CEI: CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS IN THE FIELDS OF HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (DEADLINE: APRIL 9, 2020)

1. April 2020.

In order to provide a targeted response to the global epidemic triggered by COVID-19, the Central European Initiative (CEI) issued a COVID-19 extraordinary call for project proposals 2020. The aim of the call is to quickly address the specific needs of communities in CEI member states.

A total budget of EUR 600,000 - supported by all CEI member states, through the CEI Cooperation Fund, and by Italy, through the EBRD's CEI Knowledge Exchange Program - will be provided for the approval of projects in the following three areas:

Health care and telemedicine (MED);
Education and e-learning /distance learning (EDU);
• Support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

All public and private entities and non-governmental organizations seated and registered in one of the CEI member states, as well as international/regional organizations, may apply for CEI grants up to 100% of their project value, up to a maximum of EUR 40,000. Particular attention will be paid to non-EU CEI countries.

Due to the extraordinary nature of the call, only applications received by April 9, 2020 will be accepted.

You can download the public invitation and application form on https://www.cei.int/news/8809/covid-19-extraordinary-call-for-proposals-launched-600000-eur-for-projects-in-field-of-healthcare

Source: www.cei.int and Coordination Body