16. 04.07:
Cooperation with Third Countries
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals aimed at promoting mutual awareness, understanding and cooperation between the EU and Asia, Latin America, the European Neighbourhood Region and Russia.
The 2007 call will specifically focus on actions relating to cooperation and development, local development and information activities. Eligible applicants include local and regional authorities and other local and regional bodies, working independently or as part of as wider partnership. The overall budget for this call is EUR 3.2 million. The total grant per project will be a minimum of EUR 650,000 and a maximum of EUR 800,000, with a cofinancing rate of between 50% and 90% of the total eligible costs. The deadline for the receipt of applications is 3 July 2007. Further details at: http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/tender/data/d65/AOF75765.doc
