ENPI CBC Latvia-Lithuania-Belarus Programme announced the 1st Call for Proposal for cross-border actions to be funded by the EU.

Deadline is fixed on 2nd of April, 2010, 16:00 GMT+2.

Total budget for the Call is 8.000.000 euro; the EU co-financing rate cannot exceed 90%. The size of a grant per action varies between 50.000 and 2.000.000 euro.

The projects on the following priorities will be financed:

Priority 1: Promoting sustainable economic and social development

MEASURES:
1.1. Promotion of socio-economic development and encouragement of business and entrepreneurship
1.2. Enhancement of local and regional strategic development and planning
1.3. Improvement of cross border accessibility through the development of transport and communication networks and related services
1.4. Preservation and promotion of cultural and historical heritage, promotion of cross border tourism
1.5. Strengthening of socio-cultural networking and community development

Priority 2: Addressing common challenges

MEASURES:
2.1. Protection and sustainable development of environmental and natural resources
2.2. Enhancement of education, health and social sphere development
2.3. Improvement of infrastructure and equipment related to the border crossing points
2.4. Improvement of border management operations and customs procedures

More detailed information about the Call is available here.