Objectives of the Programme, priorities for year 2011 and expected results
The strategic objective of the Programme is to promote joint development activities for the improvement of the region’s competitiveness by utilising its potential and beneficial location in the cross roads between the European Union and the Russian federation.
The specific objective of the Programme is to make the wider border area an attractive place for both its inhabitants and businesses through activities aimed at improving the living standards and investment climate.
The Open call for proposals will focus on all 3 Programme priorities and 8 related measures:
Priority I: Socio-economic development
Measure 1.1 Fostering of socio-economic development and encouraging business and entrepreneurship;
Measure 1.2 Transport, logistics and communication solutions;
Measure 1.3 Tourism development.
Priority II: Common challenges
Measure 2.1 Joint projects aimed at protection of environment and natural resources;
Measure 2.2 Preservation and promotion of cultural and historical heritage and support of local traditional skills;
Measure 2.3 Improvement of energy efficiency and promotion of renewable energy sources.
Priority III: Promotion of people to people cooperation
Measure 3.1 Development of local initiative, increasing administrative capacities of local and regional authorities.
Measure 3.2 Cooperation in spheres of culture, sport, education, social and health;
The Large Scale Projects will focus on all 2 priorities and 5 related measures:
Priority I: Socio-economic development
Measure 1.1 Fostering of socio-economic development and encouraging business and entrepreneurship;
Measure 1.2 Transport, logistics and communication solutions;
Measure 1.3 Tourism development.
Priority II: Common challenges
Measure 2.1 Joint projects aimed at protection of environment and natural resources;
Measure 2.2 Preservation and promotion of cultural and historical heritage and support of local traditional skills.
Each measure will be implemented through different types of cross border joint projects such as among others research and innovation activities, promotion of networks, exchange and transfer of know-how, training, awareness raising campaigns, etc. (Further details can be found in the Programme and Guidelines for Grant Applicants).
Maximum rate of Programme financing
The financing rate of the Programme funds shall be up to 90% of total eligible expenditure of the project.
In case of small and medium size enterprises selected through Open call for proposals, the financing rate of the Programme funds may be up to 50% of total eligible costs of respective small and medium size enterprise.
In case of participation of private entities in the Large Scale Project maximum Programme co-financing rate is 50% for respective project partner from Estonia and Latvia and 90% of the total eligible costs for respective project partner from the Russian Federation.
Schedule of calls for proposals
Expected time for the launch of 2nd Call for Proposals is 4th Quarter of 2011, however it depends on results of the 1st Call for Proposals.
The Call for Proposal with exact date for the launch will be published on the Programme’s website:www.estlatrus.eu.
Expected time for decision taking on selection of the Large Scale Projects is 4th Quarter of 2011.
Indicative amount of calls for proposals
The indicative amount made available from the Programme under 2nd Call for Proposals is around EUR 7 500 000, however it will be agreed by Joint Monitoring Committee based on results of the 1st Call for Proposals.
Programme allocation for the LSPs comprises of 30% of the Programme financing which is EUR 19 105 119. Additional financing can be made available from Estonian State budget and co-financing from the Russian Federation for projects involving partners from Estonia and/ or Russia.
Source and more information on: http://www.estlatrus.eu