The Ministry of European Funds launched the call for proposals: “Grandparents of the community” aimed at supporting the development / provision and access of elderly people to integrated services (social and socio-medical).

The projects can be submitted in the period: 26 July – 26 October 2018.

Total call allocation:

• 15 mil. euro

Maximum eligible project value:

• 600.000 euro, of which the percentage of non-reimbursable financing is between 85% -100%, depending on the type of applicant.

Project implementation:

• maximum 36 months;

Eligible applicants:

• Social services providers, accredited according to the law, alone or in partnership with relevant social actors;
• Local public authorities with responsibilities in the field in partnership with relevant social actors.

Eligible activities:

• Development of social services for the elderly: establishment of social services, or development of existing social services (financial support and support for human resources);
• Providing social services for the elderly, exclusively: social service without accommodation:
  • Day centers;
  • Home care services;
  • Day care centers for assistance and support for the elderly in need;
  • Street intervention services;
  • Food preparation and distribution centers;

Target group:

• Elderly people in situations of addiction and/or at risk of social exclusion;
• Staff of public authorities / public/private agencies that provide social and employment services to vulnerable elderly people; staff of civil society organizations and NGOs.

Minimum target group: 100 elderly people;

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