An Info Day for representatives of 12 local self-governments was organised in Čačak on 8 September on the occasion of the Call for Proposals for the preparation of project and technical documentation under the EU INTEGRA Programme, funded by the European Union through the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance – IPA III and implemented under the auspices of the Ministry of European Integration. The Info Day was organised by the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM), an implementing partner of the Programme.
The third Info Day was intended for representatives of Užice, Bajina Bašta, Čajetina, Požega, Priboj, Novi Pazar, Kraljevo, Čačak, Raška, Vrnjačka Banja, Ivanjica and Kruševac, who were able to participate either in person or online via Zoom.
During the Info Day, participants had the opportunity to learn more about the opportunities available under the Call for Proposals, its objectives and priority areas, participation requirements and eligibility criteria. They were also introduced to the application forms and documentation required for submission, as well as the project proposal evaluation process. A dedicated part of the session focused on practical questions and clarifying issues related to the preparation and submission of project proposals.
A total of EUR 733,000 has been allocated for the Call for Proposals, while individual grants range from EUR 30,000 to EUR 70,000, depending on the type of territorial strategy. The grants cover between 55% and 80% of the total eligible costs of preparing the documentation, and the deadline for submitting project proposals is 5 October 2026.
Through the current Call for Proposals, local self-governments can receive grants for the preparation of project and technical and other documentation required for the implementation of future integrated development projects based on territorial strategies developed under the EU PRO Plus and EU INTEGRA programmes. Project proposals may be submitted independently or in partnership with other eligible partners.
The Info Day in Čačak was the third in a series of Info Days organised by SCTM in Belgrade, Niš, Čačak, Kragujevac and Novi Sad, targeting representatives of a total of 72 local self-governments.
The EU INTEGRA Programme is jointly implemented by the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM) and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), with the aim of advancing integrated territorial development and strengthening the capacities of local self-governments in Serbia in line with the European Union’s Cohesion Policy.
Detailed information on the Call for Proposals, the Guidelines for Applicants and the accompanying documentation is available on the websites of the EU INTEGRA Programme and the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities.
