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The EU needs your story about COVID-19!

13/05/2020 The current unprecedented crisis has put to the test all aspects of our life, including cross-border cooperation which is facing its most challenging times in decades. The European Commission wants you to share your stories and experiences, both positive and negative ones, regarding cross-border cooperation during the Covid-19 crisis. They would like to know everything about y

Resuming measures for the current crisis

27/04/2020 In order to support Programme beneficiaries to respond to the evolving situation regarding COVID-19, the Managing Authority issued recommendations on measures that may be taken by the beneficiaries to reduce the effects of the crisis on the projects implementation. In this respect, for the proper implementation of the grant contracts financed by the Black Sea Basin Programme and

2020 edition of the Youth4Regions competition for aspiring young journalists

14/04/2020 Youth4Regions is the European Commission programme helping journalism students and young journalists to discover what the EU is doing in their region. If you are a journalism student or a young journalist and you are interested in what EU regional policy is doing in your region, you could have the opportunity to: • Receive trainings on journalism and EU regional policy and m

Electronic signatures

26/03/2020 We remind all programme beneficiaries that electronic signatures can and should be used for all project documents and requests, particularly during the current period. For the beneficiaries from the 1st Call for proposals, the office and administration budget line can cover such expenditures, in case you did not purchase an electronic signature yet. For the beneficiaries fro

e-Library is now open!

25/03/2020 To make the knowledge, experiences, and results generated by projects more accessible and to promote the project's achievements and demonstrate the added-value of cross border cooperation, the programme website was developed to accommodate an e-Library. The e-Library is available at the Capitalisation section and contains the documents prepared by the beneficiaries during the p

Important information for beneficiaries

13/03/2020 In the context of the current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the recommended actions related to the measures that restrict the movement of people during this outbreak and the preventive measures recommended by all participating countries’ Governments and by the European Commission regarding the presence and transmission of the new type of coronavirus among the populat

IMPORTANT NOTICE! Managing Authority Instruction no 21 from 26 February 2020 to the Beneficiaries of the ENI CBC Black Sea Basin Programme 2014-2020

28/02/2020 Taking into consideration the need for a common understanding of the provisions of the Articles 16.2 and 16.3 (Suspension by the Lead Beneficiary) from the Grant Contract, the Managing Authority has issued an Instruction to support the beneficiaries by indicating the procedural steps to be followed and the communication flow. Further, it clarifies the suspension start date if the re

The first meeting of the Joint Programming Committee for the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme 2021-2027

31/01/2020 The first meeting of the Joint Programming Committee - body responsible for the preparation of the Interreg NEXT (Neighbourhood External) Black Sea Basin Programme 2021-2027 - was held on the 29th of January 2020 in Brussels, Belgium. The eligible participating countries of the new Programme involves ten states from the Black Sea Basin: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, G

Procurement rules: National legislation or PRAG?

21/01/2020 According to art. 9.1 of the Grant Contract (GC), all Beneficiaries must comply with the procurement rules, as follows: Beneficiaries from Member States Art. 9.2 of GC stipulates that Beneficiaries - contracting authorities apply the national laws, regulations and administrative provisions, whereas, according to art. 9.3(b) of GC, Beneficiaries that are not contracting author

IMPORTANT NOTICE! Instruction no.19 from October 2019 to Beneficiaries of the ENI CBC Black Sea Basin Joint Operational Programme 2014-2020 regarding preparation and filling in interim reports in eMS

23/10/2019 To ensure more guidance and support during the implementation of the projects funded by Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 and taking into consideration the provisions of the Grant contract article 4 – Payment arrangements and Article 5 - Obligation to provide information and reports, the Managing Authority has issued an Instruction, which explains and provide d

IMPORTANT NOTICE! Project Implementation Manual revised is now available!

23/10/2019 We revised the Project Implementation Manual applicable for the beneficiaries of the ENI CBC Black Sea Basin Programme. The revision also concers the following annexes: 1. Annex 4 – Template of Timesheet - Updated; 2. Annex 5 – Guide on Reporting in the Electronic Monitoring System (eMS) for Lead Partners and Partners - Revised; 3. Annex 7 – Project Procurement Pl

European Cooperation Day in Republic of Moldova

1/10/2019 Coming up, 3 full days of action to celebrate European Cooperation Day during 2-4 October 2019. The Republic of Moldova will be the scene of the forthcoming events focused on the slogan „Let’s clean our future!”. There will be debates on waste management, clean-up actions and awareness campaigns involving youths and their environmental perception. Engaging youths in the even

ENI CBC Black Sea Basin Programme at EU Regions WEEK

30/09/2019 Marine litter knows no borders.....but with joined efforts, we can fight against climate change and the reduction of environmental pollution. At the Laboratory Group organised by TESIM project during the EU Regions WEEK on 10 October 2019 in Brussels, one of the speakers is a beneficiary of the ENI CBC Black Sea Basin Programme. Mr Fatih Konukcu, the representative of the Lead be

Instruction no 15 from 20 November 2018 has been revised

26/09/2019 The Instruction no 15 from 20 November 2018 lays down specific provisions for the expenditure and revenue verification of a grant contract funded under the ENI CBC Black Sea Basin Programme 2014-2020. Initially limited to the beneficiaries from the partner countries, the applicability of the provisions of the Instruction has been extended to all beneficiaries of a grant contract

Results of the quality assessment – Second Call for Proposals

25/09/2019 During the fourth meeting of the Joint Monitoring Committee held last week in Odessa, the results of the quality assessment of the applications submitted during the second Call for Proposals were approved. A brief summary is available here. Following the JMC decision, all the applicants were accordingly notified on the results of the quality assessment indicating if their Applica

A CALL FOR ACTION - Let’s clean our future!

20/09/2019 This year, to celebrate European Cooperation Day, a Solid Waste collecting Action will be conducted at the Black Sea, because generating environmental attitudes is essential in the fight against climate change and the reduction of environmental pollution. It is a step closer in spreading awareness of environmental challenges and good waste management practices in the Black Sea Ba

Fourth meeting of the Joint Monitoring Committee for Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020

19/09/2019 The new generation of projects to be funded under the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 has been approved by the Joint Monitoring Committee during the meeting held in Odessa, Ukraine, on 17th of September 2019. 31 projects from the second call for proposals, with a total value of 25.2 euro (ENI funds), will soon follow in implementation to the 24 proj

INSTRUCTION No.17 / 29.08.2019 for Beneficiaries

29/08/2019 Having regard to the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) and the obligations resulting thereof, the Managing Authority has issued an Inst

Assessment process of the applications submitted during the second Call for Proposals

22/08/2019 The assessment process of the applications submitted during the second Call for Proposals is running according to the foreseen calendar. All the applications have been evaluated and the Quality Assessment Report of the Selection Committee is submitted to the Joint Monitoring Committee for consideration and final approval in September 2019. All the Applicants will be informed throug

IMPORTANT NOTICE! Annex 4 Timesheet_vers2 at Project Implementation Manual

16/07/2019 Annex 4 regarding timesheet template with the Programme’s visibility elements in editable *xls. format, can be found here. The document can be easily converted to pdf. format.

The fifth Newsletter of Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020

12/07/2019 The fifth Newsletter of Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 is ready to be read. From the material you may find more about the status of the first Call for proposals, the assessment process of the applications submitted during the second Call for proposals, the events held in the programme framework and many more. The Newsletter can be read here.

Let's keep the beaches clean! Summer Season 2019 Facebook Campaign

31/05/2019 With Summer Season 2019 upon us, we initiate a new campaign to protect the beaches that we love and enjoy: Let's keep the beaches clean! WHY? ENI CBC Black Sea Basin Programme (the programme addressed to the regions around the Black Sea) is promoting common awareness-raising and joint actions to reduce river and marine litter. So here we are, supporting the awareness campaign in

Clarifications after Quality Assessment

28/05/2019 The Quality Assessment of the applications is running according to the schedule. The first requests for clarifications were sent today in the eMS for the applications submitted within the second Call for proposals. Therefore, we invite the applicants to regularly CHECK THE MAILBOX IN THE eMS TO OBSERVE THE DEADLINE! Clarifications will be sent to the eMS username assigne

IMPORTANT NOTICE! Project Implementation Manual under revision

24/04/2019 The Project Implementation Manual applicable for the beneficiaries of the ENI CBC Black Sea Basin Programme is currently under revision. Annex 3 regarding procurement rules is being revised first. For reference as regards procurement rules for beneficiaries (public or private) from all participating countries, please observe the related provisions of Article 9 of the Grant Contr

Clarifications after Administrative Compliance and Eligibility Check

6/03/2019 The first requests for clarifications were sent today in the eMS for the applications submitted within the second Call for proposals. Therefore, we invite the applicants to regularly check the mailbox in the eMS to observe the deadline. Clarifications will be sent to the contact person using the contact details provided in the eMS Application – Registration for the Lead Partner.

Practical Advices on Project Implementation

26/02/2019 JTS is here to support you! For any question or need for clarification, you are encouraged to address the JTS responsible officer. We remind you that JTS may support you with aspects related to general project implementation issues, Control Contact Point with aspects related to audit and expenditure verification and National Authority on issues related to public procurement, sp

Instruction no 16 from 20 February 2019 to beneficiaries regarding Addendum and Notification

21/02/2019 To ensure more flexibility during the implementation of the projects funded by Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 and taking into consideration the provisions of the Grant contract article 1.12, the Managing Authority has issued an Instruction to clarify the content of article 15 of the Grant contract. The Instructions stipulates the changes which may be perform

Summary of the 2nd Call for Proposals

6/02/2019 The 2nd Call for Proposals of the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 was closed on 5 February 2019. The Joint Technical Secretariat received 247 Applications requesting 203 607 229,74 EUR (ENI funds). The Programme allocation available for the call is 24 479 111,70 EUR (ENI funds). The largest number of applicants are interested in implementing projects for prom

247 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FOR THE 2ND CALL FOR PROPOSALS

5/02/2019 The second Call for Proposals was officially launched by the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 on 1 October 2018 and it was closed on 5 February 2019. The 2nd Call for Proposals was open to both Specific Objectives and the indicative amount of ENI funds made available under this Call for Proposals is of 24.5 mil EUR. On 5 February 2019, deadline of sub

A few hours before the closure of the second Call for Proposals

5/02/2019 According to the rules for the second Call for Proposals, today, 5 February 2019 is the last day for submission of Applications, 14:00 hrs. Romania time. Please take the time zone differences into consideration. All Applications should be solely submitted through the electronic Monitoring System (eMS) of the Programme. The eMS does not allow submission of any Application after the

DEADLINE for submission of Applications within the second Call for Proposals: 5 February 2019

4/02/2019 The deadline for submitting the Applications within the second Call for Proposals is just around the corner. The applications may be submitted in the Electronic Monitoring System (eMS) until tomorrow, 14 hrs, Romania time. Remember to take time zones differences into consideration. We reiterate our strong recommendation not to wait until the last day to submit your application

Today, 30 January 2019, the Joint Monitoring Committee of the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 has decided the extension of the deadline for submission of applications within the second Call for Proposals until 5th of February 2019, 14.00 hrs, Romania time.

30/01/2019 The high number of simultaneous users in the eMS system in the last days with the view of submitting the applications in the framework of the 2nd call for proposals generated an increase in the response time of the eMS. The server shall be restarted today 30th of January between 16:45-17:00 GMT+2 (Romania time). This action may improve the speed of the server and may optimize f

Tomorrow, 31 January 2019 14:00 hrs. Romania time, is the DEADLINE for submission of Applications within the second Call for Proposals.

30/01/2019 Tomorrow, 31 January 2019 14:00 hrs. Romania time, is the DEADLINE for submission of Applications within the second Call for Proposals. Please take the time zone differences into account. We highly recommend you not to wait until the very last day to submit your application. It is therefore in the interest of the applicants to submit the Applications and upload all required

Take sufficient time to carefully re-read the information contained in each section of the Application, before submitting it!

29/01/2019 Take sufficient time to carefully re-read the information contained in each section of the Application, before submitting it! DO NOT LEAVE THESE CHECKS FOR THE LAST MOMENTS BEFORE SUBMISSION DEADLINE! In support of these checks you may use the checklist presented in Annex 13 from the Call for Proposals Guidelines.

The DEADLINE for the second step is coming up, 31 January 2019 (14:00 hrs. Romania time)!

28/01/2019 The DEADLINE for the second step is coming up, 31 January 2019 (14:00 hrs. Romania time)! We highly recommend you not to wait until the very last day to submit your application.

The deadline for the second Call for Proposals is coming up!

24/01/2019 Deadline for submission of Applications: 31 January 2019 (14:00 hrs. Romania time)! Last tips for the applicants: When filling in longer sections, please remember to regularly save data, in order to avoid losing data in case of interruptions of the internet connection or other technical issues. Do not use the “Enter” key in the forms as it may lead to unexpected result

17 January 2019 – Deadline for request clarifications from the Joint Technical Secretariat

16/01/2019 According to the timetable for submission of applications from the Guidelines for Grant Applicants – 2nd Call for Proposals, 17 January 2019 is the deadline for request clarifications from the Joint Technical Secretariat and 24 January 2019 is the last date on which clarifications are issued by the Joint Technical Secretariat. Therefore, if you still have questions regardin

Erratum 2 to: Applicants Pack for the second Call for Proposals

14/01/2019 After the publication of Applicants Pack for the 2nd Call for Proposals an error was noticed in Annex 10, Eligibility Part – criterion 12, regarding the project duration. The correct Annex is included in the Applicants Pack available for download here. In order to correct these material errors an ERRATUM has been prepared.

Vacancies announcement for the Joint Technical Secretariat for the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020/ Projects Assessment Unit

8/01/2019 The Romanian South East Regional Development Agency (Joint Technical Secretariat of the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020) is seeking to recruit Project Assessors for the qualitative assessment (technical and financial) and State Aid Compliance Assessment of the eligible applications submitted within Programme 2nd Call for proposals. Detailed information relate

Erratum to: Applicants Pack for the second Call for Proposals

12/12/2018 After the publication of Applicants Pack for the 2nd Call for Proposals some errors were noticed in Annexes 1, 2 and 3. The correct Annexes are included in the Applicants Pack available for download here. In order to correct these material errors an ERRATUM has been prepared.

Instruction to Beneficiaries from Armenia, Georgia, Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and Turkey

26/11/2018 Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration acting as Managing Authority for Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 issued the Instruction 15/20 November 2018 for the Beneficiaries from Armenia, Georgia, Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and Turkey. The Instruction lays down specific provisions for the expenditure and revenue verification of a grant contra

Where to find potential project partners?

7/11/2018 If you are looking for a project partner for your application, please consider the following tools: 1. Partner Search and Project Ideas Search tools hosted by the programme dedicated website. In order to upload a project idea on the programme website, we recommend you to create an account on www.blacksea-cbc.net and after that to go to Section „Project Ideas Search�

The third Newsletter of Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020

11/10/2018 The third Newsletter of Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 is ready to be read. From the material you may find more about the status of the first Call for proposals, the second Call for proposals open on 1 October 2018, the events held in the programme framework and the documents elaborated by the management structures to support the beneficiaries. The Newsle

Project Implementation Manual revised is now available!

3/10/2018 We revised the Project Implementation Manual for the beneficiaries from the 1st Call for Proposals. The main changes are highlighted in the document Updates and modifications to the Programme Implementation Manual and they concern: Project Implementation Manual (subsection 5.2.3 Budget line 3 – Travel and accommodation) Annex 4 – Model of Timesheet Annex 5 - Guide on

The second Call for Proposals of the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 is open starting with 1 October 2018 with deadline 31 January 2019

1/10/2018 Herewith you can access the Applicants Pack for the 2nd Call for proposals of the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020. Timetable for submission of applications Deadline for request for any clarifications from the Joint Technical Secretariat 17th of January 2019 Last date on which clarifications are issued by the Joint Technical Secretariat 24th of Ja

Project preparation workshops organized in all participating countries, in the framework of the 2nd call for proposals

19/09/2018 The main focus of the project preparation workshops will be on: raising the awareness about the key elements of the Guidelines for Grant Applicants strengthening the knowledges about key aspects of project development clarifying project proposal financial requirements raising the awareness about key aspects of project activity and financial planning clarifying how to

Annex 3 to the Project Implementation Manual, Procurement rules for each Partner Country

11/09/2018 TESIM – Technical Support to the Implementation and Management of ENI CBC programmes with the support of the Managing Authority and National Authorities from Armenia, Georgia, Republic of Moldova, Turkey and Ukraine developed the Guide on procurement by private project beneficiaries in the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020. The guide contains applicable rules

Communication and Visibility

4/09/2018 Communication and Visibility Manual for Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 is a document addressed both to beneﬁciaries of the projects funded by the programme as well as to its management structures. The purpose of this manual is to present the elements which have to be used for the promotion of the visual identity of the programme including graphic elements; the

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

28/08/2018 With the publication of the draft Guidelines for Grant Applicants for the second Call for proposals under the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020, the programme management structures launched an extensive public consultation which closed yesterday, on 27 August 2018. All the comments submitted by the interested parties will be assessed and will be further considered

Partner Forum in Yerevan, 23 October 2018

21/08/2018 In view of the forthcoming launch of the 2nd call for Proposals, the Managing Authority, the Joint Technical Secretariat, the national authorities of participating countries with the support of TESIM project will organize a Partner Forum in Yerevan (Armenia) on 23 October 2018. Since the mail goal of the event is to gather many potential applicants and develop sustainable p

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT for the Black Sea Basin Joint Operational Programme 2014-2020

14/08/2018 Joint Technical Secretariat of the Black Sea Basin Joint Operational Programme 2014-2020 is looking for 2 positions within its team: PROJECT OFFICER (1 position) FINANCIAL OFFICER (1 position) The recruitment process shall consist of: Selection of CVs The interview and the written test Each candidate shall apply for one position only. Applications shou

Public consultation on the draft Guidelines for Grant Applicants for the second Call for proposals

31/07/2018 The programme management structures have launched an open consultation on its draft Guidelines for Grant Applicants for the second Call for proposals under the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020. This document is intended to help the applicants to prepare the content of the project application and provides information on how to fill in the application, budget an

The Project Implementation Manual (PIM) has been developed!

27/07/2019 The manual (PIM) of JOP Black Sea Basin is intended to provide to Lead and project Beneficiaries a context for project implementation and management. The document was designed as a handy tool for the sound and timely implementation of the projects in compliance with the Programme rules and national legislation of participating countries, as applicable. PIM can be downloaded from here

Partner Fora

3/07/2018 UPDATE: The registration period for the Partnership Forum in Chisinau (Republic of Moldova) on 26 September 2018 for the participants from the Member States (Bulgaria, Greece and Romania) has been extended until 31 of August 2018. To register your participation, click here. The costs for attending the Partner Forum will be supported from the participants own resou

First Training session for Lead Beneficiaries and Beneficiaries of projects approved in the first call

2/07/2018 The First Training session for Lead Beneficiary / Beneficiaries is scheduled for 13-14 September 2018 in Istanbul. Additional information on the venue and agenda of event will be advertised in due time. Further, formal invitations with details will be sent to all the Lead Beneficiaries of the projects approved in the first call. The aim of this training session is to provide all the n

First project contracted within the Black Sea Basin Programme. First ENI CBC project starts implementation

18/06/2018 Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration from Romania as Managing Authority announces that today, on 18th of June 2018, the first Grant Contract was signed in the frame of the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020. Subsequently, in the universe of ENI CBC programmes, Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 is the first one which has pas

Selection process for auditors in Ukraine for ENI CBC programmes

5/06/2018 The Chamber of Auditors of Ukraine published the announcement for the selection process for auditors to provide audit services for ENI CBC programmes. The call was launched to set up the long list of auditors, following the consultations between the Ukrainian National Authority, the Audit Chamber, the State Audit service and the Ministry of Finance, facilitated by TESIM - Technical

ENI CBC Black Sea Basin Programme 2014-2020 officially enters its implementation phase

27/04/2018 In line with article 25 of the Commission Implementing Regulation 897/2014 laying down specific provisions for the implementation of cross-border cooperation programmes financed under Regulation (EU) No 232/2014, European Commission has taken note of designation of the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration from Romania as Managing Authority of the ENI CBC Black S

Ex post evaluation 2007-2013 ENPI CBC programmes - Final report

22/03/2018 The Final evaluation report, including its annexes, as well as executive summaries (in EN and FR) are available for download at the DG NEAR webpages (see links below). https://ec.europa.eu/neighbourhood-enlargement/tenders/monitoring-and-evaluation_en (section Key documents –full set of documents + section 2017 strategic evaluations –split by volumes) https://ec.europa.eu/n

Around the Black Sea Basin

9/03/2018 The March 2018 edition of the bulletin prepared by technical assistance project TESIM ENI-CBC – European Neighbourhood Instrument Cross Border Cooperation, is focused on Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020. To find out more about ENI CBC community, the bulletin can be read here.

Notification of the Joint Monitoring Committee’s decision

5/02/2018 Update: In order to ensure transparency concerning the projects supported by the programme, the list with the awarded projects will be published on the website as soon as the contracting stage will be finalized, in compliance with the provision of art 44(1) from the Implementing Regulation (EU) No 897/2014 laying down Specific Provisions for the Implementation of Cross-Border Cooperat

Networking, lessons learned and sharing experience for the Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 Programme

5/02/2018 The Managing Authority together with the Joint Technical Secretariat of the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin 2014-2020” organized on January 31, 2018 a networking event in order to collect and transfer the lessons learned and share experience for the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin 2014-2020”, thus marking the closure of the Joint Operational Programme

The results of the evaluation are now reflected in the eMS

1/02/2018 Update: In order to ensure transparency concerning the projects supported by the programme, the list with the awarded projects will be published on the website as soon as the contracting stage will be finalized, in compliance with the provision of art 44(1) from the Implementing Regulation (EU) No 897/2014 laying down Specific Provisions for the Implementation of Cross-Border Cooperat

First 2014-2020 projects approved by the Joint Monitoring Committee

30/01/2018 Joint Monitoring Committee for Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 met today, 30th of January 2018, in Bucharest. The main point on the agenda of the meeting was the approval of the evaluation report of the second step – quality assessment of the applications submitted during the first call for proposals launched within Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Bas

Second Edition of the Communication and Visibility Manual now available!

22/01/2018 The Communication and Visibility Manual for the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 was updated in order to better support the beneficiaries in the process of project implementation and specifically in the field of communication and visibility. The second version did not propose substantial changes, as the elements which have to be used for the promotion of the v

Public consultation on Reducing marine litter: action on single use plastics and fishing gear

11/01/2018 The European Commission has published a stakeholder survey "Reducing marine litter: actions on single use plastics and abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear" as part of the follow up to the EU Strategy on Plastics scheduled for adoption in January 2018. Plastics are an important material in the economy and present in many aspects of our daily lives, but they also ha

Updated Timetable for the Evaluation and Selection Process

19/12/2017 According to the provision of the Guidelines for Grant Applicants for the 1st Call for proposals, the timetable for the evaluation and selection process was updated in conformity with the existent state of play: 4.3 Indicative Timetable for the Evaluation and Selection Process Action Deadline Information to Applicants on the

Online Learning Platform on cross-border cooperation

5/12/2017 TESIM - Technical Support to the Implementation and Management of ENI CBC programmes developed an online learning platform providing information on project development and logframe matrix, partner search and partnership building, budget definition and financial planning. Likewise, on the platform are available video tutorials, written guidance and training material to support proje

Designation of authorities for the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020

26/10/2017 The Audit Authority within the Romanian Court of Accounts released the final audit report designating the authorities for the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020: Managing Authority, Joint Technical Secretariat, National Authorities and Control Contact Points. Thus, the Romanian Ministry for Regional Development, Public Administration and European Funds is designate

Extended Deadline for submitting Applications for Project Assessors within Joint Technical Secretariat for the Black Sea Basin Joint Operational Programme 2014-2020/ Projects Assessment Unit

10/08/2017 The initial deadline for submitting the applications for project assessors was extended until 22nd of August, 2017 23:59 hrs. (GMT + 2 hrs.) on the email address: recruitment@adrse.ro. All the other terms and conditions remain unchanged. The package of documents can be downloaded here.

Vacancies announcement for the Joint Technical Secretariat for the Black Sea Basin Joint Operational Programme 2014-2020/ Projects Assessment Unit

3/08/2017 The Romanian South East Regional Development Agency (Joint Technical Secretariat of the ENI CBC Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020) is seeking to recruit Project Assessors for the qualitative assessment (technical and financial) and State Aid Compliance Assessment of the eligible applications submitted within Programme 1st Call for proposals. Detailed information r

ERRATA on the Guidelines for Grant Applicants - 1st Call for Proposals

27/06/2017 During the administrative compliance and eligibility check process for the applications submitted in the framework of the 1st Call for proposals, a materials error has been identified in the Annex 8 – Administrative compliance and eligibility check Grid (section B criterion 3) to the Guidelines for applicants. In order to correct this material error (entirely in correlation with

Important Announcement regarding eMS!

25/05/2017 Today, the 25th of May, 2017, between 22:00 and 23:00 GMT+2 the eMS server is closed for necessary Maintenance Work.

17th of May 2017 - Deadline for request clarifications from the Joint Technical Secretariat

16/05/2017 According to the Guideline for Grant Applicants - 1st Call for Proposals, 17th of May 2017 is the deadline for request clarifications from the Joint Technical Secretariat and 24th of May 2017 is the last date on which clarifications are issued by the Joint Technical Secretariat. Therefore, if you still have questions regarding the first call for proposals, sent them by tomorr

Deadline for submission of proposals: 15 days away

16/05/2017 We strongly recommend you not to wait the very last moment - Wednesday, 31st of May, 24.00 h (GMT+2)! Better be safe than sorry! For aspects to be clarified and any problems you might experience with using the eMS, please write at office@bsb.adrse.ro.

IMPORTANT NOTICE !!!

28/04/2017 For all applicants under the ENI CBC Black Sea Basin Joint Operational Programme 2014-2020! You can access the 1st Corrigendum and the revised annexes to the Guidelines for Applicants, approved by the Joint Monitoring Committee of the Programme, here Please consider the content of the Corrigendum in correlation with the already published Guidelines. We remind you that any re

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

26/04/2017 As a result of the clarification requests sent by the potential applicants, a number of aspects requiring additional clarification have been identified in the content of the Guidelines for Grant Applicants and its annexes. The programme representatives are working to a Corrigendum which will clarify some issues regarding the Guidelines for Grant Applicants for the 1st Call for propo

The 1st call for project proposals of the ENI CBC “Black Sea Basin Joint Operational Programme 2014-2020 was launched on 31st of January 2017 with the deadline of 31st of May 2017, 23:59 (GMT+2).

26/01/2017 More details can be found here!

The 2nd public consultation on the draft Guidelines for Applicants, Grant Contract and their annexes, is closed.

17/01/2017 The 2nd public consultation on the draft Guidelines for Applicants, Grant Contract and their annexes, is closed. We thank all those who sent their inputs for their valuable contributions which supported us in improving the quality and consistency of the documents in the Application pack. Please follow the Programme website to be aware on the forthcoming official launch of the 1

The second version of the draft Guidelines for Grant Applicants for the first call for proposals under the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 is published for last public consultation

21/12/2016 The second version of the draft Guidelines for Applicants and its annexes, which was reviewed taking into account the comments received, was published for last public consultation. The Managing Authority thanks for their contributions to all those who participated into the first public consultation. The revised document is aiming to provide the applicants with the necessary info

2nd Partners Forum, Istanbul, Turkey, 24 November 2016

12/10/2016 In view of the forthcoming launch of the 1st call for Proposals, the Managing Authority of the ENI CBC "Black Sea Basin" Joint Operational Programme 2014-2020, in collaboration with the Joint Technical Secretariat and national authorities of participating countries, and with the support of TESIM project, organize the 2nd Partners Forum in Istanbul, Turkey, on 24 November 2016. The

Information seminars which will be organized in Burgas-Bulgaria on 8 November 2016, in Constanta-Romania on 10 November 2016 and in Thessaloniki-Greece on 8 December 2016.

6/10/2016 On behalf of the Managing Authority, it is our pleasure to invite you to the Information seminars which will be organized in Burgas-Bulgaria on 8 November 2016, in Constanta-Romania on 10 November 2016 and in Thessaloniki-Greece on 8 December 2016. The main objectives of the seminars, are: To raise awareness of the Black Sea Basin programme, the opportunities for cross-borde

The 11th Meeting of the Joint Monitoring Committee of the Programme

5/10/2016 The 11th meeting of the Joint Monitoring Committee of the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin 2007 – 2013” was held in Thessaloniki, Greece, on the 13th of October 2016. The meeting was attended by members of the Joint Monitoring Committee, representatives of the Joint Managing Authority (Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration), Audit Authority wi

Draft Guidelines for Grant Applicants for the first call for proposals under the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 has been published for public consultation

24/08/2016 Please note that the public consultation of the draft Guidelines for Grant Applicants under the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 is closed! Thank you for your contributions and useful inputs! Herewith we launch for public consultation the draft Guidelines for Grant Applicants under the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020: This document is

Projects Ideas Compiled at the Partnership Forum

8/08/2016 As you are aware, the ENI CBC Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 Joint Operational Programme was launched in July 2014-2020. The Partnership Forum which followed the launching Conference provided the participants an excellent opportunity to establish new contacts, develop the existing partnerships and to exchange project ideas in the view of the new programme. The project ideas for which the po

Follow up of the Launching Conference & Partnership Forum, 14th of July 2016, Constanta, Romania,

18/07/2016 The ENI CBC Black Sea Basin Joint Operational Programme 2014-2020 launching conference gathered more than 250 people in Constanta, last week, on 14 July 2016. Representatives of local and regional authorities, chambers of agriculture, commerce and industry, civil society organisations, universities, educational andresearch institutions of both EU Member States and CBC Partner Countries

Launching Conference & Partnership Forum, 14th of July 2016, Constanta, Romania

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FAQ section has been updated !

10/09/2013 You can find here answers to all sorts of questions, grouped in the following categories: - General Questions - Eligibility of Applicants and Partners - Eligibility of Partnership - Eligibility of Projects - Eligibility of Costs - Grant Application Form

FAQ

FAQ BSB JOP 2014-2020 This page contains answers to questions submitted by interested ENI CBC Black Sea Basin Program applicants, beneficiaries and controllers. The questions and answers are organized by topic of interest and are updated on a regular basis, as we collect new questions. To preview the questions, click on the topic of interest. Beneficiaries 1st Call for Proposals General Aspects

Are the formulas in the 4th sheet "Table_4_Sources_ of_funding" in the Budget forms correct? The row for "TOTAL OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS" calculates also the amounts in the rows of "TOTAL EU and PARTNERS CONTRIBUTION".

Please leave the formulas as they are. There is no problem with the default formulas as they do not influence the evaluation process.

In annex A "Grant Application Form", chapter 2.3.1 "Relevance to the objectives and priorities of the call for proposals" what does the expression "relevance of the joint Action to any other specific requirements indicated in the guidelines of the call such as partnership, local ownership" refer to?

Section 2.3.1.2 "Describe the relevance of the joint Action to any specific measures and any other specific requirements indicated in the guidelines of the call such as partnership, local ownership etc." should be developed as to demonstrate the relevance of the project to one of the 7 measures launched within the second call for proposals and also to the partnership requirements mentioned in sect

There are several problems adding new pages in the Partnership Statement of the Application form. Is it correct to handle it with handwriting or it shall be a problem?

The general rule that the Grant Application Form shall be typed is valid also for the documents which require applicants and partners insert budget amounts. Please pay attention to provide these documents in typed form and avoid hand writing.

What are the supporting documents to be sent with the application form?

In order to see a full list of documents to be submitted with the application, please check the Guidelines for Grant Applicants, particularly section “2.2.2 Annexes and supporting documents to be submitted with the application”. In this section you can also find the documents listed according to applicant(and IPA Lead Beneficiary)/partner. For your review, a list of documents is presented b

Is it needed to submit the Legal Entity Sheet, Statues or Articles of Association and Registration Acts for the Applicant and for the partners.

The list for documents that need to be submitted in the application phase is present in the Guidelines for Grant Applicants, particularly section “2.2.2 Annexes and supporting documents to be submitted with the application” As stated in section “2.4 Submission of Annexes and Supporting Documents for Provisionally Selected Applications” the Legal Entity Sheet (Annex D), Statutes or Artic

Does the Application have to be signed on every page?

The application does not need to be signed on every page. Please refer to the Guidelines for Grant Applicants particularly section “2.2 How to Apply and the Procedures to Follow”, for detailed explanation on how to submit the application and its annexes.

On the point 2.4.1 Description of the joint Action and its effectiveness the maximum number of pages is 15. Is the Group of Activities table included in these 15 pages?

The tables of Group of Activities are included in the 15 pages. This section (2.4.1) should not exceed 15 pages with the Group of Activities. You can delete the instructions provided, in order to free some more space for the input of your project.

Is it required to add an additional column for the 2nd Year, to the Budget From (Annexes B1 and B2), in the sheet 1 - Table _1_Overall budget where the planned duration of Action is more than 12 months?

This section (columns G-J) must be completed if the Action is to be implemented over a period of more than 12 months. If this is the case, the costs for each component of items must be divided into two years. The costs only for the first year must be included in the second group of columns (Year 1, columns G-J) while the total (Year 1 and Year 2, columns C-F) must be included in the first group

For which years, the requested Latest Annual Accounts shall be provided?

Latest annual accounts refer to the documents available for last financial year for which the information is available.

What shall be typed in the fields of Grant Application Form for which there is not available input?

If the requested information is not available for justified reasons, the respective fields shall be filled in with “NA – Not Available”.

Which of the following texts shall be considered? In the Guidelines for Grant Applicants it is mentioned that the obligation of submitting External Audit report by the Applicant where the ENPI grant requested exceeds EUR 500,000 and by the IPA Financial Lead Beneficiary where the IPA grant requested exceeds EUR 500,000, does not apply to public authorities, bodies governed by public law and international organisations; while in the Grant Application Form it is mentioned that this obligation does not apply to international organisations only.

Please take into account the statement in the Guidelines for Grant Applicants “this obligation does not apply to public authorities, bodies governed by public law and international organisations.”

In the table 2 of the budget file the amounts of contigency reserve and administrative costs are calculated automatically. Does this mean we HAVE TO add these amounts without prior approval (contigency?) or we can alter the formula and erase it??

It is not compulsory to add these budget lines (contingency and administrative), the formula are set-up to ensure their value do not exceed the maximum amount eligible. You may wish to include any value up to the maximum amount, based on your own proposal arrangements.

In which column of "Annex B. Table 2 - Budget- expected distribution per partners and cost categories" should the travel expenses (travel, per diem, accommodation) of conference speakers be included?

Such travel and per diem costs should be included in the budget of one of the partners, responsible for the relevant activity/event. Therefore, depending on the partner in charge with the activity/event, you can identify where you should include those travel and per diem costs.

Is it possible to insert project-driven output and result indicators for all 3 priorities or to exclusively refer to the priority addressed by the project proposal in SECTION 8 of the GAF "Indicators"?

Please insert all expected outputs and indicators resulting directly from your Action, irrespective of priorities.

Which exchange rates should be used in conversions of the amounts to be typed in the Grant Application Form?

Conversions into Euro from other currencies shall be done at the rate published in InforEuro. Please find InforEuro exchange rates in the following link: http://ec.europa.eu/budget/inforeuro/index.cfm?Language=en

Do the Partners need to have external audit report when the grant requested exceeds EUR 500.000?

Partners do not have to provide external audit report. It is requested from the applicant and the IPA Lead Beneficiary (if it is the case). As stated in section 2.2.2 of the Grant Application Form: “External Audit Report must be submitted by the Applicant where the ENPI grant requested exceeds EUR 500,000 and by the IPA Financial Lead Beneficiary where the IPA grant requested exceeds EUR 500,

Shall the annexes “D Legal Entity Sheet” and “E Financial Identification Form” be submitted during the first application?

Legal Entity Sheet (Annex D) will be requested from provisionally selected applications. Applicants who have been provisionally selected or listed under the reserve list will be requested by the Chairperson of the Selection Committee to supply the following documents in order to allow the Selection Committee to verify the eligibility of the Applicants and their partners. Financial Identificatio

In which Budget (ENPI or IPA) the travel costs of associates from Turkey must be indicated?

The travel and per diem costs of an Associate - the only eligible costs applicable in case of Associates – should be included in the budget of one of the partners, responsible for the relevant activity/event. Therefore, depending on the country of the partner in charge with the activity/event, you can identify if the participation costs for the Associate should be included in the ENPI or IPA bud

Shall the figures in the Logframe be quantified, i.e. any numbers included?

It is strongly advised that all information presented in the Logical Framework Sheet, should be quantifiable, in particular indicators which are quantitative and qualitative measures of tangible project achievement. These can include process, product (input/output), or impact measures. Indicators must also specify quantity, quality, and timing. These measures must be capable of being substantiated

In the budget tables, the total eligible costs in Table 1 is not equal to Tables 2 and 3. Also some errors seems to appear due to formula components. How the problem may be overcome?

Please be informed that the formulas in the budget tables were simplified. The previous budget forms included ROUND UP and OFFSET components which caused some errors, while the simplified budget forms have simple SUM UP formulas. If you have already filled out your budget forms, you may manually include simple SUM UP formulas instead of the initial ones. Otherwise you may use the new (simplified)

Where should the costs/contribution of an Associate Partner may be reflected in the Budget?

An Associate does not have a dedicated field to fill in within the Budget as co-financing of the project. The travel and per diem costs of an Associate - the only eligible costs applicable in case of Associates – should be included in the budget of one of the partners.

Is it necessary to include the Partnership Agreements in the application pack in the moment of project application?

No, the Partnership Agreement is not required at the application moment. This document will be required in a later stage only for the selected projects, as a prior condition for concluding the Grant Contract with the Joint Managing Authority.

Who should certify the unofficial translations of the documents?

The supporting documents must be submitted as unofficial translations into English, certified in original by the legally authorised representative of the Applicant / partner organisation through signature and stamp, as described in Section 2.2.2 of the Guidelines for Grant Applicants.

May we delete the sections in the Grant Application Form referring to IPA funding if no Turkish partner is involved in the project?

Yes, please amend the text according with your own situation, in the sense that the non-applicable text should be deleted.

How should it be specified in Table 1 of the Budget if the staff is employed e.g. 50% of the time: should the number of units (in this case months) be split by half or should the salary be split by half and the number of units kept as the duration of the project?

In case one person is working part-time, the salary should be proportionally with the percentage of time dedicated for the project; in this example, the salary should be split by half. The number of units (in this case month) should reflect the length of the period while the respective person is involved in the project, which may be the entire duration of the project or a shorter period. For each

Is it necessary to include the Partnership Statements in the application pack in the moment of project application?

Yes, it is compulsory to submit Partnership Statements (in Annex A - Grant Application Form, Sections 4.5 and 5.2) at the application moment. This document must be submitted as original by all partners, excluding the Applicant, but including the IPA Financial Beneficiary (if it is the case), as it represents a commitment of the partners (including IPA Financial Lead Beneficiary) towards the Applic

An external audit report should be submitted when the total grant sum exceeds EUR 500,000 or when the ENPI or IPA grant sum exceeds EUR 500,000? For example, if the ENPI grant is 400.000 Euro and the IPA grant is 200.000 Euro, since the sum is more than 500.000 Euro, an external audit is required from both the Applicant and also the IPA Financial Lead Beneficiary?

The purpose of requesting an external audit report is to be able to verify that the financial capacity of the entity in question is sufficient to implement the future grant contract. Since there are two separate entities and two separate grant contracts, an external audit report is requested in the following cases: 1) from the ENPI future Beneficiary if the ENPI grant requested exceeds 500,0

Should the VAT be included in the budget of the project?

Organisations which are not entitled to recover any paid VAT (Value Added Tax) by whatever means should include VAT in the costs. Organisations which are entitled to recover any paid VAT (Value Added Tax) by whatever means should not include VAT in the costs. Organisations which are partially entitled to recover any paid VAT (Value Added Tax) by whatever means, should not include VAT in the costs.

Is there mentioned a consolidated ENPI and IPA budget?

The consolidated budget can be only seen on Section 2.5 of the Grant Application Form. The Budget (Annex B) will include 2 files: one ENPI budget with 4 sheets and one IPA Budget with 4 sheets, if it is the case.

Are the travels to other locations outside the eligible area eligible?

The travels to other locations outside the eligible area could be eligible under the condition they are linked to activities described and justified in the Grant Application Form and approved by the Joint Monitoring Committee during the selection phase; For more information on eligible expenditures, please consult Annex G: Eligibility of Expenditure which you can find among the documents for Se

Is any prior approval needed for including contingency in the Budget?

There is no need for prior approval and providing such proofs at the application stage

Is it possible to have as Contractor an EU member state organization (out of eligible area) that have a know-how that is needed to implement the project?

As stated in the Guidelines for Grant Applicants, page 20, section 2.1.2, please refer to Annex IV to the Standard Grant Contract for specific rules regarding procurement procedures, particularly to sections 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3. You can find this annex (inside Annex F: Standard Grant Contract, zipped file), alongside other documents on the programme website, particularly in the following link: htt

After a contract is signed, may changes be made to the approved budged?

Where the amendment to the Budget or Description of the Action does not affect the basic purpose of the Action and the financial impact is limited to a transfer between items within the same main budget heading including cancellation or introduction of an item, or a transfer between main budget headings involving a variation of 15% or less of the amount originally entered (or as modified by addend

Is it allowed to make profit during the implementation of a project or afterwards?

The Beneficiary and its partners accept that the grant can under no circumstances result in a profit for itself and that it must be limited to the amount required to balance income and expenditure for the Action. Profit shall be defined as a surplus of actual income over the actual expenditure of the Action in question when the request is made for payment of the balance.

Are the contributions in kind eligible?

Any contributions in kind, which must be listed separately at Table 4 of the Budget, do not represent actual expenditure and are not eligible costs. The contributions in kind may not be treated as co-financing by the Beneficiary or its partners. However, the cost of staff assigned to the Action is not a contribution in kind and may be considered as co-financing in the Budget of the Action when pai

Is there a maximum value for the salaries, travel and subsistence costs of the staff employed in the team of the project?

Please be aware that – according with art. 14.2 in General Conditions - Grant Contract - salaries and subsistence costs must not exceed those normally borne by the Beneficiary or its partners; also, travel and subsistence costs for staff and other persons taking part in the Action are eligible provided they do not exceed those normally borne by the Beneficiary or its partners, according with nat

Can we initiate procurement procedures before the start of the initiation of implementation period?

Yes, procedures to award subcontracts for goods/services/works used/provided/delivered during the implementation period may have been initiated but contracts may not be concluded by the Beneficiary or its partners before the start of the implementation period of the Action, provided the provisions of Annex IV were respected.

How should we budget the team of the project?

There should be made a clear distinction between: Staff employed with work contracts (or similar documents) by an institution/organisation - appointed from the existing employed staff of an institution/organisation with clear assignment including information on the extent of involvement in the project - whose salaries should be included in 1. Human resources budget heading; External experts

Administrative costs (overheads or indirect costs) up to 7% are eligible costs only for the Applicant or for all partners?

According with section 2.1.5 Eligibility of costs in the Guidelines for Grant Applicants, a fixed percentage not exceeding 7% of the total amount of direct eligible costs of the joint Action may be claimed as indirect costs to cover the administrative overheads incurred by the Beneficiary and partners for the joint Action. The threshold of 7% refers to the individual costs of each partner and Appl

Does the equipment and supplies have to be of European origin?

According with art.2.2 of Annex IV (Procurement by grant Beneficiaries in the context of European Community external actions) of the Grant Contract – as amended by art.7.2.20. of the Grant Contract (Annex F) – the tenderer must state the origin of supplies. Pursuant to Article 21.1 of the Regulation (EC) No 1638/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 laying down

Staffs of civil servants may be permanently hired by public authorities on the basis of orders of appointments and not work contracts. Are their salaries eligible in this case?

Civil servants’ salaries are eligible costs as long as the hiring documents (orders of appointment or other) are proving that the members of the team of the project are directly employed by the Beneficiary’s and/or partner(s)’ organisation(s). If this is the case, the hiring documents (orders of appointment or other) may be considered equivalent with work contracts, being necessary only to b

Are civil servants’ salaries eligible, to be included in the Human resources budget line?

The eligibility of civil servants’ salaries should be checked in the national legislations. Please contact your National Authority /National Info Point (contact details here: http://www.blacksea-cbc.net/index.php?page=MANAGEMENT_NIP).

Are we allowed to get expertise training or consultancy in our project from a country which is not one of the 8 eligible countries?

There is a clear distinction between the service provider (a consulting company or a self-employed expert) and the experts (physical persons) provided by this service provider. ü In case of a service provider, the ENPI nationality rules apply (art.21(1) of REGULATION (EC) No 1638/2006 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 24 October 2006 laying down general provisions establishing a

Are project preparation costs eligible?

No, only costs that are incurred after the contract signature and project start date.

Can the activities take place outside the eligible area?

Please note that whatever Action may be proposed, they have to be located in the eligible areas as stated in the Guidelines section 2.1.3.

How many applications can be submitted by the same applicant? Can more than one project of the same applicant be selected?

- An Applicant may submit more than one application under this Call for Proposals. - An Applicant may not be awarded more than three grants under this Call for Proposals, one grant per each priority. - An Applicant may at the same time be partner in another application. - Partners may take part in more than one application. - An Applicant who was awarded a Grant in the first call, may

What kind of activities may be financed under the programme?

An indicative list with examples of types of activities which may be financed under this Call for Proposals is presented in section 2.1.4 Eligible activities of the Guidelines for Grant Applicants.

When a project is considered to have a cross-border impact?

The projects should always have a cross-border character, which shall be understood in terms of respecting at least two of the following conditions, as described below: joint development, joint staffing, joint implementation and/or joint financing. q Joint development – means that the project must be designed in common by partners, meaning that applications must clearly integrate the ideas, p

May the activities be implemented only in same of the countries participating in the proposed project?

Yes, for example in a project involving partners from 4 different countries, the activities could be implemented only in 3 countries as long as the project demonstrates to have a cross-border impact.

Which types of projects are eligible?

Three types of projects are eligible: Integrated projects - in which the Applicant and its partners carry out mainly different complementary activities in several countries that jointly achieve a certain objective having a cross border impact 2. Symmetrical projects - in which the Applicant and its partners carry out mainly similar activities in all the countries participating in the Action

What are the eligible areas of the programme?

Eligible areas of the Programme are: 1. Armenia (all regions), 2. Bulgaria (NUTS II regions of Severoiztochen and Yugoiztochen), 3. Greece (NUTS II regions of Kentriki Makedonia and Anatoliki Makedonia – Thraki), 4. Georgia (all regions), 5. Republic of Moldova (all regions) - according to the national legislation of the Republic of Moldova, the potential applicants from the Trans

What is the eligible duration of projects?

The initial planned duration of a joint Action requesting an overall grant (ENPI) of Eur 50,000 up to Eur 100,000 may not exceed 12 months; The initial planned duration of a joint Action requesting an overall grant (ENPI/ENPI+IPA) equal to or over Eur 100,000 up to Eur 700,000/1,400,000 may not exceed 24 months.

May legal entities based outside the eligible areas be “Associates” in this Call of Proposals?

Yes, “Associates” do not have to meet the eligibility criteria referred to in Section 2.1.1, but they have to play a real role in the joint Action, and may not receive funding from the grant with the exception of travel and subsistence costs.

May legal entities based in Russia or Azerbaijan be applicants or partners in this Call for Proposals?

No, Russia and Azerbaijan are not included in the eligible area of the programme. In order to be eligible for a grant, Applicants and partners must comply with the eligibility rules presented under Section 2.1 from Guidelines for Grant Applicants, including the ones referring to the eligible area of the programme.

Is the number of associates is limited or not?

There is no limitation for associates, however their participation has to bring proven added value to the Action.

May Associate Partners co-finance the project?

Only the applicant and the partners can co-finance the project. The associates can contribute but their support can not be considered co-financing.

May a Turkish organisation act as an Applicant?

No. Given the fact that Turkey participates with IPA funds to this ENPI CBC programme, Turkish organisations may not act as applicants, but only as partners.

Who may act as associate and/or subcontractor?

Associates play a real role in the Action but do not receive funding from the grant with the exception of travel and subsistence costs. Associates do not have to meet the eligibility criteria. The Beneficiaries have the possibility to award contracts to subcontractors. Subcontractors are neither partner nor associates, and are subject to the procurement rules set out in Annex IV of the Grant Co

May a private company be a partner/or an associate ?

A private company may only participate as an associate partner or subcontractor. In the latter case, the company must be selected through a tendering procedure.

What documents are required/accepted as proof for the "exclusive competence in a field of activity” and “areas of legal competences established by legal acts”?

The expressions “exclusive competences in a field of activity” and “areas of legal competences established by legal acts” are intended to designate an authority or a body which fulfils a unique function for the respective country. The proof must be a legal act, meaning an act that comes from competent state authorities.

May an organization located outside the programme area apply for funding?

Organizations whose headquarters are registered and located outside the programme area in actions implemented in the eligible area - but in one of the eight participating countries – may be eligible under the following conditions: q have local/regional subsidiary/branch offices established in the eligible area: i. in case of a subsidiary (having legal personality) the subsidiary shall be

What type of contractual procedures shall be used for procurement contracts necessary in the project implementation?

The contractual procedures for procurement contracts necessary for the project implementation shall be those included in the Practical Guide for contract procedures for EC external actions (PRAG) in force at the moment of the launching of call for proposal – according to Commission Regulation no.951/2007, art.23.1)

What is the difference between target groups and final beneficiaries?

Target group refers to the group / entity who will be positively affected by the operation at the Operation Purpose level and with whom the operation will work very closely, as well as for whom. On the other hand, final beneficiaries refers to those who benefits these ventures in long term. Please check the Project Cycling Management Guidelines of the European Union which you can find the follo

Is there any difference between the support documents asked to be submitted together with the applications in this second Call for proposals compared with the first one?

Yes, fewer documents are required when submitting the Grant Application Form for the present call of proposals. A detailed list is presented in Section 2.2.2 Annexes and supporting documents to be submitted with the application from the Guidelines for Applicants.

May additional questions about the Guidelines for Grant applicants and present call for Proposals be addressed? To whom, when and where?

Questions may in addition be sent by e-mail or by fax no later than 15 days before the deadline for the submission of applications to the below address, indicating clearly the reference of the Call for Proposals (2nd Call for Proposals): E-mail address: infocall@blacksea-cbc.net Fax: +40 372 111 456 Replies will be given no later than 11 days before the deadline for the submission of applicatio

Is there a maximum and minimum percentage of co-financing for each partner?

No, the minimum 10% national co-financing of the project must be ensured at project level, therefore it is the partnership's decision if all or only some of the partners contribute financially and with how much.

Which are the countries participating in the programme?

The Programme eligible area involves eight countries, some of them including their whole national territory (Armenia, Georgia and R. Moldova), while some others including those regions closest to the Basin (Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Turkey and Ukraine). For a detailed list of eligible areas click here.

May I have a prior opinion of the JMA on the eligibility of a partner or a project proposal?

In order to ensure the equal treatment of applicants and partners, the Joint Managing Authority may not give a prior opinion on the eligibility of an Applicant, a partner, a project proposal or specific activities.

How can I find a project partner?

Finding partners tools - "Partner Search" tool on the programme’s website: http://www.blacksea-cbc.net/index.php/eng/content/view/full/191 - “Project Idea Search toll on the programme’s website: http://www.blacksea-cbc.net/index.php/eng/Projects/Projects-ideas-search - "Finding Partners" tools on the RCBI’s website ( http://www.rcbi.info/pages/18_1.html)

Where and how should we send the applications?

Applications must be submitted in one original and two copies in A4 size, each bound and attached together with a list of contents. The complete Grant Application Form, all annexes and supporting documents must be submitted as well in electronic format (CD-Rom): .doc format and .xls format for the application and annexes and .pdf/.jpg version for documents including signatures and stamps. The elec

Is it possible to apply with a project proposal combining Objective 1 and Objective 2 of the programme?

No, the project proposal must be submitted under one Priority and one Measure of the programme, even if it targets several interlinked objectives.

May some of the partners not co-finance the project?

Yes, as long as the minimum 10% national co-financing is ensured at the project level.

What is the level of co-financing?

No grant may exceed 90% of the total eligible costs of the Action. The rate of co-financing is minimum 10% of the total eligible costs of the Action and it is requested for each approved proposal. It is not compulsory for all partners to contribute each with minimum 10% to the total eligible costs of the project: some partners may contribute with more than 10%, some may contribute with less tha

Are all types of public undertakings eligible?

No, but only public undertakings operating in the water, energy and transport services sectors, undertakings over which the legal entities defined under paragraphs a-c in Guidelines for Grant Applicants, section 2.1.1 Eligibility of Applicants (see also question no. 18) may exercise directly or indirectly a dominant influence by virtue of their ownership of it, their financial participation therei

How many members should form a partnership?

The recommended number of partners involved in each project partnership is between 4 and 8 partners. 2 partners may also form an eligible partnership, as long as they are one from a Member State and one from a partner country. More than 8 partners may also be eligible, but the Applicant should always keep in mind the difficulty of managing a partnership with so many partners. Please note

Are there any special requirements for the partners from Turkey?

In case a partner from Turkey is involved in a joint action, a minimum of 2 other partners are needed (1 from a Member State and 1 from a Partner Country) to complete the partnership. In the joint actions which involve the participation of one or more Turkish partners, the Turkish partners shall appoint an IPA Financial Lead Beneficiary, who – if the application is approved - shall sign a Gra

What are the conditions for an eligible partnership?

The projects will be jointly submitted and implemented by partnerships that will always involve partners from one or several Member States (Bulgaria, Greece, Romania) and from one or several partner countries (Armenia, Georgia, R. Moldova, Ukraine) and/or Turkey. The participation of Turkish partners is only possible in tripartite projects involving at least one partner from a Member State and one

Which organizations are bodies governed by public law?

Bodies governed by public law are defined in Article 1(9) of Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts ( http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2004:134:0114:0240:EN:PDF) and in compliance with the national leg

Which legal entities are eligible under this programme?

In order to be eligible for a grant, applicants and partners must represent one of the following legal entities: national, regional or local public authority; body governed by public law, other than legal entities defined under paragraph a, established for the specific purpose of meeting needs in the general interest (needs not having an industrial or commercial character) and which fulfils

Which is the size of grants?

Size of ENPI grants Any ENPI grant contribution awarded under this Call for Proposals must fall between the following minimum and maximum amounts: Type of actions (projects) Minimu amamount Maximum amount Priorities 1 & 2 EUR 100,000 EUR 700,000 Priority 3 EUR 50,000 EUR 300,000 Joint actions implemented mainly or entirely in a single participating-country b

What are the available funds for the second Call for Proposals?

The funds made available under this Call for Proposals amount to EUR 15,169,098.86 (ENPI contribution). For Turkish partners’ participating in joint actions, the funds available under this Call for Proposals amount to EUR 5,300,241.30 (IPA contribution).

What is the deadline for submission of applications?

The deadline for the submission of applications is 30th of September 2011 as evidenced by the date of dispatch, the postmark or the date of the deposit slip. In case of hand-deliveries, the deadline for receipt is at 12:00 hours local time as evidenced by the signed and dated receipt. Any application sent after the deadline as defined above will automatically be rejected. However, for reason

Where can I find documents related to the Call for Proposals?

All documents related to the second Call for Proposals (the Application Package) are available on the programme’s website:

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The second meeting of the Joint Programming Committee for the future ENI CBC Black Sea Basin Programme 2014-2020

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Final report for the mid-term evaluation of cross border cooperation (CBC) programmes under the European Neighbourhood and Partnership instrument (ENPI)

14/05/2013 In compliance with art. 6(2) of Commission Regulation no. 951/2007, a mid-term evaluation (MTE) of 2007-2013 ENPI CBC Programmes was carried out in September 2011. The purpose of this exercise has been to provide to the Commission’s services, the European External Action Services (EEAS), the programmes’ bodies and the wider public with an independent opinion on the exten

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Eighth Newsletter of the Programme, January 2013

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Seventh Newsletter of the Programme, July 2012

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Discover Our Projects!

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Euro Village Initiative in Kiev, 2 June – 1 July

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IPA Beneficiary Training 28 March 2012

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Sixth Newsletter of the Programme, January 2012

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2011 Annual Brochure of the Programme

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ENPI budget of the Programme increased up to 25.696.516 Euro

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Training Materials

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Applications submitted under the Second Call for Proposals

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Additional questions uploaded on FAQ section

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E-support is now online

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The "Frequently Asked Questions" section is now online

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Info days in Trabzon, Sinop and Karabük

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“Black Sea Basin 2007-2013” Programme Project Preparation Workshop Constanta– 21st of June 2011

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“Black Sea Basin 2007-2013” Project Preparation Workshop Bourgas – 07th of June 2011

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2 900 275 extra millions to the ENPI budget of the Programme

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2010 Annual Conference of the Black Sea Basin Joint Operational Programme 2007-2013 Thessaloniki, Greece, on 25th November 2010

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2010 Annual Conference of the Black Sea Basin Joint Operational Programme 2007-2013 Thessaloniki, Greece, on 25th November 2010

Information for the Applicants on the current state of evaluation process

07/07/2010 The applications submitted under the first Call for proposals are now evaluated from the eligibility point of view. The eligibility check is estimated to be finalized at the beginning of August 2010 after the meeting of the Selection Committee. Further on, the selected external independent assessors will carry out during August the quality assessment (final step) of the applicati

Selection of independent assessors in charge of supporting the evaluation of proposals submitted under the programme – deadline 20th of May 2010

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The selection procedure of independent assessors was cancelled

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Annual Work Programme for Grants

30/03/2010

Signature of the Financing Agreements between partner countries and European Commission

28/02/2010 According to article 10.3 of Regulation (EC) No 951/2007 laying down implementing rules for ENPI cross-border cooperation programmes, the partner countries should have signed a Financing Agreement with the European Commission by 31st of December 2009, in order to fully participate at the Black Sea Basin Joint Operational Programme 2007-2013 and receive ENPI funds. The following par

Final clarifications regarding the selection of independent assessors

25/02/2010 The Ministry of Regional Development and Tourism, acting as the Joint Managing Authority, for the Joint Operational Programme „Black Sea 2007-2013”, has launched a Call for Assessors to identify and select qualified and experienced professionals for establishing a pool of assessors and thus to ensure a proper technical and quality evaluation of the proposals submitted under this

Clarifications regarding the selection of independent assessors

23/02/2010 The Ministry of Regional Development and Tourism, acting as the Joint Managing Authority, for the Joint Operational Programme „Black Sea 2007-2013”, has launched a Call for Assessors to identify and select qualified and experienced professionals for establishing a pool of assessors and thus to ensure a proper technical and quality evaluation of the proposals submitted under this

Black Sea Programme- second newsletter, January

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Where and how to send the applications for the first Call for proposals?

11/10/2009

Where and how to send the applications for the first Call for proposals?

11/10/2009 Applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope 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 address below:Postal address and address for hand delivery or by private courier service Ministry of Regional Development and Housing General Directorate for European Territorial Cooper

Important! The ad hoc declaration to be submitted by the international organizations is not required at the application moment

07/10/2009 Important! The ad hoc declaration to be submitted by the international organizations is not required at the application moment. This document will be required in a later stage only for the selected projects, as a prior condition for concluding the Grant Contract with the Joint Managing Authority.

Deadline for sending questions

20/09/2009

Deadline for sending questions

20/09/2009 According to the Guidelines for Grant Applicants, questions related to this call for proposals can be sent to the Joint Managing Authority no later than 15 days (Sunday 27 September) before the deadline for the submission of the applications. Replies will be given no later than 11 calendar days (Friday 2 October) before the deadline. The Joint Managing Authority has no obligation t

Signature of the Financing Agreement with R. Moldova

07/09/2009

Signature of the Financing Agreement with Georgia

05/08/2009 Georgia becomes the second partner country to conclude the Financing Agreement with the European Commission. The signature of the Financing Agreement allows Georgia to fully take part at the Joint Operational Programme "Black Sea 2007-2013". The first partner country to sign the Financing Agreement was Armenia.The other partener countries are expected to conclude the Financing Agre

Black Sea Programme's first newsletter, July 2009

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The Frequently Asked Questions section is now online

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First call for proposals is open

29/06/2009 The Ministry of Regional Development and Housing, acting as Joint Managing Authority for the Joint Operational Programme "Black Sea 2007-2013" published the notice for the launch of the first call for proposals. The deadline for submitting project proposal is 12th of October 2009 at 16 00 (local time). Cross-border cooperation projects will be financed within this call in the areas

Approval of the Application Package for the first Call for Proposals

22/06/2009 The Joint Monitoring Committee approved on 18th of June 2009 the Application Package (version 10th of June) for the launching of the first Call for Proposals. According with the provisions stated in the operational programme and also in the 2008 EC Decision approving the participation of Turkey to the programme, the Joint Management Authority submitted on the 19th of June 2009 th

Signature of the Financing Agreement with Armenia

12/05/2009 Armenia becomes the first partner country to conclude the Financing Agreement with the European Commission. The signature of the Financing Agreement allows Armenia to fully take part at the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea 2007-2013. The other partener countries are expected to conclude the Financing Agreement with the European Commission by the end of 2009.

Launching Conference of the Joint Operational Programme ''Black Sea 2007-2013''

04/05/2009 The Ministry of Regional Development and Housing - acting as Joint Managing Authority - is organizing the Launching Conference of the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea 2007-2013” on the 5th and 6th of May 2009 in Bucharest, at Intercontinental Hotel. Officials and potential beneficiaries of the 10 states participating in the Programme (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Geor

Launching Conference of the Joint Operational Programme "Black Sea 2007-2013", Bucharest 5-6 of May 2009

30/03/2009 The Ministry of Regional Development and Housing, Romania - acting as Joint Managing Authority - is organizing the Launching Conference of the Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea 2007-2013” in Bucharest on 5th-6th of May 2009. For more details please visit the Events section of this website .

Publication of the 2009 Work Programme for Grants

29/03/2009 The Joint Managing Authority has published the 2009 Work Programme for Grants. This document provides the framework for the first call of proposal to be launched under the ENPI CBC Black Sea Programme. Annual Work Programme for Grants

Results of the second meeting of the Joint Monitoring Committee

04/03/2009 The second meeting of the Joint Monitoring Committee was held in Bucharest at the headquarters of the Ministry of Regional Development and Housing on the 26 and 27 of February 2009. Representatives from the participating countries in the programme (Armenia, Bulgaria, Greece, Georgia, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Turkey, and Ukraine) as well as representatives

Draft Guidelines for Grant Applicants for the first Call for Proposals is launched for public consultation

20/01/2009 We inform you that the draft Guidelines for Grant Applicants for the first Call for Proposals is launched for public consultation. We are expecting your comments and observations until 4th of February 2009 at Click for the draft Guidelines for Grant Applicants (20th of January 2009 version).

First meeting of the Joint Monitoring Committee for Black Sea Basin JOP

16/12/2008 First meeting of the Joint Monitoring Committee for Black Sea Basin JOP As Joint Managing Authority for the Black Sea Basin Joint Operational Programme (JOP), the Romanian Ministry of Development, Public Works and Housing organized on 16th of December 2008 in Bucharest the first meeting of the Joint Monitoring Committee (JMC) for Black Sea Basin JOP. Representatives from the p

Current situation and further actions

26/11/2008 Press release 27 November 2008 The European Commission adopted the Black Sea Basin Joint Operational Programme 2007-2013 The European Commission adopted the Black Sea Basin Joint Operational Programme 2007-2013 through the EC Decision C (2008) 7406 from 27 November 2008. There are 10 participating countries in the Black Sea JOP, i.e. Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Moldova

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The first meeting of the Joint Programming Committee for the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme 2021-2027

The first meeting of the Joint Programming Committee – body responsible for the preparation of the Interreg NEXT (Neighbourhood External) Black Sea Basin Programme 2021-2027 – was held on the 29th of January 2020 in Brussels, Belgium. The eligible participating countries of the new Programme involves ten states from the Black Sea Basin: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Turkey and Ukraine.

European Cooperation Day 2019 in Romania

This year, to celebrate European Cooperation Day, a Solid Waste collecting Action was conducted at the Black Sea, because generating environmental attitudes is essential in the fight against climate change and the reduction of environmental pollution.
It is a step closer in spreading awareness of environmental challenges and good waste management practices in the Black Sea Basin region. Further, by involving children it was anticipated to improve attitudes towards the environment.

Fourth meeting of the Joint Monitoring Committee for Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020

The new generation of projects to be funded under the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 has been approved by the Joint Monitoring Committee during the meeting held in Odessa, Ukraine, on 17th of September 2019.

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Are the formulas in the 4th sheet "Table_4_Sources_ of_funding" in the Budget forms correct? The row for "TOTAL OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS" calculates also the amounts in the rows of "TOTAL EU and PARTNERS CONTRIBUTION".

Please leave the formulas as they are. There is no problem with the default formulas as they do not influence the evalua

In annex A "Grant Application Form", chapter 2.3.1 "Relevance to the objectives and priorities of the call for proposals" what does the expression "relevance of the joint Action to any other specific requirements indicated in the guidelines of the call such as partnership, local ownership" refer to?

Section 2.3.1.2 "Describe the relevance of the joint Action to any specific measures and any other specific requirements

There are several problems adding new pages in the Partnership Statement of the Application form. Is it correct to handle it with handwriting or it shall be a problem?

The general rule that the Grant Application Form shall be typed is valid also for the documents which require applicants

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The second Call for Proposals of the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 is open starting with 1 October 2018 with deadline 5 February 2019

Herewith you can access the Applicants Pack for the 2nd Call for proposals of the Joint Operational Programme

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