Chernigov: Competition for funding from the Finnish Fund for Local Cooperation
the Embassy of Finland announces a competition of project proposals to receive funding from the Finnish Fund for Local Cooperation in 2017. Deadline - February 15, 2017 All applicants need to send application form application form, filled in English. Only selected candidates to participate in the second round, you must submit a full project proposal with supporting documents. General information: Finnish Fund for Local Cooperation (LCF) is a Fund managed by the Embassy of Finland in Ukraine, aimed at supporting local (Ukrainian) non-governmental organizations (NGOs). In some cases, other organisations can submit their applications, academic and research institutions, independent media and cultural institutions. Each individual case must qualify as official development assistance (ODA) and to meet the official development policy of Finland. The aim of the Fund is to maintain a strong and active community organization, an important component of a functioning democracy and an open society. The submission of the project application: Fund for Local Cooperation of the Embassy in 2017 is ˆ 100,000, the funds will be divided among the selected applicants (typically 3-5). Proposal budgets should not exceed 50 000 euros, but should not be less than EUR 10 000. If the project budget exceeds EUR 20,000, the organization must conduct an independent audit. We recommend that You make the appropriate funds in the project budget. The Embassy supports projects with funding solely from the Fund. The proposed projects are generally for one year but must be completed no later than November 2018. Types of projects: This year's priority themes for the LCF-funded projects in Ukraine are the following: - Human rights and gender equality, particularly in relation to vulnerable groups, women, youth and children. - Democracy and good governance, especially with regard to the support of the reform process in Ukraine, the rule of law and fight against corruption. - Environmental protection, especially with regard to biological diversity. First round: Applicants must complete the application form and send it before 16:00 on 15 February 2017, e-mail address: PYM.KIO@formin.fi In the subject enter “LCF” and the name of the organization. The application must be completed in English, in pdf format. Application forms without signature and date will not be considered. The results of the first round should be expected to March 10, 2017. Second round: Applicants who advance to the second round, must submit a full project application until the end of March 2017 (or later, as will be agreed) to email address: PYM.KIO@formin.fi In the subject line must specify - “LCF” and the name of the organization. Project application and all additional documents must be written in English. Additional information: The Embassy of Finland reserves the right to accept or reject the project proposals according to their preferences and changes in the situation in the country. The project Agreement between the Embassy of Finland and the organization must be signed by an authorized representative of the recipient organization of the grant. The signing will take place in Kiev, at the Embassy of Finland. The recipient of a grant from the Fund shall be responsible for carrying out the activities for which the grant was provided and at the proper financial activities. At the end of the project, the organization must provide the Embassy the full narrative and financial reports on project implementation according to the action plan and the Agreement. For projects that last only one year interim report is not expected. Project budget and grant amount in the Agreement are in euros. The recipient organization decides to obtain financing in Euro (as specified in the Agreement) or in the equivalent amount in local currency at the exchange rate of the Embassy at the time of payment. The Embassy will not compensate for the losses associated with the exchange rate of currencies. Grant, usually provided in two parts: at the initiation stage of the project after signing the Agreement, the second and last part – after the Embassy proper final statements. The Embassy reserves the right to verify or assess any of the projects funded at any time. The organization responsible for the project must provide all necessary documentation for validation/verification. All projects with a budget of EUR 20 000 or more must conduct an independent audit. Additional information on the website http://www.gurt.org.ua/news/grants/36210/ . Information http://bit.ly/1JHvyEL Contacts Finnish Fund For Local Cooperation PYM.KIO@formin.fi Also for more information you can contact the economic development Department of the regional state administration tel. (0462) 675-016. According to the Ministry of economic development Department of the regional state administration.Ïåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
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