ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT PROPOSALS UNDER THE "KIDS’ CORNERS" PROCEDURE

The Managing Authority of the Operational Program "Human Resources Development" 2014-2020 announces the acceptance of project proposals under the procedure "Kids’ Corners"

Eligible candidates are: employers and institutions from central and local government. Applicants can develop project proposals for creating kids’ corners in the workplace. The main goal is to create opportunities for employees' children to receive services. Up to five employers can apply in partnership to create a common kids’ corner. Each newly created kids’ corner must provide the necessary environment for the care of at least 15 children. Babysitters will be hired through the Labor Offices and will be trained if necessary. Their payment will depend on whether the services are hourly or full-time, and the projects will cover their payment for a period of up to 12 months.

The minimum amount of financial support from the Operational Program "Human Resources Development” 2014-2020 for the creation of a children's playground in the workplace is BGN 50,000, and the maximum - BGN 150,000. Applicants must provide co-financing for the implementation of their projects, which depends on the size of the companies. Large enterprises can receive financial support of up to 70% of the project costs, medium enterprises - up to 80% of the costs, and micro and small enterprises - up to 90% of the project implementation costs. The budget of Operation Kids’ Corners is BGN 15 million.

The deadline for submission of documents is December 15, 2020, 5:30 p.m.

Project proposals should be submitted only electronically with a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) using the Information System for Management and Monitoring of EU Funds in Bulgaria (UMIS 2020) - https://eumis2020.government.bg