Technical asssistance fund for 2006 -2011

The overall objective of the project is a successful implementation of the EEA/Norwegian Financial Mechanisms. The purpose of the project is to raise the public awareness of the EEA/Norwegian Financial Mechanisms, to provide information for the potential applicants and to improve the administration and control of the EEA/Norwegian Financial Mechanisms. In addition to the application form, the awarding of the Grant is based on supporting documentation sent by the Focal Point on 6 September 2006. The following activities are planned within this project: 1. Activities related to promotion and information activities (seminars, brochures, websites, announcements in local, regional and national media) ; 2. Activities related to organization and participation in the meetings and committees (Steering committee meetings, meetings with FMO, Annual meetings); 3. Activities related to additional management systems specifically established for the Norwegian/EEA Financial Mechanisms (hiring of extra staff in the relevant line ministries) 4. Carrying out of the audits. Activities will be carried out within the Focal Point, which is the Ministry of Finance, and Central Finance and Contracting Agency, and in the Intermediate bodies (line ministries) involved in the implementation of the EEA/Norwegian Financial Mechanisms. The project promoter (Ministry of Finance) shall provide at least 15 per cent of the eligible project costs.