The Operator of the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation – the Ministry of Finance updates the open call for applications to fund bilateral initiatives from the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation at programme level – measure “B” under the programme CZ04.

The Operator of the Fund for Bilateral Relations – the Ministry of Finance updates the Open Call for applications to fund bilateral initiatives from the Fund for Bilateral Relations at Programme level – measure “B” under the programme CZ06.

First meeting of the programme operators within the area of „Conservation and Revitalization of Cultural and Natural Heritage“ was held in the Czech Republic in the end of 2016.

The 5th Annual meeting between the National Focal Point (NFP) and representatives of the donors was held on 10th November 2016. Representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Czech Republic were also present at the meeting.

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports announces the results of the first cut-off of 12 September 2016 under the Call for proposals no. SMSM20167F1 launched on 18 July 2016 in the Czech-Norwegian Research Programme CZ09.

The final ‘Blue Book’ containing the priority sectors and programme areas for the EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021 was published by the donors on 27 September 2016.

The Ministry of Finance - National Focal Point for EEA and Norway Grants in the Czech Republic organized a Conference on the Progress in Implementation of EEA and Norway Grants 2009 - 2014 in the Czech Republic. Conference was held in Profesní dům, Malostranské náměstí in Prague on Tuesday 4 October 2016.

However, the Call may be re-opened again during this year after a re-calculation of savings within the Programme CZ01.

The Operator of the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation – the Ministry of Finance updates open calls for applications to fund bilateral initiatives from the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation at programme level – measure “B” under the programmes CZ02, CZ04, CZ05, CZ06, CZ08, CZ10, CZ11, CZ13, CZ14, CZ15.

The Operator of the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation – the Ministry of Finance updates the open call for applications to fund bilateral initiatives from the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation at programme level – measure “B” under the programme CZ11.

The Operator of the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation – the Ministry of Finance updates the open call for applications to fund bilateral initiatives from the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation at programme level – measure “B” under the programme CZ15.

After two years of intensive reconstruction, the dilapidated castle in Svijany, about 80 km north of Prague in Liberec region, has been restored to its original splendour.

The Ministry of Finance - National Focal Point for EEA and Norway Grants in the Czech Republic would like to inform all relevant stakeholders about an invitation for bids for the position as fund operator for the new Global Fund for Regional Cooperation

The Operator of the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation – the Ministry of Finance updates the open call for applications to fund bilateral initiatives from the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation at programme level – measure “B” under the programme CZ08.

The Operator of the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation – the Ministry of Finance updates the open call for applications to fund bilateral initiatives from the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation at programme level – measure “B” under the programme CZ14.

The Operator of the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation – the Ministry of Finance updates the open call for applications to fund bilateral initiatives from the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation at programme level – measure “B” under the programme CZ05.

The Operator of the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation – the Ministry of Finance updates the open call for applications to fund bilateral initiatives from the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation at programme level – measure “B” under the programme CZ02.

The Operator of the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation – the Ministry of Finance updates the open call for applications to fund bilateral initiatives from the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation at programme level – measure “B” under the programme CZ13.

The Operator of the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation – the Ministry of Finance updates the open call for applications to fund bilateral initiatives from the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation at programme level – measure “B” under the programme CZ04.

The Operator of the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation – the Ministry of Finance publishes the second update of the Guidelines for applicants and beneficiaries within the Bilateral Fund at programme level – measure „B“ which is valid from July 15, 2016.

The Operator of the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation – the Ministry of Finance updates the open call for applications to fund bilateral initiatives from the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation at programme level – measure “B” under the programme CZ06.

The Operator of the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation, measure “B” – the Ministry of Finance updates the open call for applications to fund bilateral initiatives from the Fund for Bilateral Cooperation on programme level – measure “B” under the programme CZ10.

In the 3rd Call is possible to submit applications for funding.

Based on the changes in the 3rd Call, the Ministry of Finance – National Focal Point, which is the Fund Operator, updates the Guideline for applicants and final beneficiaries.

As all the allocated resources were used, the Ministry of Finance – Operator of the Fund for Bilateral Relations at National Level closes the Second call

On 3 May 2016, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and the EU signed the agreements on the European Economic Area (EEA) and Norway Grants for the period 2014-2021.

On May 26, 2016 the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (hereinafter as “MEYS”) announces the results of the Reallocation of unused institutional support to additional research activities within the Social Sciences and Humanities thematic area in the Czech-Norwegian Research Programme CZ09.

Conference report has been prepared on the basis of the outputs made by the rapporteurs in particular sessions.

List of approved applications and available resources - Fund for bilateral relations at national level – 3rd open call (9 Jan 2015 – 21 Apr 2016)

List of approved applications and available resources - Fund for bilateral relations at national level – 2nd open call (20 Oct 2014 – 21 Apr 2016)

The workshop, within the EEA and Norway Grants 2009 – 2014 for 5 Programme areas focused on Justice and Home Affairs, was held from 15 to 16 March in Bucharest.

Based on the changes in the Guidelines for applicants, the Ministry of Finance – National Focal Point, which is the Fund Operator, updates the calls within the Fund for bilateral relations at National Level.

List of Approved applications - Fund for bilateral relations at national level – 2nd open call (20 Oct 2014 – 10 Mar 2016)

List of Approved applications - Fund for bilateral relations at national level – 3rd open call (9 Jan 2015 – 10 Mar 2016)

The Analysis of the bilateral relations between the bodies of the Czech Republic and those of donor countries was held on 1st March 2016 in Era Svět in Prague

Based on many questions the NFP clarifies that the above mentioned Guidelines is binding only for Czech project partners.

List of Approved applications - Fund for bilateral relations at national level – 3rd open call (9 Jan 2015 – 9 Feb 2016)

The Regulation on the implementation of the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009 – 2014 and the Regulation on the implementation of the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2009 – 2014 have been amended by the Financial Mechanism Office after consultation with the National Focal Points.

List of Approved applications - Fund for bilateral relations at national level – 2nd open call (20 Oct 2014 – 9 Feb 2016)

After the consultation at the 5th Working Group meeting of the Fund for Bilateral Relations at National Level (September 2015) and approval at the Annual Meeting (October 2015), programme area Public Health Initiatives has been announced as a Focus Area of the Fund in 2016.

List of Approved applications - Fund for bilateral relations at national level – 3rd open call (9 Jan 2015 – 8 Jan 2016)

List of Approved applications - Fund for bilateral relations at national level – 2nd open call (20 Oct 2014 – 8 Jan 2016)