Call for proposals for Economic, Environmental and Social Development-Grant Scheme
Publication reference: EuropeAid/132-192/L/ACT/MK

The Delegation of the European Union in the Republic of Macedonia and the Delegation of the European Union in Albania is seeking proposals for Economic, Environmental and Social Development-Grant Scheme in the eligible area for IPA Cross Border Cooperation Programme between the Republic of Macedonia and Albania 2007-2013 (Pelagonia, Southwest and Polog Region in the Republic of Macedonia and Korca, Dibra and Elbasan Region in Albania)  with financial assistance from the IPA Cross-Border-Cooperation Programme between the Republic of Macedonia and Republic of Albania.

The objectives of the programme are expected to be achieved by implementing the following three measures:
Measure 1: Economic development with an emphasis on tourism related areas
Measure 2: Sustainable environmental development with an emphasis on protection, promotion and management of natural resources and ecosystems
Measure 3: Social cohesion and cultural exchange through people-to-people and institution-to-institution actions

Beneficiaries will include:
Local/regional authorities; Country and regional agencies,(responsible at central, regional and municipal level); natural park administrations ; local/regional forestry directorates, health care institutions, cultural institutions regional employment agencies; Non-governmental or non-profit making organizations, associations and foundations (NGOs and NPOs), such as business support organizations, local enterprise agencies, development agencies, chambers of commerce, ICT development agencies, educational, training and R&D institutions, producer associations, labour unions; State and public agencies and organizations; Public enterprises.

The Guidelines for Applicants and the full Application package are available on the following web sites:
http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/work/funding/index_en.htm; or

https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?do=publi.welcome&nbPubliList=15&orderby=upd&orderbyad=Desc&searchtype=RS&aofr=132192

The deadline for the submission of applications is 23rd February  2012, 16:30 local time. More detailed information on the deadline and how to submit applications, please find in the Guidelines for Applicants or call the Macedonian Institute for Integration - Communication Office.

Information sessions and Training will be held in the frame of EU Integration School about topic:

Development of successful EU Project Proposal for Cross-Border-Cooperation Programme (IPA Component II) - DEPP-CBC

Please inform yourself about the terms for trainings and consultings on the following emails:

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or on the phones: +389 2 5511 831 and +389 70 352 796

MII EU Integration School Team