“This call for proposals is focused on the following specific objectives: supporting the implementation of innovative solutions to problems on the ground;
increasing the level of involvement of citizens, civil society organizations and business in solving problems;
borrowing and adapting solutions from the best practices of local authorities of the EU member states ”, - follows from the text.
At the same time, the priority areas are those areas that, among other things, provide for increased preparedness for crisis management at the local level, as well as economic recovery after the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The total budget of the program is € 5 million - several grants are expected to be allocated in the amount of € 300 thousand to € 800 thousand.
Civil society organizations, private or public companies established in North Macedonia or the EU countries can apply to participate in the competition.
North Macedonia joined NATO on March 27, 2020.
The country has become the 30th member of the North Atlantic Alliance.
In addition, at the end of March it became known that the member states of the European Union approved a decision to start negotiations on Skopje's joining the integration association.