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2. Working in partnership – experiences, trends, lessons learned the process appraisals and lessons learned approved projects donor state partnerships

3. Text White FM O Application s EU screenin g Apprais al FMCNMF A Decision Beneficiary state Focal Point

4. Text White Number of prioritised applications: 758 for a value of € 855,332,167 Number of approved applications: 439 for a total grant value of € 549,372,973 Pre-selection of projects at national level usually eliminates nine out of ten applications Project characteristics Strict application of deadlines – 30 April 2011 Basic facts – open calls

5. Text White Read the application form user guide and other relevant guidelines carefully. Structure the information in the application. Give a good description of what you will do and how you will do it. Clearly distinguish between previous and future phases, if relevant. Indicators should be measurable in terms of both the baseline and target. Co-financing not always clear. Appraisal findings I

6. Text White Budget, detailed budget. If a company has been involved in preparing an application and will provide goods/services to the project, provide the details of this and keep public procurement in mind Clearly describe what role the partner has, its contribution, and which activities it is involved in. Consider the value of a good illustration, map, or pictures. Clearly describe the future use of the project results. Appraisal findings II

7. Text White shortens processing time reduces the need for requesting additional information makes the external appraisal process smoother = a more rapid grant decision Benefits

8. Text White Antall prosjekt Approved projects overall - by priority sector

9. Text White 135 approved projects; grant value € 106 mln Topics thermo-modernisation of public buildings renewable energy wastewater treatment Appraisal findings justification and realism of proposed solution relation to overall policies and strategies Environment, Sustainable development

10. Text White Cultural heritage 91 approved projects grant value € 110 mln Topics immovable cultural heritage movable cultural heritage intangible cultural heritage access research management

11. Text White 37 approved projects for € 47.4 mln Key points most projects run by municipalities target groups mainly public administration Appraisal findings needs assessment Human resources

12. Text White Health and childcare 57 approved projects for € 42.2 mln Topics children and youth with special needs prevention and improved treatment of communicable diseases strengthening mental health care Appraisal findings sustainability

13. Text White Finding partners Web portal ‘Finding partners in Norway’ information on Norwegian competence contact details of institutions active in the sector Run a search for ‘Finding partners in Norway” or type in the following address: http://www.regjeringen.no/en/sub/Europa portalen/EEA-Grants/Finding-partners- in-Norway Iceland’s portal: www.island.is Liechtenstein's portal: www.liechtenstein.li Norwegian embassy in Sofia: http://www.norvegia.bg

14. Text White sufficiently detailed information about your project proposal, including a short summary of the overall project aim and purpose, as well as the activities. Provide potential partners with a short presentation of your own organisation. Specify the kind of experience and competence that you seek from a potential partner, including its specific role and responsibility/ies the implementation of the project. As EU and national rules on public procurement must be complied with whenever applicable, Remember to take this into consideration at an early stage of the application process. Advice for finding partners

15. Text White Further information - background, status of implementation, projects - For information about the financial mechanisms: www.eeagrants.org For information about the financial mechanisms in the Bulgaria: www.eeagrants.bg For specific information on Norway: www.norway.info www.europaportalen.no