2009/04: Second call for proposals
FOUNDATION FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BULGARIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION
ANNOUNCES A SECOND CALL FOR PROPOSALS
WITHIN THE NGO FUND – BULGARIA 2008-2010 UNDER THE EEA FINANCIALMECHANISM
1. SCOPE AND OBJECTIVE
The NGO Fund in Bulgaria is part of the implementation of the EEA Financial Mechanism. The goal of the NGO Fund in Bulgaria is to strengthen civil society in the country by supporting projects under the priority areas described below. The main objective of the EEA Financial Mechanism is to support economic and social development of Bulgaria as a member of the European Economic Area in line with the national priorities and the agreements with the EU.
2. TYPE OF ASSISTANCE AND SIZE OF GRANTS
The assistance under the NGO Fund is provided in the form of grants for eligible projects. The total amount to be distributed under the NGO Fund until 2010 is EUR 1 858 000. The total amount available for this call is EUR 868 893.
Size of grants under the second call for applications
Priority area 1: 10 000 – 75 000 Euro;
Priority area 2: 10 000 – 50 000 Euro;
Priority area 3: 10 000 – 50 000 Euro;
3. DURATION OF PROJECTS
The maximum duration of projects submitted under this call is 15 months.
4. PRIORITY AREAS
Grants shall be available for projects falling within the priority areas listed below as one application should relate to only one priority area. Applications must refer to at least one focus area within the respective priority area. An applicant may submit only one application per call. Organizations funded under the first call for proposals within the NGO Fund are not allowed to submit project proposals under the second call. The same is valid for project partners funded under the first call for proposals within the NGO Fund.
Priority area 1: Protection of the environment and promotion of sustainable development
Budget available for this priority area under this call is EUR 334 447.
1.1. Conservation of biodiversity of species and their habitats
Prevention and reduction of biodiversity loss and conservation and management of habitats and protected areas. Improvement of the status of habitats through development and implementation of management plans for the territories, improved coordination between NGOs, state administration and business representatives. Sustainable management of water basins, wetlands and river systems; prevention and early warning and management of the risk of natural disasters.
1.2.Use of alternative energy and transport sources
Promotion of sustainable energy (efficiency) practices and implementation of measures, stimulating RES and energy efficiency in public buildings. Sustainable use of energy resources and promotion of alternative energy sources. Promotion of sustainable transport and transport systems (e.g.carpool, development of sustainable transport plans at local level and their implementation), etc.
1.3.Biological agriculture, cattle breeding and fishery
Promotion of practices of biological agriculture, cattle breeding and fishery through certification and encouraging autochtonous breeds and traditional sorts, use of biological methods of production, promotion of agrienvironmental measures among farmers and cattle breeders. Promotion and revival of local sorts.
Priority area 2: Provision and development of social services, such as in health and childcare
Budget available for this priority area under this call is EUR 316 171.
2.1.Introduction and development of multidisciplinary and multi-institutional approach to decision-making in delivery of social services for vulnerable groups;
2.2.Development of complex social services such as medical, professional and social rehabilitation for people with mental and physical disabilities (including children);
2.3.Inclusion of children with disabilities in natural environments with peers without disabilities;
2.4.Prevention of child abandonment and placement in institutions,
2.5.Reduction and prevention of lifestyle-related diseases;
2.6.Development and delivery of services for children and adolescents with antisocial and risk behavior aimed at reducing aggression in the community and handling age-related problems;
2.7.Actions to improve mental health
Priority area 3: Development of civil society and protection of human rights
Budget available for this priority area under this call is EUR 218 275.
3.1.Mechanisms for civic influence and control over activities of public administration;
3.2.Involving citizens in policy formulation and application and decision-making on issues of community importance;
3.3.Encouraging the respect for and observance of human rights and freedoms including their protection;
3.4.Prevention of trafficking in women and children;
3.5.Securing access to information and communication technologies, legal advice and fair trial for victims of human rights violation;
3.6.Development and application of conflict resolution techniques and methods aimed at combating all forms of discrimination
5. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Eligible applicants are NGOs registered in Bulgaria. In respect of the EEA Financial Mechanism,the EEA EFTA states use the term NGO to include:
a) voluntary, self-governing organizations not subject to direction by public authorities, independentof political control and established under the legal system of the beneficiary state (e.g. foundations, associations, charities, societies, trusts, etc.);
b) social partners (employers organizations and trade unions); and
c) certain independent organizations enjoying a specific legal status (e.g. the nationalRed Cross societies).
The definition does not include political parties or churches. The NGOs should beorganizations functioning on a not-for-profit basis.
This definition includes:
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All non-governmental organizations registered under the national Law on Non-ProfitLegal Entities;
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The Community centers (Chitalishta), registered under the Law on Narodni Chitalishta;
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The Bulgarian Red Cross
6. CO-FINANCING CEILINGS
The applicants must provide minimum 10,00 % and maximum 50,00 % co-financing (financial and
in-kind) as of the total project eligible costs. In-kind contribution must not exceed 50,00 % of the
co-financing and 20,00 % of the total eligible costs.
7. PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS – FORMAL REQUIREMENTS:
7.1.Applicants must fill in an Application Form and Budget Form in accordance with the requirements of the Guidelines for Applicants. The application package is available on http://ngofund.flgr.bg.
7.2.Supporting documents which are relevant to the priority areas and type of projects shall beattached to the application. The list of necessary supporting documents can be viewed at anddownloaded from the above mentioned website.
7.3.The application must be submitted in Bulgarian in 3 hard copies (1 original and 2 copies),as well as in an electronic format (CD) identical to the hard copy.
7.4.The envelope containing the application must be marked “NGO Fund – call for proposals2009”.
8. DEADLINE AND ADDRESS FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
Applications shall be submitted in a sealed, intact envelope/box as letter/parcel by registeredor express mail, by courier, in person or by post to the relevant address indicated below:
For projects under priority area 1:
Bulgarian Environmental Partnership Foundation
13 “Felix Kanits” Str.
1612 Sofia, Bulgaria
For projects under priority areas 2 and 3:
Foundation for Local Government Reform
1 Mladost, “Yerusalim” str., bl. 51, entr. B
Business building, fl.2, office 2
1784 Sofia, Bulgaria
Applications sent by any other means (e.g. by fax or by e-mail) will be rejected.
All applications must be received at the respective offices by June 19, 2009 (17.00 local time).
9. REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION FOR THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The main reference documentation for the call for proposals is as follows:
>> Guidelines for Applicants (NGO Fund - Bulgaria) as of April, 2009
General Guides for the EEA Grants:
>> Good Governance and Anticorruption Policy and Guide
>> Gender Equality Policy and Guide
>> Sustainable Development Policy and Guide
>>Publicity Guidelines
The above documentation can be found at: http://ngofund.flgr.bg and www.eeagrants.org
Additional documentation on the EEA Financial Mechanism is also available on the web siteof the EEA Financial Mechanism Office: www.eeagrants.org.
10. APPLICABLE CURRENCY
Budgets must be submitted in euro.
11. CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information and clarifications you can contact FLGR and BEPF.
Questions may be sent through the Frequently Asked Questions section on http://ngofund.flgr.bg,by e-mail or by fax to the contacts below. Phone consultations are not allowed. Replywill be sent within 5 calendar days. An archive of FAQ and answers can be found at http://ngofund.flgr.bg.
FOUNDATION FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM
Irena Boneva – Programme Manager of the NGO Fund in respect of priority areas 2 and 3 Desislava Tencheva – Coordinator of the NGO Fund in respect of priority areas 2 and 3
Fax: +359 (2) 976 89 30
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
BULGARIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION
Lubomira Kolcheva – Programme Manager of the NGO fund in respect of priority area 1
Radostina Marinova - Coordinator of the NGO Fund in respect of priority area 1
Fax: +359 (2) 951 54 79
E-mail: [email protected] , [email protected]
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