Government of the
Republic of Serbia |
Review of Potential Domestic and Foreign Funding Opportunities |
| Introduction | Foreign Funding Opportunities | Domestic Funding Opportunities | Index |
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Government of the
Republic of Serbia |
Review of Potential Domestic and Foreign Funding Opportunities |
| Introduction | Foreign Funding Opportunities | Domestic Funding Opportunities | Index |
Introductions
The Deputy Prime Minister's Poverty Reduction Strategy Implementation Focal Point:
The Deputy Prime Minister's Poverty Reduction Strategy Implementation Focal Point, together with Ministry of Finance and national and international partners taking part in the implementation of the Strategy, has prepared the fifth edition of the Review of Potential Domestic and Foreign Funding Opportunities, intended for NGOs, Local Governments, SME and Entrepreneurs in Serbia. The Review aims to contribute to higher awareness of all partners and shall provide insight into resources for implementing various program and project activities placed at disposal of non-government organizations, municipalities, small and medium-sized enterprises, entrepreneurs and individuals.
The Review provides an answer to a frequently asked question in the whole of Serbia: who should a concrete project proposal be submitted to. In this regard, the Review provides assistance to those who already know what they need what changes they wish to attain and what steps should be taken so as to achieve them. For that reason, our intention is to regularly publish updated versions of the Review with the latest information, and distribute it to a large number of stakeholders.
We have given our best to make the Review as informative and practical as possible, and for it to be a useful guide for raising funds from domestic and international donors and state institutions.
We are hoping that fifth edition of the Review of Potential Domestic and Foreign Funding Opportunities shall fulfill its purpose and prove to be additional stimulation for the involvement of all beneficiaries who may contribute to the implementation of recommendations of the Poverty Reduction Strategy in Serbia and the improvement of the quality of life of its citizens.
Deputy Prime Minister's PRS Implementation Focal Point, prs.ifp@sr.gov.yu
Ministry of Finance
The road from defining objectives to their realization comprises a number of interconnected stages. Following the distinct definition of strategic objectives, it is necessary to transform these objectives to operational plans, establish projects defining consistent and comprehensive plans of activities oriented towards the realization of specific objectives, within a time and budget framework. One of the key stages is the identification of financial resources for the implementation of thus defined projects.
Donor resources are not only limited, but also have to be sought at different addresses and used under different conditions which not many people are acquainted with in detail. Therefore, the initiative of the Deputy Prime Minister's Poverty Reduction Strategy Implementation Focal Point, which attempts to provide an overview of potential resource for which non-government organizations, local governments, small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs may apply directly, represents valuable assistance to numerous social partners for the realization of their initiatives.
Fight against poverty and mitigation of its far-reaching consequences on many people, who may not on their own and without assistance hope for a better life, is a very difficult task. It is easier if burden is shared among social partners – state bodies and institutions and social organizations and citizen associations. We expect that simple information on donors and learning about conditions for submitting projects shall contribute to a faster and more efficient implementation of good projects and initiatives in favor of the most disadvantaged.
We hope that an efficient tool has been developed which shall facilitate the identification of needs and enable efficient linking with donors. We hope that better accessibility and knowledge of donors shall result in new ideas, initiatives and projects clearly directed at solving the problem of poverty in most deprived communities.
We would like to thank everyone who has taken part in the realization of the project.
Ministry of Finance, Development Aid Coordination Unit, dacu@mfin.sr.gov.yu
Program Title
International Foundation for Social Democracy
Aim of the program/project
Support of social democracy aimed at social democratic parties, youth and women organizations linked to social democratic parties
Areas of Assistance
Political training
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Social democratic parties, youth and women organizations linked to social democratic parties
Application procedure and deadlines
Deadline every year in November, application format can be found on the website
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Depending on the project
Project Duration
Depending on the project
Limitations
Only trainings, no direct financial or material support
Specific requirements
Demand driven (applications can only be send in by social democratic political parties or organizations linked to the parties)
Contact:
PO Box 1310, 1000 BH Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Project Manager Kirsten Meijer,
Phone: +31 20 5512 228
Fax: +31 20 5512 250
E-mail: kmeijer@pvda.nl
Funded by US Department of State, Embassy of the U.S.A. in Belgrade, Serbia
Program Title
Aim
of the program/project
The
program will enable students to learn about
civic responsibility and community activism, to see firsthand how democracy is practiced in the
US, as well as to educate Americans about their country and culture. All
participants will live with American host families throughout the United States and attend American high schools.
Areas
of Assistance
A-SMYLE
will award 50 scholarships to secondary school students from Serbia for the 2009-2010 Academic Year. All scholarship recipients will be provided with round trip
travel from their home to the United States and back, and an allowance for
living expenses. They will receive medical insurance, excluding pre-existing
conditions.
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
High school students who are proficient in English, currently enrolled in first or second grade, citizens of Republic of Serbia, meet US J-1 visa requirements for high school students, born after Jan 1, 1992 and before July 15, 1994, have not spent more than 3 months of the past 5 years in the US, demonstrate leadership potential, desire to contribute to community upon return
Application procedures and deadlines
http://www.americancouncils.org.yu/programs/hs-citiesdates.htm
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
n/a
Project Duration
Academic Year 2009-2010
Limitations
n/a
Specific requirements
n/a
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
The primary and distinct goal of the JFDP is to provide university instructors from Serbia with training in their academic fields. Participants in the JFDP are also encouraged to forge relationships between U.S. universities and their home universities, in order to support ongoing contact and collaboration. JFDP Fellows work closely with faculty mentors from host universities in the United States to develop their knowledge in their fields of study, to gather new academic materials and resources, to garner new educational perspectives, and to enlighten U.S. faculty and students on education and life in their home countries. Throughout their stay in the United States, JFDP Fellows observe and listen to courses, attend academic conferences, and may be invited to teach or co-teach classes at a U.S. university. Fellows do not earn academic degrees, credits or transcripts through the JFDP, and must return to their home countries after completing the program.
Areas of Assistance
Available up to 6 scholarships for citizens of Serbia
Geographical area
Serbia and other countries in the wider region
Who may apply?
To qualify for a JFDP Fellowship, an applicant must:
· hold a university degree;
· be currently teaching at an institution of higher education;
· have at least two years of teaching experience at an institution of higher education; and,
· have a mastery of the English language
Application procedures and deadlines
Early September
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
N/A
Project Duration
Five months
Limitations
N/A
Specific requirements
N/A
Contact
American Councils, Kraljice Natalije 68/8, 11000 Belgrade, Republic of Serbia Tel: +381 11 2657 354, +381 11
2657 362
E-mail:
info@americancouncils.org.yu
www.americancouncils.org.yu
A Project of the German Marshall Fund, USAID partner in Serbia
Program Title
Linking Citizens with Government and Regional Cooperation and Collaboration
Aim of the program/project
Linking Citizens with Government provides grants to local and national organizations working to improve citizen engagement with government, encourage participatory decision-making and problem-solving, active citizenship, political reform, civic education, monitoring of government performance and other creative and effective projects related to democratic consolidation; and
Regional Cooperation and Collaboration, which fit the criteria above but are aimed at projects that foster cross-border and region-wide efforts to share best practices, address common problems of democratic development, and build networks among governments, NGOs, civic initiatives, or other institutions working to improve understanding and cooperation throughout the region.
Geographical area
Serbia (and neighborhood region for the regional cooperation and collaboration)
Who may apply?
Funds are awarded to indigenous civic groups and non governmental organizations, local and national governments, educational institutions, and the media from the approved countries.
Application procedure and deadlines
Application forms can be found on our website. We usually get back to an organization six to ten weeks from the day we receive their proposal.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Awards generally range from $5,000 and $75,000, with most grants falling between $10,000 and $25,000.
Project Duration
Not limited
Limitations
Individuals and political parties may not apply. Non-indigenous organizations may not apply for direct funding; however, cooperative projects between indigenous and non-indigenous organizations will be considered. The Balkan Trust does not support scholarly research, academic fellowships and scholarships, travel, humanitarian aid, refugee or IDP return, religious activities, microfinance schemes, business development initiatives, website creation/maintenance, arts, or sciences.
Contact
Dobracina 44, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
+381 11 3036 454; +381 11 3288 022
E-mail: balkantrust@gmfus.org
Program Title
Two programs are available to applicants from Serbia. For more information, please see official info at http://ukinserbia.fco.gov.uk/en/working-with-serbia/5280094
The British Embassy in Serbia, in co-ordination and co-operation with other key international organizations and diplomatic missions, works with (national) governmental and non-governmental partners in managing a portfolio of strategic reform projects.
These projects are aimed at assisting Serbia on her way towards EU membership and internal and regional stabilization, as guided by the FCO’ strategic objectives and specific programme frameworks.
Aim of the program/project
The British Embassy Belgrade seeks to implement policy-setting and strategic projects, leading to sustainable reform processes. We welcome co-operation proposals presented as brief concepts in the form presented at the website.
The flagship program the Embassy operates is the Strategic Program Fund – Reuniting Europe : program objectives are aligned with the key EU accession criteria. Exhaustive information is available at the program’s central page.
UK Government is committed to regional stabilization, reconciliation and coming to terms with the regions conflict-ridden recent past, and improvements of minority-majority relations. The Embassy has access to the regional conflict prevention programme budget under the Conflict Prevention Programme.
Areas of assistance
Please see official info at http://ukinserbia.fco.gov.uk/en/working-with-serbia/5280094
Geographical area
Serbia.
Who may apply?
All legal entities are eligible to apply.
Application procedure and deadlines
“Modus operandi” for the Embassy’s project work implies close and interactive relations with relevant partners in project identification and design. Once a viable proposal has been produced, the Embassy applies for funding at central level (London-based programme units). Over £1,5m annually is thus invested by the UK Government (large DFID assistance portfolio excluded) in helping shape a better future for Serbia.
See http://ukinserbia.fco.gov.uk/en/working-with-serbia/5280094
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Depending on the given Programme's framework: please see official info at http://ukinserbia.fco.gov.uk/en/working-with-serbia/5280094
Project Duration
Please see official info at http://ukinserbia.fco.gov.uk/en/working-with-serbia/5280094
Specific requirements & Limitations
British Embassy in Belgrade is implementing a strict policy of not funding equipment purchase, furniture, materials or construction/infrastructure works; in addition, no funding is available for individual donations and/or humanitarian aid.
Contact
British Embassy Belgrade, Resavska 46, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Mr. Vladan Avramovic, Projects Officer: Vladan.Avramovic@fco.gov.uk
Ms. Nela Jelic, Senior Projects Officer: Nela.Jelic@fco.gov.uk
Mr. Dino Pasalic, Head of Projects: Dino.Pasalic@fco.gov.uk
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
The objective of the Fund is to promote projects in the area of climate and environment protection in the non-EU CEI Member States. Fund will be financing from the Czech Republic. The CEI Climate Fund will be used for projects in the area of climate and environment protection, to the benefit of the non-EU CEI Member States: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.
Areas of Assistance
In particular, it will support activities conducive to:
· Waste management
· Raising awareness for reaching these goals in terms of training and educational measures.
Eligible activities:
The following type of activities apply: feasibility studies, development plans, audits, expert analysis, consulting, exchange of staff, expert meetings, study tours and trainings, know-how transfer, research grants, small climate and energy relevant technical improvements etc. Activities which prepare the ground for lending of International Financial Institutions or other development banks will be supported on a preferential basis.
Beneficiaries of the activities have to be the CEI countries which are not EU Member States (listed above).
Geographical area
All CEI member states
Who may apply?
All public and private sector bodies, as well as non-governmental organisations (NGOs), operating in the public interest, from one of the 18 CEI Member States, can apply for funding. International organisations are also eligible to apply.
Application procedures and deadlines
The Application Form should be submitted in electronic form and sent to the following E-mail address: gostisa@cei-es.org. One copy of the application form should be sent to the CEI National Coordinator of the country where the applicant is based. A list of CEI National Coordinators is available at the CEI website, Chapter 9.5. Applicants wishing to apply for this Call for Proposals should submit a complete application form by 30 September 2008. Project implementation should not start before 1 January 2009.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
The contribution from CEI Climate Fund cannot exceed 40.000 Euro. The Committee of Donors has set the maximum co-financing rate for projects submitted under this Call for Proposals to up to 75% of total project cost. The remaining co-financing needs to be secured from the applicant’s own funding.
Project Duration
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Limitations
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Application form and Rules of Procedure available on web page: http://www.ceinet.org/main.php?pageID=399
Contact
Marina Jovicevic,
Director of the Directorate for regional initiatives (Directorate General for the European Union), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia
National coordinator of the Republic of Serbia for Central European initiatives
E-mail: marina.jovicevic@mfa.gov.yu
Izabela
Gostisa Pasic
Executive Officer
CEI Executive Secretariat
Via Genova 9, 34121 Trieste, Italy
Tel: +39 040 7786 746 / 777
Fax: +39 040 7786 783
E-mail: gostisa@cei-es.org
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Program Title
Aim of the program/project
In order to facilitate the implementation of programmes and projects either organised or sponsored by the CEI, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs at their meeting held in Milan in June, 2001 decided upon the establishment of a CEI Co-operation Fund. On that occasion an annual budget of EUR 300.000, covered by annual contributions from all CEI Member States according to their national income, was approved.
Areas of Assistance
· Climate and environment
· Sustainable energy
· Enterprise development, including tourism
· Human resource development
· Information society and media
· Intercultural cooperation including minorities
· Multimodal transport
· Science and technology
· Sustainable agriculture
· Interregional and cross-border cooperation
Geographical area
All CEI member states
Who may apply?
Institutions (governmental, non-governmental) from CEI member states
Application procedures and deadlines
Application for the planned activities shall reach the CEI-ES by 1 April for implementation from July to December and by 1 October for implementation from January to June.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
The CEI Co-operation Fund is to co-finance activities in various areas provided that at least 50% of the resources are available from another donor
Project Duration
Short-term projects (conferences, seminars, training courses, workshops)
Limitations
Minimally 5 CEI member states included (preferably 7)
Information on how to apply and on Rules for allocation available in web page: http://www.ceinet.org/main.php?pageID=111
Contact
Marina Jovicevic, Director of the Directorate for regional initiatives (Directorate General for the European Union), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia
National coordinator of the Republic of Serbia for Central European initiatives
E – Mail: marina.jovicevic@mfa.gov.yu
CEI
Executive Secretariat
Via Genova 9, 34121 Trieste, Italy
E-mail: applications.coopfund@cei-es.org
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Program Title
Aim of the program/project
The mission of the CEI Project Secretariat (CEI-PS, based in Trieste as well as at the headquarters of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London), is to assist the countries of operation of the CEI to move forward in their economic and political transition process through the advancement of strategies conducive to better policy dialogue as well as through financial support leading to the sponsoring of specific project assignments and development programmes. The CEI Trust Fund, managed at the EBRD within the Official Co-financing Unit, the department that specifically deals with technical cooperation, grant-type financing and official co-financing with donor agencies, is available for this purpose.
Areas of Assistance
Technical Cooperation (TC) linked to Investment Projects and Development Programmes
Through its Trust Fund at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the CEI Project Secretariat promotes and supervises co-operation on investment projects alongside EBRD investments in a number of areas, including agriculture, transport, energy, SMEs, municipal infrastructure and services, banking, insurance, institutional and capacity building and are specifically aimed at strengthening the transfer of know-how, promoting reforms, economic transition and the use and introduction of modern technologies.
CEI Know-how Exchange Programme (KEP)
Since 2004, the Trust Fund has been providing funds for projects implemented under the Know-how Exchange Programme (KEP). The programme offers co-financing of development assistance projects carried out between CEI Member States, in such areas and sectors as public administration, procurement, agriculture, SME development, FDI promotion, and others.
Projects
shall have an economic background, covering economic transition or institution
building in areas related to the European economic integration.
Each project must be carried out by using various tools of know-how transfer
(e.g. study tours, secondment of staff, surveys, preparation of manuals, etc.)
in a combination which promises successful implementation of the given know-how
in the recipient institution.
Project applications should focus on the priority areas for action set for 2008. These areas mostly comply with development assistance priorities of most of the CEI-EU Member States:
2. Infrastructure Planning and Development Agriculture, Energy and Environment
CEI Co-operation Activities (international events, workshops and seminars)
In the past the Trust Fund at the EBRD used to promote and assist the planning, financing and realisation of a number of Co-operation Activities, with a strong focus on economic and investment subjects such as agriculture, energy, environment, SMEs and transport.
Geographical area
All CEI member states
Who may apply?
The programme is open to all public and private sector bodies, international and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in the public interest and being registered in a CEI Member States belonging to the European Union.
Application procedures and deadlines
In order to ease twinning with other donors’ programmes, applications are accepted round the year (subject to the availability of funds). Applications are subject to the evaluation of the CEI Secretariat and to the approval of the Committee of National Co-ordinators (CNC). Applicants shall note that the evaluation process will take between 1 and 2 months in the majority of cases.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Funding is provided from the Italy-sponsored CEI Trust Fund at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and from the Austrian Development Agency. The CEI offers co-financing of up to 50% of the total project cost and up to 40.000 Euro per project.
Project Duration
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Limitations
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Contact
Marina Jovicevic, National coordinator of Republic of Serbia for Central European initiatives, Director of the Directorate for regional initiatives (Directorate General for the European Union), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia
E-mail: marina.jovicevic@mfa.gov.yu
In order to apply for CEI Funding of Technical Cooperations (TC), please be informed that the Application Form is avaiable upon request to paoluccG@ebrd.com
For more information please contact:
Mr. Adrian Keler, tel. +39 040 7786 732; fax +39 040 7786 766;
E- mail: keler@cei-es.org or Ms Izabela Gostisa Pasic, tel. +39 040 7786 746; fax +39 040 7786 783; E-mail: gostisa@cei-es.org
Program Title
Civil Society – Western Balkans
Aim of the program/project
To foster societies in Central/Eastern Europe (CEE) and Russia 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.
Areas of Assistance
Nonprofit sector development and philanthropy; civic engagement and participation; transitional justice
Geographical area
Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo
Who may apply?
NGOs
Application procedures and deadlines
All prospective applicants should review the mission, program areas, geographic range, and available funding for the Foundation's programs before making initial contact.
Our grant making is carried out in three ways:
Because available funding is limited, letters of inquiry are strongly preferred for unsolicited ideas or projects. Such letters should include a brief description of the project, the funding needed and the time period.
Both general-purpose and project-specific requests are considered. In addition, both single- and multi-year proposals are acceptable.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Minimum grants are typically $50,000 over a two year period; no maximum
Project Duration
Minimum two years
Limitations
We observe the following limitations:
Specific requirements
N/A
Contact
Office of Proposal Entry
C.S. Mott Foundation
Mott Foundation Building
503 S. Saginaw St., Suite 1200
Flint, MI 48502-1851
U.S.A.
Program Title
Social Transition in Serbia
Program is implemented in partnership with Balkan Community Initiatives Fund (Look up BCIF in the document).
Aim of the program/project
Grant program Social Transition in Serbia aims to support the process of transition of social care by providing funding to local community-based, non-governmental, non-profit organizations that pro-actively and creatively address social care problems.
Areas of Assistance
Projects should address needs of socially vulnerable groups including: children and adults with disabilities, HIV positive persons and AIDS patients, children and adults with behavioral disorders, individuals suffering from addictions, the elderly, single mothers, women and children - victims of family violence, the homeless, children without parental care, ex-convicts, ethnic minorities, refugees and IDPs etc. regardless of national, religious and gender background. Investments in tangible matters such as renovation and purchase of buildings, furnishing or equipping of spaces to be used for target groups mentioned below, will be considered for support as well.
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
All registered non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations from Serbia that address issues in the field of social care. National and international organizations located outside of the community in question can act as partner organizations to applicants but cannot benefit from the grant or be the grant recipient. State institutions, governmental entities and for-profit initiatives are not eligible to apply.
Application procedures and deadlines
Receiving applications throughout the year
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Up to 20,000 euro
Project Duration
Without limitation
Limitations
Support will not be given for projects with budgets that cover only institutional support for organizations, scholarships, research, printing of publications that are not an integral part of a project. Neither does the program support international travel, study trips, religious topics, and humanitarian aid.
Specific requirements
The project needs to offer solutions that will contribute to positive changes in the current social care system and promote and introduce alternative methodologies and treatments in social service provision (both action and prevention). Priorities will be given to initiatives that:
- can offer a model for others;
- actively involve target groups in realization of activities and promote self-help approaches;
- promote local partnerships and cross-sector cooperation;
- build capacities of local NGOs with significant influence in local community development.
Contact
Country Coordinator, Ms Janneke Hazelhoff, Hilversum, Netherlands
Contacts through: Balkan Community Initiatives Fund (BCIF)
Gospodar Jevremova 45/III-8
11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel: +381.11.2622-511
+ 381. 11. 3288- 721
+381. 11.3288-723
Fax: + 381. 11. 2629-374
E-mail: office@bcif.org
Program Title
Transformation Cooperation Concept
Aim of the program/project
Transformation cooperation dwells in the promotion of democracy and the defense of human rights, it focuses on the establishment and reinforcement of democratic institutions, the rule of law, civil society and the principles of good governance through education, spread of information, views and experience, in particular experience in the field of nonviolent resistance to the totalitarian system and the subsequent process of social transformation, experience of the Czech Republic and other countries of Central and Eastern Europe gained in the 1980s and 1990s.
Transformation cooperation is targeted on countries of priority interest of the foreign policy of the Czech Republic. Its major characteristic feature is, however, systematic cooperation with civil society groups and nongovernmental organizations while contacts with the government authorities in the recipient countries may be deliberately excluded.
Transformation cooperation forms
a) Training activities: study stays and scholarships, seminars, conferences;
b) Publication;
c) Study, work and exchange stays for students and young people, specialists, junior and communal politicians, journalists, representatives of nongovernmental organizations etc.;
d) Cultural events, presentations of cultural and training institutions;
e) Projects launched independently by entities in the recipient countries.
Areas of Assistance
a) Education in the fields of key importance for the process of social transformation (economics, justice and legislation, armed forces and security, education, social system, state administration and local self-government, rehabilitation of political prisoners, reform of special services and of the army, restitutions, privatization, etc.);
b) Promotion of civil society, civil life and relations within local communities, promotion of activities of nongovernmental organizations (in particular in fields important for social transformation), promotion of public engagement in decision-making processes;
c) Promotion of the establishment and work of local independent media, improvement of the standards of work of journalism;
d) Assistance in resolving problems related to undemocratic rule, and/or to the practice of repressive regimes, as well as in reducing these problems or eliminating them, provision of support to persecuted persons or groups (e.g. mediation of material, legal, psychological etc. assistance), promotion of alternative ways of spreading information;
e) Scientific research of aspects of transformation issues (economic, sociologic, socio-psychological, legal etc.) as a direct part of projects of transformation cooperation or their theoretical preparation;
f) Financial support (co-funding) of projects specified in items a) - e) seeking financial means from the funds of the EU or other international organizations
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
NGOs, local communities and media
Application procedure and deadlines
Usually the call for proposal is announced in time period from 15th November – 29th December.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
According to the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the overall budget for this program for 2007 is 650.000 EUR for 9 countries in the region or 70.000 EUR for each country.
Project Duration
Depending on the type of activity
Limitations
The minimum amount of co-financing that the recipient organization is expected to contribute is 10%
Specific requirements
Transformation cooperation with the recipient countries has the form of activities and projects affected on a bilateral or multilateral basis. Activities and projects are planned and prepared with regard to the needs of the recipient countries and with the aim to achieve maximum results with minimum funds. Activities and projects are realized either directly by the MFA (diplomatic missions abroad) or by partner institutions/organizations in the form of projects partly and completely covered from transformation cooperation funds.
Contact
Address: Bulevar Kralja Aleksandra 22, Beograd, Serbia
Telephone: +381 11-3230-133, 3230-134
E-mail: Commerce_Belgrade@mzv.cz
(on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, BMZ)
Program Title
Implementation of German bilateral technical assistance agreed between Serbian and Federal German Government
Aim of the program/project
Support transition process of Serbia in selected area
Areas of Assistance
Geographical area
Various project regions in Serbia
Who may apply?
Formalized procedure, i.e. areas of assistance are agreed between two governments
Application procedures and deadlines
Formalized procedure, i.e. regulated through government negotiations
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
N/A
Project Duration
Projects are implemented in different phases; duration may last up to 7 years
Limitations
N/A
Specific requirements
N/A
Contact
GTZ Office Belgrade;
Zupana Vlastimira 6, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel./Fax: +381 11.2666.544
Email: gtz@eunet.yu
(In cooperation with CHF International and Booz Allen Hamilton) USAID partner in Serbia
Program Title
Serbia Contingency Planning and Economic Security Program
Aim of the program/project
To implement activities in support of the overall goal of enhanced security, governance, and
capacity for sustainable and equitable economic growth.
Areas of assistance
The Serbia Contingency Planning and Economic Security Program core objective statement is to
reduce the risk of instability in Serbia through two programming areas:
- Preparedness and Planning: Supporting the development of crisis-response planning and
management skills at the local and national levels; and
- Economic Security: Improving economic security in areas with vulnerable populations
through work on core job creation and social inclusion issues;
The vulnerable populations targeted by Economic Security program are:
• Youth
• Unemployed
• Women
• Minorities
• Rural poor
• Displaced persons and refugees
Geographical area
Economic Security Program is currently working with seven municipalities: Kraljevo, Novi Pazar, Prijepolje, Kursumljia, Bijanovac, Medvedja and Presevo.
Who may apply?
Organizations eligible for funding include individual small and medium enterprises, associations & cooperatives of micro-enterprises, business associations, training providers (for profit & non-profit), village NGOs and POs, regional NGOs and POs, professional NGOs and POs, foundations, private sector organizations and universities
Application procedure and deadlines
Deadline for submmitting project proposals is September 30, 2008. See http://www.scopes-serbia.org
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Up to USD$20,000 depending on the applicant profile
Project Duration
The proposed project must start before December 31, 2008 and may not continue for more than 12 months.
Limitations
See http://www.scopes-serbia.org
Specific requirements
Consideration shall be given to those applications coming from companies, associations and
organizations with activities benefiting communities in the targeted municipalities of Economic
Security and the aforementioned targeted vulnerable populations. For more details, http://www.scopes-serbia.org
Contact
3 Humska Street, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel: + (381) 11 363 99 00; Fax: + (381) 11 363 99 50
E-mail: scopes@dai.com
Vranje regional office:
12 Cara Dusana St., 17500 Vranje, Serbia
Tel: + (381) 17 405 360; Fax: + (381) 11 405 371
Novi Pazar regional office:
22 Veljka Vlahovica St., 36200 Novi Pazar, Serbia
Tel: + (381) 20 390 920; Fax: + (381) 20 390 921
Program Title
Ecumenical Women’s Initiative
Aim of the program/project
Support is intended for initiatives that have an impact on eliminating problems which affect you and that are for the benefit of the religious community and the society.
Areas of Assistance
- building peace and reconciliation,
- ecumenism and interreligious dialogue,
- gender equality,
with special emphasize on the first two areas of activities.
Geographical area
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia and Serbia
Who may apply?
- Informal women’s groups (worshippers, friends, associates…)
- civil society organizations
- women theologians or women theology students from the Islamic/Christian/Jewish community
Application procedures and deadlines
Application form, instructions and guidelines are available on the website:
http://www.esnips.com/web/ewsf
Applications shall be submitted exclusively by electronic mail on the e-mail address Ecumenical Women’s Initiatives ewsf@ewsf.hr, not later than 02.09.2008 at 15:00 hours inclusive.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Financing up to 3,000 EUR per project.
Project Duration
N/A
Limitations
N/A
N/A
Contact
Ecumenical Women’s Initiative
Poljički trg 2a, 21310 Omiš, Croatia
Tel/fax: + 381021 862 599/757 085
E-mail: ewsf@ewsf.hr
Program Title
Democracy Commission Small Grants Program
Aim of the program/project
Support to democracy and development of democratic institutions in the Republic of Serbia
Areas of assistance
Free market economy, youth involvement, civil society, transparency in government, rule of law
Geographical area
Serbia - focus on areas outside of Belgrade
Who may apply?
Indigenous non governmental organizations
Application procedure and deadlines
Application form and guidelines available at www.belgrade.usembassy.gov/embassy/pa/dcsgp.html
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Maximum amount - $24,000
Project Duration
Up to one year
Limitations
Projects NOT funded by the U.S. Embassy Democracy Commission include: those submitted by non-Serbian organizations and individuals; those relating to partisan political activity; conferences and individual trips abroad; charitable activity and humanitarian aid; fund-raising campaigns; commercial projects; arts and culture projects; scientific research; individuals not affiliated with an organization that can provide long-term sustainability to the project; and those that duplicate existing projects.
Specific requirements
Project proposals should be completed in English; Supporting documents may be in Serbian; Project proposals should include all of the information requested in the Application Form; Amounts in the project budget have to be in U.S. dollars; Project budget should not include any expenses incurred outside of the territory of the Republic of Serbia, such as international transportation, purchase of goods or payment of services in other countries, etc; Fees for staff engaged in the project implementation on a regular basis (project manager, project assistant, accountant, etc.) should not exceed 35% of the total project budget; The project budget should include bank charges; Grants are made on a one-time basis; A successful applicant may re-apply for a second grant, but the second proposal must be for a distinctly different project from the first project funded by the Democracy Commission.
Contact
Democracy Commission
Public Affairs Section
U.S. EMBASSY
Kneza Milosa 50, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Phone: 011/306-4773;
E-mail: demcomSerbia@state.gov
Program Title
2009 Award for Social Integration
Aim of the program/project
Changes in the society and creating a society with equal chances and opportunities for all
Areas of Assistance
Social integration
Geographical area
Serbia, Southeast Europe
Who may apply?
Nonprofit organizations, state administration, civil society organizations and private initiatives, religious communities and media
Application procedures and deadlines
Candidates may submit their projects by November 14 to www.integrationaward.org. Application form may also be downloaded from the Internet, filled out and submitted to the same address or sent directly by electronic mail to the e-mail address: dejan.petrovic@erstestiftung.org.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Pecuniary award amounting to 295,000 EUR for eight countries of Southeast Europe.
Project Duration
/
Limitations
/
Rendering financial support to winners for their continual commitment (a total of ten projects will be awarded, while ten more will obtain honorary awards) is just one of the aspects of this award. A total of 60 finalists will be invited to be present at the awards presentation ceremony in Bucharest, in June 2009. All of the 60 finalists will also participate in the video presentation to be shown during the ceremony. In that manner they will obtain a public platform for securing higher attention of the public and popularization of their activities. Moreover, the award will give the finalists an opportunity to spread the network and to make contacts with potential partners and sponsors.
Contact
Jelena Vujović, EXECUTIVE GROUP, PR Agency of ERSTE Foundation
Telefon: +381 11 344 7270
Email: jelena_vujovic@executivegroup.co.rs
Adresa: Požarevačka 19-21, 11 000 Belgrade, Serbia
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
Supports outstanding artistic projects which show vision in illuminating the issues of diversity in Europe. Artistic uniqueness and European relevance of projects are vital..
Areas of Assistance
Geographical area
Serbia & the Balkans region
Who may apply?
Application procedure and deadlines
There will be no separate procedure for the Balkan Incentive Fund for Culture: all Balkan projects will follow the same steps as those projects from the rest of Europe. There will still be extra money specifically available for projects from Balkan countries. This basically means that Balkan projects have a higher chance of being successful, as there are more funds available to support these projects.
Deadline: Artistic Project Grants - 1 September 2008. You do not have to fill in an application form. The full Guidelines for Grant Applicants are available for downloading from the following addresses: http://www.eurocult.org/we-support-cultural-cooperation/grants/guidelines-for-artistic-grants/
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
€30 000 - €60 000; ECF can act as sole funder for a project
Project Duration
See for more details: http://www.eurocult.org/we-support-cultural-cooperation/grants/#BIFC
Limitations
See for more details: http://www.eurocult.org/we-support-cultural-cooperation/grants/#BIFC
Specific requirements
See for more details: http://www.eurocult.org/we-support-cultural-cooperation/grants/#BIFC
Contact
European Cultural Foundation
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
Stimulates collaboration between cultural organizations in projects which add value to the practice of cultural cooperation in Europe.
Areas of Assistance
Cultural
• The project should have a strong cultural objective.
Cooperation
• The project should be concerned with European cross border cooperation. In exceptional cases we also support cooperation that does not transgress the national level, when ECF considers it to be essential to achieve future European cooperation.
• All project partners must be involved in the execution of the project.
European
• The project has to be organised by a cultural organization in Europe or from across the Mediterranean.
Outcome
• The project must have a clear end-result that can be evaluated.
If your project does not answer to all of these eligibility criteria, it is highly unlikely that it will be supported
Geographical area
Serbia & the Balkans region
Who may apply?
Small and medium-sized independent cultural organizations that work on cross-border and inter-regional projects.
Application procedure and deadlines
1 April 2009. Info: please note that we will open the online application for 2009 grants application round for Making Collaboration Work after we have closed our application for the Artistic Grants in September.
There will be no separate procedure for the Balkan Incentive Fund for Culture: all Balkan projects will follow the same steps as those projects from the rest of Europe. There will still be extra money specifically available for projects from Balkan countries. This basically means that Balkan projects have a higher chance of being successful, as there are more funds available to
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Maximum €30 000
Project Duration
See for more details: http://www.eurocult.org/we-support-cultural-cooperation/grants/#BIFC
Limitations
See for more details: http://www.eurocult.org/we-support-cultural-cooperation/grants/#BIFC
Specific requirements
See for more details: http://www.eurocult.org/we-support-cultural-cooperation/grants/#BIFC
Contact
European Cultural Foundation
Program Title:
Practicing Europe
Envisioning Europe
Experiencing Europe
Developing Policies for the Balkans
Aim of the program/project
The
European Fund for the Balkans is a multi-year joint initiative of European
foundations designed to undertake and support initiatives aimed at bringing
the Western Balkans closer to the European Union through grant-giving and
operational programmes and, as such, is focused on individuals and organizations
from Western Balkan countries.
As a direct follow-up to the International Commission on the Balkans
(2004-2006), the Fund embodies the "member-state building
strategy" with the development of functioning state administrations and constituency-building as
its main priorities.
Areas of Assistance
Public Administration, Youth, Media, Policy oriented research, Think Tanks, NGO’s.
Geographical area
Western Balkans
Who may apply?
In general, individuals and organizations from the Western Balkans are eligible to seek support from the Fund.
The European Fund for the Balkans issues calls for proposals that seek to generate innovative and promising ideas from people and organizations from the Western Balkans. Unsolicited proposals are not accepted. The Fund supports projects that are in line with its priority programme areas by issuing calls for proposals throughout the year.
Application procedures and deadlines
The European Fund for the Balkans issues calls for proposals that seek to generate innovative and promising ideas from people and organizations from the Western Balkans. Unsolicited proposals are not accepted. The Fund supports projects that are in line with its priority programme areas by issuing calls for proposals throughout the year.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
N/A
Project Duration
N/A
Limitations
N/A
Specific requirements
N/A
Contact
European Fund for the Balkans
Resavska 35, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Telephone: +381 (0)11 30 33 662
Fax: +381 (0)11 30 33 662
E mail: info@balkanfund.org
The European Agency for Reconstruction's task was to manage the European Union's main assistance programmes (CARDS program) in Serbia (Montenegro, UN-administered Kosovo) and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
Having made the decision to replace the pre-accession funds with the new instrument for pre-accession (IPA), The European Commission, together with the state administration becomes authorized institution in managing the EU pre-accession funds for the period 2007-2013. The new instrument for pre-accession assistance aims to increase the capacity of the state administration, encourage social economic development, and respond to the needs of stabilization and accession process.
IPA is made up of five specialized components: a) transitional assistance and institution building b)cross-border cooperation, c) regional development, d) human resources development, e) rural development.
Components
1 and 2 target the countries, which are potential candidates, while components
1 to 5 target the candidate countries. Republic of Serbia, as well as the other
countries, potential candidates for EU membership, will be given an opportunity
to use the funds from the first two components. It is also possible to finance
the programs/projects from components three, four and five through the first
component. The reason for such division between candidates and potential
candidates is the lack of appropriate capacities in the potential candidate
counties, in managing all the components.
The Decision of the Government of the Republic of Serbia as of May 31, 2007
nominated the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of European Integrations as the
national IPA coordinator (NIPAK). The DACU of the Ministry of Finance was
determined as the NIPAK Secretariat. The Government adopted the Action Plan for
Programming International Assistance in 2008, including the Action Plan for
Programming IPA Funds in 2009.
The financial frame for IPA amounts to €11.468 billion, which is the amount allocated by EU member states for aid in 2007 till 2013. More of that on:
http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/financial_assistance/ipa/index_en.htm
EU Pre-accession funds 2007 - 2013
This Review covers EU regional programmes managed by other institutions.
Cross border programmes
The Cross border Programmes are instrument of the European Union for support and promotion of cross-border co-operation outside of EU borders. The Programmes focus on promotion of sustainable economic and social development, protection of the environment, fight against organized crime, improvement of border control and promotion of “people-to-people” actions.
The Programmes aim at reducing differences in the levels of development between regions outside of the EU external borders, and at promoting cooperation between local communities as well as in the area of culture. The calls for proposals follow European Union rules for external aid programmes. The funds are distributed through so-called grant scheme mechanisms that enable direct financial grants to beneficiaries. Each programme has its priorities and limitations under which applicants can submit their proposals.
Ministry of Finance, Department for cross border cooperation, is a national institution in charge of programme coordination and implementation, whereas Delegation of the European Commission is Contracting Authority. Local offices have been open in order to facilitate coordination and activities at the local level.
There will be 8 programmes open in Serbia in 2008 (IPA 2007):
Program Title
Aim of the program
Improved balanced and cooperative region with sustainable and safe living environment; In this region joint cultural and natural heritage was successfully managed and opportunities in the field of economy and culture have expanded through improvement of entrepreneurial education and cultural relations, resulting in establishment of business and reduction of isolating effects at the borders.
Area of Assistance
Priority 1: Socio-economic cohesion through activities which improve physical, business, social and institutional infrastructure and the capacity
Measure 1.1. Improving productivity and competitiveness in the field of economy, rural environment and environmental protection
Measure 1.2. Cross-border initiatives intended to exchange people and ideas in order to improve the professional cooperation and the cooperation with civil society.
Priority 2: Technical support
Geographical area
COUNTIES: Srem, Macva, Zlatibor and Kolubara
Who may apply?
Non-profit organizations/institutions
Application procedure and deadlines
Public call will be announced on the website:
http://www.evropa.sr.gov.yu/Evropa/PublicSite/Indec.aspx
Minimum – maximum amount for funding
It will be announced subsequently
Project Duration
Minimum duration of the project is 6 months and maximum is 24 months.
Limitations
Application organizations are required to meet the following criteria:
· Non-profit legal entity
· Registered and operating in the region encompassed by the Program
· Has at least one cross-border partner
Specific requirements
None
Contact
Ministry of Finance
Department for programming and management of EU funds
Kneza Miloša 20, 11 000 Belgrade, Serbia
Phone: +381 11 3611 360; Fax. +381 11 3612 203
Mirjana Nožić – Head, Unit for management of cross border and regional cooperation projects; Phone: +381 11 3612 230, +381 11 3612 203; E-mail: mirjana.nozic@mfin.sr.gov.yu,
Local office in Užice
In the opening phase
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
Improving sustainable development in border regions, joint work on resolving joint challenges, ensuring efficient and safe borders and the development of direct cooperation small projects for strengthening infrastructure for the support of cross-border cooperation, improvement of sustainable economic development in the cross-border region via economic valorization of its potential, establishment of new partnerships in the cross-border cooperation and strengthening operative cross-border contacts.
Area of Assistance
Encouraging sustainable economic development through economic cooperation (trade, transport and logistics, services and tourism) as well as the interventions for the protection, preservation, improvement and management of natural wealth, biodiversities and natural resources; Supporting social, institutional and economic cohesion through cooperation between institutions and communities at the local level; improved network for the cooperation among enterprises; improved local initiative and innovation for increase in employment and entrepreneurship; joint product promotion at the existing and new markets; cultural exchange and activities related to education.
Geographical area
In Serbia, the Program encompasses the following counties: Bor, Zajecar, Nisava, Pirot, Jablanica and Pcinj.
Who may apply?
All the organizations and institutions defined by statute as non-profit.
Application procedure and deadlines
It varies for each call for proposal (by EU standards 60 – 90 days). All information will be announced in due time at the Ministry of Finance’s website
http://www.evropa.sr.gov.yu/Isdacon/PublicSite1/NP_Programmes.aspx
Applications received before the due date at the address of the Joint technical secretariat in Pernik, following the European Union procedures, will go through various phases of evaluation and selection by an independent selection panel. A single ranking list will be formed with proposed projects. The most successful applicants will be awarded funds from the European Union. It would be followed by an implementation and project monitoring.
Project duration
Under the current guidelines the program will be running from 2008 until 2009. It is envisaged that one call for proposals will be announced per year.
Limitations
All limitations are specified in the guidelines for applicants, which can be downloaded from the Ministry of Finance’s website http://www.evropa.sr.gov.yu/Isdacon/PublicSite1/NP_Programmes.aspx
Specific requirements
All requests are defined under the Application Guideline and may be downloaded from the Ministry of Foreign Economic Relations http://www.evropa.sr.gov.yu/Isdacon/PublicSite1/NP_Programmes.aspx
Contact
Mirjana Nožić - Head, Unit for management of cross border and regional cooperation projects; Phone: +381 11 3612 230, +381 11 3612 203; E-mail: mirjana.nozic@mfin.sr.gov.yu,
Kristina Ašković – Program coordinator; e-mail: kristina.askovic@mfin.sr.gov.yu,
Phone: +381 11 361 337
Local office in Nis:
Milan Marjanović; Phone: +381 18 291 340; 291 341, +381 18 291 344,+381 18 291 345, +381 18 91 348; e-mail: milan.marjanovic@mfin.sr.gov.yu
Program Title
Aim of the program
Improved balanced and cooperative region with sustainable and safe living environment; In this region joint cultural and natural heritage was successfully managed and opportunities in the field of economy and culture have expanded through improvement of entrepreneurial education and cultural relations, resulting in establishment of business and reduction of isolating effects at the borders.
Area of Assistance
Priority 1: Sustainable socio-economic development
Measure 1.1. Economic development
Measure 1.2. Environmental protection
Measure 1.3 People to people action
Priority 2: Technical support
Geographical Area
COUNTIES: Northern Bac, Western Bac, Southern Bac, Srem, 20% of available funds may be allocated for Macva County
Who may apply?
Non-profit organizations/institutions
Application procedure and deadlines
Public call for proposal will be announced on the website:
http://www.evropa.sr.gov.yu/Evropa/PublicSite/Indec.aspx
Minimum – maximum amount for funding
It will be announced subsequently
Project Duration
Minimum duration of the project is 6 months, maximum is 24 months.
Limitations
Application organizations are required to meet the following criteria:
· Non-profit legal entity
· Registered and operating in the region encompassed by the Program
· Has at least one cross-border partner
Specific requirements
None
Contact
Ministry of Finance
Department for programming and management of EU funds
Kneza Miloša 20, 11 000 Belgrade, Serbia
Phone: +381 11 3611 360; Fax. +381 11 3612 203
Mirjana Nožić – Head, Unit for management of cross border and regional cooperation projects Phone: +381 11 3612 230, +381 11 3612 203; e-mail: mirjana.nozic@mfin.sr.gov.yu,
Local office in Sremska Mitrovica
In the opening phase
Program Title
Aim of the program
Improving balanced and cooperative region with sustainable and safe living environment. In this region joint cultural and natural heritage is successfully managed and opportunities in the field of economy and culture have expanded through improvement of entrepreneurial, education and cultural relations, resulting in establishment of businesses and reduction of isolating effects at the borders.
Areas of Assistance
Priority 1: Infrastructure and environmental protection
Measure 1.1: Infrastructure with the goal of physical fusion
Measure 1.2: Joint responsibility for environmental protection
Priority 2: Economy, education and culture
Measure 2.1: Encouraging economic cooperation, tourism, research and development
Measure 2.2: Education and culture
Priority 3: Technical support
Geographical area
COUNTIES: Western Bac, Northern Bac, Northern Banat, Southern Bac, Mid Banat. Southern Banat and Srem will be included as border regions in accordance with the 20% flexibility rule
Who may apply?
Non-profit organizations/institutions
Application procedure and deadlines
Public call for proposals will be announced on the website:
http://www.evropa.sr.gov.yu/Evropa/PublicSite/index.aspx
Minimum – maximum amount for funding
Minimum granted amount is 10 000 Euro, maximum is 300 000 Euro.
Project Duration
Minimum duration of the project is 6 months and maximum is 24 months
Limitations
Applicant organizations are required to meet the following criteria:
Specific requirements
None
Contact
Ministry of Finance
Department for programing and management of EU funds
Kneza Miloša 20, 11 000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel: +381 11 3611 360; Fax. +381 11 3612 203
E-mail: bojana.milicevic@mfin.sr.gov.yu
Local office in Subotica
Trg Cara Jovana Nenada 15/3,kancelarija br. 10, 24 000 Subotica, Serbia
Tel: +381 24/553 003
Email: zoran.krtinic@mfin.sr.gov.yu; relja.burzan@mfin.sr.gov.yu
Program Title
Aim of the program
Improved balanced and cooperative region with sustainable and safe living environment; In this region joint cultural and natural heritage was successfully managed and opportunities in the field of economy and culture have expanded through improvement of entrepreneurial education and cultural relations, resulting in establishment of business and reduction of isolating effects at the borders.
Area of Assistance
Priority 1: Socio-economic development through joint activities which improve physical, institutional and business infrastructure
Measure 1.1.: Improvement in productivity and competitiveness in utilizing economic and rural capacities in the living environment
Measure 1.2. Cross-border initiative intended to encourage exchange of people and ideas with an aim of improving professional cooperation and the cooperation of the non-governmental sector
Priority 2: Technical support
Geographical area
COUNTIES: Zlatibor and Raska
Who may apply?
Non-profit organizations/institutions
Application procedure and deadlines
Public call for proposal will be announced on the website:
http://www.evropa.sr.gov.yu/Evropa/PublicSite/Indec.aspx
Minimum – maximum amount for funding
It will be announced subsequently
Project Duration
Minimum duration of the project is 6 months, maximum is 24 months.
Limitations
Application organizations are required to meet the following criteria:
· Non-profit legal entity
· Registered and operating in the region encompassed by the Program
· Has at least one cross-border partner
Specific requirements
None
Contact
Ministry of Finance
Department for programming and management of EU funds
Kneza Miloša 20, 11 000 Belgrade, Serbia
Phone: +381 11 3611 360; Fax. +381 11 3612 203
Mirjana Nožić - Head, Unit for management of cross border and regional cooperation projects Tel: +381 11 3612 230, +381 11 3612 203; e-mail: mirjana.nozic@mfin.sr.gov.yu,
Local office in Prijepolje
In the opening phase
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
Achieving balanced and sustained socio-economic development in the boarder region of Romania and Serbia by establishing joint cross border projects and activities.
Specific goals: increased overall competitiveness in the regional economy and improvement in citizen’s quality of life in the countries part of the program.
Areas of Assistance
Priority 1: Economic and social development
Measure 1.1: Supporting local and regional economic and social infrastructure
Measure 1.2: Tourism development, including the establishment of regional tourist identity of the border region as a tourists destination
Measure 1.3: Promotion of the development of small and medium size enterprises
Measure 1.4: Supporting higher level research-development activities and innovation in the border region
Priority 2: Environmental protection and crisis response
Measure 1.1: Improvement of the system and mechanisms for defining crossborder environmental issues, protection and management
Measure 1.2: Development and implementation of the efficient strategy for treating waste and waste water
Measure 1.3: Efficient system and approach to crisis response (including the aspects in cases such as floods, food quality and health)
Priority 3: Promotin of „People to people“ action
Measure 1.1: Supporting development of civil society and local environment
Measure 1.2: Improving the cooperation in the field of educational, cultural and sports activities
Measure 1.3: Improving the local self-government in border region
Measure 1.4: Improvement of social and cultural integration in the border region
Geographical area
COUNTIES: Northern Banat, Mid Banat, Southern Banat, Branicevo and Bor counties
Who may apply?
Non-profit legal entity registered and operating in the area encompassed by the program (Authorities at the local and regional level; development agencies (agriculture, BTB, ZZS, tourism); Chambers of economy; NGOs; Education and research institutions; Associations and societies in the field of tourism, culture, sport and other organizations)
Application procedures and deadlines
The call for proposal will be announced on the website www.evropa.sr.gov.yu
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Minimum awarded grant is 10.000 Euro, and maximum is 300.000 Euro.
Project Duration
Minimum duration of the project is 6, maximum 24 months
Limitations
Applicant organization is required to meet the following criteria:
Specific requirements
None
Contact
Ministry of Finance
Department for programing and management of EU funds
Kneza Miloša 20, 11 000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel: +381 11 311 360; Fax. +381 11 3612 203
E-mail: svetlana_radosavljevic@mfin.sr.gov.yu
Local office in Vrsac
Omladinski trg 17, 26 300 Vršac, Serbia
Tel: +381 13 800 113; +381 13 800 115
Email: elizabeta.stanimirov@mier.sr.gov.yu; marcel.bajka@mier.sr.gov.yu
Local office in Bor
Moše Pijade 19, 19 210 Bor, Serbia
Tel: +381 30 458 296; E-mail: vasilija.stanic@mier.sr.gov.yu
Program Title
Financed through the financial instrument for pre-accession aid IPA-II component
Aim of the program
Aim of the program is improvement in cooperation in Adriatic region which is one of the key fields for speeding up the process of cooperation and development in South Eastern Europe. The main goal of the program is strengthening economic, social and ecological aspects of sustainable development in the Adriatic region, through strategically coordinated actions between partners from qualified regions.
Areas of Assistance
Serbia has been in the phasing out process ever since dissolving the union with Montenegro, and in doing so, losing access to the Adriatic Sea. Serbia qualifies for the first and fourth measure of the first priority
Geographical area
Seven countries participate in the process: Italy, Slovenia, Greece, Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania and Serbia. Entire territory of Serbia qualifies for participation on the program
Who may apply?
University, scientific and research centers, municipalities, business associations, non-governmental organizations
Application procedure and deadlines
Not specified
Minimum – maximum amount for funding
Not specified
Project Duration
Not specified
Limitations
Not specified
Specific requirements
Not specified
Contact
Mirjana Vidanović, Ministry of Finance
Sector for programing and management of EU funds and development aid
Phone: +381 11/3611 337
Program Title
Aim of the program
Space integration of South East European countries through projects of transnational cooperation.
Areas of Assistance
Innovation; Environmental protection; Infrastructure; Urban development
Geographical area
Entire Serbia (partners may be from countries of Central, Eastern or Southeastern Europe)
Who may apply?
Non-profit organizations, scientific institutions, state and local administration, public enterprises
Application procedure and deadlines
2008
Minimum – maximum amount for funding
N/A
Project Duration
N/A
Limitations
N/A
Specific requirements
Minimum of 2 EU partners from SEE program
Contact
Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia
Department for programming and management of EU funds and development aid
Kneza Miloša 23, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel: +381 11 3617 269, 3617 344; Fax: +381 11 3612 230
E-mail: ivana.lazic@mfin.sr.gov.yu
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
The general objectives of the new financing instrument, as defined by the EIDHR Regulation, are to contribute to the development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law and respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms, within the framework of the Community’s policy on development cooperation and economic, financial and technical cooperation with third countries and to be consistent with the European Union’s foreign policy as a whole.
Areas of Assistance
On the basis of EIDHR Regulation, the European Commission has drawn up and adopted a Strategy Paper for the period 2007-2010. The Strategy Paper, which is the basis for the implementation of the EIDHR, identifies five distinct objectives:
1) Enhancing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in countries and regions where they are most at risk;
2) Strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform, in supporting the peaceful conciliation of group interests and in consolidating political participation and representation;
3) Supporting actions on human rights and democracy issues in areas covered by EU Guidelines, including on human rights dialogues, on human rights defenders, on the death penalty, on torture, and on children in armed conflict;
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, in particular through election observation.
The current Strategy Paper for the period 2007-2010 can be consulted at the following address:
http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/where/worldwide/eidhr/documents/eidhr-strategy-paper-2007_en.pdf
Geographical area
Depending on the specific Call for proposal.
Who may apply?
Generally, non-profit organization; other, very specific details about eligibility criteria are available in the Guidelines for this call for proposal.
Application procedures and deadlines
See Guidelines for each Call for proposals (to be downloaded from the EuropeAid website at http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/cgi/frame12.pl ).
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Depending on the call for proposal. Check regularly website http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/cgi/frame12.pl
Project Duration
Depending on the call for proposal. Check regularly website http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/cgi/frame12.pl
Limitations
See Guidelines for each Call for proposals (to be downloaded from the EuropeAid website at http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/cgi/frame12.pl ).
Specific requirements
See Guidelines for each Call for proposals (to be downloaded from the EuropeAid website at http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/cgi/frame12.pl ).
Contact
See Guidelines for each Call for proposals (to be downloaded from the EuropeAid website at http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/cgi/frame12.pl ).
Programme title
FP7-Seventh Framework Programme.
Aim of programme/project
To establish a European scientific community through fostering cooperation among European countries in various scientific and research fields. The Programme is open to all legal entities (in accordance with national, international or European regulations) involved in research projects or dissemination and implementation of the results of research projects.
Areas of assistance
Development of cooperation among all European countries in all areas of research.
Geographical area
All countries – members of EU, affiliated countries, countries-candidates for membership, third countries and other countries listed in the Programmes.
Who may apply?
Programme rules for submitting proposals and the eligibility for receiving EU funding depend on the group of countries that a legal entity applying for funding belongs to (for detailed information please visit the Framework Programmes’ official website,
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/home_en.html
Application procedures and deadlines
Different for different calls for proposals. Detailed information can be found at the official website: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/home_en.html
Project duration
FP7: 2007-2013. Calls for proposals within FP7 Programme are announced several times a year. Detailed information can be found at http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/home_en.html
Limitations
Application rules, as well as limitations, are defined in the Calls for Proposals.
Specific requirements
N/A
Contact: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/home_en.html
Program Title
(European Commission - Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities)
Aim of the program/project
To enable the European Community to perform its tasks and execute authorizations it was entitled by Constituent Agreements, in the scope of competences in the domain of employment and social affairs. The main aim of the Programme is to deliver financial assistance for achievement of aims of the Social Agenda 2005-2010, the key EU document in the domain of employment and social policy, on the basis of which the Union defined its general strategic aim to be the increase in the number and quality of work posts and equal opportunities for all categories of the society.
Areas of Assistance
Employment, working conditions, social protection and social inclusion, struggle against discrimination and gender equality.
Geographical area
Member countries of the European Union, candidate countries and potential candidates, as well as member countries of EEA and EFTA.
Who may apply?
Depending on specifications of the concrete tender or call for proposals applications may be submitted by state institutions, province autonomy institutions and local self-governments, nongovernmental organizations, trade unions, associations of employers, educational and scientific-research institutions, expert individuals etc.
Application procedures and deadlines
Application forms should be sent by both electronic mail and regular mail, together with a number of accompanying forms and financial certificates, mainly within 2 months following the date of tender or competition announcement.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Awarded amounts are mainly in the range between 350 to 500 thousand EUR.
Project Duration
Projects last mainly from 12 to 24 months.
Limitations
Depending on specifications of the concrete tender or competition, participation of subjects from the Republic of Serbia is/is not allowed. Also, data collection for preparing studies and reports mainly encompasses just the EU territory, and sometimes all participant countries in PROGRESS.
Specific requirements
Applicants, legal entities, are sometimes required that the level of fluctuation of funds on the account in the past financial year should be equivalent to the value of the project. Besides, the European Commission is financing not more than 80 percent of the value of the project, while the applicant must submit evidence of secured co-financing amounting to 20 percent of the project.
Contact
- Employment: Miona Popović, Ministry of Economy and Regional Development , mionap@merr.sr.gov.yu (deputy member of the Committee for Implementation of the PROGRESS programme, on behalf of the Republic of Serbia);
- Working Conditions: Jelena Miljković, Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, jelena.miljkovic@minrzs.sr.gov.yu;
- Social Protection and Social Inclusion: Biserka Terzić, Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, biserka.terzic@minrzs.sr.gov.yu;
- Non-discrimination and Diversity: Ivana Banković, Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, ivana.bankovic@minrzs.sr.gov.yu;
- Gender Equality: Ana Milčanović, Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, ana.milcanovic@minrzs.sr.gov.yu;
- Member of the Committee for Implementation of the PROGRESS programme, on behalf of the Republic of Serbia: Ivan Sekulović, Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, isekulovic@minrzs.sr.gov.yu.
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
Areas of assistance
Support to Refugees and IDPs in Serbia
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
· legal persons and
· non profit making and
· non-governmental organisations, international (inter-governmental) organisations
· nationals of a Member State of the European Union and beneficiary country and the countries covered by the Regulations on access to Community external assistance and
· be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with their partners, not acting as an intermediary and
· have experience in working on programmes dealing with refugees and IDPs issues
Application procedure and deadlines
The deadline for submission of proposals is 21 October 2008.
The full Guidelines for Grant Applicants are available for downloading from the following addresses: http://www.europa.org.yu/code/navigate.php?Id=549
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
· minimum amount: EUR 1 million
· maximum amount: EUR 2 million
A grant may not be for less than 65 % of the total eligible costs of the action.
In addition, no grant may exceed 95 % of the total eligible costs of the action. The balance must be financed from the applicant's or partners' own resources, or from sources other than the European Community budget or the European Development Fund.
Project Duration
The planned duration of an action may not be lower than 18 months nor exceed 24 months.
Limitations
The following types of action are ineligible:
· actions concerned only or mainly with individual sponsorships for participation in workshops, seminars, conferences, congresses;
· actions concerned only or mainly with individual scholarships for studies or training courses;
· credit initiatives
Specific requirements
An applicant may submit more than 1 proposal under this call for proposals.
An applicant may not be awarded more than 1grant under this call for proposals.
Contact
Delegation of the European Commission to Serbia
Finance and Contracts Section
Vladimira Popovica 40/V, GTZ Avenue block 19a
11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
Tempus is a European Union programme designed to help the process of higher education reform in Partner Countries.
Areas of Assistance
Higher education
Geographical area
EU and its 27 partner countries including Serbia
Who may apply?
Universities
Application procedures and deadlines
Next Call for proposals will be published in December. The deadline would probably be in February 2009.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
From 500.000 to 1.500.000 euro
Project Duration
2-3 years
Specific requirements
All the projects proposals must be in compliance with National priorities
Contact
National Tempus Office
+381 11 32 33 409
Program Title
The European Commission, the European Parliament and the Member States of the European Union have agreed to establish the Youth in Action Programme, which puts into effect the legal framework to support non-formal learning activities for young people It will run from 2007 to the end of 2013.
Aim of the program/project
The general objectives stated in the legal basis of the Youth in Action Programme are the following:
• Promote young people’s active citizenship in general and their European citizenship in particular;
• Develop solidarity and promote tolerance among young people, in particular in order
to foster social cohesion in the European Union;
• Foster mutual understanding between young people in different countries;
• Contribute to developing the quality of support systems for youth activities and the
capabilities of civil society organizations in the youth field;
• Promote European cooperation in the youth field.
The Youth in Action Programme addresses young people aged between 13 and 30 who are legally resident in one of the Programme Countries or, depending on the nature of the Action, in one of the Partner Countries, as well as other actors in the field of youth and nonformal education. The main target group of the Programme is young people between 15 and 28 years. The Programme is open to all young people independently of their level of education or social and cultural background.
Areas of Assistance
See above.
Geographical area
Within the Youth in Action programme the term "Partner Countries" refers to countries which can be involved in the Programme under certain conditions, but are not "Programme Countries". "Neighbouring Partner Countries" refers to the countries participating in the Stabilization and Association process, the Russian Federation and the countries participating in the European Neighborhood Policy. The countries involved in the Stabilization and Association process are: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia (including UNMIK AP Kosovo).
Neighboring partner countries are eligible for Action 2 (European Voluntary Service), Action 3.1 (Youth in the World – Cooperation with Neighboring Countries of the EU) and 5.1 (Support for European cooperation in the youth field – Meeting of young people and those responsible for youth policy)
Who may apply?
See in the new version of the Programme Guide valid as of 1 January 2008; http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/index_en.htm
Application procedure and deadlines
See in the new version of the Programme Guide valid as of 1 January 2008; http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/index_en.htm
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Depends on the type of activities/instruments.
Project Duration
Depends on the type of activities/instruments.
Limitations
Action 2 (European Voluntary Service), Action 3.1 (Youth in the World – Cooperation with Neighboring Countries of the EU) and 5.1 (Support for European cooperation in the youth field – Meeting of young people and those responsible for youth policy)
Specific requirements
Depends on the type of activities/instruments.
Contacts
The SALTO-YOUTH South East Europe Resource Centre, based in Ljubljana (http://www.salto-youth.net/about/), provides information and assistance for the development of projects between the Youth Programme countries (i.e. member and acceding countries) and the countries of the Western Balkans http://europa.eu.int/comm/youth/
Supported through a regional USAID program
Program Title
Kosovo Community Reconciliation Program
Aim of the program/project
The Freedom House Kosovo Community Reconciliation Program is focused on civil society efforts aimed at achieving stable multi-ethnic communities and contributing to lessening ethnic tensions in Kosovo, generating changes and reforms to advocate for reconciliation. It provides financial assistance, training, networking opportunities, and technical assistance to a broad range of civil society organizations in Kosovo. Priority is given to proposals related to: freedom of movement, youth inter-ethnic projects, religious freedoms, human rights monitoring, free and objective media reporting on human rights, cultural events with multiethnic communities, local government cooperation and decentralization. Grants that promote cross-community reconciliation and dialogue include grants to either multi-ethnic CSOs or to partnerships between Serb and Albanian CSOs dealing with reconciliation throughout Kosovo.
Area of support
Improving of inter-ethnic relations and protection of minority rights in Kosovo
Geographic region
Serbia (Kosovo)
Who may apply?
Civil-society organizations from Kosovo
Application procedure and deadlines
The evaluation procedure lasts two months. The first Call for proposals was published in the Jedinstvo daily and the Koha Ditore daily in December 2006. Second Call for proposals was published in September 2007. Next Call for proposals is planned during 2008.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
USD 10,000 – 20,000
Project Duration
24 months
Limitations
Individuals; For-profit organizations; University research, undergraduate or graduate study, or sporting, or religious activities.
Specific requirements
Applicants must be Kosovo-registered organizations.
Contact
Freedom House Serbia
Kneginje Ljubice 14, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel: ++ 381 11 3025 850; Fax: ++ 381 11 3025 851
E-mail: beograd@yu.freedomhouse.org
Web: www.freedomhouse.org
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
General Support Grants. These are flexible, small grants that cover general operating and project expenses.
Travel and Event Grants. These are small grants that support members of an organization to attend conferences and events.
Organizing Meeting/Event Grants. These are small grants to support organizations in planning a time-sensitive conference or event.
Areas of Assistance
See under aim of the program/project
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Groups of women working together; Organizations that demonstrate a clear commitment to women’s equality and women’s human rights; Organizations that are governed and directed by women; Organizations based outside of the United States.
Application procedures and deadlines
We accept grant proposals in any language and any format. We award grants based on criteria and priorities determined in partnership with women’s rights activists working on the ground.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Depending on the type of the grant
Project Duration
Depending on the type of the grant
Limitations
The Global Fund does NOT support
Specific requirements
Depending on the type of the grant; see also under “Who may apply”.
Contact
Angelika Arutyunova, Program Officer
Betsy Hoody, Program Associate
E-mail: ecis@globalfundforwomen.org
Global
Fund for Women
1375 Sutter Street, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
phone: (415) 202-7640; fax: (415) 202-8604
Program Title
SHARE SEE - Self-Help and Advocacy for Rights and Equal opportunities in South East Europe
Aim of the program/project
The aim of the project is to develop sustainable capacities of civil society at the local and national levels to fight against discrimination faced by people with disabilities and to influence the policy reforms for equalization of opportunities and the protection of human rights of people with disabilities. More specifically, the project pursues the following objectives:
Areas of Assistance
Support to coalitions of disabled people’s organizations (DPOs) at municipal level for development of Local Disability Action Plans – LDAP.
Geographical area
Serbia, UN administered province of Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Macedonia.
Who may apply?
Restricted call to a defined category of coalitions of DPOs. More detailed requirements will be developed during September and will be published on the Share SEE website: www.share-see.org
Application procedures and deadlines
All the information about this call for proposals will be published on the SHARE SEE website: www.share-see.org
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
N/A
Project Duration
N/A
Limitations
Restricted call
Specific requirements
Only DPOs (disabled people organizations), organized in coalitions at the municipal level can apply.
Contact
Zoltan Mihok, Country project officer – SHARE SEE
Velisava Vulovica 1, 11 040 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel. +381 11 3066 398 ; Cell : +381(0) 63 564 438
E-mail: zoltan.mihok@hi-se.org
USAID partner in Serbia
Program Title
Civil Society Advocacy Initiative
Aim of the program/project
The overall goal of CSAI is for Serbian civil society to play a constructive advocacy role in building a democratic, prosperous Serbia moving toward Euro-Atlantic integration. This goal is intended to emphasize CSOs’ value as vehicles for influencing policy decisions and monitoring of subsequent implementation, promoting transparent and accountable institutions and processes, and stimulating effective citizen engagement and participation in advocacy efforts.
Areas of Assistance
Advocacy; Civil society development; corporate social responsibility; Philanthropy; Youth; Civil society organizations with advocacy experience
Geographic area
Serbia (Vojvodina, Central Serbia)
Who may apply?
Registered civil society organizations (non-governmental organizations, citizen associations)
Application procedures and deadlines
Annual Request for Applications; Please refer to http://www.iscserbia.org for further information and application forms.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Typically annual grants of up to USD 50,000; Grants are subject to funding availability and proposal evaluation.
Project Duration
One year, with a possibility for extension, subject to performance evaluation.
Limitations
N/A. Please refer to http://www.iscserbia.org for further information and application forms.
Specific requirements
N/A. Please refer to http://www.iscserbia.org for further information and application forms.
Contact
Admir Duran, Program Officer, aduran@iscserbia.org
Program Title
Minority Rights in Practice in SEE (2004-2008)
Aim of the program/project
To foster policy change at local, national and international levels in order to overcome discrimination and advocate for minority participation in all countries of South East Europe. This program is aimed at NGO’s, local and national authorities and administration; local and national media; international organizations
Areas of Assistance
Advocacy for minority rights and better inter-ethnic relations
Geographical area
All countries of Southeast Europe
Who may apply?
Local and national NGO's from SEE and international NGO's active in SEE
Application procedure and deadlines
There are two ways in which the Foundation receives proposals:
· We request proposals from organizations with which we have been in contact (strategic grants). Guidelines for the drafting of the strategy proposal are made available to pre-selected organizations
· We occasionally support proposals for projects that fall within our program priorities and guidelines (small grants). No application form. A letter of enquiry, including a brief description of the project and the range of needed funding, is acceptable for initial contact
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Up to 40.000€ (strategic grants) - up to 10.000€ (small grants)
Project Duration
Maximum 24 months (strategic grants) - up to 12 months (small grants)
Limitations
No grants to individuals or to pure research projects
Specific requirements
Co-funding requested
Contact
Fabrice de Kerchove, Project manager
King Baudouin Foundation
rue Brederode 21, B-1000 Brussels - Belgium
Tel: +32-2-549 02 45; Fax: +32-2-549 03 11
Mob. +32-(0)476-41 92 51
E-mail: dekerchove.f@kbs-frb.be
Program Title
Women's Empowerment Projects
Aim of the program/project
The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation supports women in regions affected by war and conflict. We work in partnership with women's organizations in the Balkans, in the Middle East and in the Caucasus. We support projects to strengthen women psychologically and physically. Empowerment of women and their organizing is crucial for building a democratic society.
Areas of Assistance
Gender equality, human rights
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Women's organizations
Application procedures and deadlines
Applications accepted once yearly, in the autumn, for support for the coming year (check the date with the office in Belgrade). Applications should be submitted on the KtK application form, which can be ordered from the KtK office in Belgrade. Applicants are notified in December.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
10.000-30.000 euro (support is usually given on a year basis)
Project Duration
A year
Limitations
Kvinna till Kvinna usually enters long term partnership with the local organizations. The majority of our partner organizations of today will receive financial support from KtK also in the coming year. This means that the possibilities for financial support to new partners are very limited.
Specific requirements
Only women’s organizations can apply
Contact
Kvinna till Kvinna
Vlajkoviceva 15, app. 5, 11 000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel: +381 11-322 27 40; Fax: +381 11-324 77 75,
Coordinator Anna Lidström: +381 63-8480 356
E-mail: ktk@ktkscg.org
Program Title
Mama Cash is a fund for women
Aim of the program/project
Mama Cash works for social transformation and the advancement of women's rights worldwide. She strives for a peaceful and just world where women are free to make their own choices and secure their human rights.
Areas of assistance
Mama Cash financially supports groups and organisations that through their work strengthen women's rights in their country or region by providing general support grants, project grants, and travel grants.
Mama Cash gives priority to Central and Eastern Europe and to cross-national European projects and initiatives. In general, the priorities in Europe are:
Bodily integrity; economic justice; art, culture and media; agency and participation
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Women's organizations may apply. Mama Cash has general criteria which organizations must meet to be eligible for a grant. For more details, see http://www.mamacash.org/page.php?id=785
Application procedure and deadlines
Condition: presenting filled in application form. The processing of the proposal takes about 3 months
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
500 - 20.000 Euro
Project Duration
1 day - 1 year
Limitations & Specific requirements
See above; Mama Cash does not support income generating projects, poverty alleviation projects, groups led by men.
Contact
Mama Cash
Stategic Grantmaking Department
P.O. Box 15686
1001 ND Amsterdam
The Netherlands
E-mail: info@mamacash.nl
Fax:+31(0) 20 689 46 47
Program Title
Discretionary Grants
Aim of the program/project
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit organization created in 1983 to strengthen democratic institutions around the world through nongovernmental efforts.
The NED supports projects that promote political and economic freedom, a strong civil society independent media, human rights, and the rule of law. The Endowment's flexible and efficient grants program is able to assist democratic activists in diverse situations, such as transitional countries where the goal is democratic consolidation, authoritarian countries where the goals are liberalization, and the protection of human rights.
Areas of assistance
In the region, NED focuses on:
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
NGOs
Application procedure and deadlines
Funding decisions are made on a quarterly basis by the NED Board of Directors;
For more information, see Proposal Preparation Guidelines, http://www.ned.org/grants/guidelines/Proposal_Budget_Guidelines_EN0907.pdf
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
For more information, see Proposal Preparation Guidelines, http://www.ned.org/grants/guidelines/Proposal_Budget_Guidelines_EN0907.pdf
Project Duration
For more information, see Proposal Preparation Guidelines, http://www.ned.org/grants/guidelines/Proposal_Budget_Guidelines_EN0907.pdf
Limitations
Note that the Endowment does not make grants to individuals. The list of Items not allowable includes, but is not limited to, the following: Entertainment representation, gifts, gratuities, donations, alcoholic beverages, fines and penalties are not allowable expenses under NED grants; Activities involving physical violence by any individual, group, or government; Costs related to campaigns for public office; Lobbying directed at influencing public policy decisions of local, State, or Federal governments in the U.S; Costs related to education, training or informing U.S. audiences of any partisan policy or practice or candidate for office; Activities unlawful under local, State, or Federal governments in the U.S; "Miscellaneous" and "Contingency" costs are not allowable.
Specific requirements
In addition to evaluating how a program fits within the Endowment's overall priorities, the Board considers factors such as the urgency of a program, its relevance to specific needs and conditions in a particular country, and the democratic commitment and experience of the applicant. The Endowment is especially interested in proposals that originate with indigenous democratic groups. It is also interested in nonpartisan programs seeking to strengthen democratic values among all sectors of the democratic political spectrum.
Contact
National
Endowment for Democracy:
1025 F Street, NW, Suite 800,
Washington, DC 20004, USA
+1 202.378.9700 / Fax:202.378.9407
info@ned.org
Program Title
Peace and reconciliation initiatives in the Western Balkans
Aim of the program/project
The overall objective of the assistance is to promote peace, reconciliation and democracy in the region. The main purpose of Norway’s project assistance to the countries in the Western Balkans is to continue supporting processes related to regional stabilisation and Euro-Atlantic integration. Support for economic, political and social reform processes, institution-building, reform of the defence, security and justice sectors, and business development is being given particular emphasis.
Areas of Assistance
According to the priorities of each country. See "Guidelines for applications for grants". Ethnic minorities, children, young people and women will continue to be important target groups for project cooperation.
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
N/A
Application procedures and deadlines
As a general rule, the application form, including the budget template, must be used for all applications for support under this grant scheme. The form must contain complete and correct information. The application deadline is 15 February. Applications received after 15 February will only be considered during the second half of the year if there are available funds in the budget. Applicants must use application form that can be found on http://www.norveska.org.yu/devcoop/Grants+guidelines.htm
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
A part of the funds is earmarked for bilateral project cooperation with some of the countries in the region, and separate national application procedures apply to these funds. Norway’s foreign service mission in Belgrade also administers separate funds for smaller projects aimed at developing civil society. Applications for projects with an annual budget of less than NOK 200 000 should be made to the mission.
Project Duration
Grants can be made for projects lasting up to three year.
Limitations
Support
should not be expected for the following activities:
• financing the export or import of goods or services
• marketing goods or services
• operating expenses beyond initial costs in the start-up phase
• establishing activities in Norway
• developing or testing new technology
• support for the transport of emergency relief shipments
Specific requirements
Priority will be given to projects that support reform processes that promote closer integration with Euro-Atlantic structures or other regional cooperation. Gender equality and women’s rights, as well as environmental considerations, must be taken into account in all types of projects. For more details see Guidelines.
Contact
Applications should, if possible, be submitted by email to post@mfa.no with a copy to
Program Title
NPA has worked in Southeast Europe (SEE) e.g. former Yugoslavia and Albania for more than a decade. NPA is strongly committed to two thematic pillars its work is founded on:
1. Democratization
Training of human rights activists (regional project);
Integration of IDPs and Refugees;
Media Development;
Roma Rights;
Voters’ Rights and Elections Monitoring;
Youth Initiatives (regional project);
Women Can Do It
2. Humanitarian Mine Action
Mine clearance, survey of mined areas, community liaison.
Aim of the program/projects
To contribute to democratization and building of civil society in the region of Southeast Europe. Target groups are NGOs, media, youth, Roma, women, IDPs and refugees, human rights activists.
Areas of the assistance
Listed above (under program title)
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Media
Application procedure and deadlines
N/A
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
N/A
Project duration
Maximum 12 months
Specific requirements
N/A
Limitations
N/A
Contact details:
Norwegian People’s Aid Southeast Europe
Alekse Nenadovica 7/II, 11 000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel/fax: +381 11 244 11 96
E-mail: npa@npa.org.yu
Web: www.npa.org.yu
Regional Representative: Emil Jeremic
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
Assisting transition to carry out intergovernmental reforms; development of democratic and effective government at sub-national level. The primary mission of LGI is to foster regional cooperation and to support and disseminate throughout the region potentially important policy studies which should have a significant impact on public policy reform.
Areas of assistance
-. Fiscal decentralization, financial management and budgeting
-. Local development (including economic and urban development)
-. Ethnic and multi-cultural policies
-. Corruption, transparency and ethics
-. Legislative framework for decentralization
-. Social service delivery
-. Public sector management and reform
Geographical area
Central Eastern Europe, South East Europe, Caucasus, Central Asia,
Who may apply?
Civil Society Organizations, Associations of Local Governments, Public Policy Centers, Government Bodies
Application procedure and deadlines
By solicited or unsolicited proposals: http://lgi.osi.hu/documents.php?m_id=31
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
N/A
Project Duration
N/A
Limitations
N/A
Specific requirements
See link above
Contact
Aim of the program/project
In 2006, the Open Society Institute set up a matching fund for projects funded at the EU or national level under the umbrella of the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All 2007. The OSI Roma Decade Matching Fund is part of OSI’s support for the Decade of Roma Inclusion 2005–2015. Because of the positive response to the program, OSI will continue the Roma Decade Matching Fund in 2008, with particular focus on (but not exclusively linked to) the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008.
Areas of Assistance
So far, the projects were aimed at challenging negative attitudes toward Roma, advocacy, research and capacity building. Fields involved included education, gender, employment, the environment and Roma cultural identity.
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Nongovernmental organizations, local governments, national implementing bodies, media partners
Application procedures and deadlines
· Applications for matching funding should be sent to OSI together with the full project proposal.
· Proposals will be selected on merit and in line with the eligibility criteria.
· Grants will be made only after core funding has been approved.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
OSI will provide up to 30% of the cost of an individual project, with a maximum allocation of EUR 50,000.
Project Duration
N/A
Limitations
See under “specific requirements”
Specific requirements
· Projects that have a clear Roma component
· Roma must be involved in the design and implementation of the project
· Preference will be given to projects linked to the Decade of Roma Inclusion
Contact
Proposals should be sent to Kinga Rethy at the OSI Roma Initiatives Office: Krethy@osi.hu
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
The Think Tank Fund aims to support policy centers that help strengthen democratic processes in their countries by identifying and analyzing policy options, consulting with the government to advance their recommendations, involving stakeholders outside government circles in policy debates, and making their findings widely available to the public
Areas of Assistance
Core and Institutional Support to Multi-Issue Policy Centers
Geographical area
Serbia (among other countries)
Who may apply?
Independent, nonpartisan, multi-issue public policy centers
Application procedures and deadlines
Prior to sending a full proposal, applicants should send a brief concept paper of no more than four pages. The Think Tank Fund will use this paper to determine whether proposals meet the fund's current priorities and guidelines. The concept paper should include:
· A brief description of main policy areas and rationale for identifying these areas, overall programmatic strategy, goals, methodology and planned activities for the suggested grant period
· Information about the applicant organization, brief history and list of main accomplishments; and a brief strategy for organizational development
· Rationale, purpose, and timeframe for the requested core and institutional funding accompanied with a brief description of the expected added value to the current applicant's work and funding
· Estimated amount of the requested core funding, information on the overall organizational budget for the granting period
The program accepts proposals on an ongoing basis.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
N/A
Project Duration
Proposals and budgets should ideally cover a 2-3 year period
Limitations
The Think Tank Fund's strategy is not to support specific issues or themes but to encourage an approach to public policy work that promotes inclusive policy change using a combination of the following methods
Specific requirements
Thus, while potential grantees should engage with public authorities, the fund also seeks to fund organizations that galvanize public support for and debate about the issues on which they are working. The fund currently directs its support primarily to those groups examining economic, political and social reform issues in their countries, with emphasis on governmental responsibility and effectiveness.
Contact
Open
Society Institute
Think Tank Fund
Oktober 6. u. 12.
Budapest 1051, Hungary
Tel: +36-1-327-3000, ext. 2244
Fax: +36-1-235-3101
ttf_applications@osi.hu
Program Title
Western Balkans Program to Fight HIV/AIDS
Aim of the program/project
The NGO Trust Fund is a component of the programme aiming at supporting initiatives of local NGOs and civil society organizations to reverse the spread of HIV among vulnerable populations and promote greater engagement of PLHIV
Areas of assistance
Health
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Local NGOs working in the field of fighting HIV/AIDS.
Application procedure and deadlines
To apply please submit the following documents:
1. A “Project proposal, Trust Fund”, in English, not exceeding 15 pages
2. Scanned document proving that the applicant is a registered local NGO
3. A reference letter from a donor who supported applicant organisation in the last two years
4. The most recent audit report for the applying organization (if available)
Only electronically submitted proposals will be reviewed
The deadline for receipt of proposal is on or before 17:00 on July the 31st 2008.[1]
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
The maximum support for each proposal is within 20,000 Euros
Project Duration
12 months
Limitations
NGO Trust Fund would not support fellowships, study visits, equipment, etc. Operational costs should be shared between the organization and the grant. FPH will not support proposals for activities supported by the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria in Serbia.
Specific requirements
The focus areas suggested for proposals are as follows:
I HIV prevention and psychosocial support in prison work, focusing on women.
II Gender transformative HIV prevention with Roma communities in collaboration with local community stakeholders.
The proposing organization should provide minimally 30% co-financing, in-kind or from other funding sources. Additional co-financing will be reviewed favourably.
The proposed project should ensure and demonstrate participation by marginalized or vulnerable groups in both the development and implementation.
Contact
contact@partnershipsinhealth.org.yu
Vojvode Milenka 50/17, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel:
+381 11 361 08 02
Fax: +381 11 361 09 70
[1] The deadline has expired during the Review development. However, we advise to check the funding opportunities regularly.
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
Ifa's role is to promote cultural dialogue and to help people form a clearer picture of each other. Ifa also functions as a mediator of German foreign cultural policy.
Areas of assistance
Cultural dialogue
Geographical area
Countries in transition and developing countries.
Who may apply?
• Curators
• Restorers
• Museum technicians
• Cultural managers from emerging and
developing countries
Application procedure and deadlines
The deadlines for applications are 31 March and 30 September each year. Selections will be made within 2 months of the respective deadlines.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
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Project Duration
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Limitations
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Specific requirements
Applicant
must be from a country in transition or a developing country
• Hitherto no opportunity to study or work in
Germany for an extended period of time
• Knowledge of either German, English or French
• Younger than 40 years old
• Completion of professional study or training
within the last five years
• Applicant must no longer be studying or involved
in on-the-job training
• Confirmation from a partner institution in
Germany which has agreed to take on or initiate a joint project
• A reference from the applicant’s country of
origin
• Applicants who are not accepted cannot re-apply
Contact
Applications
are to be submitted to:
Rave Foundation
c/o Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen
Charlottenplatz 17, D-70173 Stuttgart
Fax +49.711.2225194
rave-stiftung@ifa.de
An information leaflet about applying for a Rave Scholarship can be ordered from the above address as well.
Serbia office and Swedish Agency for International Cooperation and Development
Program Title
SECTOR: Supporting Environmental Civil Society Organizations
Aim of the program/project
The aims of this project’s activities is promotion of development of vital and democratic civil sector in the countries of southeastern Europe, and positive influence on the society in accomplishing the principles of sustainable development and help improve living conditions in urban areas.
Area of assistance
Awarding grants at the national and regional level; securing the key-skills training and providing support in assessing organizational capacity.
Geographical area
Serbia, Southeastern Europe
Who may apply?
Civil society organizations in the region dealing with the environmental issues
Application procedures and deadlines
The second round of the national call for proposals has been announced on 15th August 2008. Submission deadline is 15th September 2008. After two rounds of selection, the final decision will be made in December 2008. In the previous period (2006-2008) grants have been distributed within two regional and one national call for proposals.
Minimum-maximum amount to be awarded
Grants at the national level will be between 8.000 and 15.000 Euro (at the regional level grants were between 35.000 and 50.000 Euro).
Project duration
SECTOR program lasts from 2006 until 2010. Projects supported by this program last up to 12 months.
Limitations
Not specified
Special requirements
Not specified
Contact
Zorica Korać, project manager
Regional Environmental Center, Serbia office
Primorska 31, 11 000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel 011 32 92 899; Fax 011 32 92 595
E-mail: zkorac@recyu.org
Program Title
RBF Pivotal Places
Aim of the program/project
GOAL: Improving the performance, accountability, and transparency of government through the following strategies:
GOAL: Strengthening Constituencies of Citizens Actively Engaged in Building Democracy through the following strategies:
GOAL: Supporting efforts to nurture economically, ecologically, and socially sustainable urban and rural communities through processes that actively engage diverse stakeholders through the following strategies:
Areas of assistance
See above under "Aim of the program".
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
A prospective foreign grantee must satisfy an RBF determination that it would qualify, if incorporated in the United States, as a tax-exempt organization or that the project for which support is sought would qualify in the United States as educational or charitable.
Application procedure and deadlines
An initial letter of inquiry is requested. No full proposals until you are invited to do so. Letters of inquiry are accepted in English only, and are strongly encouraged to be submitted via e-mail to grants@rbf.org or electronicaly via onlineapplication@rbf.org.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Although the Fund has made substantial gifts to organizations and programs in which it has considerable interest, the average grant size is $75,000, often payable over more than one year but typically not more than three
Project Duration
One to three years
Limitations & Specific requirements
Grant seekers are encouraged to study the guidelines closely and to consult the list of the Fund's recent grants.
Contact
Haki Abazi, program officer for the Western Balkans
437 Madison Avenue, 37th floor
New York, New York 10022-7001
Phone: 212.812.4200; FAX: 212.812.4299
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
Matra (the Social Transformation Programme for Central and Eastern Europe) was developed by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs to support the transition from totalitarianism to pluriform democracies in Central and Eastern Europe.
Areas of Assistance
MTEC consists of two different types of training:
Geographical area
Who may apply?
For the academic programme: To be eligible for the academic programmes you must work for the government (or governmental agency or an organization connected to the government) or be a recent university graduate with outstanding study results. You are not older than 35. All participants should have an excellent working knowledge of the English language. Candidates need to have passed a TOEFL-test (or equivalent) with a score of 600. The maximum number of participants per programme varies per year.
For
the training courses: To be eligible for the training courses you must work for
the government, a governmental agency or an organization related to the
government. In exceptional cases, representatives from the private sector or
from NGO's can apply, as long as their participation serves the accession,
European integration process, or the bilateral relations with the Netherlands. All participants should have an excellent working knowledge of the English
language.
The maximum number of participants per course is 50. As the courses are
interactive, the participants will be divided over subgroups.
Application procedures and deadlines
Candidates should apply at www.cross-agency.nl, and consecutively send their printed application form to the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Belgrade.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
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Project Duration
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Limitations
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Specific requirements
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Contact
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
The aims of Matra/KAP are development of an open, pluralist, democratic society. One of the main characteristics of Matra/KAP is its focus on small-scale, less spectacular initiatives of the kind that are usually overlooked.
Areas of assistance
To be eligible for a Matra/KAP grant, projects must promote the process of transformation into a pluralist, democratic society by helping to create a stronger, more diverse civil society. This process of transformation can take place in the following 12 areas: legislation & law; public administration, public order and police; information & media; human rights/minorities; environment/NGOs; environmental authorities; labor & social policy; culture; welfare; health care; housing; education.
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Civil society organizations
Application procedure and deadlines
Please note that there is no deadline for MATRA/KAP applications. Project proposals will be accepted depending on the availability of the budget.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Maximum amount to be committed is €15,000.
Project Duration
The duration of a Matra/KAP project may not exceed twelve months;
Limitations
Not eligible for funding under the Matra/KAP Programme:
· projects that are a repeat of previous projects or that were already under way before the application was submitted;
· running costs (salaries, fixed expenses, e.g. rent, electricity, water, gas, etc.);
· charitable activities;
· international travel expenses;
· commercial activities;
· activities whose target group includes central government.
Co-financing with other donors is possible if:
a) Matra's visibility is guaranteed;
b) a clear, transparent description is given of the Matra/KAP activities;
c) the other sources of funding are also specified in the proposal;
d) the budget balances.
Each project qualifies for one grant. No follow-up funding can be provided.
Specific requirements
· applications must be relevant to Matra objectives;
· the application must relate to one or more of the 12 Matra themes mentioned above;
· the project should be a local initiative;
· eligibility for funding is limited to local costs;
· the target group should be clearly defined and actively involved in implementing the project;
· the target group should bear part of the burden of the project (financial or in kind);
Contact
Royal Netherlands Embassy
Simina 29, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel: + 381 11 - 2023 900; fax: +381 11 - 2023 999
E-mail: bel-os@minbuza.nl
Contact persons for projects are Mrs. Janna van der Velde or Ms. Nevena Nikolic.
Program Title
“Reducing the effects of poverty for children with special needs in Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo”
Aim of the program/project
Promotion of Inclusion of marginalized groups of children and their families, through informal types of education and rehabilitation (Community Based Rehabilitation – CBR) within their community.
Development of “Connected services” on local level (municipality) in the field of social services and protection of children.
Areas of Assistance
Provision of technical and material assistance to parents associations (PA) in establishing and running “Toy Libraries” (CBR initiative) within their community.
Provision of technical and material assistance to CSW and Developmental counseling units in selected municipalities for development of integrated services for children with disabilities and their families.
Geographical area
Territory of Central Serbia and Vojvodina, without Kosovo and Metohija.
Who may apply?
See Limitations
Application procedures and deadlines
See Limitations
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
N/A
Project Duration
February 2006 – February 2010
Limitations
Project is realized in cooperation with Republic Union off Associations for Helping Mentally Underdeveloped Persons (MNRO) and there is assessment and selection process developed for selection of potential implementing partners. Independent applications will not be taken into consideration.
Specific requirements
Please see previous sections.
Contact
Dusanka Gacic Bradic, Programme Manager - Inclusive Education
Program Title
National Programme of the Official Development Assistance, Sub-Programme (05T0A) – Bilateral Assistance Programme, Bratislava-Beograd Fund (BBF) component
Aim of the program/project
Based on Agreement between the Government of the Slovak Republic and the Council of Ministers of Serbia and Montenegro signed in 2003 and supplemented each year by financial memoranda to grant development assistance to SMN within the Development Cooperation Framework Programme (CSP- Country Strategy Paper)
Slovak Aid Agency for International Development Cooperation was formally established in January 2007, and in the forthcoming period is anticipated to become operational.
Areas of Assistance
Strengthening the Civil Society, Development and Renewal of Basic Infrastructure, Support for Serbia and Montenegro’s Integration into International Groupings and Organizations; development of small and medium enterprises.
Geographical area
Serbia (and Montenegro), since 2003 as a Programme Country of the SlovakAid
Who may apply?
Slovak Subjects (State, Private, NGOs, Non-Profit) with relevant local Counter-part partners
Application procedure and deadlines
As stipulated in Terms of Reference (ToR) for individual Calls for Proposal
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
The Government of Slovak Republic approved an increase in development aid for 2007 to 64 mil. SKK (approx €1.9 million), and is anticipating the signing of a new Financial memorandum.of agreement.
Project Duration
From several months up to max.3 years
Limitations
As aforementioned
Specific requirements
According to the ToR
Contact
www.mzv.sk under logo SlovakAid and/or www.npoa.sk
Program Title
The Swedish Helsinki Committee for Human Rights (SHC) is a non-governmental human rights organization without political and religious affiliations. The purpose of SHC is to increase the respect of human rights and freedoms in accordance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, ICCPR of 1966 and the Helsinki Final Act of 1975, as well as to contribute to a democratic development in all Helsinki signatory states
Aim of the program/project
The SHC seeks to contribute to an increased respect for human rights and thereby to contribute to the building of democracy. Fundamental for achievements in this regard is promotion of state systems based on rule of law.
Areas of Assistance
1. Rule of law
· Monitoring and advocacy of civil and political rights
· Implementation of legislation
· Free legal advice and assistance to citizens, or groups of citizens
2. Freedom of expression
· Education in the fields of journalism, new technologies and media management
· Strengthening of journalist associations and media centers
· Cooperation with media networks, in order to promote small and independent media outlets in areas where alternative sources of information are scarce.
3. Non-discrimination
· Cooperation with human rights groups which monitor the situation for minorities and initiate related advocacy on the basis of their findings
· Working together with media outlets on minority languages in areas with a substantial number of a certain ethnic minority, or with outlets devoted to the rights of a certain discriminated group
· Collaboration in cultural projects, which are important tools of expression for the particular difficulties that face a minority or a discriminated group, and work as an important link to the majority.
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
All organizations sharing the goals of the Swedish Helsinki Committee are welcome to apply for funds. The projects must relate to the strategy in the countries in which the SHC is active (activities mentioned above)
Application procedure and deadlines
Applications for the coming year shall be submitted before November 1st, with an estimation of needs for a 12-month period. A decision on the application can be expected within 2-3 months. However, for projects shorter than 6 months, SHC can also consider applications throughout the whole year.
You can download application form the site: http://shc.mediaonweb.org/en/3/40/
Please submit the application by e-mail; if you do not have access to e-mail, please send the application by fax.
Applications should be sent as follows:
Serbia-Montenegro and Bosnia & Herzegovina: to SHC’s field office in Belgrade or Sarajevo (natalija@shc.se or goran@shc.se)
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
/
Project Duration
Grants are generally approved for a period of one year, from January 1st to December 31st, after which a report must be submitted, detailing how the grant has been used.
Limitations
The project proposals have to be within the areas of assistance of the SHC
Specific requirements
/
Contact
Field office Belgrade
Svetozara Markovica 5/II, 11 000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel/fax: +381 11 323 66 60; 334 44 50
E-mail natalija@shc.se
Program Title
SIDA work in Serbia
Aim of the program/project
Swedish development cooperation today deals increasingly with cooperation between Sweden and various ministries and agencies in Serbia. These efforts focus on supporting reforms that contribute to Serbia adapting economically and politically to the European Union.
Areas of Assistance
The main areas are democracy and good governance, respect for human rights, gender equality, economic growth, and sustainable environmental utilization
Geographical area
Serbia. See http://www.sida.se/sida/jsp/sida.jsp?d=886&a=17365&language=en_US
Who may apply?
Grants are given through Swwedish organizations. See http://www.sida.se/sida/jsp/sida.jsp?d=153&language=en_US
Application procedures and deadlines
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Minimum-maximum amount for funding
/
Project Duration
3 years with financing 60/40/20%
Limitations
Financing throiugh Sweedish nongovernmental NGOs.
Specific requirements
/
Contact
Ledi Pedzet 2, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel: +381-11-20 69 200
Fax: +381 (11) 20 69 250
Program Title
Switzerland’s Cooperation Program with Serbia.
Aim of the program/project
The Swiss Cooperation Program aims at alleviating poverty, enhancing democratisation and enabling a successful international, economic and social transition process respecting human rights. Its ultimate goal is to enable the people of Serbia to live in social and economic security and participate in the political processes which shape their lives.
Areas of Assistance
The Swiss Cooperation Program concentrates on the following domains:
· Local Governance (Municipal Support Program in Cacak, Uzice, Pozega, Kraljevo, Arilje and Cajetina, Support to Social Dialogue, Support to the Citizen's Participation, Municipal Development in South West Serbia, Sustainable Municipal Funding in Arilje and Cacak);
· Public Infrastructure (Electricity – EPS, EMS);
· Private Sector Development (Trade promotion, Local economic development, SME promotion, Investment promotion);
· Education (Institutional Support to the Ministry of Education, Roma education).
· Small projects (support to the different projects up to 20'000 CHF).
· Culture (support to small and large local, innovative culture projects).
Geographical area
Belgrade, Central Serbia, South West Serbia
Who may apply?
Ministries, GO's, NGOs, Associations, etc.
Application procedures and deadlines
Proposals are to be submitted in written form and with detailed budget to the Cooperation Office. There is no specific deadline for applications or for decisions.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Project size: 100’000-10’000’000 CHF depending on domains. Small project size: 1'000 to 20’000 CHF.
Project Duration
Not defined: if of importance projects can last up to 2–3 years. Small projects: 2-6 months.
Limitations
Projects have to be within the mentioned domains. Culture projects cannot be cultural heritage. Usual, common sense, legal limitations apply.
Specific requirements
Not defined: the requirements are depending from project to project. Infrastructure projects are tied aid (i.e. a certain %age of granted goods have to originate in Switzerland).
Contact
Olivier Bovet, Country Director a. I
Phone/Fax: ++381 11 328 22 20; 328 16 69
Email: Belgrade@sdc.net; Olivier.Bovet@sdc.net
Website: www.swisscooperation.org.yu
The "Swiss Cultural Programme South East Europe and Ukraine" (SCP), which the Arts Council of Switzerland Pro Helvetia is implementing in accordance with a mandate received from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), enters a new and final phase, starting on January 1st, 2008. From now on, the programme will focus on the Western Balkan region with Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Serbia and Kosovo and reinforce its regional approach. The programme is designed for a 5-years period and will be concluded in 2012.
Program Title
Swiss Cultural Programme in the Western Balkans
Aim of the program/project
The overall goal of the Swiss Cultural Programme in the Western Balkans is to contribute to the promotion of democracy and freedom of expression, to conflict resolution and the respect of minorities. It focuses on regional projects, with intercultural and interethnic cooperation, stressing youth and structures for broad cultural participation. Good governance and equity (gender, generations, and minorities) have to be taken into account by all cultural projects addressed to SCP.
Areas of Assistance
SCP in the Western Balkans works with two action-lines, regional cooperation projects and small actions. Future cooperation projects will be regional, i.e. involve at least two countries of the programme. Support of the Programme is directed towards Serbian art and culture professionals (artists, managers, curators, critiques, theoreticians, etc) in search for a genuine idiom enhancing development of the local cultural scene, promoting its identity and strong participation in the European artists' dialogue, in order to bolster the progress of the society in Serbia.
Geographical area
The Programme operates in the Western Balkans (Serbia, Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo).
Who may apply?
Artists or cultural workers (managers, curators, critiques, theoreticians, etc) can apply for a subsidy as individuals and as organizations/groups, informal and formal, NGOs and institutions.
Application procedures and deadlines
The project proposal is submitted in a standard Application Form available at http://www.phbelgrade.org/e_applications.htm
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Yearly budget of 100'000 CHF per office is allocated for the support to Small actions. The required support should not exceed CHF 20,000.
Project Duration
Small actions are considered to be one-time events. More information available at http://www.phbelgrade.org/e_applications.htm
Limitations
Projects must not be:
Specific requirements
See http://www.phbelgrade.org/e_applications.htm for more details
Contact
Swiss Cultural Programme Serbia / PRO HELVETIA Belgrade
Simina 21, ground-floor, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Phone/fax: +381 11 2183 660, +381 11 3034 970
E-mail: phbelgrade@phbelgrade.org
Program Title
The Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships
Aim of the program/project
The Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships (AFPF) is an American non-profit, non-governmental organization that gives developing-world journalists the opportunity to work as reporters in American newsrooms. The program, which runs from March to September, is offered annually to approximately ten professional print journalists between the ages of 25 and 35.
Areas of assistance
Each year the Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships (AFPF) brings approximately ten mid-career reporters and editors—usually between the ages of 25 and 35—to America for a six-month, in-depth, practical introduction to the professional and ethical standards of the U.S. print media.
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Developing-world mid-career print reporters and editors—usually between the ages of 25 and 35
Application procedure and deadlines
The application deadline for the 2009 fellowship program has now passed.
Check regularly http://www.pressfellowships.org/application.html for details about 2010 deadline.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
The Fellowship covers all costs of program-related international and domestic U.S. travel, health insurance and provides a monthly stipend to cover basic living expenses. It is highly recommended that Fellows bring additional money with them. The stipend is not sufficient to provide support for spouses or other dependents. We recommend family remain at home for the duration of the fellowships.
Project Duration
6 months
Limitations & Specific requirements
An excellent command of both written and spoken English as all activities are conducted in English; At least three years of professional experience as a journalist in the print media; Current employment as a journalist with an independent print media organization in the country of citizenship; Early to mid-career status; A demonstrated personal commitment to a career in journalism in the home country. A typical AFPF Fellow is 29 years old, has six years of print journalism experience and has spent little or no time in the United States. Due to requirements of reporting in the United States, preference is given to applicants who are proficient in using computers and driving automobiles.
Contact
Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships
1616 H Street, NW, Third Floor
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: 202-737-4414 Fax: 202-737-4416
E-mail: info@pressfellowships.org
Program Title
Global Green Energy Awards
Aim of the program/project
Internationally, the Ashden Awards are looking for local sustainable energy projects based in countries with developing economies.
Areas of assistance
The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy are seeking entries from inspirational and innovative sustainable energy projects around the world.
Geographical area
Countries with developing economies
Who may apply?
See http://www.ashdenawards.org/files/press_releases/2008/Call_for_entries_2009.pdf
Application procedure and deadlines
Deadline for receipt of Expression of Interest forms is Tuesday 21 October 2008. All forms will be acknowledged within seven days. Tuesday 21 October 2008. For further information and application forms visit www.ashdenawards.org
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Seven winners will receive £20,000 each in prize money for project development, with one Energy Champion awarded £40,000. The Awards will be presented at a VIP ceremony in London in June 2009.
Project Duration
/
Limitations
/
Specific requirements
The projects must:
Awards are given for the service to communities provided by the use of sustainable energy, rather than for the technology used. Award-winning work will provide services in one or more of the following areas: food security; health, education and welfare; light and power for homes and businesses; enterprise.
Contact
For further information and application forms visit www.ashdenawards.org, or contact Jane Howarth tel. + 44 (0)20 7410 7023. Email: info@ashdenawards.org
Program Title
Support to civil society in the Western Balkans
Aim of the program/project
Areas of assistance
Democratization
Geographical area
Republic of Serbia
Who may apply?
Non-Governmental organizations registered in Serbia
Application procedure and deadlines
Project proposals can be submitted once a year, deadline is September 1st. Decision is made by the end of the year, and project implementation should start from January 1st. For more information, see www.palmecenter.org/ProjectHandeling/Western%20Balkan%20Program/Application.aspx
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Minimum is not defined (usually not less then 10.000 EUR). Maximum is 50.000 EUR. For the first time approved project of the organization, the upper limit is 20.000 EUR.
Project Duration
Up to 12 months (from 1 January to 31 December).
Limitations
Project cannot be supported if it already receives financial support from other Swedish Agency for development and cooperation (SIDA) implementing partners.
Specific requirements
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Contact
Danilo
Milic
Program Manager
Kneginje Ljubice 14, 11 000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel: +381 11 3283079, Mob: +381 63 435245, Fax: +381 11 3283602
E-mail: danilo.milic@palmecenter.se
www.palmecenter.se
Program Title
Roma Education Fund
Aim of the program/project
The goal of the Roma Education Fund is to contribute to closing the gap in educational outcomes between Roma and non-Roma, through policies and programs to support quality education for Roma including desegregation of educational systems.
Areas of Assistance
For more information, see Operational Guidelines, http://www.romaeducationfund.hu//documents/Operational%20Guidelines.pdf
Geographical area
Decade countries (including Serbia), Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo
Who may apply?
Grant Eligibility: Grant applications are accepted from public and private entities in member countries of the Council of Europe. Initial attention will be focused on the eight Decade of Roma Inclusion countries but applications will be considered from other countries.
Grant application can be made to both the public and the private sectors and to combinations (partnerships) of them. The public sector can include national, regional and local governments. The private sector can include Roma and non-Roma, other civil society organizations, and private educational establishments and policy institutes.
Application procedures and deadlines
In order to apply to REF please send in the following:
Please send your application to: info@romaeducationfund.org
After reviewing your Application Form REF staff might request additional information on the project proposed in the form of detailed project description and/or additional relevant information. There are no deadlines
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
/
Project Duration
/
Limitations
/
Specific requirements
/
Contact
For Serbia: Natasa Kocic Rakocevic (nkocic@romaeducationfund.org)
11000 Belgrade, Serbia
+381 63 346 507 (mobile phone)
Program Title
The Sigrid Rausing Trust
Aim of the program/project
Human Rights
Areas of assistance
The Trust’s funding is divided into five categories:
·
Human Rights
· Minority Rights
· Environmental Justice
· Social and Economic Rights
Geographical area
Whole world
Who may apply?
Projects or groups that are charitable under English law
Application procedure and deadlines
We will not be considering or responding to letters of interest until January 2009. All letters of interest received prior to March 2008 will be considered in due course. Any letters of interest received after March 2008 will neither be considered nor saved for future reference.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
/
Project Duration
/
Limitations
/
Specific requirements
The trustees consider applications only from those that they have invited to apply. There is, however, an open pre-application process. Please check the guidelines: if you are confident that your work falls clearly within them, and you wish to be considered for an invitation, you should write a one-page letter, on headed paper, with the following information:
Contact
Eardley House, 4 Uxbridge Street,
London, W8 7SY, UK
USAID partner in Serbia
Program Title
Municipal Economic Growth Activity – MEGA. The programme is implemented by the Urban Institute (www.urban.org), an organization dealing with social and economic researches and implementing programmes for efficiency improvement of public administrations worldwide.
Aim of the program/project
The aim of the programme is to improve through cooperation with Republic institutions, municipalities and towns in Serbia the conditions of business operations and investments at the local level, to contribute to job creation and to provide more efficient communication between the private and public sectors.
Areas of Assistance
The programme provides for their partners professional and material support in the following fields:
Economic development planning
- Mapping economic resources;
- Making strategic plans for economic development;
- Projects preparation and management;
- Capital investments planning;
- Spatial and town planning.
Building institutions and improving processes
- Forming offices for local economic development;
- Debt and credit capacity management;
- Property management and increasing the revenue from property;
- Public procurement implementation;
- Building capacities of municipal service centres and centres for permits issuance.
Implementation of economic programmes and projects
- Keeping the existing enterprises and their development;
- Promoting and attracting investments;
- Development of human resources for the needs of economy;
- Industrial and technological parks;
- Business incubators and innovation centres;
- Zones of improved business operations;
- Private-public partnerships.
Legal reforms at the national and local levels
- Support to legal reforms in the domain of economic development;
- Networking and coordination of relevant local and national institutions for the purpose of putting joint capacities into the function of local community development;
- Building capacities and organizational structure of the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SKGO);
- Development of National Alliance for Local Economic Development (NALED).
Geographical area
Partner municipalities and towns in the territory of Serbia with who was concluded an Agreement on Cooperation. In Phase One, starting from March 2006 till September 2008, the Programme has been implemented in 10 municipalities: Inđija, Kragujevac, Kruševac, Loznica, New Belgrade, Prokuplje, Subotica, Užice, Vranje and Zrenjanin. It is expected that during implementation 18 more municipalities in Serbia will be included in the Programme.
Who may apply?
Partner municipalities (municipalities with whom was concluded an Agreement on Cooperation based on the donor’s approval); NGOs, development and research organizations and centres; SKGO; NALED.
Application procedures and deadlines
Based on the published requirements for project submission. Approximate time for project applications for the second Programme phase is from October 2008 until March 2009.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Maximum amount to be awarded is RSD equivalent to up to $100,000.
Project Duration
The programme duration is till 27.09.2010. Individual projects may last no longer than 30.06.2010.
Limitations
Municipals obtain exclusively goods/services/works and not cash, as a support to the projects.
Specific requirements
Based on the In-kind Grants Manual and Direct Grants Manual. Detailed information are available at the following address: www.mega.ui-serbia.org
Contact
Program Title
UNICEF is implementing a five year Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP, 2005-2009) supporting the Government, Ministries, civil society and local communities. The goal is to ensure that children, in particular those who live in poverty and exclusion, enjoy and exercise their rights. UNICEF Country Programme comprises four sub-programmes:
1) Social Policy Reform for Children
2) System and Institution Building
3) Community Mobilization;
4) Partnership for Children’s Rights
Aim of the program/project
The Social Policy Reform for Children program seeks to support the establishment of a national legislation and a national social policy framework for children in accordance with EU and international standards. To that end, UNICEF is assisting the Government in the development of laws, policies and strategies in various fields such as the reform of the institutions for children without parental care, support of fostering, deinstitutionalization, juvenile justice, child abuse and neglect, as well as in the health and education sectors.
The System and Institution Building program aims to strengthen access to quality and child-centered social services, especially for poor and excluded children at the local level. The focus is on 1) supporting models of home visitation to promote early childhood development and survival, 2) improving equal access to quality education, particularly for Roma children, 3) strengthening inclusive education of children with special needs, 4) promoting enabling environments for child development through the “School without Violence” program, and 5) strengthening the national HIV AIDS response through Life-skills based health education, and Youth-friendly health services, that target most at risk and especially vulnerable young people.
The Community Mobilization program has the objective to make children, their families and communities aware of, and able to participate in, decisions and processes affecting their lives. Support is provided to the decentralization of the National Plan of Action for Children, i.e. to the development and implementation of Local Plans of Action for children (LPA) in selected municipalities, which not only mobilize whole communities to promote and protect child rights, and identify excluded and invisible children, but also serve as a catalyst to enhanced civic participation. The LPA process facilitates the implementation of numerous cross-sectoral interventions that improve family care practices; reduce violence and abuse and neglect of children; and, increase healthy life style practices. Through the LPA process, whole communities, parents and children are being empowered to participate in decisions that affect them.
The Partnership for Child Rights program focuses on the promotion of a culture of the rights for children and on developing an environment for local fundraising and private sector partnership for children. This implies strengthening positive social and cultural norms and global values which address and redress exclusion and promote inter-ethnic relationships.
Areas of Assistance:
Health, Education, Child Protection, Advocacy and partnership for children rights.
Geographical area:
Serbia
Who may apply?
UNICEF is not a donor. UNICEF provides development assistance to the Government, Ministries, civil society and community in their efforts to ensure that all children, in particular those who live in poverty and exclusion, enjoy and exercise their rights.
Application procedures and deadlines:
UNICEF assistance is based on the CPAP signed with the Government of Serbia. Therefore, the expert and technical assistance is provided thru defined annual action plan and thru programmes and projects which support certain activities in the country.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding:
N/A
Project Duration:
UNICEF is implementing a five year Country Programme Action Plan from 2005 to 2009.
Limitations:
Only activities linked to the CPAP can be funded
Specific requirements:
N/A
Contact:
Ms. Maria Luisa Fornara, Deputy Representative (mfornara@unicef.org)
Ms Jadranka Milanovic, Communication Officer (jmilanovic@unicef.org)
UNICEF Belgrade, Svetozara Markovica 58, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel: +381 11 36 02 100
Website: www.unicef.org/serbia
Program Title
UNDP programme in Serbia is directed towards development issues and agenda oriented towards EU integration. In line with the UNDAF framework, programme document for Serbia and action plan for the programme for Serbia for the period 2005-2009, UNDP is focused on the domains of public administration and judiciary reform, as well as on better access to services and rights and to promotion of local development directed towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals. UNDP programme is implemented through three programme clusters (or thematic wholes), whereby attention is paid that different programmes/projects are thematically linked and that there is cooperation between clusters and the UNDP Department for implementation of the development policy. In the UNDP office in Belgrade there are following programme teams/programme clusters): · Capacity building for accountable governance · Sustainable and local development · Inclusive development Besides the above-mentioned teams, in the scope of the UNDP Belgrade Office there is also a Department for implementation of development policy that supports the activities of all teams and equally cooperates with the UNDP employees who work in the programme and with UNDP partners regarding policy issues. The Department prepares Annual Reports on national human development, as well as other reports related to implementation of specific policy (Reports on Millennium Development Goals). One should take into account that UNDP is not a donor’s organization although it assists to governments of the host countries in issues related to development, and it develops partnerships with the civil society and private sector. UNDP is an intergovernmental organization that obtains funds from the UN member countries, as well as from fundraising actions at the local level. Donors at the local level are bilateral donors, such as Government of the Kingdom of Holland, Norway, Austria, SIDA, CIDA, DfID. In addition, a considerable number of projects are being realized through EU funds.Aim of the program/project
Development assistance
Areas of assistance
Various, depending on requirements of government counterpart for development assistance. Main focus on democratic governance, poverty reduction, conflict resolution and recovery, energy and environment protection, HIV/AIDS, strengthening the role of women in society
Geographical area
Serbia, local UNDP offices in Vranje and Novi PazarWho may apply?
Government institutions, parliament, local self-governance, NGOs. It is expected from the actors involved in the project implementation to provide financial and non-financial assistance
Application procedure and deadlines
The support by UNDP is based on Stand Basic Assistance Agreement between the Serbian government and UNDP. Therefore, the technical assistance is provided thru defined action plan and thru programmes and projects, which support certain activities in the country.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
N/A
Project Duration
Range between couples of months to several years
Limitations
Activities funded need to fit within UNDAF/CPD/ CPAP framework
Specific requirements
The appropriate documentation for specific tendering procedures
Contact
Rini Reza, Deputy Resident Representative (rini.reza@undp.org)Radomir Burić, Assistant Resident Representative and Sustainable and LocalDevelopment Cluster Team Leader (radomir.buric@undp.org )Internacionalnih brigada 69, 11000 Belgrade, Serbiahttp://www.undp.org.rsProgram Title
Aim of the program/project
Aim is to ensure appropriate involvement of women in development activities through providing support for innovative and experimental activities benefiting women
Areas of Assistance
Strengthen the commitment, capacity, and accountability of key government institutions to support gender equality (GE) and women’s human rights (WHR) through partnership with civil society, and to enhance the capacity of gender equality advocates to use global frameworks, mechanisms and tools to advance a human rights agenda in the target countries.
Geographical area
Republic Serbia
Who may apply?
Governmental Agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations which aim is to promote GE through innovative programmes
Application procedures and deadlines
N/A – for each specific programme component calls for proposal are/ will be issued defining requested procedures and deadlines.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
N/A – depending on specific project requirements. Usually up to 30.000 US $
Project Duration
Depending on project the type.
Limitations
N/A
Specific requirements
N/A
Contact
UNIFEM Project office Belgrade
Internacionalnih brigada 69, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel: +381 11 2040 400
E-mail: info.serbia@unifem.org
In partnership with UNDP
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
Human rights education in the primary and secondary school systems
Areas of assistance
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other human rights actors among civil society
Application procedure and deadlines
All interested should submit their original project proposals on Human Rights Education by October 15th 2008. One organization can submit ONE PROJECT PROPOSAL ONLY. Application forms (enclosed) should be sent by post or by email address.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Maximum three projects will be granted funds up to $5,000.
Project Duration
Proposed projects can last up to six months and will have to be implemented by June 2009.
Limitations
N/A
Specific requirements
ACT task force will pay special attention to the following aspects of the proposed activities: gender sensitiveness and responsiveness; addressing of the Roma rights issues; activities related to the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and marking of the 2008 Human Rights Day.
Contact
Marija Raus
OHCHR/RCO
(for ACT Project) – NOT TO BE OPENED BY REGISTRY
Tel: +381 11- 20 40 417, 20 40 406;
Fax: +381 11 – 3444-300
E-mail: marija.raus@undp.org
Internacionalnih Brigada 69, 11 000 Belgrade, Serbia
Program Title
The Annual Grant Competition (Formerly Unsolicited Grant Initiative)
Aim of the program/project
Preventing, managing and resolving violent conflict and promoting post-conflict peace building outside the borders of the U.S.
Areas of Assistance
Topic areas of interest to USIP include, but are not limited to:
Geographical area
Outside the borders of US
Who may apply?
USIP may provide grant support to nonprofit organizations and individuals—both U.S. and foreign—including the following: institutions of post-secondary, community, and secondary education; public and private education, training or research institutions, and libraries, national and international public agencies and organizations. Please note that if submitting as an individual and your proposal is successful, you will be required to identify an institution through which the grant can be administered.
Application procedures and deadlines
The Annual Grant Competition application deadline is October 1. All applicants – successful and unsuccessful – will be notified in writing about the outcome of their application no later than March 31. All projects must be submitted on an application form. Application form can be downloaded from http://www.usip.org/grants/
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Most awards fall in the range of $40,000 to $120,000, although somewhat larger grants are also awarded. The amount of any grant is based on the proposed budget and on negotiations with successful applicants.
Project Duration
Most USIP grants are one to two years in duration, but shorter – term undertaking is also welcomed.
Limitations
Awards are generally not given for institutional support or development.
Specific requirements
N/A
Contact
1200 17th Street, NW Suit 200
Washington, DC 20036-3011, USA
Fax +1 (202)833-108; Tel +1 202-429-3842
E-mail: grants@usip.org
Program Title
Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights
Aim of the program/project
Urgent Action Fund – UAF provides timely small grants to support strategic interventions in situations when the opportunity for improvement of women’s human rights emerges anywhere in the world. Such opportunities occur when an unexpected event – positive or negative – creates a situation in which an urgent intervention may have a significant impact.
Areas of Assistance
Activities supported by the Urgent Action Fund are very diverse, although the general aim remains improvement of women’s human rights.
Urgent Action Fund allocates grants for three categories:
· Response to war, growing violence or unstable political environment
· Legal or legislative actions that create opportunities for making precedent, or activities that aim to protect the already created precedent
· Protection and safety of women defenders of human rights
Independently from the category, grant applications must meet the following criteria:
STRATEGIC – the activity is related to already existing plan for realization of structural changes that will improve women’s human rights.
UNFORESEEN AND URGENT – a situation or circumstance are unforeseen and action must be fast in order to be efficient.
SUSTAINABLE – the group is capable of efficient implementation of the proposed action and it may provide funds for the future work in the scope of the strategy.
SUPPORTED – the group is supported by others who deal with women’s human rights or related areas, locally or globally.
Geographical area
All continents except Africa – for which is in charge UAF–Africa
Who may apply?
Women’s organization may apply for the grant. UAF does not allocate funds for individual projects or organization led by men.
Application procedure and deadlines
Urgent Action Fund provides additional funds for groups that already have a clear strategy that is being implemented or to coalitions of groups that react jointly to crises or new opportunities.
· Application may be submitted directly to the Urgent Action Fund or through persons and organizations already known to the Fund.
· We can respond faster to applications that include approval of one of our advisors or members of the Board, another donor or a well-known member of the women’s human rights community.
· We accept applications in all languages, however, translation of applications submitted in a language not being English or Spanish may take some time.
· We shall treat information given in the application as confidential, at your request. Applications to the Urgent Action Fund may be submitted by e-mail, fax or regular mail.
UAF responds to all applications within 72 hours.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Maximum amount is $5,000.
Project Duration
Taking into account activities supported by UAF, duration of such activities is between a few days and three months. Unfortunately, UAF is not allocating funds for general operating costs nor is it giving long-term support to organizations.
Limitations
UAF does not allocate grants for humanitarian actions, general programme activities, long-term projects or individual participation in conferences.
Urgent Action Fund is committed to the principle of nonviolence. UAF does not support groups or individuals who support or are included in violence.
Specific requirements
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Contact
Urgent Action Fund
3100 Arapahoe Ave. Suite 201
Boulder, CO 80303 USA
Tel: 1-303-442-2388
Fax: 1-303-442-2370
E-mail: urgentact@urgentactionfund.org
Urgent Action Fund is led by an International Board of women activists. You may find more details on the present structure of the Board and staff, as well as UAF and UAF-Africa on our website www.urgentactionfund.org
The economic and democratic development of Serbia is central to the future prosperity and political stability of Southeast and Central Europe. To determine how the United States could best assist Serbia over the next five years to achieve the goal of being a democratic and prosperous country moving towards Euro-Atlantic integration, USAID consulted with local and international experts, central and local government institutions, civil society, the private sector and other donors. Based on the input received, a new strategy was created which incorporates three key themes for addressing transitional challenges:
The strategy adopts an innovative approach that integrates key democracy and economic growth components across themes and is designed to respond to any changes that may occur in the socio-political environment. USAID works with government institutions, indigenous and international non-governmental organizations and private businesses: to improve and accelerate the growth of the private sector through economic policy reform and assistance to businesses; to increase the participation and knowledge of citizens in political and economic decision-making; and to help democratic institutions at all levels to be more effective, responsive and accountable.
To
optimize resources and the impact of programs, USAID will continue to form
creative alliances with non-traditional partners such as the Diaspora and local
financial institutions. USAID is confident that within the next several years, Serbia will reach a sustainable level of democratic and economic transition, and its
assistance will no longer be needed. It is currently planned that the last year
USAID will fund new projects in Serbia will be 2011, and these programs should
then close out in one to two years.
USAID encourages interested parties to visit their website
http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=4, which is regularly
updated, to keep track of USAID’s efforts and the progress being made. USAID would appreciate your feedback on the site and its work. Comments on the website may be
sent to: comments-belgrade@usaid.gov.
NOTE: USAID does not act as a direct funding agency. Its funds are allocated through implementing partners listed in this Review.
Program Title
WFD's work now focuses on strengthening parliaments and political parties in priority countries in Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. In both these fields we work at national and local levels
Aim of the program/project
In Serbia, WFD will work to increase citizens’ confidence and engagement in political processes and institutions.
Areas of assistance
We are interested in projects to strengthen public scrutiny of government work, standards of behavior in public bodies, transparency and accountability. We will also support attempts to build stronger representative institutions, at local and national levels, and encourage policies for inclusive civic and political participation.
We consider projects that can help develop skills, build knowledge, provide opportunities for people to share experience and above all undertake concrete action to bring about change in local communities. We are interested both in new ideas, and in replicating those that have worked successfully elsewhere.
In addition to grant making, WFD will selectively facilitate contact with appropriate experts, from the UK and/or third countries, who can offer advice and professional support.
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Complementing this work, WFD will support local organizations (NGOs, civic groups, public institutions, media, professional associations, local government, women’s and youth organizations) capable of making a concrete contribution to increasing citizens’ influence in decision-making processes. We will encourage complementary activities, in different sectors, to address common objectives.
Application procedure and deadlines
We welcome opportunities to discuss potential new initiatives. However, we will not in future be accepting project proposals for partnership or funding unless prior contact has been made with the relevant WFD team. In this event, or if you are working on initiatives about which you believe the Foundation would be interested to know more, please contact the appropriate teams at WFD.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
N/A
Project Duration
N/A
Limitations
Please refer to country strategies on our website (www.wfd.org)
Specific requirements
Please refer to country strategies on our website (www.wfd.org)
Contact
Eastern and southeast Europe
Romana Janku
Tel: +44 (0)20 7340 1890
Fax: +44 (0)20 7799 1312
E-mail: Romana@wfd.org
Program Title
Small Grants Program
Aim of the program/project
Strengthening of the civil sector
Areas of assistance
Information dissemination; strengthening, building capacity of the civil sector.
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Civil sector
Application procedure and deadlines
Application form; Independent committee creates a shortlist; the final decision is made in cooperation with the Head of the World bank office; the procedure lasts around two months.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Not defined, however the grants are usually around 3.500US$
Project Duration
A year.
Limitations
No funding for equipment available.
Specific requirements
Not defined.
Contact
In cooperation with partner organizations
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
Creating short documentary movies with the subject:”Life, activities and accomplishments of persons with disability''
Areas of Assistance
Film art
Geographical area
No limitations
Who may apply?
The call for proposals is open to all interested.
Application procedures and deadlines
The call for proposals is open throughout the year.
Minimum–maximum amount for funding
Selected films will be shown as a part of the Film manifestation ‘’Uhvati sa mnom ovaj dan! (Seize this day with me)” and on the festival of European documentary and independent film "Euro-In" in Novi Sad. The best films will be awarded.
Project Duration
N/A
Limitations
No limitations
Specific requests:
In order to be selected, movies must cover the required issue and must meet conditions of the Call.
Duration of the film: maximum 35 minutes. Film format: DiVX or DVD. The films must have subtitles (in Serbian language)
Contact
Association of students with disabilities of Novi Sad
FOR THE COMPETITION
Trg D. Obradovića 1, Law Faculty
21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Additional information could be found by contacting:
ljisha.zizic@yahoo.com i +381 64/1612049
Program Title
„Let everyone Read”«
- Studio for recording of audio literature for blind and visually impaired persons
Aim of the program/project
Providing literature for students
Areas of Assistance
Speaker – volunteer, visually imparired persons
Geographical area
Territoy of Novi Sad municipality
Who may apply?
Persons with speaker's potential, preference will be given to students
Application procedures and deadlines
All interested should refer to persons in charge in the NSUSI office between 10.00 and 15.00 hours to leave their data. Auditions for speakers are held on Wednesday.
Minimum–maximum amount for funding
Fixed rate – 100RSD per hour (edited material)
Project Duration
Throughout the year
Limitations
Persons up to 35 years may apply for auditions
Specific requests:
N/A
Contact
Milijana Jeftenic, koordinatorka rada studija NSUSI-ja,
+381 63 519 042, power_of_word@hotmail.com
BCIF is a domestic public benefit fund that supports people to take active part in improving the life in their communities. BCIF is supporting non-profit associations and informal citizens’ groups in Serbia
Program Titles
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
1) Building community confidence and capacity to address locally identified needs and issues.
2) Encouraging creative and effective approach to issues facing Serbian communities
3) Encouraging the identification and use of local resources including expertise, in kind contributions, time etc.
Areas of Assistance
There are no limits regarding the issues covered through this program
Geographical area
Local communities in Serbia
Who may apply?
All local civic organizations and informal groups from Serbia operating on local level
Application procedures and deadlines
§ Call for Proposals is open throughout the year
§ Call for proposals and Application forms are available in Serbian, Hungarian, Albanian and Roma language on web site, at BCIF office, through e-mail and fax
§ Decisions on the grants are brought three times per year (February, May, October)
§ In average, process of approval takes less then one month from the deadline for the receiving the applications
§ e-mail address for sending the applications: prijave@bcif.org
§ All applicants are informed about the results
§ Project proposals are assessed on three levels before the final decision is made: BCIF staff, advisors and Grant Committee
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Maximum amount 350.000 CSD
Project Duration
Without limitation
Limitations
National organizations located outside of the community in question, international organizations, political organizations, state institutions, governmental entities, individuals, for-profit initiatives and humanitarian aid initiatives are not eligible to apply.
- Specific requirements
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Program Title
Aim of the program/project
The main aim of the program Centrifuge is to support active engagement of young people (aged 15 to 30) in initiating and creating cultural programs in their local communities.
Areas of Assistance
Finacional support to youth initiatives which are aimed to improve cultural programs and to raise awarenes about youth issues in their commuinities.
Geographical area
All places in Serbia where operates Erste Bank, aside from Belgrade, Nis and Novi Sad
Who may apply?
Locally based youth non-profit organizations and informal groups creatively engaged in cultural programs for youth in their communities.
Application procedures and deadlines
Application forms are available on the website, and can also be requested via e-mail or post through our office. Application form needs to be submitted by e-mail, post or faxed to the BCIF office. BCIF receives application once a year.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Min. 500 – max. 4000 euro (in CSD according to official rate)
Project Duration
N/A
Limitations
Specific requirements
Priority is given to the initiatives that encourage active participation of wider group of peole, not only members of youth organisations or direct beneficiaries of project activities. It should involve people, representatives of institutions, organisations, medias, sponsors from the community which can make an impact on project activites and inspire improvement of cultural events for young people in the future.
Contact
Balkan Community Initiatives Fund (BCIF)
Gospodar Jevremova 45/III-8, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel: +381.11.2622-511; + 381. 11. 3288- 721; +381. 11.3288-723
Fax: + 381. 11. 2629-374
E-mail: office@bcif.org
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
Supporting restoration and reconstruction of inadequately used or abandoned public space in the community, through projects which include active citizen participation in all project phases from planning right through to implementation.
Areas of Assistance
The program supports restoration and reconstruction of public space such as: parks, squares, abandoned public areas and similar in urban areas, showing potential to contribute to the overall improvement of the community.
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Local organizations and informal groups that are:
1) Non-profit
2) Locally based and managed (which means they should be founded and led by people from the community in question)
Application procedures and deadlines
Application forms are available on the website, and can also be requested via e-mail or post through our office. Application form needs to be submitted by e-mail, post or faxed to the BCIF office. BCIF receives application once a year.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Up to 600 000 CSD
Project Duration
No restrictions
Limitations
Support will not be offered to:
- Restoration of the space owned by physical entity and are not public domain
- Restoration of the public-owned space without the municipal approval for implementing project activities.
- Initiatives offering already set solutions or detailed architectural or physical project, since the main project component is the development of active participation and input from current and the future space user.
Specific requirements
- Clearly presented idea, practical and achievable in keeping with the aims of the program
- The initiative encourages cooperation and active participation of great number of citizens
- The initiative brings something new to the current space usage
- Clearly defined partnerships and community involvement i.e. citizens, and relevant local self-government and institutions representatives
- Clearly defined space ownership
Program Title
Implemented in partnership with Co-operating Netherlands Foundations for Central and Eastern Europe. For more information look up the details in the document Co-operating Netherlands Foundations for Central and Eastern Europe
[2] Program is implemented in cooperation with Institute for Sustainable Communities. BCIF and ISC financial and technical assistance for this grant competition is part of the larger "Serbia Civil Society Advocacy Initiative" and is made possible by the support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
[3] Program is implemented with support of Erste Bank a.d. Novi Sad
Secretariat for Culture
Program Title
Invitation to submit programme and project proposals from the domain of culture for 2009
Aim of the program/project
The subject of the annual competition of the Secretariat for Culture for 2009 are programme proposals in the area of the protection of cultural goods, literature, librarianship, cultural-educational activities, scenic, musical, musical-scenic and visual creative work.
Areas of Assistance
Culture
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Institutions and art associations in the domain of culture
Application procedures and deadlines
Deadline for submitting proposals is 1 October 2008. Applicants shall submit their proposals on a prescribed form, which may be obtained at the registration desk of the City Administration building on Nikola Pašić Square 6, from 10:00 to 15:00 on workdays. The form may also be downloaded from the Internet address: www.beograd.rs
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
N/A
Project Duration
N/A
Limitations
The competition does not encompass programmes from the domain of publishing and film art.
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Contact
City of Belgrade – City Administration, Secretariat for Culture,
Trg Nikole Pašića 6, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Together with Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and Ministry of Science of the Republic of Serbia
Aim of the program/project
Analysis of poverty characteristics in Serbia
Areas of Assistance
Basic aim of this program is to support analisyies that may improve the assessment of poverty factors and risks in Serbia. In addition, this call aims to improve the research practice in the country, as well as to advance researchers at the beginning of their careere to use the existing research data.
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Independent researchers and/or teams of researchers, researchers or teams of researchers from the state institutions, NGOs that carry out researches.
Application procedure and deadlines
Applications forms should be filled electronically, in the given format available at www.prsp.sr.gov.yu. In addition to filled application forms, applicants should submit CVs of the researchers (and of institutions and organizations, if they are applicants) and recommendations of the referent institutions/organizations or independent expert.
Project proposals should be submitted until October 15th, 2008 to: irena.radinovic@sr.gov.yu.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
10 projects will be supported, up to 1.500EUR each. Total amount available for this program is up to 15.000EUR.
Project Duration
Projects should start at November 1st 2008. Deadline for submitting final reports is January 15th, 2009.
Limitations
Each researcher and/or teams of researchers, erach NGO, state institution or institution can submit maximum two projects.
Specific requirements
Preference will be given to researchers at the beginning of their careere.
Contact:
Program Title
- Short-term credits
- Credits for reconstruction, building of structures and procurement of equipment
- Credits for durable working assets
- Credits for development of innovation activities – legal entities
- Credits for development of innovation activities – entrepreneurs
- Credits for encouragement and development of enterprises in most undeveloped municipalities
- Credits for encouragement and development of entrepreneurships in most undeveloped municipalities
- Credits for development of entrepreneurships
- Credit support for beginners/start-uppers – legal entities
- Credit support for beginners/start-uppers – entrepreneurs
- Credits for encouragement and development of enterprises and entrepreneurships in the territory of Kosovo and Metohija
- Credits for beginners/start-uppers
Aim of the program/project
Creating conditions for encouragement of economic and regional development, for restructuring of companies and for development of capital market
Areas of Assistance
Development Fund of the Republic of Serbia will direct its activities to achievement of the following aims:
· Encouragement of economic development:
· Encouragement of uniform regional development;
· Improvement of competitiveness of the domestic economy;
· Encouragement of development of productive handicrafts and services;
· Encouragement of employment, including programmes for beginners (start-up credits);
· Encouragement of capital market development
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
The right to use the funds of the Fund will have investors in the territory of the Republic of Serbia. Please note that different persons (legal entities and physical persons) may apply with reference to the type of the programme, and we emphasize that each individual competition should be studied with attention. We suggest that information on the Development Fund’s website should be regularly followed. www.fondzarazvoj.sr.gov.yu
Application procedures and deadlines
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Depends on the type of the programme
Project Duration
Depends on the type of the programme
Limitations
More detailed information on types of limitations should be checked in the instructions for each individual programme.
Specific requirements
Interest rates, repayment schedule, collaterals and other special requirements differ by programmes. Please check instructions for preparation of documentation of each programme.
Contact
Development Fund of the Republic of Serbia
Knez
Mihailova 14, Belgrade, Serbia
Tel/fax:+381 11 / 2621-822, 2621-887, 631-239
E-mail: frrs@eunet.yu; office@fondzarazvoj.co.yu
Program Title
Fund for small projects
Aim of the program/project
The basic goal of the Fund is to support small projects which contribute to positive social changes and to strengthening civic initiatives in Vojvodina
This goal will be achieved through giving grants for small projects and strengthening capacities of groups and NGOs through trainings and consultations
Areas of Assistance
Since the UN proclaimed the year 2008 the International year of Planet Earth, during the year 2008 priority will be given to projects which, in the broadest terms, work in the areas of protection of the environment and sustainable development.
Geographical area
Vojvodina
Who may apply?
Nonprofit organizations – citizens’ associations and social organizations which operate on the territory of Vojvodina
Application procedures and deadlines
When applying the provided application form pack should be used. The forms should be filled out according to the given guidelines in the Serbian, Hungarian, and Slovakian, Ruthenian or Romani language. Project proposals which aren’t sent by email and which don’t answer all the questions of the form will not be taken into consideration. Project may be sent in the period between 1st of May 2008 and 31st of May 2008 by email only, to the address: annabu@ehons.org. Project Proposals will be analyzed by the Grant Committee, which will reach a decision on approved grants by 30th of June 2008.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
The maximum amount is 160.000 dinars.
Project Duration
Up to 12 months.
Limitations
There are no limitations regarding the themes or target groups, but the Fund will not finance:
· Profitable, commercial initiatives, micro credits and other ways of giving loans
· Projects whose main goal is acquisition of equipment, restoration or building of objects.
· Stipends, workshops, seminars and other activities without direct measurable impact on the target groups of the project.
· Projects proposed by individuals, political or party organizations.
· Retroactive financing of projects which are already underway or are finished.
Specific requirements
During evaluation, priority will be given to projects:
· Which allocate the larger part of the budget into direct project activities.
· Which include more people or help a larger number of people;
· Which are innovative and which achieve a greater impact
Contact
Ana Bu, Telephone: +381 21 650 42 96, Email: annabu@ehons.org
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
The program deals with developing, implementing and promoting the model of inclusive education with the aim of building inclusive educational policies on a local and national level. The competition for the most inclusive school has the aim of stimulating schools to develop and apply an inclusive approach. This means: the school will enable all children access to regular education; teachers and the pedagogy & psychological department are sensitized and trained for an individualized approach to children; the school works as a team with the parents and the local community; an inclusive approach is the basic part of the documents of the school – annual and development plans; the inclusive approach is agreed upon by the Council of parents, the School council and the school principal;
Areas of Assistance
Inclusive education, quality of education
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Primary schools
Application procedures and deadlines
The competition will be announced in March 2008, the procedure lasts until June 2008, realization – September 2008 – June 2009
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Up to USD 10.000 per school
Project Duration
1 year
Limitations
N/A
Specific requirements
N/A
Contact
Fund for an Open Society (Fond za otvoreno društvo)
Kneginje Ljubice 14, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tatjana Stojić, Coordinator for the youth and education program
Phone: +381 11 30 25 800
E-mail: tstojic@fosserbia.org
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
The program contributes to the establishing of institutional conditions for establishing a better accessibility of health protection to the Roma community. Supported initiatives are those which influence the realization of the Action plan for health as part of the Roma Decade and which are based on the participation of Roma in the development and implementation of the health policies and programs which directly improve the health of Roma in the local community. Advantage is given to projects which deal with advocating for the establishment of an institutional mechanism for the realization of rights for health protection of the Roma community and projects which develop models of cooperation with the health institutions.
Areas of Assistance
Health of Roma
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Roma NGOs
Application procedures and deadlines
The call for proposals is open until end of August 2008, the decision-for-approval procedure lasts up to three months.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Up to 25.000 USD
Project Duration
One year
Limitations
N/A
Specific requirements
N/A
Contact
Fund for an Open Society (Fond za otvoreno društvo),
Kneginje Ljubice 14, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Phone: +381 11 30 25 800
Jadranka Stojanović, Coordinator Public health program and the Roma program
E-mail: jstojanovic@fosserbia.org
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
The project ‘’Equal opportunities in high-school education’’ contributes to the development of an all-encompassing model of education whose aim is to provide equal accessibility of quality education to Roma children and youth on the high-school level. Specific aims of the project are geared towards securing support for Roma children to enroll and finish high school, as well as developing capacities of the educational institutions for inclusive education. In the period 2005-2007, the project was realized in Niš and Kragujevac, and from 2008, the expansion of the model into new communities is planned.
Areas of Assistance
Education
Geographical area
Serbia with an emphasis on AP Vojvodina
Who may apply?
Roma NGOs
Application procedures and deadlines
The call for proposals is announced in February 2008, the selection procedure lasts until May 2008.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Between 20.000 and 30,000 USD on an annual level
Project Duration
2008-2010
Limitations
N/A
Specific requirements
Local projects must be adapted to the needs of the network project. All relevant information will be available on www.fosserbia.org from February 2008.
Contact
Fund for an Open Society (Fond za otvoreno društvo),
Kneginje Ljubice 14, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Phone: +381 11 30 25 800
Jadranka Stojanović, Coordinator Public health program and the Roma program
E-mail: jstojanovic@fosserbia.org
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
The main long-term aim is the improvement of the quality of life for youth and developing a practice of care for youth through strengthening the participation of youth and giving support in employing youth. Priority is given to projects who deal with advocating for adopting and implementing already adopted policies for youth which concretely improve the quality of educational, cultural and employment opportunities for youth in local communities.
Areas of support
Youth participation, employment
Geographical area
The whole of Serbia, especially underdeveloped municipalities.
Who may apply?
Youth organizations
Application procedures and deadlines
The call for proposals is open year-round.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Up to USD 20.000
Project Duration
1 year
Limitations
N/A
Special requirements
N/A
Contact
Fund for an Open Society (Fond za otvoreno društvo)
Kneginje Ljubice 14, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tatjana Stojić, Coordinator for the youth and education program
Phone: +381 11 30 25 800
E-mail: tstojic@fosserbia.org
Program Title
Competition for credits intended for START UP programmes for non-working women and women entrepreneurs performing their activities for a period less than 3 years.
Aim of the program/project
The aim of this project is to render support to women who are not working and women entrepreneurs performing their activities for a period less than 3 years. Women in Serbia, and therefore in Vojvodina as well, suffered the burden of sanctions, wars, and the transition left a large number of them redundant. The fact is that in Vojvodina a large number of unemployed women have little chance to get a job and even less chance to start up or develop their own job without support.
Areas of Assistance
Development of small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurship in the territory of AP Vojvodina
Geographical area
The project started in the territory of Banat and spread all over Vojvodina.
Who may apply?
Non-working women and women founders of small and medium-sized enterprises performing their activities for a period less than 3 years.
Application procedures and deadlines
Application procedures imply: applying for the competition, submitting the required documentation, making business plan, enclosing collaterals, issuing a guarantee and realization of credit. The competition is open until the guarantee potential is fully used.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
For START UP projects, the maximum amount is RSD 1,000,000.00, while for women entrepreneurs it amounts to RSD 2,000,000.00.
Project Duration
The project started in 2007, and competition is ongoing until the guarantee potential is fully used.
Limitations
The competition is limited to the territory of AP Vojvodina and in the first place intended for non-working women and women entrepreneurs performing their activities for a period less than 3 years.
Specific requirements
Preparation of business plan, pro-forma invoices of the equipment supplier submitted.
Contact
Guarantee Fund of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina,
Bul.Mihajla Pupina 16, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Telephone/fax: +381 21 489 37 00, www.garfondapv.org.rs
(Fond za mikrorazvoj)
Program Title
1. Micro Loan program
2. Business development Services – a) Vocational Trainings
b) Support packages
Aim of the program/project
The MDF programs are aimed to improve socio economic situation of economically active and poor people by offering financial and non-financial support services.
Areas of Assistance
Business micro loan program offers financial support for purchase of the necessary assets and raw material for starting or developing small-scale businesses.
Besides, MDF offers housing micro loans for purpose of small renovations/ adaptation of the houses for IDPs. The housing loans is aimed for purchase of the construction material, engagement of the qualified labor, installing of plumbing and electricity installation into the existing housing units.
Business Development Services are aimed to IDPs who need to improve their skills and education through attending vocational training courses that would help them to find employment or self employment possibilities.
Support packages are aimed to beneficiaries of the SIPR housing units.
Geographical area
MDF works in 16 municipalities of central and south Serbia: Kragujevac, Jagodina, Krusevac, Nis, Prokuplje, Kraljevo, Vrnjacka Banja, Trstenik, Cacak, Gornji Milanovac, Poega, Arilje, Uzice, Nova Varos, Valjevo, Cajetina,
Support packages cover SIRP municipalities: Nis, Kragujevac, Cacak, Stara Pazova, Valjevo, Pancevo and Kraljevo.
Who may apply?
Business micro loans are offered to Refugees, IDPs and small scale entrepreneurs that have hard or no access to the bank loans.
Housing loans are aimed to IDPs.
Vocational Trainings are offered to IDPs and Refugees.
Especially, the Vocational Trainings are offered to the MDF micro loan beneficiaries in order to enhance self-employments of their family members and to extend the range of their business services.
MDF Support packages are targeted only to SIRP housing unit beneficiaries who got social housing flats funded by the UN HABITAT.
Application procedures and deadlines
Business micro loans and Housing loans are offered at simple procedures by accessible loan officers locally who provide all necessary information, assistance and advices in application process.
Applications for micro loans are available every working day with no project/time limitations. Frequency of loan disbursement by the bank is 3 times a month.
Vocational Training applications are available until 15th December 2008.
Support packages project ends at 30th September 2008. The beneficiary needs assessments are accomplished.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Business micro loans are offered in RSD. Maximum loan amount for the first loan is up to 200,000 RSD with repayment period of 6-18 months and for repeating loans up to 500,000 RSD with repayment term of maximum 24 months with monthly interest rate of 2,8% declining balance. Bank fee: 2%. Collateral: promissory note and salary ban.
No deposit or contribution is required by the clients.
Housing loans are offered in RSD currency up to 300,000 RSD and up to 24 months with monthly interest rate of 1,8% at declining balance. Bank fee: 2%. No deposit and cash contribution is required by the clients.
Vocational trainings per individual trainee are free of charge – no cost to the trainees.
Support packages are provided by 20% cost participation by the beneficiary and the rest is covered by the MDF from UN Habitat funding source, with exemption of micro loans that are funded by UN Habitat 20% and MDF sources of 80%. Vocational Trainings are free of charge to beneficiaries.
Project Duration
Micro loans are offered all the time, with no time/project limitation.
Vocational Training project ends at 31 December 2008.
Support packages project ends at 30th September 2008. Time extension is possible only for Valjevo.
Limitations
There might be chances for the Vocational Training project continuation in 2009.
Specific requirements
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Contact
Main Office
Svetozara Markovića 17, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel/fax: +381 11/3030-667; 3030-669
E-mail: office@mdf.org.yu
Regional Office Niš
18000 Niš, Cara Dušana 52, Serbia
Tel/fax: +381 18 526312; 526313
E-mail: mdfnis@sbb.co.yu
Program Title
Ministry announces different Calls for proposals throughout the year
Aim of the program/project
See under "Areas of Assistance"
Areas of Assistance
1. Call for proposals to use the stimulating funds for rural development through specific program that supports the development of the Roma population in 2008
2. Call for proposals for distribution and use of stimulating funds to support rural development through investments into the rural tourism in 2008
3. Program for the advancement of the agricultural services i
4. Call for proposals for use of stimulating funds for rural development through specific program that supports socially deprived and displaced persons, and refugees in 2008
5. Regulation on distribution of the stimulating funds to support the development of organic production in 2008
Geographical area
Serbia
Detailed information about specific Call for proposals could be found on www.minpolj.sr.gov.yu
Contact
Info Centar
Ministry
of Agriculture, Forestry and Waterworks
Info center, Nemanjina 22-26,11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel: +381 11/260-7960; +381 11/260-7961
Fax: +381 11/361-6285
E-mail: office@minpolj.sr.gov.yu
Program Title
Different calls for proposals of the Ministry for Diaspora[4]
Aim of the program/project
Article 22 of the Law on Ministries defines the competences of the Ministry for Diaspora. The Ministry for Diaspora performs the activities of State Administrations in relation to: status of citizens of the Republic of Serbia who live outside the Republic of Serbia; improving the conditions for exercising the voting rights of citizens of the Republic of Serbia who live abroad, enhancing the relations of expatriates, persons of Serbian origin and the citizens of the Republic of Serbia who live abroad and their organizations with the Republic of Serbia; creating conditions for involving expatriates, persons of Serbian origin and citizens of the Republic of Serbia who live abroad in political, economic and cultural life of the Republic of Serbia and for their return to the Republic of Serbia, as well as other activities prescribed by law.
Areas of Assistance
Depends on the specific Call for proposals; See paragraph above.
Geographical area
Serbia and/or countries where citizens of the Republic of Serbia live (abroad)
Detailed information about specific Call for proposals could be found on http://www.mzd.sr.gov.yu/
Contact
Ministry
for Diaspora of the Government of the Republic of Serbia,
Vase Čarapića 20, Belgrade, Serbia
Tel: +381 11 2638-033, 2639-221, 3202-900
Fax: +381 11 2636-815
[4] The Ministry announces variety of calls for proposals several times a year. Therefore, it is suggested to check regularyl the Ministry website.
Program Title
National investment plan (NIP), Republic of Serbia
Aim of the program/project
NIP is the program of the Government of Serbia, a generator of the overall country development. NIP priorities are defined by the Government Decision. For 2008, priorities are: infrastructure development, employment, education and regional development.
Areas of Assistance
NIP projects cover all areas; priorities are defined on an annual basis.
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Ministry, governmental body and agency, public institution, autonomous province, city, city of Belgrade and association of citizens.
Application procedures and deadlines
The application procedure is defined by the "R E G U L A T I O N ON THE PROCEDURE FOR THE SELECTION OF THE NATIONAL INVESTMENT PLAN PROJECTS AND THE PROCEDURE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL INVESTMENT PLAN". Public call is announced each year together with deadlines for the applications.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Not defined
Project Duration
One year and multi-year projects
Limitations
There is obligatory co-financing for the local self-governments. Details are defined in the above-mentioned "Regulation".
Contact
Ministry for National Investment Plan
11 000 Belgrade, Vlajkovićeva 10, Serbia
Tel.+381 11/3617-583, +381 11-3617-628
e-mail: kabinet@mnip.gov.rs
Program Title
Different Calls for proposals of the Ministry of Culture
Aim of the program/project
With the goal of establishing modern relationships in the area of culture and media, we are striving to create a new cultural ambient and cultural offer, and to establish a balance, necessary for reaching the conditions for development of artistic creativity and protection of cultural heritage, and for the work of the public, private and nongovernmental sector.
Areas of Assistance
Ministry of culture, within its jurisdiction, supports the best projects from the whole territory of the Republic (Serbia), in all the areas of artistic and cultural works/production, and projects of all the nationalities and ethnic minorities that live here. In addition, the Ministry holds quality international cooperation in high regard, with both the countries from the region and Europe and with countries from all over the world.
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Depends on the specific call for proposal
Detailed information about each Call for proposals could be found on http://www.kultura.sr.gov.yu
Contact:
Ministry of Culture
Vlajkovićeva 3, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Program Title
SIF is a program of the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy of the Republic of Serbia, which is implemented in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The work of the SIF is being carried out with the support of the Government of the Republic of Serbia, the European Union through the European Agency for Reconstruction, The government of Norway and Great Britain’s Department for International Development (DfID)
Aim of the program/project
In essence, SIF is a mechanism for the reform of the system of social protection, which has been created to help the sector deal with the growing social challenges of a transitional society. SIF also contributes to the reduction of poverty and works on the development of partnership between the public sector and the nongovernmental sector. This mechanism enables quick local reforms in the sphere of social protection, provides models of good practice and strives for exchange of experience in providing services.
Call for proposals for local projects. So far, we have invested 6 million EUR into development of social protection and we have supported 232 projects in local communities of Serbia. The Fund cooperates with 4 local non-government organizations performing monitoring and evaluation of these projects in local communities.
Call for proposals for local self-governments. In addition, SIF has initiated activities of capacity building for local self-governments in the sphere of strategic planning of development of social protection on a local level. In its first phase, the program included 40 municipalities in Serbia. These 40 municipalities developed strategies of development of social protection and during November of 2007, they were invited to apply for funds for development of services, which were identified as being of high priority in the strategies of development. During November of 2007 40 additional municipalities were included in the program of development of strategies, and during 2008 they are invited to apply for funds for the development of their services.
This Call for Proposals consists of two priorities. The first priority implies the following groups of beneficiaries with the need for special protection: persons with developmental problems with a particular emphasis on children and youth, children and youth with behavioral problems, and young people in conflict with the law. The second priority was the support to the development of treatment program for follow-up training programs of immediate work with children and youth with behavioral disorders and in conflict with the law, which structure the content of extra-institutional services for this target group.
Target group for the first priority are children, youth and persons with mental disabilities and the second priority considers children and youth with behavioral disorders and in conflict with law.
Areas of Assistance
See above
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
University and scientific institutions (faculties, institutes), Institutes for social services (Republican and Provincial), institutions for the residential care and nongovernmental organizations with experience in working with the target groups
Application procedures and deadlines
Deadline
for this call is 20.
October 2008. Project proposals should be submitted in the Serbian
language, written on PC, using the applications forms provided.
Proposals written by hand or on typewriting machine, as well as those not using
application forms, will not be taken into consideration. Sealed applications
should be sent to: Fond za socijalne inovacije, Terazije 41/II, 11000 Beograd, with reference "Ne otvarati pre završetka konkursa".
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
The amount requested from SIF cannot be over 50.000EUR per project, calculated in dinars.
Project Duration
Cannot be more than 12 months.
Limitations
See Guidelines for applicants.
Specific requirements
Partnership projects of the scientific institutions and organizations - direct service providers developing together treatment and training programs are preferred.
Contact
Aleksandra Čalošević
Social Innovation Fund
11 000 Belgrade, Terazije 41, Serbia
+381 11/3242 – 262; +381 11/ 3241 – 463
Program Title
Fund for allocation of a part of funds from earmarked earnings of the budget of the Republic, acquired by organizing games of chance, and used for financing local self-governments
Aim of the program/project
Allocation of funds shall be carried out for the purpose of achieving the following aims:
Areas
of Assistance
The Decree on the method of allocation of a part of funds from earmarked earnings of the budget of the Republic, acquired by organizing games of chance, and used for financing local self-governments (“Official Gazette of RS”, Nos. 75/2005 and 117/2005) regulates the method and procedure of allocation of funds acquired by organizing games of chance, and used for financing local self-governments, in compliance with the Law on Games of Chance (“Official Gazette of RS”, Nos. 84/04 and 85/2005). These funds are managed by the Ministry of State Administration and Local Self-Government, in compliance with the Law.
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Local self-governments
Application procedures and deadlines
Deadline for submitting the application based on this public call for proposals is 21 August 2008[5].
- to what extent does the project which applied for allocation of funds contribute to realization of primary activities of the local self-government unit;
- what phase is the project in, how many funds are needed for realization of the initiated project, what is the total financial value of the project, for what date is anticipated the completion of the initiated project;
- Actual contribution of the project to improvement of the living standard and living conditions of citizens in the territory of the local self-government unit.
- number, age and qualification structure of employees in the local self-government unit bodies at the time of submission of application and in the year prior to the one in which the application was submitted;
- programme of rationalization, or capacity building of the local self-government unit bodies;
- total amount of funds needed for benefits for the redundant employees;
- Total amount of budget funds earmarked for social contributions, as well as for professional development and capacity building of employees.
- the level of damage caused by natural disaster or any other large-scale crisis.
- the level of technical equipment, as well as the need for raising the present level of equipment of the local self-government unit bodies;
- contribution to the use of these funds for achievement of the aims of local self-government reform, their impact on the efficiency of service rendered to citizens and on performing the work they are entrusted with;
- Impact on stimulation of new investments and donations that contribute to the development of the local self-government unit.
- That all other legal and technical conditions for the use of the donor’s assistance are met.
Applications with all the necessary documents for the purpose for which it is applied and with a filled out prescribed application form referred to in Article 17 of the Decree (that may be obtained in the Ministry, 4th floor, room 5, or by e-mail through the website of the Ministry), Decision on the budget for the year of application submission, Annual Balance Sheet from the previous year, Decision on the municipal administration and Act on internal organization and systematization shall be submitted by the local self-government units to the Ministry of State Administration and Local Self-Government – Commission for conducting the procedure and establishing the proposal for allocation of funds, Belgrade, Birčaninova 6, within 30 days following the date of publication of the call for proposals in the “Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia”.
More information available on the website:
http://www.drzavnauprava.sr.gov.yu/news/newsitem.php?id=964
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Total amount of funds for achievement of aim No. 1 – RSD 50,491,000.00.
Total amount of funds for achievement of aim No. 2 – RSD 14,426,000.00
Total amount of funds for achievement of aim No. 3 – RSD 14,426,000.00
Total amount of funds for achievement of aim No. 4 – RSD 28,852,000.00
Total amount of funds for achievement of aim No. 5 – RSD 36,065,000.00
Project Duration
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Limitations
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Specific requirements
Application for allocation of funds may refer only to participation in securing funds for the use of one concrete donor’s assistance.
A local self-government unit may per one call for proposals apply for allocation of funds for the purpose of achievement of not more than two aims.
The local self-government unit to whom were allocated funds for achievement of one of the aims may not exercise the right to another allocation of funds for achievement of the same aim in that budget year.
Contact
Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self-Government – Commission for conducting the procedure and establishing the proposals for allocation of funds
Birčaninova 6, 11 000 Belgrade, Serbia
http://www.drzavnauprava.sr.gov.yu
[5] Deadline for this Call for proposals has expired during the Review development. It is suggested to check regularly http://www.drzavnauprava.sr.gov.yu for new funding opportunities.
Aim of the program
Research programs in the field of technological development for the 2008-2010 period.
Aim of the program/project
Involvement of scientific-research potential in solving specific developmental problems in the economy
Areas of Assistance
Scientific-Research Area, Innovation Area
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Scientific-research and innovation organizations: institutes, institutions of higher education, development-production centers, scientific-development centers, innovation centers, scientific-technology parks, business associations and entrepreneurs (in keeping with the conditions of the project)
Application procedure and deadlines
See http://www.mntr.sr.gov.yu/ for more details.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
No pre-defined limitations. Roughly, between 1.000.000 and 8.000.000 din.
Project Duration
Up to 3 years
Limitations
Participants of the project, finances by the state, must be employed at a scientific-research organization
Specific requirements
Criteria for the call will be announced through media and will also be available on the web site of the Ministry.
Contact
Ministry of Science and Technological Development
Nemanjina 22-26, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel+381 11 36 16 516
E-mail: info@nauka.sr.gov.yu
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
Competition for scholarships for up to 500 best students attending undergraduate or post-graduate studies in the European Union countries.
Areas of Assistance
Scholarships for the best students
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Students attending undergraduate or postgraduate studies
Application procedures and deadlines
15 September 2008[6]
Application forms for competitions, as well as competition texts may be downloaded from the official website of the Ministry of Youth and Sports
http://www.mos.sr.gov.yu/modules.php?op=modload&name=Downloads&file=index&req=viewsdownload&sid=41, or obtained at the premises of the Ministry starting from 01.09.2008.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Up to RSD 1,250,000
Project Duration
/
Limitations
/
Specific requirements
Conditions to be met by candidates:
Contact
Ministry of Youth and Sports
Fund for young talents – competition for 500 scholarships in EU
Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 2, 11070 New Belgrade, Serbia
Telephone: +381 11 301 43 11
E-mail sonja.gicka@mos.sr.gov.yu
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
Competition for scholarships for the school year 2008/2009 for up to 1000 best students in the final years
Areas of Assistance
Scholarships for the best students
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Students in the final years
Application procedures and deadlines
15 October 2008
Application forms for competitions, as well as competition texts may be downloaded from the official website of the Ministry of Youth and Sports
http://www.mos.sr.gov.yu/modules.php?op=modload&name=Downloads&file=index&req=viewsdownload&sid=41, or obtained at the premises of the Ministry starting from 01.09.2008.
The application form with complete documentation shall be submitted by registered mail or directly at the registration office.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Starting from RSD 25,000 net per month
Project Duration
/
Limitations
/
Specific requirements
Conditions to be met by candidates:
Contact
Ministry of Youth and Sports
Fund for young talents – competition for 1000 scholarships
Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 2, 11070 New Belgrade, Serbia
Telephone: +381 11 301 43 11
E-mail: sonja.gicka@mos.sr.gov.yu
Program Title
Program Title
Financing the programme in the domain of sports at the Sports Sector
Aim of the program/project
Long-term aim of the Ministry of Youth and Sports is the development of sports in Serbia, with securing better conditions for professional sports activities but also development of recreation and school sports, which is the base for recruiting future champions.
Through the Ministry of Youth and Sports is realized the general interest in the domain of sports (Law on Sports, Article 69):
- securing conditions for development of top-grade sports creativity and sports competitions of school and university students;
- building, equipping and maintaining sports facilities of interest for the Republic;
- research-development and scientific-research work in sports;
- organization of sports competitions and sports events of interest for the Republic;
- international sports cooperation;
- activities of organizations in the domain of sports founded by the Republic of Serbia and activities of organizations founded by the territorial unit, or any other organization, which conduct operations with state-owned funds and which provide conditions for development of top-grade sports creativity due to their stationing, purpose, structure and equipment;
- realization of programmes or parts of programmes of other organizations (sports centres, sports camps etc.) that contribute to development of sports;
- securing for top sportsmen – amateurs the health insurance rights;
- scholarships for top sportsmen intended for sport skills improvement and financial support to top sportsmen with special merits;
- National recognitions and awards for special contribution to the development and reputation of sports.
Areas of Assistance
The Ministry of Youth and Sports conducts activities of the state administration related to implementation of national sports policy and national sports strategy and to action plans and programmes; stimulation of programme activities from the domain of sports; protection of interests of sportsmen; cooperation with sports organizations and associations in organizing domestic and international events and gatherings in the Republic of Serbia; assistance to sports organizations and associations in their work and promotion of sports; publishing in the domain of sports; support to scientific-research projects; sports, physical culture; building sports facilities and infrastructure; exercising rights of foreign sportsmen and sports organizations and unions in the Republic of Serbia.
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Sports organizations, local self-government, nongovernmental organizations and other organizations that apply for programmes in the domain of sports
Application procedures and deadlines
The competition procedure is open throughout the year. (More information available on website www.mos.sr.gov.yu )
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Not defined (more information available on website www.mos.sr.gov.yu )
Project Duration
More information available on website www.mos.sr.gov.yu
Limitations
Projects related to building, restoration and adaptation of sports facilities shall not be financed.
Specific requirements
Funds are approved exclusively for programmes in the domain of sports.
(More information available on website www.mos.sr.gov.yu )
Contact
Ministry of Youth and Sports
Sports Sector
Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 2 (SIV), Office No. 2, ground floor, east wing, 11070 New Belgrade
Telephone: 011 311-77-41, 301-4005; fax: 011 311-75-51;
Program Title
Program Title
Financing projects in the domain of youth policy
Aim of the program/project
Long-term aim of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Youth Sector, is improvement of the position and improvement of quality of life of young people. The vision of the Ministry is that Serbia becomes a country in which young people will actively take part in all spheres of social life, primarily in creation and implementation of the youth policy. Ministry’s obligation is to support young people in these efforts through a combination of different programmes, measures, activities in all fields critical for the youth policy.
The Youth Sector’s activities comprise:
- Monitoring and implementing measures in the domain of informal education, leisure time and participation of young people in the social life;
- Monitoring, making proposals, passing and implementing legal measures and programmes, as well as supplementary legal acts in the domain of youth policy;
- Activities in the fields of youth policy, education and informal education, leisure time, voluntary work, culture, information and international cooperation;
- Assistance in creating conditions for organizing youth activities and for acting of youth organizations;
- Assistance in the domain of international exchange and participation in international youth gatherings;
- Stimulating different activities and youth programmes and creating conditions for including young people in the social life and decision-making processes.
Areas of Assistance
The Ministry of Youth and Sports conducts activities of the state administration related to implementation of national policy and national strategy for youth, and to action plans and programmes; encouraging young people to get organized and to participate in social processes; protection of interests of young people and assistance in their exercising those interests; giving advice to young people and teaching them about employment and volunteer work; cooperation with youth organizations and associations in organizing international youth events and gatherings in the Republic of Serbia; assistance to youth organizations and associations in their work and promotion of youth organizations and associations; making it possible for youth organizations and associations from the Republic of Serbia to take part in gatherings and events for youth abroad; encouragement and achievement of international cooperation related to youth; monitoring and evaluation of the position and role of youth in the Republic of Serbia.
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Youth associations, associations dealing with youth, agencies, funds and legal entities registered in the territory of the Republic of Serbia (depending on the criteria of the ongoing competition).
Application procedures and deadlines
The competition procedure opens several times in the course of the year. (More information available on website www.mos.sr.gov.yu )
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
More information available on website www.mos.sr.gov.yu
Project Duration
More information available on website www.mos.sr.gov.yu
Limitations
The following types of activities will not be supported:
- Individual sponsorship for participation in international gatherings as the main activity of the project;
- Individual scholarships for studying or for training;
- Purchase of a vehicle;
- Retroactive financing of the ongoing projects or of the terminated ones.
Specific requirements
Funds are approved exclusively for projects in the domain of youth policy.
(More information available on website www.mos.sr.gov.yu )
Contact
Ministry of Youth and Sports
Youth Sector
Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 2, Office No. 309, 3rd floor, east wing, 11070 New Belgrade, Serbia
Telephone: +381 11 2142-450; fax: +381 11 2142-450;
E-mail: omladina@mos.sr.gov.yu
[6] Deadline for this Call for proposals has expired during the Review development. It is suggested to check regularly Ministry website for new funding opportunities.
Specialized department for the implementation of the Program for Economic Development of AP Vojvodina; Program holder: Provincial Secretariat for Economy
Program Title
Fund for support of promotion of export - BPF (Business Promotion Fund)
Aim of the program/project
Areas of support
Participations in European fairs
Geographical area
AP Vojvodina
Who may apply?
Small and medium enterprises (SME) with headquarters in AP Vojvodina, which work in manufacture and tourism – exporters and potential exporters, and tourist agencies.
Application procedures and deadlines
Quartal issuing of the call for porposals, which cover the participation in fairs during the whole year
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
The maximum amount of subventions is 50% of total expenses of participation in fairs (expensess of renting and setting up the display bench), of travel and accomodation expenses and expenses of preparation and printing of advertising material for the participation in the fair)
Project Duration
2006 - 2009
Contact
Miroslav Nikić – manager of the BPF fund
Tel. +381 21 456 881
Program Title
1. Financing or co-financing the current repairs and maintenance, as well as new equipment procurement in the institutions for education and culture in the AP of Vojvodina, and
2. Financing or co-financing the programs and projects in the field of education and culture on the territory of AP of Vojvodina,
Takes place based on announced call for proposals:
a) In the field of education:
· Financing or co-financing the current repairs and maintenance as well as new equipment procurement for elementary and high schools in AP of Vojvodina in 2007. ,
· Financing or co-financing the current repairs and the maintenance as well as new equipment procurement for institutions of pupils and students standards in AP of Vojvodina in 2007,
· Co-financing the projects in the fields of high school reform, founded by AP of Vojvodina, and in accordance with the Law on Higher Education,
· "Dr Đorđe Natošević" award (for each school year).
b) In the field of culture:
· Financing or co-financing the current repairs and maintenance of the buildings and equipment, as well as for new equipment procurement for the culture institutions in AP of Vojvodina in 2007. ,
· Shooting films in AP of Vojvodina in 2007.
· Shooting short films, documentaries, documentary-played and animated films in AP of Vojvodina in 2007.
· Co-financing translation of great works in AP of Vojvodina in 2007. ,
· Co-financing projects in the field of cultural heritage in AP of Vojvodina in 2007.
· Co-financing publishing of works of significance to the culture and national art and art of the minorities in AP of Vojvodina in 2007. ,
· Co-financing projects in the field of top-level professional contemporary artistic creativity in AP of Vojvodina in 2007. ,
· Co-financing culture, literature and art magazines in Serbian language and in languages of national minorities and ethnic groups in Vojvodina that are of significance to the development of culture and art in AP of Vojvodina in 2007. ,
· Co-financing projects and programs in the field of ethnological (spiritual culture heritage), folklore, ethno musical and ethnochoreological creativity of Serbs in AP of Vojvodina in 2007. ,
· Co-financing programs and projects in the field of modern and national art creation by the national minorities in AP of Vojvodina in 2007.
All Provincial Department of Education and Culture's calls for proposals are announced on the web site www.psok.org.yu
Aim of the program/project
The aim of the above mentioned financing and co-financing by the Provincial Department of Education and Culture is improvement of work of institutions for education and culture in AP of Vojvodina, through financing or co-financing all structural elements which compose and influence the work of these two important fields.
Areas of Assistance
As previously stated, the call encompasses education institutions and institutions for culture in AP of Vojvodina.
Geographic area
The geographic area of the call is Autonomous Province of Vojvodina
Who may apply?
Provincial Department of Education and Culture’s call for proposals is opened to all institutions for education and culture on the territory of the AP of Vojvodina.
Application procedure and deadlines
All the calls stated in the text above, in both fields, are announced towards the end of the previous fiscal year (November and December), for the following financial year.
The exception is the call for "Dr Đorđe Natošević" awarding ceremony, which will be announced on 1st February, and will be open until 31st May, and refers to the following school year.
Minimum/maximum amount for funding
The amount for financing or co-financing particular programs and projects is most frequently the result of the compromising solution between the applicant (educational or cultural institutions) and the funds allocated by the Budget of AP of Vojvodina for the current year
Project Duration
Projects and programs are financed throughout the budget year based on the calls announced for that year.
Limitations
Each call specifies the criteria, which also represent the limitations for submission of the applications.
Specific requirements
In addition to criteria and the limitations there are specific requirements which need to be met. Some calls have particular emphasis on specific requirements, and example of such is the call for “Dr Đorđe Natošević" awarding ceremony, which looks for exceptional results of an individual or an institution in the field of education.
Contact
Provincial Department of Education and Culture
21000 Novi Sad, Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 16, Serbia
Program Title
Different calls for proposals of the Provincial Secretariat, announced during the year
Aim of the program/project
Depends on specific Call for proposals. See under "Areas of assistance".
Areas of Assistance
Agriculture, forestry, hunting, waterworks, food production, plants protection, fishery, farmers' cooperatives, rural development. More details could be found on http://www.psp.vojvodina.sr.gov.yu
Geographical area
AP Vojvodina
Who may apply?
Depends on specific Call for proposals
Application procedures and deadlines
Public calls for proposals are open year-round. See more on http://www.psp.vojvodina.sr.gov.yu
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Depends on specific Call for proposals
Project Duration
Depends on specific Call for proposals
Limitations
Depends on specific Call for proposals
Contact
Provincial Secretariat for Agriculture, Waterworks and Forestry
Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 16, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Tel. +381 21/487-4000; 456-721 Fax: +381 21 456-040
Program Title
«Best from Vojvodina»
Aim of the program/project
Areas of Assistance
Production and services
Geographical area
AP Vojvodina
Who may apply?
Manufacturers – legal entities, registered agricultural manufacturers associations of manufacturers
Application procedures and deadlines
Calls for proposals are open year-round
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Through this projects funds are not given, support is provided through organized promotion of top-quality products which meet the requirements to be marked with the logo “Best from Vojvodina”
Project Duration
The project is not time-bound. When the exceptions become the rule, i.e. the new standard, the project will end.
Limitations
Special requests are determined by the Decision of establishing the logo ‘’Best from Vojvodina’’ and individual rules for determining quality of each group of products.
Contact
Marija Vujaković
Tel: +381 21 487 4544
Program Title
Different calls for proposals of the Provincial Secretariat for Energy and Mineral Resources, announced throughout the year
Aim of the program/project
Depends on the specific call for proposals.
Areas of Assistance
Apart from activities of the public administration, the Secretariat also performs tasks pertaining to: research, development and application of all types of primary and secondary energy; research and development programmes in the field of research, exploitation and utilization of coal, oil, gas, geothermal and mineral waters; increase of energy efficiency of facilities and energy saving, research and application of alternative energy sources and secondary raw materials which are important for development of the Province, collection of new technologies, patents and licenses for the purpose of possible introduction of new products in production, on the basis of raw materials which are important for the Province, current policy of energy industry development and performance of energy systems, development of basic geological surveys, monitoring production and consumption of all types of energy and mineral resources, creation of energy balances and balances of resources and reserves of mineral resources in the Province
Geographical area
Vojvodina
Details about specific Call for proposals could be found on http://www.psemr.vojvodina.sr.gov.yu/index.php?a=konkursi
Contact
Provincial Secretariat for Energy and Mineral Resources
Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 16,
21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Te: +381 21 48743 37; Fax: +381 21 456 653
E-mail: psemr@vojvodina.sr.gov.yu
Program Title
Decision on special forms of social protection in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina
Aim of the program/project
This Decision establishes special forms of social protection which have the goal of further developing the system of social protection in AP Vojvodina
Areas of Assistance
o families in risk of disintegration, in divorce and post-divorce lawsuits;
o violence in the family;
o children and youth in conflict with law;
o children and youth in family and residential care institution;
o abused and neglected children;
o psychologically and physically disabled children, youth and adults;
o services and help to the elderly.
Geographical area
Autonomous Province of Vojvodina
Who may apply?
Special forms of social protection can be organized in the area of the city, municipalities, centers for social work, institutions for residential care, and in the manner of realizing joint programs of the governmental, nongovernmental and private sector.
Application procedures and deadlines
The Decision is in effect, there is no time limit. A project proposal on the specified application form is submitted to the Provincial Secretariat for Health and Social Policy in Novi Sad.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
N/A
Project Duration
N/A
Limitations
N/A
Specific requirements
N/A
Contact
E-mail: pszdrav@eunet.yu; +381 21/456-189
EC (Executive Council) of AP Vojvodina
Aim
of the program/project
Co-financing machineries for the applying of new technologies; (a
call for proposals has been announce every year since 2006)
Areas of assistance
Co-financing machineries up to a maximum 49% by the Provincial secretariat for science and technological development, EC of AP Vojvodina, interest-free funds that are returned as products in the form of donations to institutions on the territory of AP Vojvodina.
Geographical Area
AP Vojvodina
Who may apply?
Corporate legal entities registered on the territory of the Republic of Serbia.
Application
procedures and deadlines
A public call for proposals is issued at the end of February 2009.
More information about the public call can be found on the secretariat’s
website.
Minimum-maximum
amount for funding
Not
specified
Project duration
A year, funds are returned in the next 5 years.
Limitations
None
Specific
requirements
A minimum of 20 newly-employed workers, a minimum of 51% of funds
from partners, applying new technology, secured placement of products on the
domestic and foreign market.
Contact
Rade Ćirić
Assistant to the provincial secretary for science and
technological development,
Executive Council of AP Vojvodina
Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 16, 21108 Novi Sad, Serbia
Tel: +381 21 487 4636; Fax +381 21 456 044
Program Title
Youth Policy Action plan in AP Vojvodina
Aim of the program/project
Improvement of the position of youth, satisfying their specific needs and solving problems in the areas of: education, culture and spare time, informing and mobility, active involvement of youth into society, volunteerism, health of youth, social policy towards youth, ecology and sustainable development
Areas of Assistance
Youth
Geographical area
AP Vojvodina
Who may apply?
Local self-governments, nongovernmental organizations, institutions whose headquarter is on the territory of AP Vojvodina
Application procedures and deadlines
Application forms and the budget proposal are filled out. They can be found on the website www.sio.vojvodina.sr.gov.yu. The call for proposals is announced once per year
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
It is determined depending on the area of activity and the project objectives.
Project Duration
It is determined depending on the area of activity and the project objectives.
Limitations
Limited companies, corporations, enterprises and similar legal entities cannot apply
Special requirements
It is determined depending on the area of activity and the project objectives.
Contact
Program title
There is an option of applying for funding and there are calls for proposals for specific target groups (youth, persons with disabilities, Roma, women, the unemployed) in the areas which are under jurisdiction of the Provincial secretariat.
Aim of the program/project
The
main aim of the Provincial Secretariat is monitoring and improving the
situation in the areas of work, employment and gender equality on the territory
of AP Vojvodina. In accordance with this aim in the areas of work and
employment the objectives of the Secretariat are the following:
-
proposing and implementing the measures of an active policy of employment on
the territory of AP Vojvodina
- gathering and analyzing data in the area of employment
- monitoring all the processes related to work and employment on the territory of AP Vojvodina.
- giving opinions and suggesting measures in the areas of work and employment,
- carrying out and improving programs of employment and self-employment.
In the area of gender equality, activities are directed toward the realization
of the following objectives:
- promoting the concept of gender equality on the territory of AP Vojvodina,
- cooperation with all the relevant institutions, government and nongovernment organizations in implementing an equal opportunity policy.
- establishing mechanizms for gender equality.
Areas of Assistance
Work, employment and gender equality
Geographical area
Autonomous Province of Vojvodina
Who may apply?
In the case of the call for proposals or a public call it is determined by the text of the stated documents. In the case of requests for support of individual activities associations of citizens, nongovernmental organizations and other levels of the government and centers for social work may apply
Application procedures and deadlines
In the case of a call for proposals or a public call the procedure and the deadline are determined in the text of the stated documents. For supporting individual activities it is possible to submit a request for funding. The request must contain the following information:
1) name of the user of funds
2) town and address
3) Name, last name and position of the person authorized to represent (the signing of the contract)
4) a short description of the use of the funds or a short description of the project
5) account number and where it is registered
6) seal and signature of the authorized person on the request
After the request has been considered and approved, a contract is made with the user of the funds, and the funds are paid out to the user account after the signing of this contract. Within two weeks of the completion of the activities it is necessary to submit a narrative and financial report with the adequate supplements.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Not specified.
Project Duration
Not specified, except if otherwise noted in the text of the call for proposals or the public call
Limitations
None, except if otherwise noted in the text of the call for proposals or the public call
Specific requirements
None, except if otherwise noted in the text of the call for proposals or the public call
Contact
Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 16, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Tel: + 381 21/4874-323, Fax: +381 21/557-001,
Email: radizene@vojvodina.sr.gov.yu
Program Title
Aim of the program/project and areas of assistance
Funds are allocated for co-financing projects which are focused on applying the established official use, determined by the statute of the municipality and city of Novi Sad, of language and writing, primarily for:
- printing of bilingual or multilingual forms (administrative paperwork) which are used in the workings of the municipal administration or for other uses;
- preparing adequate computer program for working in multilingual conditions and creating conditions for their realization;
- expenses of creating and putting up boards with names of municipal bodies and organizations, inhabited places on road signs, streets and squares written in languages of national minorities which are in official use in the inhabited place, municipality or the city of Novi Sad.
Geographical area
Volvodina
Who may apply?
- Municipalities and the city of Novi Sad, in which the official use of language and writing of national minorities is statutorily determined on the whole territory or certain inhabited places, through departments for general public administration
- Departments of local communities of inhabited places in which there is established official use of language and writing of national minorities or in places or in parts of the inhabited place where there is a majority of inhabitants who are members of national minorities;
- Public services and organizations with public authorization which have the conditions and capabilities to implement the job they accept.
Application procedures and deadlines
Based on the Decision of distribution of the budget of the Provincial Secretariat of Regulations, Administration and National Minorities for donations for donations and transfers to municipalities in APV which have a language and writing of a national minority in official use (“Official gazette APV”, number 20/06), calls for distribution of grants is put out once a year. Detailed information can be found on the website www.puma.vojvodina.sr.gov.yu
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
N/A
Project Duration
N/A
Limitations
N/A
Specific requirements
N/A
Contact
Provincial Secretariat of Regulations, Administration and National Minorities
21000
Novi Sad, Bul. Mihajla Pupina 16, Serbia
I floor, office no. 6
Phone: +381
21/487-42-13, fax.: +381 21 557-074,
E-mail: pspuma@vojvodina.sr.gov.yu
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
Providing financial support for the activities of the national councils of national minorities
Areas of Assistance
The activities of the national councils of the national minorities (establishing the rights of members of national minorities to self-management in the areas of culture, education, information and official use of the language and writing)
Geographical area
Vojvodina
Who may apply?
- National councils of national minorities with offices on the territory of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina (APV)
- national councils of national minorities which don’t have offices on the territory of APV for activities and/or projects which are related to the rights of members of their national minority that live on the territory of APV.
Application procedures and deadlines
Calls for distribution for grants are declared based on the Decision of distributing the budget of the Provincial Secretariat of Regulations, Administration and National Minorities for national councils of national minorities (“Official gazette APV” issue 9/04),
Detailed information can be found on the web site www.puma.vojvodina.sr.gov.yu
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
N/A
Project Duration
N/A
Limitations
N/A
Specific requirements
N/A
Contact
Provincial Secretariat of Regulations, Administration and National Minorities
21000
Novi Sad, Bul. Mihajla Pupina 16, Serbia
I floor, office no.6
Phone: +381
21/487-42-13, fax.: +381 21 557-074,
E-mail: pspuma@vojvodina.sr.gov.yu
Program Title
Aim of the program/project and areas of assistance
Co-financing of expenses of regular workings, purchasing equipment, programs and projects of a multicultural nature, with the goal of developing the spirit of tolerance, and including programs and projects which aim to create conditions for the development of culture, science and art; nurturing and supporting national creativeness; presenting cultural goods of exceptional significance, preserving and nurturing of language, national customs and old crafts; protection and presentation of the folklore heritage; nurturing and development of amateurism, and realizing other rights of national minorities.
Geographical area
Vojvodina
Who may apply?
- associations, organizations, and other associations of members of ethnic communities, whose workings are focused on the preserving and nurturing of national and cultural identity and inter-ethnic tolerance, whose offices are on the territory of AP Vojvodina.
- associations, organizations, and other associations whose projects are focused on realizing the rights of national minorities and on preserving and nurturing inter-ethnic tolerance, whose offices are on the territory of AP Vojvodina.
Application procedures and deadlines
This type of financial support is offered in accordance to the Decision of distribution of the budget of the Provincial Secretariat of Regulations, Administration and National Minorities for donations for ethnic minorities (“Official gazette APV”, number 5/06).
The secretariat puts out two regular calls for distribution of grants per year, in January for the first half of the year, and in June for the second half of the year. Detailed information can be found on the website www.puma.vojvodina.sr.gov.yu
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
N/A
Project Duration
N/A
Limitations
Direct or indirect users of the funds from the budget of Republic of Serbia, or from the budget of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina do not have the right to receiving funding.
Specific requirements
N/A
Contact
Provincial Secretariat of Regulations, Administration and National Minorities
I
floor, office no. 6, 21000 Novi Sad, Bul. Mihajla Pupina 16,
Serbia
Phone: +381
21/487-42-13, fax: +381 21 557-074,
E-mail: pspuma@vojvodina.sr.gov.yu
Program Title
Aim of the program/project and areas of assistance
Financial support for investment work on church temples and other sacral objects, and for organizing traditional church manifestations, publishing and scientific activities of churches and religious communities.
Geographical area
Vojvodina
Who may apply?
Traditional churches and religious communities which operate on the territory of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina (Serbian Orthodox Church; Islamic community; Catholic church; Slovakian evangelistic a. v. church; Jewish community; Reformist-Christian church and the Evangelist a.v. church) have the right to receive funding.
Application procedures and deadlines
Based on the Decision of distribution of the budget of the Provincial Secretariat of Regulations, Administration and National Minorities for donations for churches and religious communities which operate on the territory of APV (“Official gazette APV”, number 24/04, 8/05), calls for distribution of grants are put out twice per year (in the first and second half of the calendar year) Detailed information can be found on the website www.puma.vojvodina.sr.gov.yu
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
N/A
Project Duration
N/A
Limitations
N/A
Specific requirements
N/A
Contact
Provincial Secretariat of Regulations, Administration and National Minorities
I
floor, office no. 6, 21000 Novi Sad, Bul. Mihajla Pupina 16,
Serbia
Phone: +381
21/487-42-13, fax.: +381 21 557-074,
E-mail: pspuma@vojvodina.sr.gov.yu
Slaven Dulić
Assistant of the Provincial Secretary – Director of the Department for churches and religious communities. Office: III/28 Tel: +381 21/487-41-85
Program Title
Women’s Initiatives
Aim of the program/project
Support to women’s groups working in the scope of women’s human rights
Area of assistance
Women’s human rights and multiply discrimination, scholarships.
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Women’s groups, LGBT groups, students
Application procedure and deadlines
Application forms on www.rwfund.org; no deadline, 60 days cycles.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Max. 250.000 CSD
Project Duration:
N/A
Limitations
No
Specific requirements
No
Contact
Vlajkovićeva 15, 11 000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel/fax + 381 11 32 22 751
E-mail: office@rwfund.org
Program Title
Aim of the program/project
Areas of Assistance
Economy
Geographical area
Serbia
Who may apply?
Companies
Application procedures and deadlines
For both programmes are announced public competitions, two or three times per year. Average duration of competitions is two months. Applicants submit adequate documentation, which is defined in the Decrees on the bases of which the programmes are implemented.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
€2,000 to €10,000 per new work post, depending on the business activities;
Minimum amount of non-repayable funds is RSD150, 000, while maximum amount is
RSD 1,500,000.
Project Duration
Limitations
Specific requirements
1. The investor is undertaking obligation to invest a specific amount, a minimum of €1 million and to employ a minimum of 50 new employees, when it refers to production activities; or €500,000 and employment for a minimum of 10 employees, when it refers to service activities that are the subject of international trade; or €250,000 and 10 emoployees when it refers to research-development activities.
2. The Agency shall bear up to 50% of actual costs for promotional activities, but not more than RSD1,500,000, while the rest of the costs shall be borne by the company. Funds are paid on the refund basis.
Contact
Agencija za strana ulaganja i promociju izvoza (SIEPA)
Vlajkovićeva 3/Vj 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
+381 11 3398-550
Fond za razvoj Autonomne Pokrajine Vojvodine
Program Title
Crediting of development programs and projects in the area of economy and agriculture.
Aim of the program/project
Stimulating economic activity, increasing employment, increasing the level of technical equipment; better use of existing capacities, stimulating export, substitution of import, saving of energy, environmental protection.
Areas of Assistance
Crediting of development programs in the areas of agriculture, production, refinement and services.
Geographical area
Territory of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina – crediting of legal entities, entrepreneurs and individual agricultural households whose headquarters or residence is on the territory of AP Vojvodina.
Who may apply?
Small and medium enterprises, entrepreneurs, agricultural collectives, cooperatives, holders of individual agricultural households and individuals not actively working who are registered at the National Employment Services.
Application procedures and deadlines
Vojvodina Development Fund undertakes crediting through an open competition. During the year the Fund puts out a number of open competitions and each is directed at different categories of users. The open competitions are put out in the daily press and in the press in the languages of nationalities and are published on the website of the Fund www.vdf.org.yu. They are open from 30 to 45 days, and in the text of the competition the terms and rules of crediting are specified. Submitting the application and documentation is done at the local offices of the Fund in the 45 municipalities of AP Vojvodina. After the end of the open competition, during the next 30 days the applications are evaluated. The proposition for approval of funding is examined in the Commission for classification (Komisija za plasmane), and finally the approval of funding is determined by the decision of the Managing board of the Fund.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Determined specifically for each open competition, since the competitions are aimed at different categories of users.
Project Duration
Not limited.
Limitations
Potential limitations are determined in the rules of the open competition (for instance, the time period of workings, classification of legal entities by size, area of crediting).
Specific requirements
Requirements are determined by the specific terms of each competition.
Contact
Vojvodina Development Fund (Fond za Razvoj AP Vojvodine)
21000 Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 11, Serbia
Phone: +381 21/4830-666. Fax: +381 21 4830-649,
E/mail: offices@vdf.org.yu
Contact Person: Petar Nešković, Assistant of Director of Vojvodina Development Fund,
Phone: +381 21/4830-653, Fax: +381 21 4830-653
Program title
Thematic call for proposals for financing and co-financing projects of NGOs
Aim of the program/project
Strengthening NGOs through financial support to projects
Areas of Assistance
Raising the capacity of the civil society and support for democratic processes.
Geographical area
AP Vojvodina
Who may apply?
Citizens' associations
Application procedures and deadlines
There are Fund application forms; the call for proposals lasts for a month.
Minimum-maximum amount for funding
Depends on specific call for proposals.
Project Duration
Depends on specific call for proposals.
Limitations
N/A
Specific requirements
N/A
Contact
Fund for the Development of the Nonprofit Sector in AP Vojvodina Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 16,
21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Tel: (+381)21 487 4757