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Funds for Non-Governmental Organisations

The NGO Programme in Bulgaria, managed by the Open Society Institute-Sofia in partnership with the Workshop for Civic Initiatives Foundation, aims to support various projects that promote democracy, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. With a total funding of EUR 11,790,000, the programme invites Bulgarian NGOs to apply through three open calls for proposals starting January 2013. Projects should focus on strengthening civil society and promoting vulnerable groups, with at least 10% of funds allocated to children, youth, and Roma community initiatives.

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Funds for Non-Governmental Organisations

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  1. Funds for Non-Governmental Organisations Georgi Stoytchev, Fund Operator, Open Society Institute - Sofia in partnership with Workshop for Civic Initiatives Foundation September 12, 2012

  2. Factsheet of the programme NGO PROGRAMME IN BULGARIA • Total amount: EUR 11,790,000 • What will be supported: Projects in the following priority areas: • Democracy, human rights and good governance • Social inclusion and empowerment of vulnerable groups • Sustainable development and protection of the environment • Capacity building forNGOs • Who can apply: NGOs established in Bulgaria • Objective of the NGO Programme: Strengthened civil society development and enhanced contribution of NGOs to social justice, democracy and sustainable development

  3. Aims and nextsteps NGO PROGRAMME IN BULGARIA • Goal:Supporting as many as possible NGO projects that could bring for positive change in the priority areas of the Programme • Means: Conducting 3 open calls for proposals, providing assistance and applying capacity building measures • When: First open call for proposals in January 2013 • Deadlines: • at least two monthswillbe available for preparation and submission of project proposals; • supported projects should be completed by April 2016 • Next steps: A launch event for NGOs will be organised in November 2012; the Programme website will be operational in December 2012

  4. Bilateral relations and specific concerns • The bilateral dimension: Bilateral projects and strengthened cooperation between Bulgarian NGOs and organisations from the donor states will be encouraged and supported • Our partners: The Norwegian Royal Embassy, the Norwegian Helsinki Committee, the Council of Europe, the National Focal Point • Securing the specific concerns: • At least 10% of the total allocation for each area will be allocated to children and youth related activities • At least 10% of the total regranting amount will be targeted towards Roma

  5. Last but not least • NGO PROGRAMME IN BULGARIA You can reach us at: Open Society Institute- Sofia www.osi.bg Phone: (+359 2) 930 66 19 Fax: (+359 2) 951 63 48 Email: info@osi.bg Ms Elitsa Markova, Programme manager Phone: (+359 2) 930 66 12 Email: emarkova@osi.bg

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