Experts from the Managing Authorities of Science and Education for Smart Growth Operational Programme and OP HRD presented the conditions for application under the procedure "Socio-economic Integration of Vulnerable Groups. Integrated Measures for Improvement of Access to Education" - Component 1
Under the current procedure, integrated project proposals of 52 municipalities will be implemented through direct grant award. The implementation of the operation will allow the possibilities of two operational programmes - Operational Programme "Human Resources Development" and Science and Education for Smart Growth Operational Programme to be used in a complementary manner. The mobilization of resources from different sources in the implementation of key national priorities is a tool for solving the problems in the regions with the most economic and social problems. The financial support is provided under Science and Education for Smart Growth Operational Programme and OP HRD, which is a leading programme.
The total budget of the integrated procedure through direct grants is BGN 70 million from which OP HRD provides BGN 50 million, and Science and Education for Smart Growth Operational Programme - BGN 20 million.
The objective of the integrated procedure is to contribute to improving the quality of life, social inclusion and reduction of poverty, as well as to the sustained integration of the most marginalized communities, including the Roma, through the introduction of complex measures and the implementation of an integrated approach.
The specific objective of the Science and Education for Smart Growth Operational Programme operation is to support social inclusion by providing access to education and training.
The deadline for submitting the project proposals through MIMS2020 information system is 31.05.2018 - 17:30 hours.
