4th call for applications for co-financing microprojects
On June 15, 2020, as part of the Interreg VA Poland-Slovakia Cross-Border Cooperation Program, the Carpathian Euroregion together with the Higher Territorial Unit in Prešov announce a call for funding for micro-projects.
The call for proposals is launched for microprojects applying for funding under priority axis 1. Protection and development of the natural and cultural heritage of the border area and priority axis 3. Development of cross-border education and lifelong learning.
Application deadline
Applications should be submitted by August 14, 2020, 15:00.
The date of the contest settlement
December 2020
How to submit applications
Applications are submitted in electronic form using the Generator of Applications and Settlements and in a paper version , which must be delivered by registered mail, courier or in person, respectively to the seat of the Association of the Carpathian Euroregion Poland or to the WJT in Prešov (depending on the seat of the Applicant) no later than on August 14 2020 until 15:00 .
The date and time of receipt of electronic and paper documents at the headquarters of the Carpathian Euroregion or WJT Prešov are decisive.
- Electronic version submission - the application must be completed and submitted using a special application, ie the Generator of Applications and Settlements.
- Submission of a paper version - a paper version (2 originals) in the form of a printed, signed and sealed application, which was sent via the Generator with attachments, should be submitted in 2 separate copies.
Place of submission of applications
Applicants from Poland:
office of the Association of the Carpathian Euroregion Poland
Jan Kilińskiego Square 2
35-005 Rzeszów
phone: 17 852 52 05
sekretariat@karpacki.pl
Applicants from Slovakia:
Higher Territorial Unit of Presov
Prešov Self-Government Country
Námestie mieru 2
080 01 Prešov
tel. 051/7081 525, 7081 526
www.po-kraj.sk
Who can apply?
- government and self-government administration bodies, their unions and associations,
- units established by the state or local government to provide public services,
- institutions of the education system and universities,
- non-profit non-governmental organizations,
- European Groupings of Territorial Cooperation,
- churches and religious associations.
A Slovak partner is required and all activities must be cross-border.
Support area
Poland - Carpathian Euroregion:
- Krosno subregion: Jasło poviat, Krosno poviat, town with the rights of the Krosno poviat, Sanok poviat, Leski poviat, Brzozowski poviat, Bieszczady poviat,
- Przemyśl subregion: Przemyśl poviat, city with Przemyśl poviat rights, Lubaczów poviat, Przeworsk poviat, Jarosław poviat,
- Rzeszów poviat and the city with Rzeszów poviat rights (Rzeszów subregion).
Slovak side - Self-governing Prešov Region:
- Period Snina, Period Humenné, Period Stropkov, Period Medzilaborce, Period Svidnik, Period Vranov nad Topľou, Period Prešov, Period Sabinov.
What can I get a grant for?
1. priority axis
- Construction or modernization of cross-border recreational infrastructure in the vicinity of cultural institutions, monuments, landscape and national parks that are part of cross-border tourist routes (e.g. creation of new and modernization of existing tourist routes: bicycle paths, hiking trails, nature and landscape routes and greenways, thematic cultural routes and related infrastructure, viewpoints, "Park and Ride" points, parking spaces close to paths and trails and cross-border integration of paths, etc.),
- Renovation and conservation works as well as modernization of cultural heritage objects located on cross-border tourist routes,
- Cooperation programs between institutions, including mutual exchange of movable monuments and museum objects (e.g. temporary and touring exhibitions, joint ticket systems),
- Establishing and developing cross-border intersectoral cooperation for the heritage of the border area between entities in the field of preservation and protection of cross-border cultural and natural resources: integrated projects in the border region, organization of thematic conferences, seminars and workshops, cooperation between institutions and promotion of joint activities for the protection of natural resources, including protection of biodiversity),
Development and implementation of common cross-border standards and guidelines for the protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage, - Actions for cross-border integration and building a common identity, e.g. coordinated educational programs / initiatives including activities devoted to historical and cultural heritage and ecology, as well as sports and language courses,
Joint cross-border promotion carried out in order to promote natural and cultural attractions of the border area and increase the number of their visits (e.g. organization and participation in joint events, fairs, conferences, workshops and seminars), - Actions for the joint protection of the natural environment, including the protection and restoration of the proper condition of species and natural habitats, ensuring the maintenance of ecological connectivity, stopping the influx of alien species, stopping the degradation of natural and landscape values,
- Educational activities in the field of risk management and security,
- Joint cross-border educational activities promoting cultural and natural heritage,
- Joint training for guides, conservators and representatives of institutions involved in activities for the protection of the natural and cultural heritage of the borderland,
- Using ICT tools to preserve and promote cultural and natural heritage resources, applications for mobile phones, websites, creating cross-border ecological products and e-products and services; cross-border information and promotion campaigns conducted with the use of modern communication tools, digitization and digital exchange of resources, multimedia presentation of cross-border heritage, exchange of specialist knowledge on the digitization of cultural heritage, creation of common repositories of cultural heritage,
- Creation of internet platforms supporting crisis management,
- Activities consisting in equipping the institution with equipment supporting operations in times of a pandemic,
- Training activities in the field of counteracting the effects of a pandemic;
- Organization of events and meetings allowing for the exchange of experiences in the field of counteracting a pandemic.
Priority axis 3
- Joint cross-border programs and initiatives for students and teachers in specialist and vocational education institutions,
- Joint development and promotion of the specialist and vocational education offer,
- Implementation of cross-border activities supporting social inclusion and social participation,
- Cross-border exchange of good practices,
- Activities aimed at identifying needs in the context of specialist and vocational education,
- Activities related to the creation of tools supporting e-education and remote work,
- Activities consisting in equipping the institution with equipment for remote work and e-education,
- Training activities to support people who have suffered as a result of the pandemic,
- Organization of events enabling the exchange of experiences in the field of counteracting a pandemic.
Types of microprojects
- Individual micro-project - co-financing value: min. EUR 2,000 max. 50,000 EUR Maximum total value of the budget: 70,000.00 EUR
Project co-financing percentage
The maximum value of co-financing from the European Regional Development Fund is up to 85% of eligible costs of a micro-project.
Co-financing of the microproject from the special-purpose reserve of the state budget is up to 5% , own contribution is min. 10% .
Funds allocated to the recruitment
1st priority axis:
The estimated value of funds available under the call for proposals is - PLN 610 thousand. EUR
- Carpathian Euroregion - approx. 520 thousand EUR
- WJT in Prešov - approx. 90 thousand EUR
Priority axis 3:
The estimated value of funds available under the call for proposals is - PLN 199 thousand. EUR
- Carpathian Euroregion - approx. 154 thousand EUR
- WJT in Prešov - approx. 45 thousand EUR
Necessary documents
The documents applicable for the call for applications, including the program document, the Microbial Beneficiary's Manual with appendices and the applicable guidelines are available in the Program Documents tab.
Other important information
- It is recommended that the material implementation of the micro-project should be completed by February 28, 2022 at the latest;
- Micro-projects that support the mitigation of the effects of a pandemic can score extra points in the qualitative assessment phase;
- Extending the catalog of possible actions to include measures aimed at mitigating the effects of a pandemic;
- At the stage of the initial formal evaluation, it is not possible to correct / supplement / submit explanations to the submitted documents.
- The Association of the Carpathian Euroregion Poland and the Higher Territorial Unit in Prešov provide individual consultations of project proposals after prior appointment of the meeting.
