Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are supporting the Capacity Building Fund with €3.2 million, with the Lithuanian government providing the remaining 15% of the fund.
The purpose of the fund is to encourage local and regional institutions to gain new knowledge and to improve skills in fields of their responsibilities. Through 2 open calls, grants have been awarded to 62 projects within the following areas:
- Environment and sustainable development;
- Human resources development;
- Health and childcare; and
- Preservation of European cultural heritage.