The call for the sub-granting programme associated with the EU-funded project National Rural Parliament as the voice of the rural citizens closed on 15 April 2018. Following assessment of 44 applications, 10 contracts have been signed for rural initiatives. Projects should be completed by 31 December 2018.

The aim of the sub-granting scheme is to strengthen cooperation between NGOs/CSOs, and improve their dialogue with key stakeholders e.g. local government and businesses involved in rural development in Macedonia.  

The project is being financed through the EU’s 2015 IPA Programme for Civil Society Support and Media. It is being implemented by CNVP Macedonia in partnership with the Rural Development Network of the Republic of Macedonia and Action for Rural Development. CNVP is responsible for coordinating the actions under the sub-granting scheme.