ENI CBC MEDITERRANEAN SEA BASIN - Call for proposals for standard projects

Introduction

The "ENI CBC Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme 2014-2020" is a multilateral cross-border cooperation programme co-financed by the European Union under the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI).
The Programme provides the framework for the implementation of cross-border 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 (MPCs).

Reference documents

For preparation and implementation of standard projects, Applicants are invited to consult the following documents:

• -  ENI Regulation (EC) No 232/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council 11 March 2014 establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument
• -  ENI CBC Implementing Rules (Regulation (EC) No 897/2014) of 18 August 2014 laying down specific provisions for the implementation of cross-border cooperation programmes financed under Regulation (EU) No 232/2014 of the European Parliament and the Council establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument
• -  ENI CBC Mediterranean Sea Basin Joint Operational Programme approved by the European Commission on 17/12/2015 (Decision No. C(2015) 9133) and related annexes;
• -  Strategic Environmental Assessment for the ENI CBC Mediterranean Sea Basin Joint Operational Programme.

All these documents can be consulted on the Programme website (www.enicbcmed.eu). Priorities and Measures of the call In the context of this call for proposals and according to the Joint Operational Programme, the Joint Monitoring Committee has decided to open this call to the 4 Thematic Objectives and the 11 Priorities of the Programme, as shown below:

A.1 Business and SMEs development

A.1.1: Support innovative start-up and recently established enterprises, with a particular focus on young and women entrepreneurs and facilitate the protection of their Intellectual Property Rights and commercialisation where applicable

A.1.2: Strengthen and support euro-Mediterranean networks, clusters, consortia and value-chains in traditional sectors (agro-food, tourism, textile/clothing, etc.) and non- traditional sectors (innovative ideas solutions for urban development, eco-housing, sustainable water-related and other clean technologies, renewable energy, creative industries, etc.)

A.1.3: Encourage sustainable tourism initiatives and actions aimed at diversifying into new segments and niches

A.2 Support to education, research, technological development and innovation

A.2.1: Support technological transfer and commercialisation of research results, strengthening the linkages between research, industry and other private sector actors

A.2.2: Support SMEs in accessing research and innovation, also through clustering

A.3 Promotion of social inclusion and the fight against poverty

A.3.1: Provide young people, especially those belonging to the NEETS, and women, with marketable skills

A.3.2: Support social and solidarity economic actors, also in terms of improving capacities and cooperation with public administrations for services provision

B.4 Environmental protection, climate change adaptation and mitigation

B.4.1: Support sustainable initiatives targeting innovative and technological solutions to increase water efficiency and encourage use of non-conventional water supply

B.4.2: Reduce municipal waste generation, promote source-separated collection and its optimal exploitation, in particular its organic component

B.4.3: Renewable energy and energy efficiency - Support cost-effective and innovative energy rehabilitations relevant to building types and climatic zones, with a focus on public buildings

B.4.4: Integrated Coastal Zone Management - Incorporate the Ecosystem-Based management approach to ICZM into local development planning, through the improvement of intra-territorial coordination among different stakeholders

The application shall refer to only one Thematic Objective and clearly indicate the Priority selected. The evaluation of a project is done in relation to its relevance to the Thematic Objective and Priority under which it was submitted.

Financial allocation

The total EU contribution available for this call for standard projects is € 84.668.413,86, indicatively distributed amongst the 11 Programme Priorities as follows:

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Who may apply

Applicants and partners must be established in the eligible territories of the countries participating in the Programme and they shall meet the eligibility criteria indicated in the Guidelines for Applicants.

CORE ELIGIBLE REGIONS

Cyprus Whole country

Egypt  Ad Daqahliyah, Al Buhayrah, Al Iskandanyah, Al Isma’iliyah, Ash Sharquiyah, Bur Sa’id, Dumyat, Kafr ash Shaykh, Marsa Matruh

France Corse, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur

Greece  Anatoliki Makedonia – Thraki, Attiki, Dytiki Ellada, Ionia Nisia, Ipeiros, Kentriki Makedonia, Kriti, Notio Aigaio, Peloponnisos, Sterea Ellada, Thessalia, Voreio Aigaio

Israel Whole country

Italy Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Lazio, Liguria, Puglia, Sardegna, Sicilia, Toscana

Jordan Al-Aqaba, Al-Balga, Al-Karak, Al-Tafilah, Irbid, Madaba

Lebanon Whole country

Malta Whole country

Palestine Whole country

Portugal Algarve, Lisboa

Spain Andalucía, Cataluña, Ceuta, Comunidad Valenciana, Islas Baleares, Melilla, Murcia

Tunisia Ariana, Béja, Ben Arous, Bizerte, Gabès, Jandouba, Mahdia, Médenine, Monastir, Nabeul, Sfax, Sousse, Tunis

ADJOINING REGIONS

Egypt Al Gharbiyah, Al Minufiyah, Al Qalyubiyah, As Suways

France Auvergne, Midi- Pyrénées, Rhône- Alpes

Greece Dytiki Makedonia

Italy Abruzzo, Emilia Romagna, Marche, Molise, Piemonte, Umbria

Jordan Ajlun, Al-Mafraq, Amman, Az Zarqa’, Jarash, Ma’an

Portugal Alentejo

Spain Aragon, Castilla-La- Mancha, Extremadura

Tunisia Gasfa, Kairouan, Kebili, Le Kef, Manouba, Sidi Bouzid, Siliana, Tataoiune, Zaghouan

 Please note that this call for proposals is launched under suspension clause. Partners located in Mediterranean Partner Countries eligible territories may apply for ENI 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 the deadline of the call.

An Applicant cannot be awarded more than two (2) grants as Lead Beneficiary. Programme contribution to the projects and co-financing rate

The Programme contribution to the projects covers up to 90% of the total eligible costs of the project.

The remaining percentage, which cannot be lower than 10% of the total eligible costs of the project, has to be provided by the project partners’ own resources, or by public and private sources other than European Community Budget or the European Development Fund, as co-financing rate.

Project financial size

The project total contribution from the Programme must be within a minimum of € 1.000.000 and a maximum of € 3.000.000.

The total cost of the project and related budget cannot exceed € 3.500.000 including co-financing.

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

Duration of projects

The planned duration of a project must be between 24 and 36 months.

Submission of project proposals

Applications must be submitted using the online Application Form available at http://eform.enicbcmed.eu.

For any technical support concerning the online Application Form, you can send an email to: eform- support@regione.sardegna.it. All documents included in the Application Pack can be downloaded from the Programme website at www.enicbcmed.eu).

Proposals must be submitted only in one of the following languages: English or French.

Deadline for the submission of project proposals: 24 January 2018 at 1:00 pm (GMT+1)