Bulgaria will receive EUR 21.5mn until 2011 for reducing the social and economic inequalities and capacity strengthening of the new member states under the financial mechanism of the European Economic Area. The eligible areas include environment protection, enhancing the sustainable development, preservation of the cultural inheritance, human resources development, capacity strengthening of the local governments, healthcare and children’s care. Candidates may apply until April 30, 2009 while the first projects are expected next month. The deadline for the completion of the projects expires on April 30, 2011.
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Source: Intellinews-Bulgaria Today