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Понеділок, 16 травня 2011

EU Announces New Competition of Energy-Saving Projects

Within the framework of the EU assistance programme in Ukraine, a competition of energy saving projects will be held. The projects will be financed by European Union.

NB: This competition is not related to EU/ UNDP Community Based Approach to Local Development Project.

General conditions of the competition:

  • EU will finance energy-saving projects realized in small towns
  • Grant winners will be selected on competitive terms in line with the EU procurement legislation

Amount of financing:

  • € 50,000 – 200,000
  • 50-80% of allowable costs

Project proposals objects:

  • Project proposals should be aimed at energy saving, namely repair/ reconstruction/ renovation of power-consuming public utilities at the local councils’ risk.
  • Project proposal objects should belong to either the local community or the local council.
  • When selecting project proposal objects one should take into account terms of the project realization, namely 24 months after winning a grant.

Potential candidates:

  • small towns belonging to rayon councils or
  • non-governmental, non-profit organizations, namely:
  1. non-governmental organizations
  2. associations of citizens
  3. trade unions
  4. organizations that represent economical and social interests
  5. organizations favoring effective management
  6. local organizations
  7. organizations of consumers
  8. female and youth organizations
  9. any non-governmental associations and free foundations

Terms of participation:

Candidates must submit their applications in partnership with:

  1. local councils with non-governmental participants
  2. non-governmental participants with local councils

Terms of applying:

Applications should be submitted by 01 July 2011

For more information and application forms please see the following website: http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/ukraine/funding_opportunities/grants/index_en.htm or https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?do=publi.welcome&nbPubliList=15&orderby=upd&orderbyad=Desc&searchtype=RS&aofr=131230

Applications should be submitted in English only.