIZE:
* The Europe Prize Sub-Committee (Members of the Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly) examines
applications end of April and submits its choice to the Parliamentary Assembly's Environment Committee for
approval.
AWARDS:
The winner of the Europe Prize will receive:
* A trophy, kept one year by the city council
* A bronze medal
* A memorium parchement
* A monetary prize of 10 000 euro to finance a trip in Europe for children of the city.
When have I to apply?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Periodicity Before 31st of December every year.
How much can I expect?
10 000 euro
Who is in charge?
Institution Council of Europe
Person in charge
Anne-Marie MENGER
Avenue de l'Europe
F-67000 Strasbourg
code
France
33 3 88 41 21 08
33 3 88 41 27 17
anne-marie.menger@coe.int
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205. PRIZE - EUROPEAN GREENWAYS AWARD
Which fund is it? PRIZE - EUROPEAN GREENWAYS AWARD
Amount Annual budget: not communicated
Duration 2009-2011
What is this European fund about?
Resume Prize for greenways or innovative initiatives in the field
Domains concerned Town planning - Local development - Environment - Tourism
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Administrations States - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independant States - European Economic Area
- Mediterranean countries - Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.aevv-egwa.org/europeangreenwaysaward/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVE:
* Award a best practice facility which shows the best integration of the various characteristics that define green ways,
and which also demonstrates specific strengths which in the opinion of the jury make it exemplary - the success of
this facility should be confirmed by its public popularity and demonstrable impact on sustainable development
FIELDS OF ACTION :
* Award excellence in the following fields:
- Networking, local participation, urban mobility, socio-economic impact
- Communication (press, video, media), urban integration
- Landscape treatment and green way attractiveness
- Innovative technical solutions, exemplary management and maintenance
- Preservation, rehabilitation and enhancement of cultural and architectural heritage
- Services provided to users following user demands and expectations
- Exemplary promotion of public use of the green way
- Actions in favour of youth and children
This award is an opportunity for local authorities to:
* promote their existing policies, initiatives and best practices on sustainable urban mobility
* establish performing partnerships with local stakeholders
* emphasize the local commitment towards sustainable urban transport policies
The European Green ways Award concerns initiatives covering all initiatives dealing with the implementation,
management and maintenance, development, activities on and promotion of greenways.
- 3 Prizes “Development and Tourism”
- 3 Prize “Mobility
- a “Special Prize” can be given by the jury (if it decides to do so) to the candidate that best combines both categories
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When have I to apply?
Periodicity Awarding in 2011 (prize every 2 years). Deadline for submission: September. Awards in
November.
How much can I expect?
A first prize and 6 excellence awards are awarded.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Green Ways Association
Person in charge
Mercedes Mu
C/Santa Isabel, 44
code
ESPAGNE
34 91 151 10 98 / 56
info@aevv-egwa.org
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206. PRIZE - EUROPEAN MUSEUM OF THE YEAR AWARD
Which fund is it? PRIZE - EUROPEAN MUSEUM OF THE YEAR AWARD
Amount Annual budget: 30 000 euro
Duration 2011 – 2012
What is this European fund about?
Resume 2012 Award to newly built or improved museums
Domains concerned Culture – Media – Tourism
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independant States - European Economic Area
- Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.europeanmuseumforum.eu/
http://assembly.coe.int/Museum/ForumEuroMusee/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Encourage museums to contribute to a greater understanding of the rich diversity of European Culture
* Encourage the development of new museum thinking and good practice in Europe Museum
2 kinds of Museums are eligible for the award :
* Established Museums which have completed a substantial programme of modernisation or re-organisation during
the past 2 years
* New museums, first opened to the public during the past 2 years
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Candidates are selected by the European Museum Forum
* Museum must be situated in one of the countries party to European Cultural Convention
The prize is awarded by the European Museum Forum, an independent and non-profit organisation committed to
raising the standard of museums throughout Europe. The association has been created under the auspices of the
Council of Europe, which also organises the Council of Europe Museum Prize (see EUROFUNDING sheet).
Intervention areas: 46 Member states of the Council of Europe. More than 1400 museums visited and assessed so
far under the Emya scheme
EMF Association gathers an average of 300 members per year.
EMF operates a Membership Scheme open to any organization willing to support EMF activities.
Candidates are visited during the summer and autumn of the year preceding the selection.
Winners during the past years:
2008: Kumu Art Museum in Tallinn, Estonia
2007:German Emigration Centre, Bremerhaven, Germany
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2006: CosmoCaixa, Barcelona,Spain
2005: The National Heritage Museum, Arnhem, Netherlands
2004: MARQ, Archaeological Museum of the Province of Alicante, Spain
2003: Victoria and Albert Museum - British Galleries, London, United Kingdom
2002: The Chester Beatty Library, Dublin, Ireland
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year, in March. Application forms available each year from November onwards.
How much can I expect?
A trophy during one year (a small statue by Henry Moore). Certificates are awarded to a small number of museums
which are judged to deserve special commendation.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Museum Forum
Person in charge
Doric McMillan
C/o National Museums Liverpool World Museum (Director's Off
Liverpool L3 8EN
code
England
44 151 478 4984
44 151 478 4321
emf@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
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207. PRIZE - PRIX EUROPA – INTERNET
Which fund is it? PRIZE - PRIX EUROPA – INTERNET
Amount Annual budget: 6000 euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Prize awarded to producers or broadcasts realised in Europe and on European themes
Domains concerned Culture – Media - New technologies
Who can apply? Corporations - SMEs
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independant States - European Economic Area
- Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.coe.int/lportal/web/coe-portal/event-files/our-events/prix-europa
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Award online presentation by a European radio or television organisation whose idea, content, formal quality and
public responsibility is a pioneering example of how old and new media can be interlinked
* Promote a venue for discussion on the quality and future of programmes. It also offers a forum on the possibilities
of the internet and for dialogue with those responsible for European media policy
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* The PRIX EUROPA INTERNET is open to all European broadcasting organisations and their cooperating media
partners. If more entries are made than presentation time allows, the organisers reserve the right to make a pre-
selection
* The vision, adaptability and creativity behind the use of the "New Media" should be visible and credible in each
entered online project. The entries will be judged on their idea, executive concept and quality, their use of web-
specific means and their commitment to public responsibility
* The project may stand alone as a project independent of an existing linear programme, or it may have a direct
relationship to a television or radio production, or channel. If links between the old and new media exist, they should
convincingly underline the specific means and strengths of the different media
All European countries (without regard to a membership in one of the European Institutions) are eligible.
All of Geographic European countries or member states of Council of Europe can participate to this Award.
From 17 to 24 October 2009 PRIX EUROPA invites the best European Internet productions as well as their makers
and managers to Berlin for a week of festival and competition.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year, with a deadline in July and with a pre-selection in September.
How much can I expect?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
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6000 euro for each prize.
Who is in charge?
Institution Prix EUROPA
Person in charge
Susanne HOFFMANN
Rundfunk Berlin Brandenburg (RBB) BERLIN
D-14046 Berlin
code
Deutschland
49 30 97 993 10 923
office@prix-europa.de ; internet@prix-europa.de ;
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Balkan Security Network
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208. PRIZE - PRIX EUROPA – RADIO
Which fund is it? PRIZE - PRIX EUROPA – RADIO
Amount Annual budget: 24 000 euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Prize awarded to producers of radio broadcasts realised in Europe and on European themes
Domains concerned Culture – Media
Who can apply? Corporations - SMEs
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - European Economic Area
- Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.coe.int/lportal/web/coe-portal/event-files/our-events/prix-europa
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Award radio broadcast realised in Europe, made by European producers
* Promote intercultural exchanges and mutual understanding in Europe
PRIZE CATEGORIES:
* Documentary category - 2 prizes of equal value:
- PRIX EUROPA Best European Radio Documentary
- PRIX EUROPA RADIO ÖSTERREICH 1, ORF
* Drama category - 2 prizes of equal value:
- PRIX EUROPA Best European Radio Drama
- PRIX EUROPA RADIO France
SELECTION CRITERIA:
The organiser reserves the right to make a pre-selection according to:
* The date of receipt
* The country quota
* Quality
Participation requirements:
* Competition is open to all European television organisations and independent producers
* All radio entries to PRIX EUROPA must have been produced or broadcast for the first time after 1 January of the
previous year
* All entries must be submitted unabridged (i.e. the original version as broadcast)
* Each entrant has 100 minutes of presentation time per category at its disposal which can be spread over up to 3
entries
* If the broadcasting organisations of a country have united to form an association, this association will be allotted a
total presentation time of 150 minutes per category, which can be spread over up to 4 entries.
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All of Geographic European countries or member states of Council of Europe can participate to this Award.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year, in May. Pre-selection results should be communicated by the end of August.
The 23rd PRIX EUROPA took place from 16 to 23 October 2010.
How much can I expect?
6 000 euro for each prize.
Who is in charge?
Institution Prix EUROPA
Person in charge
Susanne HOFFMANN
RBB Berlin
D-14046 Berlin
code
Deutschland
49 30 97 993 10 9 14
radio@prix-europa.de
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209. PRIZE - PRIX EUROPA – TELEVISION
Which fund is it? PRIZE - PRIX EUROPA – TELEVISION
Amount Annual budget: 60 000 euro
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Prize awarded to producers of TV programmes realised in Europe and on European themes
Domains concerned Culture – Media
Who can apply? Corporations - SMEs
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - European Economic Area
- Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links http://www.coe.int/lportal/web/coe-portal/event-files/our-events/prix-europa
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Award TV broadcast realised in Europe, made by European directors and dealing with European themes
* Promote intercultural exchanges in Europe
PRIZE CATEGORIES:
* Current affairs category: in-depth information and reporting, and therefore programmes that follow up key
contemporary issues despite pressures on time and resistance from others; these programmes might stem from daily
or weekly formats or be special programmes, but not news programmes. Minimum length is 10 minutes
* Fiction category: television films with a complete story line (also episodes from series or serials with a complete
storyline) with a minimum length of 30 minutes - additional SPECIAL PRIX EUROPA in the Fiction category awarded
to the best programme from a local or regional television station, or to the best low-budget production
* Non fiction category: documentary films with a minimum length of 15 minutes - additional SPECIAL PRIX EUROPA
in the Non-Fiction category awarded to the best programme from a local or regional television station, or to the best
low-budget production
* PRIX EUROPA IRIS: fiction and non-fiction programmes that tackle the multi-cultural character of European
societies and contribute towards understanding and tolerance between people - no minimum or maximum length
* Prix GENEVE-EUROPE: Best Fiction Script awarded annually to a new author. Scripts of already produced fiction
telemovies in any drama format, including pilots of series. New authors: one who has had not more than two fiction
works produced/broadcast.
Each entrant may enter a maximum of 2 programmes in the 3 first categories. No restriction in the IRIS category, but
the participants entering spots should either be training in the media field or have recently completed such training.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* All European television organisations and independent producers can participate to the competition
* All television entries to PRIX EUROPA must have been produced or broadcast for the first time after January, the
1st of the previous year.
All of Geographic European countries or member states of Council of Europe can participate to this Award.
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When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year. Pre-selection results should be communicated by the end of August.
How much can I expect?
The monetary award for each prize is 6 000 euro. Winners are invited in Postdam and Berlin each year in October, in
the frame of the Festival.
Who is in charge?
Institution Prix EUROPA
Person in charge
Susanne HOFFMANN
RBB Berlin
D-14046 Berlin
code
Deutschland
49 30 97 993 10 916
tv@prix-europa.de
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210. PROGRESS
Which fund is it? PROGRESS
Amount Annual budget : 95.87 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants in the framework of the overall Community programme for employment and social
solidarity actions Domains concerned Employment - Social Affairs - Public management - Citizenship
Who can apply?
Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Federations Unions - Administrations
States - Agencies Chambers - Development NGOs - Universities - Associations -
International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=327
http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=86
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Improve the knowledge and understanding of the situation prevailing in the Member States (and in other
participating countries) through analysis, evaluation and close monitoring of policies
* Support the development of statistical tools and methods and common indicators in the areas covered by the
programme
* Support and monitor the implementation of Community law and policies objectives in the Member States and
assessing their impact
* Enhance the awareness of the stakeholders and the general public about the EU policies pursued under each of
the sections
* Boost the capacity of key EU networks to promote and support EU policies
The programme is subdivided into the following sections:
* Employment; social protection and inclusion; working conditions; anti-discrimination and diversity support; gender
equality; industrial relations and social dialogue; free movement of workers (see detailed EUROFUNDING sheets).
Two pilot projects will be launched in 2010:
1. Working and living conditions of posted workers
2. Preventing elder abuse.
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Analytical and mutual learning activities :
- The carrying out of studies, surveys, evaluations, peer reviews
* Elaboration of guides and reports and the development of common methodologies and indicators
* Awareness and dissemination activities
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- Organisation of conferences in support to the implementation of Community law and policy objectives, media
campaigns, events, training seminars…
* Support to main actors by Financing of key EU networks
2011 is the first year in which candidate countries (Turkey, Croatia and the FYROM/Macedonia) participate on an
equal footing with the EU-27 Member States and EFTA/EEA countries. Serbia could participate to some activities.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Selection of projects will be realised within one of the programme's sections. 7 calls for
proposals are forecasted for 2011.
How much can I expect?
Grants may be provided through calls for proposals (seminars, projects, studies covering max. 80% of the eligible
projects costs) or a service contract following a call for tenders.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 16 53
empl-progress@ec.europ
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211. PROGRESS - 1 EMPLOYMENT
Which fund is it? PROGRESS - 1 EMPLOYMENT
Amount Annual budget: 20.26 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for projects contributing to the definition of the European employment strategy :
awareness raising and learning actions Domains concerned Employment - Social Affairs - Public management
Who can apply?
Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Training centres - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - Universities - Associations - International
Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&catId=81
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Underpin a coordinated approach to employment policy
* Contribute to the development of the coordinated strategy for employment through the analysis, monitoring and
support of actions
* Develop, follow up and evaluate the European Employment Strategy
* Foster cooperation between Member States in analysis, research and monitoring of labour market policy
* Identify best practices and promote exchanges and transfers of information and experience
* Develop the approach and contents of the EES, including cooperation with the social partners and relevant local
and regional authorities,
* Implement an active information policy responding to the public‟s need for transparency and recognising the
importance of ensuring that European citizens can be fully informed on all aspects of the EES
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Develop projects aimed at improving the matching of labour market needs by modernising labour market
institutions, notably employment services, and removing obstacles to mobility for workers across Europe
* Strengthen partnerships with relevant stakeholders through mutual learning, information and communication
activities
* Identify and disseminate good practice examples of Corporate Social Responsibility including a study to analyse
public CSR policies and their impact on jobs
* Improve cooperation with third countries and international institutions in the face of increased globalisation focusing
on issues such as decent work, employment, social protection and economic growth
PARTNERSHIP:
Projects entailing trans-national networks should involve a stable partnership among core organisations based in at
least 3 Member States.
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Candidate countries (Turkey,Croatia, FYROM) and Serbia that contribute to the programme's budget may obtain
grants (if foreseen in their agreements for Association to the EU).
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Several calls per year, calls for tender are also planned.
How much can I expect?
Up to 80% of the eligible projects costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Mme SARDON GARCIA Mar
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 59 82
empl-d1-unit@ec.europa.eu / mar.sardon-garcia@ec.europa.eu
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212. PROGRESS - 2 SOCIAL PROTECTION AND INCLUSION
Which fund is it? PROGRESS - 2 SOCIAL PROTECTION AND INCLUSION
Amount Annual budget: 28,42 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for transnational projects focusing a better understanding of social exclusion, poverty
and social protection Domains concerned Social Affairs - Public management – Citizenship
Who can apply?
Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - Development NGOs - SMEs - Universities –
Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&catId=750
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Improve understanding and knowledge, both of existing civil dialogue practices which impact positively on the fight
against exclusion and of innovative approach
* Develop the exchange of information and best practices, particularly involving organisations which represent or
consist of persons facing social exclusion and discrimination
* Promote partnerships between charitable associations/NGOs across thematic issues, and between NGOs and
other sectors (bringing together researchers, practitioners, policy makers, etc)
* Evaluate and benchmarking experience in promoting civil dialogue particularly as regards the direct participation of
persons facing exclusion and discrimination themselves in decision-making processes
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Dissemination actions
- Conferences
- Publications
* Policy coordination actions through knowledge improvement
- Information
- Analyses
- Studies
- Statistics
* Information exchanges actions about policies, best practices, innovative approaches through mutual learning
- European networks supply
PARTNERSHIP:
Cooperation actions are run by at least 3 organisations from 3 different Member States. Candidate Countries
(Croatia, FYROM/Macedonia and Turkey) that contribute to the programme's budget may participate and obtain
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
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grants (if foreseen in their agreements for Association to the EU). Serbia is eligible for this programme from 2010.
Projects funded by this programme must take into account the national action plans against exclusion established in
the concerned country.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At least one call per year, calls for tender are also planned.
How much can I expect?
Funding for co-operation actions between 200 000 and 300 000 euro, Up to 80% of the global costs (minimum: 50
000 euro).
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Inclusion, Aspects sociopolitiques des migrations, Int
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 46 73
EMPL-Inclusion@ec.europa.eu
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Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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213. PROGRESS - 3 WORKING CONDITIONS
Which fund is it? PROGRESS - 3 WORKING CONDITIONS
Amount Annual budget: 8,63 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for European projects to improve the working environment and conditions including
health and safety at work Domains concerned Employment - Social Affairs - Public management - Health
Who can apply? Research centres - Corporations - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - SMEs -
International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&catId=82
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Improving the understanding of the situation in relation to working conditions, in particular through analysis and
studies and, where appropriate, the development of statistics and indicators, as well as assessing the effectiveness
and impact of existing legislation, policies and practices
* Supporting the implementation of Community labour law through effective monitoring, the holding of seminars for
those working in the field, the development of guides and networking amongst specialised bodies, including the
social partners
* Initiating preventive actions and fostering the prevention culture in the field of health and safety at work
* Raising awareness, disseminating information and promoting the debate about the key challenges and policy
issues in relation to working conditions, including among the social partners and other stakeholders
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Support the launch of thematic campaigns in cooperation with the Senior Labour Inspectors Committee (SLIC) and
the European Agency for health and safety at work
* Promote an exchange of national inspectors in cooperation and assess the quality and impact of national inspection
systems
* Prepare good practice guides and improve statistical tools and data collection on occupational accidents and
diseases and especially emerging risks such as work-related musculoskeletal disorders
* Promote a better understanding of work-related stress through good practice and information exchanges and raise
awareness on preventative measures
* Organise a number of key conferences on health and safety at work
* Actions developing and improving knowledge
- Studies implementation
* Awareness actions on stress linked tp work
- Best practices and information exchanges
* Workshops and conferences to promote knowledge and good practices exchanges
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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- Networking
- Support to the European network of legal experts
- Thematical campaign in particular about emerging risks, preventative measures awareness
Candidate countries (Turkey, FYROM/Macedonia and Croatia participate on an equal footing with the EU-27 Member
States and EFTA/EEA countries. Serbia could participate to some activities.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At least one call per year, calls for tender are also planned.
How much can I expect?
Grants may be provided through calls for proposals (seminars, projects, studies covering max. 80% of the eligible
projects costs) or a service contract following a call for tenders.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Conditions de travail, Adaptation au changement
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 65 84
empl-f3-unit@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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214. PROGRESS - 4 ANTI DISCRIMINATION AND DIVERSITY
Which fund is it? PROGRESS - 4 ANTI DISCRIMINATION AND DIVERSITY
Amount Annual budget: 20,62 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for transnational projects, awareness raising and development of anti-discrimination
strategies and policies Domains concerned Social Affairs - Public management - Citizenship
Who can apply?
Local and Regional authorities - Schools - Training centres - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Development NGOs - Universities - Associations - International
Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/justice/discrimination/index_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Fund networks of anti-discrimination legal experts, national equality bodies and national officials to look at the
implementation of EU equality laws in the Member States and train legal and policy practitioners at EU level to
promote uniform interpretation of EU equality law
* Study the existence of discrimination in areas not covered by EU laws to consider new policy options
* Identify and address issues of socio-economic disadvantage and systemic discrimination and implement public and
private sector anti-discrimination measures.
* Create a network of business schools to promote diversity in enterprises and support diversity training targeted at
enterprises
* EU media campaign and national awareness raising activities to promote debate
* Fund a study into the situation of women with disabilities looking at their access to employment, education and
social and health services
* Support stakeholders and raise awareness, increase knowledge on rights and responsibilities and promote diversity
* Support NGOs organised at EU level anti-discriminatory policies and practices
FINANCED ACTIONS:
1 Analysis and evaluation of the discrimination phenomena
2 Mutual learning, Dissemination and Raising awareness of the public
3 Support to the main actors in these fields
Besides the calls for transnational co-operation projects, the programme covers European campaigns and studies,
national incentives and measures and civil society projects.
Costs inherent to the coordination of the actions at European level (EU supported networks) are financed in the
frame of specific calls for proposals and require up to 15 different EU partners.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
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The EU adopted a separate strategy to mainstream disability issues into relevant EU policies and promote the
integration of people with disabilities.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At least one call per year, many calls for tender are also planned.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 300 000 euro and maximum 80% of the project costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Fay DEVONIC
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 61 51
Fay.DEVONIC@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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215. PROGRESS - 5 GENDER EQUALITY
Which fund is it? PROGRESS - 5 GENDER EQUALITY
Amount Annual budget: 12,07 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for experience and information exchanges on good practices in term of equality
opportunities between women and men Domains concerned Employment - Social Affairs - Public management - Information - Education - Training
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Federations Unions - Administrations
States - Agencies Chambers - Universities - Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/justice/gender-equality/index_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Promote and disseminate the values and practices underlying gender equality
* Improve the understanding of issues related to gender equality, including direct and indirect gender discrimination
* Develop the capacity of players to promote gender equality effectively, in particular through support for the
exchange of information and good practice and networking at European level
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Actions contributing to the achievement of equal economic independence for women and men :
- Gender mainstreaming in the Employment guidelines - Open method of coordination in the field of social protection
and inclusion
* Actions enhancing the reconciliation of work, private and family life through exchanges of experience
* Actions promoting equal participation of women and men in decision making :
- European network
- Database on women and men decision making
* Actions raising gender equality awareness by campaigns and dialogue with the media
* Actions improving governance at EU level :
- Implementation and control of the application of gender legislation and strengthening gender impact assessment
and gender budgeting
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Be transnational in nature, i.e. involving at least three partners from three Member States
* Ensure cofinancing by promoters of at least 20% of the budget
* Offer added value at EU level and an innovative aspect
* Have an evaluation system in place
* Allow international exchanges, dissemination of results and the possibility of transfer within the EU
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Candidate countries (Turkey, Croatia and the FYROM/Macedonia) participate on an equal footing with the EU-27
Member States and EFTA/EEA countries.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity
How much can I expect?
Not specified
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 298 62 83
empl-g1-fax@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
216. PROGRESS - SUPPORT TO EUROPEAN NETWORKS AND NGOs
Which fund is it? PROGRESS - SUPPORT TO EUROPEAN NETWORKS AND NGOs
Amount Global budget: 1,39 million euro
Duration 2011-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants supporting the operating costs of European NGOs primarily active in the fight against
discrimination, social exclusion, poverty, racism, promoting of gender equality and integration
of disabled people and Roma people
Domains concerned Social Affairs - Citizenship - Human Rights
Who can apply? Federations Unions - Administrations States - Development NGOs - Universities –
Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=327
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVE:
* Support towards the operating costs that European NGOs, primarily active in the fight against exclusion,
discrimination, racism and promoting gender equality and integration of disabled people Organisations receive
support to bear their costs in carrying out their annual work programme and not towards 'ad hoc' projects.
FINANCED ACTIONS:
- Actions raising awareness, disseminating information and advocating policy changes
- Actions improving the knowledge and understanding of discriminatory and inequality phenomena
- Actions guaranting an effective legal protection against discrimination
- Actions promoting the national member organisations involvement in the implementation of the EU strategy
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Applicants must choose one of these areas:
• Area 1: European level networks active in the field of combating poverty and social exclusion
• Area 2: European level networks active in the field of combating discrimination
• Area 3: European level networks active in promoting gender equality
• Area 4: European level networks active in promoting the integration of disabled people in society
• Area 5: European level networks active in representing Roma people
* Act at a European level and be active in at least 15 EU countries
Priority is given to cooperation with Candidate countries (Croatia, Turkey, FYROM/Macedonia).
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once for 3 year support via call for proposals.
How much can I expect?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Up to 80% of the total eligible costs
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Daniela BANKIER
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 2981708
32 2 2963562
empl-antidiscrimination@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
217. PUBLIC HEALTH
Which fund is it? PUBLIC HEALTH
Amount Global budget: 321,5 million euro
Duration 2008-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants awarded via the programme of Community action of public health
Domains concerned Public management - Information - Education – Training - Health
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Administrations States -
SMEs - Universities - Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Mediterranean countries
– Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/health/index_en.htm
http://ec.europa.eu/eahc/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Improve citizens' health security
* Promote health to improve prosperity and solidarity
* Generate and Disseminate Health Knowledge
PRIORITIES:
Priority measures will be identified on an annual work programme in order to allow the programme to target its
resources on a few carefully selected areas adapted to the political context and emerging needs. (50 million € /year).
The priorities for 2011 are:
* Smart growth
* Inclusive Growth
The objective is growth through action aimed at bridging health inequalities to ensure better health for all and better
access to health care systems. In turn, this improves citizens‟ capacity to contribute to society and reduces poverty
and social exclusion, thus contributing to the Flagship Initiative against poverty
FINANCED ACTIONS:
Key priorities: health inequalities, cross-border issues, illnesses caused by major diseases such as cancer, and to
tackle mental illness.
Western Balkans and Candidate countries: Croatia is eligible to the programme, as applicant or as partner. Private
bodies active in the field of public health may apply for grants but the grant must not give rise to profit.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Generally the maximum amounts will increase and organisations must prove to be capable to cover the financial
counterpart. Between 300 000 and 1 million euro.
Who is in charge?
Institution European commission
Person in charge
Jacques REMACLE
Plateau de Kirchberg
L-2920 Luxembourg
code
Luxembourg
00 352 43 01 37 237
jacques.remacle@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
218. PUBLIC HEALTH - Action 1
Which fund is it? PUBLIC HEALTH - Action 1
Amount Global budget: 321,5 million euro
Duration 2008-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for promotion of security in the field of Public health
Domains concerned Public management - Information - Education – Training – Health
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - SMEs - Universities - Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Mediterranean countries
- Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/eahc/health/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
Improve citizens‟ health security :
* Developing EU and Member States‟ capacity to respond to health threats, for example with health emergency
planning and preparedness measures, avian influence, chemical agents, vaccination policies, surveillance and
response strategy and health emergency planning
* Safety on possible pandemics, identifying risks to health exposure to chemicals, injuries and accidents, risk
assessment and community legislation on blood, tissues and cells, for medical use.
FINANCED ACTIONS :
* Prevention, vaccination and immunisation policies; improve partnerships, networks, tools and reporting systems for
immunisation status and adverse events monitoring
* Develop risk management capacity and procedures; improve preparedness and planning for health emergencies
* Promote the co-operation and improvement of response capacity and assets, including protective equipment,
isolation facilities and mobile laboratories to deploy rapidly in emergencies
* Developing strategies and procedures for drawing up, improving surge capacity, conducting exercises and tests,
evaluating and revising general contingency and specific health emergency plans and their inter-operability between
Member States
* Help to enhance the safety and quality of organs and substances of human origin, blood, and blood derivatives;
promote their availability, traceability and accessibility for medical use.
* Promote measures to improve patient safety through high quality and safe healthcare, including in relation to
nosocomial infections
* Promote actions to help reduce accidents and injuries, notably household accidents.
Western Balkans and Candidate Countries are eligible for this program, as well as countries neighbouring the EU.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Generally the maximum amounts will increase and organisations must prove to be capable to cover the financial
counterpart. Between 300 000 and 1 million euro. Maximum rate 60%. 2010 budget: 46 million euro.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Nick FAHY
Rue Alcide de Gasp
LUX-2920 Luxembourg
code
Luxembourg
352 4301 388 16
nick.fahy@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
219. PUBLIC HEALTH - Action 2
Which fund is it? PUBLIC HEALTH - Action 2
Amount Global budget: 321,5 million euro
Duration 2008-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for the implementation of strategies responding to threats to health, especially
communicable diseases Domains concerned Public management - Information – Health
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - SMEs - Universities – Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/eahc/health/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* To promote health, including the reduction of health inequalities
- Action on health determinants – such as nutrition, alcohol, tobacco and drug consumption, as well as social and
environmental determinants
- Measures on the prevention of major diseases and reducing health inequalities across the EU
- Increasing healthy life years and promoting healthy ageing.
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Foster healthy, active ageing and help bridge health inequalities
* Promote initiatives to increase healthy life years and promote healthy ageing; support measures to promote and
explore health‟s impact on productivity and labour participation as a contribution to meeting the Lisbon goals.
* Support initiatives to address and reduce health inequalities within and between Member States to contribute to
prosperity and cohesion; promote investment in health in co-operation with other Community policies and Funds;
* Improve solidarity between national health systems by supporting co-operation on issues such as mobility and
cross-border care.
* Address health determinants to promote and improve health, creating supportive environments for healthy lifestyles
and preventing disease; taking action on key factors such as nutrition and physical activity and sexual health, and on
addiction-related determinants such as tobacco, alcohol and drugs, focussing on key settings such as education and
the workplace and across the life cycle
* Support action on the health effects of wider environmental and socio-economic determinants.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Between 300 000 and 1 million euro, up to 60% of the global eligible budget.
Who is in charge?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Stefan SCHRECK
Plateau de Kirchberg
LUX-2920 Luxembourg
code
Luxembourg
352 43 01 38 520
stefan.schreck@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
220. PUBLIC HEALTH - Action 3
Which fund is it? PUBLIC HEALTH - Action 3
Amount Global budget: 321,5 million euro
Duration 2008-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for developing innovative projects about health information gathering in Europe.
Domains concerned Public management - Information - Education – Training – Health
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - Universities - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/eahc/health/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Action on health indicators and ways of disseminating information to citizens
* Focus on Community added-value action to exchange knowledge in areas such as gender issues, children‟s health
or rare diseases
FINANCED ACTIONS:
Generate and disseminate health knowledge:
* Exchange knowledge and best practice
* Collection of information and exchange of knowledge and best practice on key health issues within the scope of the
Programme, including co-operation between health systems, gender-related aspects of health, children‟s health,
mental health and rare diseases.
* Collect, analyse and disseminate health information
* Develop further a sustainable health monitoring system with mechanisms for collection of data and information, with
appropriate indicators; Collection of data on health status and policies
* Develop mechanisms for analysis and dissemination, including Community health reports, the Health portal and
conferences; provide information to citizens, stakeholders and policy makers, develop consultation mechanisms and
participatory processes
* Analysis and technical assistance in support of the development or implementation of policies or legislation related
to the scope of this Programme
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year.
How much can I expect?
Between 300 000 and 1 million euro, up to 60% of the Global budget.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge Stefan SCHRECK
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Plateau de Kirchberg
LUX-2920 Luxembourg
code
Luxembourg
352 43 01 38 520
stefan.schreck@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
221. SAFER INTERNET (E-SAFE)
Which fund is it? SAFER INTERNET (E-SAFE)
Amount Global budget: 55 million euro
Duration 2009-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for promoting a safer use of internet and new online information technologies.
Domains concerned Information - Industry - Innovation - Justice – Security - Youth - New technologies
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Schools - Corporations - Federations Unions -
Administrations States - SMEs - Universities - Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - European Economic Area
- Mediterranean countries – Balkans
Useful links http://www.saferinternet.org/web/guest/
http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/sip/projects/centres/practices/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Promoting safer use of the Internet and new online technologies, particularly for children
* Fighting against illegal content and content unwanted by the end user
ACTION LINES:
1. Reducing illegal content and tackling unwanted and harmful content (34% of the budget):
- Providing the public with contact points for reporting online illegal content and harmful conduct
- Promoting cooperation and exchange of information, experience and best practices between stakeholders at
national and European level
2. Promoting a safer online environment (10%):
- Encouraging stakeholders to develop and implement adequate systems of self regulation
3. Ensuring public awareness (48%)
4. Establishing a knowledge base (8%):
- Promoting investigation on online victimisation of children
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Targeted projects, exchange of best practices
* Thematic and Integrated Networks bringing together a variety of stakeholders to ensure action throughout the EU
* Applied Europe-wide research carried out on a comparable basis into the way people, especially children, use new
media
PARTNERSHIP:
A consortium must involve at least 2 partners from 2 different countries.
The programme is open to Candidate countries, to EEA countries and to countries having contracted an international
agreement with the EU. International organisations may take part in any project at their own expense.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year, in February.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 50% of the eligble costs, public sector bodies may be reimbursed on the basis of 100% of the additional
costs.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
M. MARTRA
LUX-2029 Luxembourg
code
Luxembourg
352 4301 38 230
352 4301 34 079
saferinternet@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
222. SIGMA (IPA & ENPI)
Which fund is it? SIGMA (IPA & ENPI)
Amount Annual budget: 7,65 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants to support governance and efficient management of funds in the candidate and
neighbouring countries (national public bodies) Domains concerned Public management - Enlargement - Economy - Finances
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Administrations States
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - Mediterranean countries –
Balkans
Useful links http://www.oecd.org
http://ec.europa.eu/world/enp/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Support the ongoing reform of the public administration of EU candidate countries
* Enhance the capacities to implement EU policies and in particular the acquis communautaire, in the following
fields:
Public administration reform:
* Enhanced civil service legislation, strategy and coordination/management
* Improved strategy, coordination and management of policy processes and legislation
* A more efficient anti-corruption policy
* Enhanced administration of legal processes (in particular the judiciary) and improved administrative justice
* A more coherent legal business environment including regulatory and supervisory frameworks/capacities
* Conceptual and methodological support for decentralised organisation and management
Management of funds:
* Implementation of the budgetary and treasury reform including coordinated expenditure planning
* Implementation and enforcement of the acquits in public procurement, development of procurement capacities
* Improved external audit and anti-fraud coordination
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Advice on reforms, design and implementation of strategic development plans
* Peer review/assistance
* Analysis and assessment of legal frameworks, methodologies, systems and institutions
* Methodological, technical and strategic input to optimise Commission assistance
* Support to networks
* Training
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
* Drafting of handbooks and other reference material
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Support is given through advice and technical assistance directly to the partner organisations.
How much can I expect?
Activities are funded in the framework of public service contracts for technical assistance, up to 100%.
Who is in charge?
Institution OECD
Person in charge
Johanna STRANG
2, rue Andr
75775 Paris Cedex 16
code
France
33 1 45 24 13 02
33 1 45 24 13 00
johanna.strang@oecd.org
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
223. SOROS FOUNDATION - OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE
Which fund is it? SOROS FOUNDATION - OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE
Amount Annual budget: not communicated
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants provided to NGO's projects in the new EU Member states, the accession countries
and the Southern Eastern Europe
Domains concerned Culture – Media - Local development - Education – Training - Health - Environment - Youth -
Human Rights - Co-op & Development
Who can apply? Development NGOs - Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independant States - Asia - Balkans
Useful links http://www.soros.org
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Shape public policy to promote democratic governance, human rights, and economic, legal, and social reform.
* On a local level, range of initiatives to support the rule of law, education, public health, and independent media
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* The Arts and Culture: strengthen the autonomous cultural sector as an essential element of civil society.
* Children & Youth Programmes: innovative approaches to existing social and educational structures
* East Programme : Partnership Beyond Borders: supports international exchanges of civil society actors
* Economic & Business Development Programme: restructuring of transitional economics
* Education Support Program: facilitate change in education and national policy development
* EUMAP (EU monitoring and Advocacy Program): development of selected human rights and rule of law issues
* Human Rights & Governance Grants Programme: support to NGO in human rights field
* Information Programme: promotion of equal deployment of knowledge and communication resources
* International Higher Education Support Programme: promotes the advancement of higher education within the
humanities and social science
* Local Government & Public Service Reform : promotes effective democratic government
* Media Programme
* Public Health Programme: encourage sustainable change in the public health policy
* Roma Initiatives: improving social, political and economic situation of Romani populations
* Women's Programme: promotes advancement of women's human rights
* Scholarship Programmes: provides support for scholarships to help individuals throughout the world to improve the
social, political, and intellectual environments of their home communities
Eligible geographical areas for above programmes are EU new Member States and Accession countries of Central
and Eastern Europe as well as South Eastern European states. Other programmes deal with Asian countries.
When have I to apply?
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
Periodicity Permanent or according to specific calls.
How much can I expect?
Co-funding must be found.
Who is in charge?
Institution Open Society Institute
Person in charge
Open Society Institute
Oktober 6. ut. 12
H-1051 Budapest
code
Hungary
36 1 882 3100
36 1 882 3101
kpalicska@osi.hu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
224. STUDY VISITS CEDEFOP
Which fund is it? STUDY VISITS CEDEFOP
Amount Annual budget: not communicated
Duration 2010-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for study visits intended for professionals from educaton and vocational training
sectors. Domains concerned Education – Training
Who can apply? Training centres - Universities
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area – Balkans
Useful links http://studyvisits.cedefop.europa.eu
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Activate information flows in the area of vocational training among specialists from EU Member States or from other
countries associated with the programme
* Promote mutual understanding of vocational training systems and schemes in European countries in order to shed
light on the taking of subsequent policy decisions
* Facilitate the transfer of conclusive experiments through an awareness of the context in which they took place
* Encourage co-operation among Community vocational training specialists according the necessity of activating
synergies with other activities of specific interest to the social partners or to administrative bodies
PRIORITY VISITS THEMES 2011-2012:
* Encourage cooperation between the areas of education, training and work
* Support the initial and continuing training of teachers, trainers and heads of educational and training institutions
* Encourage the acquisition of key skills across the education and training system
* Promoting social inclusion and gender equality in education and training, including the integration of migrants
* Develop strategies for education and lifelong learning and mobility
FINANCED ACTIONS:
A study visit is, of course, an encounter but it is first and foremost a journey (participants are constantly on the move
visiting places of importance to vocational training) in small groups (10-12 - 14 at most - from different countries).
This allows participants to meet not only one another but also the host country. The journey is short, lasting between
3 and 5 days.
The programme is addressed primarily to vocational training specialists operating in public administration and in
organizations run by the social partners.
Republics of Croatia, FYROM and Turkey can participate to this programme.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Application from July 22 till October 14, 2011 for a study visit between March and June 2012.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
How much can I expect?
The grant is intended as a financial contribution and in some cases it may not cover all the costs incurred by
participants.
Who is in charge?
Institution Cedefop - European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
Person in charge
George KOSTAKIS
PO Box 22427
GR-55102 Thessaloniki
code
Greece
30 23 10 49 01 11 (ou 262)
30 23 10 49 00 44
george.kostakis@cedefop.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
225. TAIEX - TRANSITION FACILITY
Which fund is it? TAIEX - TRANSITION FACILITY
Amount Annual budget: not communicated
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for technical assistance for new EU Member States' administrations.
Domains concerned Public management - Information - Enlargement
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Federations Unions - Administrations States
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States – Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/glossary/terms/transition-facility_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Assistance under the TAIEX instrument will include the delivery of expertise and information to facilitate the
implementation and enforcement of the acquis in new Member States as well as to the understanding and flow of
information on progress and issues in this respect.
* Give advice on transposition, implementation and approximation and enforcement of EU legislation (except for
justice and home affairs and particularly in the field of environment and transport) in the form of expert missions,
seminars, workshops and study visits
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Follow-up of assistance activities will be strengthened and specialised workshops, technical training activities and
regional training programmes will be further developed.
* Seminars, workshops, expert mobilisations and study visits
* Provision of tools and information products for amongst others, translation and interpretation activities and
coordination and monitoring in close co-operation with Member States and Commission services.
These activities are complementary to the Community-funded national programmes and target national
administrations, the judiciary, parliaments, regional and local administrations, public and semi-public entities as well
as the social partners and private sector organisations.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT:
* Costs for the organisation of workshops, study visits, mobilisation of Member States experts and other TAIEX
services are met according to pre-defined rules and rates and for example the importance of the subject.
* Participation to multi-country workshops in Brussels and Member States
* Study visits of Associated Countries‟ representatives to the European Commission and to Member States
* Expertise in the beneficiary Countries
Other services of the TAIEX Office
* Assistance in the field of Agriculture, Single market
* Assistance for Parliaments and Legislative Council, or the Finance Sector
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
* Assistance at sub-national level and associations of local authorities, private sector associations
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Any time.
How much can I expect?
Expenses for exchange activities are covered by TAIEX, sometimes up to 100%.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Andrew RASBASH
Avenue de Cortenbergh 80
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 2959243
Andrew.RASBASH@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
226. TAIEX - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION EXCHANGE
PROGRAMME (IPA & ENPI)
Which fund is it? TAIEX - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION EXCHANGE PROGRAMME (IPA &
ENPI)
Amount Annual budget: not communicated
Duration Not specified
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for technical assistance and information actions for candidate countries'
administrations Domains concerned Public management - Information – Enlargement
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Federations Unions - Administrations States - Agencies
Chambers
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - Mediterranean countries -
Balkans
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/world/enp/index_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Assistance under the TAIEX instrument will include the delivery of expertise and information to facilitate the
implementation and enforcement of the acquis in Croatia, FYROM, Island and Turkey as well as to the understanding
and flow of information on progress and issues in this respect.
* Provide Candidate countries with technical expertise and assistance in all fields relevant to the Community Acquis
(EU legislation)
* Give advice on transposition, implementation and approximation and enforcement of EU legislation (except for
justice and home affairs and particularly in the field of environment and transport) in the form of expert missions,
seminars, workshops and study visits
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Costs for the organisation of workshops, study visits, mobilisation of Member States experts and other TAIEX
services are met according to pre-defined rules and rates and for example the importance of the subject
* Participation to multi-country workshops in Brussels and Member States
* Study visits of Associated Countries‟ representatives to the European Commission and to Member States
* Expertise in the beneficiary Countries
* Creation of external working groups in the beneficiary Countries
Other services of the TAIEX Office:
* Assistance in the field of Agriculture, Single market
* Assistance for Parliaments and Legislative Council, or the Finance Sector
* Assistance at sub-national level and associations of local authorities, private sector associations
* Creation of database
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Any time.
How much can I expect?
Expenses for exchange activities are covered by TAIEX, sometimes up to 100%.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Paulo GOZZI
Rue de la Loi, 170
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 07 55
32 2 296 47 12
paulo.gozzi@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
227. TEMPUS IV
Which fund is it? TEMPUS IV
Amount Global budget: 250 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for co-operation projects in the field of education and training between the EU and its
Neighbouring countries Domains concerned Education – Training - Co-op & Development
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Corporations - Training centres - Administrations States -
Agencies Chambers - SMEs - Universities – Associations
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independent States - European Economic Area
- Mediterranean countries - Switzerland - Asia - Balkans
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/education/external-relation-programmes/doc70_en.htm
http://www.tf.uns.ac.rs/tempusIV/index.html
http://www.enpi-info.eu/mainmed.php?id_type=10&id=248
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Help the process of social and economic reform and/or development in the Partner Countries, outside the EU
* Promote the quality and support the development and renewal of higher education in EU partner countries (those
non-eligible to LLP and LLP-LEONARDO), notably Western Balkans, New Independant countries and Mediterranean
partner countries
* Encourage their growing interaction and a cooperation as balanced as possible with partners in the European
Union, through joint activities and relevant mobility
FINANCED ACTIONS:
1 * Joint European Projects are structured projects to achieve clearly defined objectives over two, or three-year
periods, and for which grants are awarded primarily to groups of institutions - universities - co-operating together
„consortia‟
- Curriculum development projects focus on the content and method of teaching in
higher education institutions in the Partner Countries
- University Management Projects focus on the restructuring of the management, organisation and administration of
universities
- Training Courses for Institution Building focus on developing the administrative and institutional structures
2 * Structural and Complementary Measures are shorter-term activities supporting national reform and targeting
specific needs, with grants awarded through a relatively light selection and award procedure. These activities can
have a duration from a few weeks to one year
3 Accompanying Measures comprise of dissemination and information activities, such as thematic conferences,
studies and activities aiming at the identification and exploitation of good practice, stakeholder consultations, etc.
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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List of eligible countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo under UNSC Resolution 1244/99, Montenegro,
Serbia ; the eastern European and central Asian countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan; and the Mediterranean
partners.
Other countries may participate on the basis of self-financing: Iceland, Japan, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland,
Turkey, Croatia and FYRM
When have I to apply?
Periodicity
Joint Projects and Structural Measures are implemented through regular Calls for Proposals,
while Accompanying Measures are launched through Calls for Tender or Framework
Contracts, according the diff
How much can I expect?
Joint Projects with EC grants from € 0.5 to € 1.5 million - Structural Measures with EC grants from € 0.5 to € 1.5
million.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission European Training Foundation
Person in charge
Klaus HAUPT
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 99 23
32 2 296 32 33
klaus.haupt@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
228. TEN-E TRANSEUROPEAN ENERGY NETWORKS
Which fund is it? TEN-E TRANSEUROPEAN ENERGY NETWORKS
Amount 2011 budget: 24.15 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants in the frame of the Trans-European Networks for energy, electricity and natural gas
Domains concerned Local development – Energy – Industry - Economy - Finances
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities – Corporations - Administrations States - SMEs
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independant States
Useful links http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/energy/internal_energy_market/l27066_en.htm
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/infrastructure/index_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Efficient functioning of the Internal market and especially the energy market
* Reinforcing of the socio-economic cohesion by reducing the isolated situation of the less-favoured regions in the
European Union
* Reinforcing of safety in the supply of energy
The electricity networks concern:
- High voltage lines, excluding those of distribution networks, and submarine links
- Protection, monitoring and control equipment essential for the system in question to operate properly
The natural gas networks concern:
- High pressure gas pipelines, excluding those of distribution networks, making it possible to obtain supplies from
internal or external sources
- Underground storage facilities
- Reception, storage and re-gasification facilities for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and also gas carriers
- Protection, monitoring and control equipment essential for the system in question to operate properly
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Solving the problems of bottlenecks and missing links, especially cross-border, and dealing with congestion
* Taking account of the needs of the internal market in the light of enlargement
* Establishing energy networks in island, isolated, peripheral and ultra peripheral regions while promoting the use of
renewable energy sources
* Interoperability of networks within the European Union with those in the accession countries and with other
countries in Europe and the Mediterranean and Black Sea basins
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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TEN only provides funding for common paneuropean interest projects between at least 2 countries. The European
Union has identified a list of common interest projects that have been updated since the entering of new Member
states.
Investment: maximum period covering interest costs is 5 years.
Structural funds, Cohesion fund, the financial instruments for Candidate and Neighbour countries IPA and ENPI (see
EUROFUNDING sheets) may cover the new EU Member States or the candidate countries' participation to the
programme.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity One call every 12 months, in December.
How much can I expect?
Feasibility studies: up to 50% of the Global budget of the project. Works: max. 10% of the investment costs (non
priority projects) and max 20% (priority project).
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Patrick BOURREL
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 79 43
patrick.bourrel@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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229. TEN-T TRANSEUROPEAN TRANSPORT NETWORKS
Which fund is it? TEN-T TRANSEUROPEAN TRANSPORT NETWORKS
Amount Global budget: 8,013 billion euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants in the frame of the Trans-European Networks for transport
Domains concerned Public management – Transport - Local development – Industry – Services - Economy –
Finances
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Administrations States - Agencies Chambers - Investment
Funds
Regions European Union - Candidate countries
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/transport/infrastructure/index_en.htm
http://tentea.ec.europa.eu/
http://europa.eu/agencies/executive_agencies/ten-t/index_en.htm
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Development of infrastructure which promotes the interconnection of national networks
* Necessary measures for the gradual achievement of an interoperable rail network
* Necessary measures to promote long-distance, short sea and inland shipping
* Necessary measures to integrate rail and air transport, especially through rail access to airports, whenever
appropriate, and the infrastructures and installations needed
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Road, rail or combined transport construction projects concerning European infrastructures of common interest
* Studies
Among the PRIORITIES:
- Projects presented jointly by at least 2 Member States notably in cross-frontier cases
- Projects contributing to network continuity and to the optimisation of capacity
- Programmes for the deployment of traffic management systems for rail and its components as well as traffic
management systems in the domain of air and maritime
Among the priority projects:
- Motorways of the Sea
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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- Rail Axis Athina–Sofia–Budapest–Wien–Praha–Nürnberg/Dresden
- Rail axis Gdansk–Warszawa–Brno/Bratislava-Wien
- Rail axis Lyon/Genova–Basel–Duisburg-Rotterdam/Antwerp
- Motorway Gdansk–Brno/Bratislava-Wien
- Rail/road axis Ireland/United Kingdom/Continental Europe «Rail Baltica»
- Rail axis Warsaw-Kaunas-Riga–Tallinn«Eurocaprail»
Structural funds, Cohesion fund, IPA and ENPI (see EUROFUNDING sheets) may cover the new EU Member States
or the candidate countries' participation to the programme. The EIB also participates in facilitating the development of
infrastructures by interest rate rebates on loans and loan guarantees.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Each year, a Multi-Annual Call and an Annual Call are launched.
How much can I expect?
Studies: Maximum 50% of the eligible costs. Works: max. 10% (priority projects) or max. 30% (projects in cross-
border sections) of the total construction costs.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Jean-Eric PAQUET
Square Fr
B-1040 Brussels
code
Belgium
32 2 298 14 26
32 2 297 37 27
jean-Eric.paquet@ec.europa.eu / tent-agency@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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230. TWINNING (IPA & ENPI)
Which fund is it? TWINNING (IPA & ENPI)
Amount Budget: depending on national IPA and ENPI
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for accession partnerships, twinning activities and institution building between central
administrations. Domains concerned Public management - Local development - Education – Training – Enlargement
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Training centres - Federations Unions - Administrations
States
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - New Independant States - Mediterranean countries -
Balkans
Useful links http://www.twinning-hw.rs/about-twinning-projects/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Help to strengthen the institutional and administrative capacity (developing the structures, human resources and
management skills) of these countries
* Adapt their administrations to the Community "acquis" (the entire body of European Community legislation that has
accumulated over the past 40 years)
PRIORITY AREAS:
* Agriculture, environment, finance, standardisation, internal market, justice and home affairs
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Twinnings: this "Institution building" instrument makes available to the new member states (2004, 2007), the
candidate and the neighbourhood countries, the administrative and technical expertise of central administrations and
other competent organisations in the EU Member States (via the placement of EU experts to the candidate countries
in order to collaborate to a common project), through a process of twinning. Consult the list of eligible organisations
for these institutional twinnings.
The beneficiary countries choose their Member State partners
* Twinning projects must yield a concrete, operational result in terms of the beneficiary country meeting a
requirement in connection with the EU acquis
* The Twinning partners commit themselves to achieving the result, and not only to the means to achieve it - the
outcoming system must function under the sole responsibility and means of the beneficiary country
* Twinning is a joint project : the beneficiary country commits itself to undertaking and funding reforms, the Member
States to accompanying the process for the duration of the project
* The Twinning partners draft a detailed Twinning work plan, before starting work
* Twinning projects are implemented to achieve a mandatory result through the transfer of hands-on public sector
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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experience and expertise
Twinning operations are financed out of each country‟s national envelope within IPA and ENPI and operate on the
basis of an agreement between the Commission and the candidate country which will set out the terms and
conditions as well as the twinning covenant between the candidate country and Member State setting out the
responsibilities of each party.
Since 2007, the beneficiary countries are official and potential candidate IPA countries, ENPI countries as well as the
last 12 countries which became EU Member States (2004 and 2007).
When have I to apply?
Periodicity At any time.
How much can I expect?
All operational costs are reimbursed by the EC.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Jordi RODRIGUEZ RUIZ
Rue de la Loi, 200
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 03 21
jordi.rodriguez-ruiz@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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231. YOUTH IN ACTION
Which fund is it? YOUTH IN ACTION
Amount Global budget: 885 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for cooperation and exchanges in the field of youth and informal education and
training.
Domains concerned Employment - Culture - Media - Information - Local development - Education - Training -
Innovation - Youth - New technologies - Citizenship
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Training centres - Federations, Unions - Agencies,
Chambers – Associations – Corporations - SMEs
Regions European Union - Latin America - Candidate countries - New Independent States - European
Economic Area - Mediterranean countries - Asia – Switzerland - Balkans
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/youth/
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Promote young people‟s active citizenship and their European citizenship
* Develop solidarity among young people, in particular in order to reinforce social cohesion in the European Union
* Promote European cooperation in youth policies
GENERAL PRIORITIES :
* Participation of young people, cultural diversity, Sport, European citizenship and social inclusion
* Combating violence against women
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* Action 1 Youth for Europe : support exchanges of young people in order to increase their mobility, support youth
initiatives and projects concerning participation in democratic life, in order to develop young people‟s citizenship and
mutual understanding
* Action 2 European Voluntary Service: step up young people's participation in various forms of voluntary activities,
both within and outside the European Union
* Action 3 Youth in the World: support projects with the partner countries (exchanges of young people and youth
workers) and initiatives that reinforce young people‟s mutual understanding, sense of solidarity and support the
development of cooperation in the field of youth and civil society in these countries
* Action 4 Youth support systems: support bodies active at European level in the field of youth, in particular the
operation of youth NGOs, their networking, the exchange, training and networking of youth workers, encouraging
innovation and quality, providing young people with information and developing the structures and activities needed
for the programme to meet these goals
* Action 5 Support European cooperation in the youth field: organise dialogue between the various actors in the field
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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of youth
The programme is intended for young people, groups of young people, those active in youth work, non-profit making
organisations and associations and other partners working in the field of youth.
Depending on the action or sub-action, participants based in different countries can participate in the programme.
Neighbouring countries: Swiss, Croatia, Balkans, New Independent States, Caucasus and Mediterranean Countries
to Actions 2, 3.1 and 5.1. Other third countries in the world to Action 3.2.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity 3 selections per year for actions managed at the European level and 4 for actions managed at
the national level.
How much can I expect?
According to the sub-programmes
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Pascal LEJEUNE
Avenue du Bourget, 1
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 295 08 83
eacea-info@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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232. YOUTH IN ACTION - ACTION 1 - YOUTH FOR EUROPE
Which fund is it? YOUTH IN ACTION - ACTION 1 - YOUTH FOR EUROPE
Amount Global budget: 265 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for projects promoting civil participation under the youth by exchanges, mobility and
activities involving young people
Domains concerned Social Affairs - Information - Education – Training - Youth - New technologies
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Training centres - Federations Unions - Administrations States
- Development NGOs - Universities - Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/youth/youth-in-action-programme/youth-for-europe_en.htm
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/programme/action1_en.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Increase mobility of young people by supporting Youth Exchanges
* Develop young people‟s citizenship and mutual understanding by supporting Youth Initiatives, projects and activities
concerning their participation in democratic life
* Promote young people‟s active citizenship and their European citizenship
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* 1.1. Bilateral, trilateral or multilateral youth Exchanges
* 1.2. Youth Initiatives: projects designed at local, regional or national level, initiated, set up and carried out by young
people themselves. Networking of similar projects in different countries
* 1.3. Youth Democracy Projects: projects developed by European partnerships, allowing the pooling, at European
level, of ideas, experiences and methodologies from projects or activities at local, regional, national or international
level, in order to improve young people‟s participation
* Multi-Measure projects: a single application can be submit for several activities under Action1
PRIORITIES:
* Participation of small associations, those who have not organised, nor participated in, youth exchanges before
* Projects involving young people with fewer opportunities
* Projects where partner groups of young people from more than 2 countries come together (trilateral and multilateral
projects)
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* All projects must involve at least 1 EU Member State. Balkans Countries, New independent states and
Mediterranean Countries can participate as partners
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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* Exchanges (length of stay from 6 up to 21 days) are intended to Groups (from 16 up to 60 persons) of young
people, in principle aged between 13 and 25 and legally resident in a programme country
* Transnational Youth Initiatives are based on a partnership of at least 2 partner groups from different Programme
Countries (at least 1 is an EU Member State). A group must consist of at least 4 individuals
* Youth Democracy Projects must have a national and a transnational networking dimension (at least 2 different
countries + at least 2 different partners in each country)
When have I to apply?
Periodicity 5 deadlines per year (the 1st of February, April, June, September, November). Only February,
June and September for EU NGOs.
How much can I expect?
The grant can reach 75% of eligible costs according to the type of action and type of expense (travel, visit,
organisation...).
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
M. PODLASEK-ZIEGLER
Avenue du Bourget, 1
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 2964598
eacea-info@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
233. YOUTH IN ACTION - ACTION 2 - EUROPEAN VOLUNTARY SERVICE
Which fund is it? YOUTH IN ACTION - ACTION 2 - EUROPEAN VOLUNTARY SERVICE
Amount Global budget: 203,55 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for any informal youth initiative by means of a transnational European voluntary
service for the youth Domains concerned Social Affairs - Culture - Media - Information - Education - Training - Youth - Citizenship
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Administrations, States - Associations – Development NGOs
- SMEs
Regions European Union - Africa-Caribbean-Pacific - Latin America- Candidate countries - New
Independent States - European Economic Area – Switzerland - Asia - Balkans
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/youth/
http://ec.europa.eu/youth/youth-in-action-programme/european-voluntary-service_en.htm
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/programme/action2_en.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Provide an informal intercultural learning experience for young people encouraging their social integration, active
participation, increasing their employability and giving them opportunities to show solidarity with other people
* Support the development of local communities
* Encourage the establishment of new partnerships and the exchange of experience and good practice between the
partners
PRIORITIES:
* Involving young people with fewer opportunities
and partner organisations participating for the first time in an EVS activity
* Encouraging further development of established partnerships
* In the framework of the cooperation with „other Partner Countries of the world‟ projects with countries from Africa,
the Caribbean and the Pacific as well as from Latin America and Asia.
FINANCED ACTIONS:
An EVS project (often bilateral) allows a young person to be a volunteer in another country for a period between 6
and 12 months, which can take place, for example, in the following fields:
- Environment - Arts and culture - Social services - Activities with children, young people or the elderly - Heritage -
Sports and leisure
* Individual EVS only concerns one volunteer
* Group EVS Activity could concern up to 100 volunteers sent by one or several Sending Organisations to one or
several Host Organisations
SELECTION CRITERIA:
The EVS must:
* Take place in another country
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
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* Be non-profit-making and not involve job substitution
* Consist in a partnership between the volunteer, the sending organisation and the host organisation
* Bring an added value to the host organisation and the local community
* Last for a limited period (maximum 12 months)
* Involve at least 1 EU Member State
A profit-making organisation could be eligible only when it organises an event in the area of youth.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity 3 deadlines per year (the 1st of February, April, June, September, November). Only February,
June and September for EU NGOs.
How much can I expect?
The sending organisation is reimbursed for the cost of the volunteer travel and for a fixed amount plus a flat rate. The
sending and the hosting organisations are reimbursed for the exceptional costs created by the placement of the
volunteer.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
F. FJELDAVLI
Avenue du Bourget, 1
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 25 79
eacea-info@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
Balkan Security Network | www.balkansecurity.net
234. YOUTH IN ACTION - ACTION 3 - YOUTH IN THE WORLD
Which fund is it? YOUTH IN ACTION - ACTION 3 - YOUTH IN THE WORLD
Amount Global budget: 53 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for projects with third countries, to promote exchanges of young people and the
development of partnerships and networks Domains concerned Social Affairs - Education - Training - Youth - Co-op & Development - Citizenship
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Associations
Region
European Union - Africa-Caribbean-Pacific - Latin America - Candidate countries - New
Independent States - European Economic Area - Mediterranean countries - Switzerland -
Asia - Balkans
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/youth/
http://ec.europa.eu/youth/youth-in-action-programme/youth-in-the-world_en.htm
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/programme/action3_en.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Promoting exchanges and cooperation in the field of youth and non-formal education with other regions of the world
* Promote dialogue, mutual tolerance, intercultural awareness and solidarity beyond the borders of the European
Union, break down prejudices and stereotypes, build up societies based on common understanding and respect
* Contribute to the development of civil society and the strengthening of democracy in the Partner Countries
FINANCED ACTIONS:
3.1. Cooperation with the neighbouring countries of the European Union
* Youth Exchanges (based Action 1.1)
* Training and Networking Projects (based on Action 4.3)
3.2. Cooperation with „other Partner Countries of the world‟
* Youth exchanges
* Development of partnerships and networks
* Training
* Seminars and conferences
* Feasibility and study visits
* Evaluation meetings
* Information and awareness campaigns in favour of young people
PRIORITIES:
* Within Action 3.2, priority will be given to projects promoting dialogue, exchange and cooperation with China.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Multilateral Youth Exchanges must involve partner groups from at least 2 Neighbouring Partner Countries. Youth
exchanges cannot take place in a Mediterranean partner country. This activity is financed under EuroMed Youth
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
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programme
* For Training and Networking projects, projects must involve at least 2 partners from Neighbouring Partner Countries
and 2 partners from at least one EU member state and one partner country.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity For 3.2: Annual specific call for proposals. For 3.1: up to 5 deadlines per year (1st February,
April, June, September, November).
How much can I expect?
According to the type of action and type of expenses, but generally 70% of actual travel costs, plus a fixed amount
covering general activities.
Who is in charge?
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
M. CONTE
Avenue du Bourget, 1
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 296 61 84
32 2 295 76 33
eacea-info@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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235. YOUTH IN ACTION - ACTION 4 - YOUTH SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Which fund is it? YOUTH IN ACTION - ACTION 4 - YOUTH SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Amount Global budget: 132,75 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants developing the quality of support structures and to support the role of those active in
youth work and youth organisations
Domains concerned Culture – Media – Information - Education – Training – Citizenship - Youth
Who can apply? Research centres - Local and Regional authorities – Schools - Training centres - Federations
Unions – Universities – Associations - International Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland
Useful links http://ec.europa.eu/youth/youth-in-action-programme/youth-support-systems_en.htm
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/programme/action4_en.php
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Encourage the development of European/international non-governmental youth organisations
* Contribute to the active participation of young citizens in public life and in society
* Development and implementation of Community cooperation actions in the field of youth in the broad sense
PRIORITIES:
2011 is the European Year of Volunteering and also the Europe-China Year of Youth.
FINANCED ACTIONS
4.1. Support for bodies active at European level in the youth field: operating grants to NGOs for activities aimed at
young people‟s participation in public life and in society and at the development of European cooperation activities in
the field of youth
4.2. Support for the European Youth Forum
4.3. Improved mobility of young workers in training and supporting youth work for young unemployed people: the
promotion and acquisition of new skills and competencies to enhance the profile of young professionals
4.4. Projects encouraging innovation and quality
4.5. Information activities for young people and those active in youth work and youth organisations
- Activities at European and national level which improve young people‟s access to information and communication
services, increase the participation of young people in the preparation and dissemination of information products,
development of European, national, regional and local youth portals for the dissemination of specific information for
young people
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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4.6. Partnerships: Funding of partnerships with regional or local bodies
4.7. Support for the structures of the Programme (including National Agencies)
4.8. Adding to the value of the Programme: seminars, colloquia and meetings to facilitate the implementation of the
Programme and the valorisation of its results
Among the Candidate countries Turkey fully participate in the programme.
When have I to apply?
Periodicity Once a year for actions 4.1, 4.3, and 4.6.
How much can I expect?
Action 4.1 and 4.3, co-funding rate 80% and 50% for action 4.6. Amounts vary for the other actions.
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Robert FRANCE
Avenue du Bourget, 1
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 299 59 76
robert.france@ec.europa.eu
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
Balkan Security Network
www.eufunds.info
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236. YOUTH IN ACTION - ACTION 5 - SUPPORT FOR EUROPEAN
COOPERATION IN THE YOUTH FIELD
Which fund is it? YOUTH IN ACTION - ACTION 5 - SUPPORT FOR EUROPEAN COOPERATION IN THE
YOUTH FIELD
Amount Global budget: 35 million euro
Duration 2007-2013
What is this European fund about?
Resume Grants for seminars and specific projects to improve dialogue and cooperation in the youth
field
Domains concerned Social Affairs – Information - Education – Training – Health – Citizenship - Youth
Who can apply? Local and Regional authorities - Administrations States – Associations - International
Organisation
Regions European Union - Candidate countries - European Economic Area - Switzerland
Useful links
http://ec.europa.eu/youth/youth-in-action-programme/support-for-policy-cooperation_en.htm
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/programme/action5_en.php
http://www.youth.org.cy/default.asp?id=338
Objectives and priorities?
OBJECTIVES:
* Organise structured dialogue between the various actors in the youth field, in particular young people themselves,
those active in youth work and youth organisations and policy makers
* Support Transnational and National Youth Seminars
* Contribute to the development of policy cooperation in the youth field
* Facilitate the development of the networks necessary to a better understanding of youth
PRIORITIES:
* Combating violence against women
* Sport as a tool to promote active citizenship and social inclusion of young people
* Promoting healthy lifestyles through physical activities including sport
* 2009 European Year of Innovation and Creativity and European Parliament elections
FINANCED ACTIONS:
* 5.1. Meetings of young people and those responsible for youth policy
- National and Transnational Youth Seminars (3 to 6 days) including the exchange of ideas and good practice and
debates
EU Programmes and Funds for Balkan countries
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* 5.2. Support for activities to bring about better understanding and knowledge in the field of youth
- Specific projects for the identification of existing knowledge, for the development of methods for analysing and
comparing the results of studies and guaranteeing their quality, and for the development of the networks necessary
to a better understanding of youth
* 5.3. Cooperation with international organisations
- Support to the European Union‟s cooperation with international intergovernmental organisations working in the
youth field, in particular the Council of Europe, the United Nations or its specialised institutions.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Transnational Youth Seminars must involve partners from at least 5 Programme Countries
* Organisations based in Neighbouring Partner Countries can participate in Transnational Youth Seminars, but
cannot submit the application
When have I to apply?
Periodicity 5 deadlines per year (the 1st of February, April, June, September, November). Only February,
June and September for EU NGOs.
How much can I expect?
Maximum 50 000 euro and 75% of total costs for action 5.1, various amounts for action 5.2 and 5.3
Institution European Commission
Person in charge
Education, Audiovisual & Culture Executive Agency
Avenue du Bourget, 1
B-1049 Bruxelles
code
Belgium
32 2 297 56 15
32 2 292 13 30
youthhelpdesk@ec.europa.eu