Programme:

Energy Efficiency

Financing:

European Economic Area Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 (EEAFM)

Programme Operator:

Ministry of European Funds

General objective:

Reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants

Expected Outcome:

Improved energy efficiency in buildings

Expected Outputs:

Improved quality and efficiency of lighting related technology (outdoor and indoor)

Grant amount:

The total amount of the programme is € 612,426 of which € 520,562 is the financial assistance granted through the EEA Financial

Mechanism and € 91,864 represents co-financing from the Romanian state budget.

The programme is implemented through a

single predefined project:

"Improving energy efficiency by optimizing the technical and functional parameters of the lighting system at the Emergency Clinic

Hospital Prof. Dr. Agrippa Ionescu (EESIIL)"

Project Promoter:

Military Unit 0929, Bucharest

Project partners:

Emergency Clinic Hospital "Prof. Dr. Agrippa Ionescu"

Expected results:

- a new energy efficient lighting system (indoor and outdoor) in the hospital;

- improved quality and efficiency of lighting related technology;

- Improved working conditions for the medical and administrative staff;

- level of environmental impact reduction - 252 tCO2 / year;

- level of reduction of energy consumption - 360 MWh / year.

Programme Implementation:

29.06.2016-30.04.2017

Call for proposals:

The programme is implemented through a single predefined project; no calls for proposals will be launched

Programme site:

Tel/Fax:

Email:

www.eeagrants.ro

0372/938682; 0372/938502

asistenta.see@fonduri-ue.ro

Objective:

Strengthened social and economic cohesion at national, regional and local levels

Expected outcomes:

Effective and efficient measures addressing vulnerable groups of children and youth facing particular risks implemented

Local and regional authorities, as well as private and civil society actors, are developing initiatives to strengthen anti-discriminatory measures for groups vulnerable to social and economic exclusion

Programme grant:

€ 27,000,000

Programme Operator:

The Romanian Social Development Fund

Donor programme partners:

Council of Europe (CoE)

Specific concerns:

The Programme shall address the specific needs of Roma through innovative initiatives strengthening cooperation between and within local governments, NGOs and the target population.

The Programme could address social inequalities, social inclusion, employment, children and youth at risk, strengthening preschool day-care and education including multicultural perspectives and history teaching.

Municipalities in disadvantaged areas with a high percentage of Roma population shall be given priority.

Objective:

Strengthened civil society development and enhanced contribution to social justice, democracy and sustainable development

Expected outcome(s):

To be agreed after stakeholder consultation.e

Programme grant:

€ 36,330,000

Programme Operator:

The Financial Mechanisms Office (FMO) is entrusted with operation the programme in line with Article 5.13 of the Regulation. The Focal Point is to be consulted in the selection of the Fund Operator.

Specific concerns:

One third of the total Programme allocation shall be dedicated to the core areas of support.

Minimum 10% of the total Programme allocation shall be dedicated to children and youth-driven organisations and activities targeting children and youth.

Minimum 20% of the Programme allocation shall address provision of welfare and basic services to vulnerable groups.

The Programme shall address the specific needs of minority groups, with a special focus on Roma.

The Programme shall support capacity-building and cross-border activities.

The Programme shall support activities to promote gender equality and to combat gender-based violence.

Environment is eligible when not covered by other programmes.

Objective:

Increased share of renewable energy in energy use

Programme grant:

€ 12,270,000

Programme operator:

The Ministry of Environment and Forest

Main focus:

The main focus will be on the increasing of the renewable energy share in energy use.

Pre-defined projects:

Two pre-defined project shall be included in the Programme:

1) Pre-defined project with the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE). Specific concern shall be given to hydroelectric power as a source of renewable energy. The total allocation to the pre-defined project shall not exceed € 4.0 million.

2) Pre-defined project with Icelandic National Energy Authority (OS). Specific concern shall be given to geothermal power as a source of renewable energy. The total allocation to the pre-defined project shall not exceed € 4.0 million.

Objective:

Halt loss of biodiversity

Programme grant:

€ 15,000,000

Programme Operator:

Ministry of Environment and Forests

Donor programme partner:

The Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management (DN)

Specific concern:

A small grants scheme including NGO support shall be established.

Objective:

Improved compliance with environmental legislation

Programme grant::

€ 8,181,250

Programme Operator:

The National Focal Point

Main focus:

The Programme is implemented through the pre-defined project identified below. The amount of funding available to the pre-defined project shall be agreed upon in the Programme Agreement.

Pre-defined project:

Pre-defined project on implementing the results of the Land Administration Knowledge Improvement (LAKI). The project will be developed by the Romanian National Agency of Cadastre and Land Registration (ANCPI) in cooperation with the Norwegian Mapping Authority (SK) and Registers Iceland.

Objective:

Prevent injury and adverse environmental effects caused by chemicals and hazardous waste

Programme grant:

€ 10,000,000

Programme Operator:

Ministry of Environment and Forests

Donor programme partners:

The Climate and Pollution Agency (KLIF)

Objective:

Reduced human and ecosystem vulnerability to climate change

Programme grant:

€ 5,000,000

Programme Operator:

Ministry of Environment and Forests

Main focus:

The Programme is implemented through the pre-defined project identified below. The amount of funding available to the pre-defined project shall be agreed upon in the Programme Agreement.

Pre-defined project:

Name of project:

A green way to sustainable develoment

Description:

The project aims to create a model city for the adaptation to climate change, involving actions for both the energy and transport sector in Sibiu.

Project Promoter:

Regional Environmental Protection Agency

Donor Project Partner:

The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS)

Objective:

Gender equality and work-life balance promoted

Programme grant:

€ 4,519,478

Programme Operator:

Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Protection

Specific concern:

The Programme shall also address the specific needs of minority groups, with a special focus on Roma.

Objective:

Cultural and natural heritage for future generations safe-guarded and conserved and made publicly available

Expected outcomes:

Cultural heritage restored, renovated and protected

Local communities further developed and economically sustainable livelihoods established through the revitalisation of cultural and natural heritage

Programme grant:

€ 14,000,000

Programme Operator:

The National Focal Point

Donor programme partner:

The Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage (RA)

Pre-defined project:

A pre-defined project on the Astra Museum establishing Roma homestead shall be included in the Programme.

Small grant scheme::

A small grants scheme for institutional cooperation, training as well as NGO support shall be established.

Specific concerns:

The Programme should also support projects that relate to the documentation of the cultural history of social, ethnic and cultural minorities and groups.

The cooperation committee shall include as members, representatives from the relevant public authorities or institutions in charge of the policy area in question. The Ministry of Culture shall be one such member of the cooperation committee. sau ai instituţiilor responsabile pentru dezvoltarea politicilor în domeniile relevante. Ministerul Culturii şi Patrimoniului Naţional ar trebui să fie unul dintre membrii comitetului de cooperare.

Objective:

Cultural dialogue increased and European identity fostered through understanding of cultural diversity

Expected outcomes:

Awareness of cultural diversity raised and intercultural dialogue strengthened

Cultural history documented

Programme grant:

€ 6,818,750

Programme Operator:

The National Focal Point

Donor programme partner:

The Arts Council (ACN)

Specific concerns:

The cooperation committee shall include as members, representatives from the relevant public authorities or institutions in charge of the policy area in question. The Ministry of Culture shall be one such member of the cooperation committee.

The Programme shall also include cultural exchange between the Donor States and Romania.

Objective:

Consolidarea cercetării bazată pe dezvoltarea cunoaşterii în Statele Beneficiare

Rezultate aşteptate:

Enhanced research based knowledge development in the Beneficiary States

Expected outcome::

€ 20,000,000

Programme Operator

National Authority for Research

Donor programme partners:

Norwegian Research Council – NRC (Norway) and the Icelandic Centre for Research – RANNIS (Iceland)

Specific concern:

The programme shall focus on bilateral research cooperation. Research into renewable energy should be covered with an amount of up to € 3.0 million.

Objectives

Enhanced human capital and knowledge base in the Beneficiary State

Expected outcome:

Increased higher education student and staff mobility between Beneficiary and EEA EFTA States

Increased and strengthened institutional cooperation at all levels of the education sector (school education, higher education, vocational training/education and adult education) between Beneficiary and EEA EFTA States

Programme grant:

€ 4,000,000

Programme Operator

National Agency for Community Programmes in the Field of Education and Vocational Training

Donor programme partners:

The Icelandic Centre for Research – RANNIS (Iceland), the National Agency for International Education Affairs – AIBA (Liechtenstein), and the Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education – SIU (Norway). SIU will function as lead Donor Programme Partner.

Specific concern:

The institutional cooperation between the Beneficiary and EEA EFTA States shall be limited to the level of higher education.