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The Norwegian contribution to Bulgarian culture and education – funding mechanisms,
scholarships and assistance
The Royal Norwegian Embassy13th December 2011, Sofia University ”St. Kliment Ohridski”
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The Norwegian contribution to Bulgarian culture and education
Financial support under the EEA Financial Mechanism
Small-scale grants offered by the Embassy
Funding opportunities by the Norwegian Foreign Ministry
Translation subsidies
Other funding sources
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The EEA Grants
The EEA Financial Mechanism is funded by 3 donor states – Norway (95%), Iceland and Liechtenstein
Overall objectives – reduce social and economic disparities in Europe, strengthen bilateral relations
Bulgaria participates in the EEA Financial Mechanism since 2007
Funding provided in 2007-2009 - 21.5 mln euro, based on an intergovernmental agreement
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21 %
16 %
24 %
26 %
10 %3 %
Funding by priority area 2007-2009 (%)
Protection of the environment
Human resources development
Health and childcare
Cultural heritage
NGO Fund
Scholarship Fund
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Funding under the EEA Grants 2007-09Cultural heritage
Almost 5 mln euro dedicated to projects preserving Bulgaria’s cultural heritage
11 supported projects, implemented by municipal and regional administrations, cultural institutions, NGOs
Exchange of experience and improved cooperation with Norwegian partner organizations
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Sofia Arsenal –
Museum of Contemporary
Art
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Restoration of the Shumen Fortress
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National Library ”St.Cyril and Methodius” Digitalizing and preserving the written legacy of
Bulgaria
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Funding under the EEA Grants 2007-09Scholarships
Almost 600 000 euro dedicated to a special Scholarship Fund
Opportunity for students and academic staff to participate in exchange programmes with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein
3 calls for proposals launched in 2009 – 2011 by the Fund Intermediary - Ministry of Education, Youth and Science, International and European Cooperation Directorate
More information at www.mon.bg/below/eeagrants
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Funding under the EEA GrantsNew financial period
A new financial period of EEA Grants is agreed –Bulgaria will receive 78,6 mln. euro for 2009-14
A programme approach is introduced – 8 thematic programmes will be developed
The preparation and the implementation of each programme is assigned to a Programme Operator
Conservation of cultural heritage and support to student and academic mobility remain a priority
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Funding by programme area 2009-14 (in mln. euro)
Integrated marine and inland water management
Biodiversity
Energy efficiency and RES
NGO Fund
Children and youth at risk
Public health
Cultural heritage
Scholarships
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Funding under the EEA Grants 2009-14Cultural heritage
The designated Programme Operator for the Cultural heritage programme is the Ministry of Culture with support from the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works
Up to 2,5 mln. euro are envisaged for phase II of SAMCA project
Not less than 500 000 euro shall be set aside for a small grants scheme for promotion of diversity in culture and arts, including cultural exchange between the Donor States and Bulgaria.
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Funding under the EEA Grants 2009-14Scholarships
The designated Programme Operator for the Scholarship programme is the Ministry of Education, Youth and Science
Overall objective - enhanced human capital and knowledge base in the Beneficiary States
Total funding – 1,5 mln. euro
Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Higher Education (SIU) will function as a lead Donor Programme Partner.
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EEA Grants 2009-14 – next steps
Preparation of programme proposals and sending them for approval by the EEA Grants secretariat in Brussels (FMO) – Feb. 2012
Approval of the programme proposals – June 2012
Launching of the new programmes – July/August 2012
www.eeagrants.org
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The Embassy’s small-scale grants programme
Goals: promoting Norwegian culture, art, politics and values in Bulgaria
The Embassy’s priorities in 2012:
– Focus on youth and children– Response to climate change– Women and literature– Contemporary art forms
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Small-scale grants
Who can apply?– institutions, organizations or individuals who act
as organizers of the event What is the Embassy’s role?
– partial funding, contact with Norwegian partners, logistic assistance, promotion assistance
What is the maximum grant amount?– 1500 BGN
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Standard funding mechanisms by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Music
Performing arts
Arts and crafts
Visual arts
Architecture and design
www.stikk.no
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What is the role of the Embassy?
Identifying & contact with Norwegian artists and organizations
Logistic assistance & promotion of the event
What is the grant amount?
Depending on the project
Standard funding mechanisms by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Examples
Concert with composer Synne Skouen in October 2011:2900 NOK
Concert with composer Morten Gaathaug in May 2012: 10 000 NOK
Artist Ellen Ringstad at the Paper Art Fest 2011: 5 000 NOK
Standard funding mechanisms by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Artist Ellen Ringstad and her paper sculpture “Information Overload” displayed at the National Gallery for Foreign Art in Sofia
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Translation subsidy for Norwegian books provided by NORLA
www.norla.no
Translation subsidies to publishers of Norwegian literature abroad, both fiction and non-fiction
Travel grants for Norwegian authors and their translators
Promotional subsidies for sample translations and presentations of authors
Translation subsidies for dramatic works
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Other sources for funding cultural events
Nordic Culture Fund (Nordisk kulturfond) – funding for common Nordic initiatives involving at least 3 Nordic countries
www.nordiskkulturfond.org
The EU’s Culture programme (2007-2013), incl. translation subsidies. Administered by the Cultural Contact Point at the Bulgarian Ministry of Culture.
ec.europa.eu/culture
http://www.ccp-bg.com
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Scholarships for studying in Norway
University of Oslo – summer courses in a variety of subjects, including Norwegian language and culture
http://www.uio.no/english/studies/summerschool/
University of Bergen – summer course in Norwegian language and culture
http://www.uib.no/lle/utdanning/sommerkurs
University of Agder (Senter for norskstudier i utlandet) – summer course in Norwegian language; exchange of teachers in Norwegian; assistance & guidance to Norwegian teachers and universities abroad
http://www.uia.no/no/portaler/om_universitetet/humaniora_og_pedagogikk/nettverk_og_sentre/senter_for_norskstudier_i_utlandet
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Scholarships for studying in Norway
The Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Higher Education (SIU) offers:
Semester grants – bachelor, master and Ph.D. students in various research fields connected with Norway
Teaching grants – cover study-related expenses, like books, films, CDs, subscription to publications and software, teaching materials etc.
Grants for regional conferences, meetings and seminars
NB! Observe the deadlines
www.siu.no
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Scholarships for studying in Norway
The Research Council of Norway offers:
Young Guest and Doctoral Researchers' Annual Scholarships for Investigation and Learning in Norway (YGGDRASIL)
http://www.forskningsradet.no
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Useful links
www.norvegia.bg
www.norskkulturrad.no
www.kulturnett.no
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Contact information
Royal Norwegian EmbassySofia26 – 30 Bacho Kiro Str.Phone: 02/981 11 06E-mail: [email protected]
Ivan Tenev – Cultural Affairs Officer