ENPI CBC-MED: First call for proposals for Standard Projects

The "ENPI CBC Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme 2007/2013" is a multilateral cross-border cooperation
programme co-financed by the European Union under the European Neighbourhood and Partnership
Instrument (ENPI).

The Programme provides the framework for the implementation of cross-border and cooperation activities in
the context of the European Neighbourhood Policy, complementing efforts exerted within the framework of
the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership, with the final aim of developing an area of peace, stability, prosperity
and good neighbourliness involving EU Mediterranean Countries (EUMC) and Mediterranean Partner
Countries (MPC).

Reference documents:
Before submitting any project proposal, applicants are invited to consult the Joint Operational Programme
approved by the European Commission on August 14th 2008, the ENPI Regulation (EC) n. 1638/2006, the
ENPI CBC Implementing Rules Regulation (EC) n. 951/2007. These documents are available on the
Programme website at www.enpicbcmed.eu.

General objective, priorities and measures:
The general objective of the Programme is to contribute to promoting the sustainable and harmonious
cooperation process at the Mediterranean Basin level by dealing with the common challenges and
enhancing its endogenous potential.

Priority:
1. Promotion of socio-economic development and enhancement of territories
2. Promotion of environmental sustainability at the basin level
3. Promotion of better conditions and modalities for ensuring the mobility of persons, goods and capitals
4. Promotion of cultural dialogue and local governance

The present call for proposals is open to all the 4 Programme Priorities and to the 10 related Measures:

1.1. Support to innovation and research in the process of local development of the Mediterranean Sea Basin countries
1.2. Strengthening economic clusters creating synergies among potentials of the Mediterranean Sea Basin countries
1.3. Strengthening the national strategies of territorial planning by integrating the different levels, and promotion of balanced and sustainable socio-economic development
2.1. Prevention and reduction of risk factors for the environment and enhancement of natural common heritage
2.2. Promotion of renewable energy use and improvement of energy efficiency contributing to addressing, among other challenges, climate change
3.1. Support to people flows among territories as a means of cultural, social and economic enrichment
3.2. Improvement of conditions and modalities of circulation of goods and capitals among the territories
4. Promotion of cultural dialogue and local governance
4.1. Support to mobility, exchanges, training and professionalism of young people
4.2. Support to the artistic creativity in all its expressions to encourage dialogue among communities
4.3. Improvement of the governance processes at local level
(Tunisia and Egypt consider that issues related to Priority 3 fall under the exclusive competence of their central administrations. As a consequence, the participation of actors coming from the eligible territories of these two countries to the projects related to Priority 3 is not envisaged.)

The allocated budget for this first call for proposals is € 32.811.784.

The minimum requirements defined in the ENPI CBC Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme imply that the partnership should involve at least three partners coming from three different countries of which at least one coming from EUMC and at least one from MPC.

In the projects selection phase, an added value will be recognized to projects promoted by balanced
partnerships including more than one Mediterranean Partner Country.

Projects shall have total eligible costs ranging from a minimum of 500.000 € up to a maximum of 2.000.000 €.
For Priority 4 the minimum ceiling for project is reduced at 200.000 € for 50% of the total budget allocated to this priority.

At least 50% of the total eligible costs of a project shall be dedicated to activities implemented in
Mediterranean Partner Countries.

Please note that this call for proposals is launched under suspension clause. Partners located in
Mediterranean Partner Countries eligible territories may apply for ENPI CBC Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme funding but can only receive Programme funds if their respective country has signed a Financing Agreement with the European Commission within December 31st 2009.

In order to submit a project proposal, Applicants must refer to the Application Pack and to all relevant
documents for this call for proposals (in particular the Guidelines for Applicants), which are available on the
Programme website at www.enpicbcmed.eu

Applications must be filled in English or French.
The applications have to be submitted in a closed envelope containing:
- One original version
- Two copies
- One CD-Rom.

In case of differences among the submitted versions, the original shall prevail and the Applicant will be
requested to resubmit the copies or the CD-ROM.
Signed Application Form must be submitted by registered mail, private courier service or by hand-delivery (a
signed and dated certificate of receipt will be given to the deliverer) at the following address: