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The European Agency for Reconstruction (EAR) is
seeking proposals under the Programme “Fund to Support Civil Society
in Serbia“, with the financial assistance of the CARDS Programme. A Fund
of 1,9 million € is available to finance selected projects through grants
on the whole territory of Serbia.
The overall objective of the programme is to contribute to the development
of the civil
society in Serbia. Through the Fund to Support Civil Society, EAR intends to
improve legal and financial environment under which NGOs in Serbia operate
and strengthen their competences in planning and implementing community development
programs. A special emphasis is placed on support to NGO projects and activities
related to environmental protection.
Size of the grants
Any grant awarded under this programme must fall between the following
minimum and maximum amounts
• minimum amount: EUR 50,000
• maximum amount: EUR 150,000
The programme “Fund to Support Civil Society in Serbia “ will
support projects with
a minimum duration of 9 months and maximum duration of 12 months.
Who may apply?
All non-governmental organizations registered in the Republic of Serbia can
apply
as lead applicants.
The following organizations are eligible as partners: other
non-governmental organizations, local governments, private sector.
How to apply?
Applications must be submitted using the official application form,
accompanied by the required supporting documents that can be found at www.crnps.org.yu.
The application form may be obtained in electronic form by contacting
Center for the Development of Non-Profit Sector
(phone: 011 3283 306, 3283 308;
e-mail: konkurs@crnps.org.yu) between
10.00a.m. and 17.00.p.m.
Applicants must present a detailed description in the English language of the
activities proposed, including a clear and detailed budget in euros.
The deadline for submission is 3 October 2005. Organizations wishing to apply
are asked to submit their proposals in a sealed envelope by registered mail,
courier or by hand-delivery at the address below
Centar za razvoj neprofitnog sektora
Program “Fund to Support Civil Society in Serbia”
Zmaj Jovina 34
11000 Beograd
Grant award decisions are planned to be announced by 15 December 2005.
Additional information
Regional information meetings about the programme will be organized in 3 cities
in Serbia:
• Beograd, Media Center (Sava Center) – September 5, 2005 at 12.00
h
• Novi Sad, Hall I, Assembly of AP Vojvodina – September 7, .2005
at 12.00 h
• Niš, Media Center – September 9, .2005 at 12.00 h
At these information meetings Serbian non-governmental organizations, local
governments and profit sector will be informed in more detail about the programme “Fund
to Support Civil Society in Serbia”, how to apply, criteria, etc.
Please note
That the text of this Call for Proposals is for information purposes only.
The
guidelines for applicants, that can be found at the CDNPS web site (www.crnps.org.yu)
supersedes this Call for Proposals and applicants are therefore required to
follow the instructions mentioned in there, i.e. the Guidelines is the
document that serves as the only reference point.
DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS
Guidelines
for project preparation
Annex
A - Grant Application Form
Annex
B - Budget Template
Annex
C - Logical Framework
Annex
D - Grant Contract - External Actions of the European Community
Special conditions
contract
Annex I- Project
description (Application Form)
Annex II - General
conditions applicable
Annex III - Budget
for the Action
Annex IV - Procurement
by Grant Beneficiaries
Annex V - Financial
Identification Form and Standard Request for Payment
Annex VI - Audit
certificate
Fund to Support Civil Society in Serbia
AnEU
funded project managed by the European Agency for Reconstruction