State Aid Scheme of the Social Welfare Services for the establishment of new or the expansion of existing social care structures within the framework of the Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021-2026
Summary
The fifth Αxis focuses on the development of the required skills and competencies in the existing and future workforce, so that it responds effectively to the demands and trends of the modern labor market, according to its current and future needs, including those arising from the green and digital transition. The proposed reforms and investments are in line with relevant European initiatives and priorities.
The axis also includes reforms and investments to address labor market weaknesses related to the need to facilitate market entry, especially for women with children, to improve the availability and accessibility of early childhood education and care, and to create a network of childcare facilities. It also aims to increase employment for young people outside of work, education or training (NEET).
Programme Name
Programme Description
The fifth Αxis focuses on the development of the required skills and competencies in the existing and future workforce, so that it responds effectively to the demands and trends of the modern labor market, according to its current and future needs, including those arising from the green and digital transition. The proposed reforms and investments are in line with relevant European initiatives and priorities.
The axis also includes reforms and investments to address labor market weaknesses related to the need to facilitate market entry, especially for women with children, to improve the availability and accessibility of early childhood education and care, and to create a network of childcare facilities. It also aims to increase employment for young people outside of work, education or training (NEET).
Call
Detailed Call Description
The Social Welfare Services (SWS) are the Implementing Body of the following Investment of Policy Axis 5.2 “Labour market, social protection and inclusion” of the Recovery and Resilience
Plan (RRP) of the Republic of Cyprus 2021-2026.: Investment 2: “Establishment of Multifunctional Centers and Childcare Centers” (C5.2Ι2).
For the implementation of the abovementioned Investment the SWS, after receiving all the relevant approvals, announced on the 18.04.2024, the second call for the new State Aid Scheme in the context of the RRP.
The Scheme focuses on the following targets/milestones: Establishment of at least fifteen (15) new or upgrading/expansion of existing Multifunctional Centers for Children and Childcare Centers by the end of June 2026, (completion of construction Project no later than 30.04.2026).
Beneficiaries of the Scheme are: Local Authorities (LAs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and partnerships of NGOs and LAs.
Th state aid amounts to 100%, with a maximum amount of funding per project of €500.000.
The eligible costs as described in articles 1 & 7 of the Scheme cover: Construction of the structure, 2)Purchase of structure including and possible renovations3) renovation/upgrade of existing structures real estate to cover additional positions, 4) purchase of equipment for the scheme does not cover operational expenses of the Programmes (e.g., salaries, rents). The provision of state aid through this Scheme is made on the basis of a Public Funding Agreement between the SWS and the Final Beneficiary.
Interested parties can submit an application, fully completed with all the required supporting documents, to the District/Local SWS Offices as indicated on the websites of Social Welfare Services and the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare.
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
The state aid is given as a percentage on the entire eligible investment (100%) with a maximum amount of aid allowed €500.000 per Programme.
Eligibility For Participation Notes
- NGO (Non-Governmental Organisations)
- L.As. (Logal Authorities)
- and their partnerships as defined in article 4 of the RRP Plan
Programme Category
Cyprus Recovery And Resilience PlanTotal Budget
The available budget in the context of this 2nd Call amounts to €7.500.000. It is also noted that in the event that there are credit savings from the 1st Call for Applications, they may be utilized in the context of the 2nd Call.Thematic Categories
- Employment
- Social Affairs & Human Rights
Eligibility for Participation
- Local Authorities
- Local Authority clusters
- NGOs
Call Opening Date
18/04/2024Call Closing Date
30/09/2024National Contact Point(s)
Social Welfare Services
Persons to Contact:
Niki Οdysseos
Social Welfare Officer
Τelephone: 22406602
Email: nodysseos@sws.dmsw.gov.cy
Fax: 22667907
Evgenia Koufou
Social Welfare Office
Τelephone: 22406744
Email: dekoufou@sws.dmsw.gov.cy
Fax: 22667907
Elena Katsexou
Social Welfare Office
Τelephone: 22406745
Email: ekatsexou@sws.dmsw.gov.cy
Fax: 22667907
Maria Constantinou
Social Welfare Office
Τelephone: 22406744
Email: mkonstantinou@sws.dmsw.gov.cy
Fax: 22667907