PUBLIC CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE POSITION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN SERBIA IN 2017 (DEADLINE: DECEMBER 16, 2016)

24. November 2016.

The Ministry of Labor, Employment, Veteran and Social Affairs of the Government of the Republic of Serbia issued a public call for submitting project proposals for the competition in the advancement of the position of persons with disabilities in the Republic of Serbia in 2017.

The subject of the competition is funding or participation in the funding of program activities of the Alliance of Associations of Persons with Disabilities at the national or provincial level, which undertake their activities directly or through the operation of local associations in their system, with the aim of improving the position of persons with disabilities.

Funds for the competition are provided in the budget of the Republic of Serbia, in the budgetary fund for programs of the protection and improvement of the position of persons with disabilities, the total amount of which is up to 225,000,000.00 dinars.

As part of the competition, funding or participation in funding of the implementation of the activities, which are aimed at improving the position of persons with disabilities, is provided through:

Accessibility of information by eliminating communication barriers,
Participation by removing barriers to the full participation of people with disabilities in society and by implementing stimulating and inclusive programs and services and
Equality through raising awareness of the community and ensuring equality of persons with disabilities.

The deadline for submitting project proposals expires on December 16, 2016.

Further information on the call, as well as project documentation, are available on www.minrzs.gov.rs

Source: Ministry of Labor, Employment, Veteran and Social Affairs and Coordination Body