The Fund for Bilateral Relations at National Level aims to provide financial support to strengthen the bilateral relations between institutions in Slovakia and in the donor countries, in particular through:
a) strengthening and developing existing bilateral relations under the relevant component;
b) establishing new ties and opportunities for sustainable cooperation;
c) developing the bilateral dimension in the implementation of EEA and Norway Grants.
What is supported?
The Bilateral Fund generally supports single activities with clearly specified purpose and objective. These include study tours, organisation of events, participation in events, etc. Through this call, funding is available under three individual components:
Cultural component
- The cultural component provides a possibility to establish cooperation between institutions in Slovakia and in the donor countries in order to promote cultural values, diversity of cultures, specifics of cultural environment with a unique focus on the engagement of partners from Slovakia and donor countries. At the same time, it focuses on expert/scientific events in the field of culture with a unique focus on sharing know-how and good practice between institutions in Slovakia and in donor countries.
Environmental component
- The environmental component for 2015 has considerable potential for the development of bilateral relations, networking and exchange of experience and transfer of know-how between Slovak institutions and institutions in the donor countries on environmental matters.
Social component
- The social component focuses on a wide range of social issues and topics including Roma issues. These issues have considerable potential for the development of bilateral relations, networking and exchange of experience. The component provides a possibility to establish cooperation between institutions in Slovakia and in the donor countries in order to apply new, advanced and effective measures and practices, exchange of experience, transfer of know-how and good practice.
As a general rule activities can only been implemented in Slovakia or in the donor countries.
How much is funded?
The total allocations for each component are as follows:
- Cultural component: € 26 500
- Environmental component: € 20 000
- Social component: € 20 000
Each activity (one grant application) can be awarded a grant of minimum € 1 000. The maximum grant amount for each application is as listed below:
- Organisation of events: € 10 000
- Study tour: € 5 000
- Participation in events: € 2 500
Who can apply for funding?
Eligible applicants are entities from the Slovak Republic. The applicant must have at least one partner from a donor country, or an international organisation, for the implementation of the activity for which the contribution is requested.
When is the application deadline?
Grant applications can be submitted up to 7 January 2016. Although applications can be submitted up to the deadline, they will be reviewed on a 'first come - first served' approach. Consequently, the earlier applications are submitted, the higher the chances of receiving support.
Please consult the website of the Government Office of the Slovak Republic for the full details of requirements and information regarding the call.
Questions related to the Bilateral Fund and this call should be directed to:
Government Office of the Slovak Republic
Department EEA and Norway Grants
Strategic Action unit
Námestie slobody 1
813 70 Bratislava 1
bilateralnyfond@vlada.gov.sk
+421 2 57 295 516.