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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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13,26

11,79

7,86

5,56

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1,5

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



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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


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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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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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

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