2. The Roots of ‘ Visegrád ’ Common Ground in History, Culture and Religion (Meeting of kings of Bohemia, Hungary and Poland in Visegr á d in 1335, interconnected histories of the V4 countries, common cultural experience) Geographical Closeness (on the crossroads between the East and the West) Similar Development (fight for freedom in 1956, 1968, 1980, 1989; social and economic transition, infrastructure, etc.) 1

3. CZ + HU + PL + SK = V4 V4 as a Consultation Platform Regular meetings at all levels and sectors Joint Achievements Membership in EU, NATO; common positions within EU (e.g. EU budget); cooperation with Benelux, etc. Goals Forming the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy and the European Neighbourhood Policy, Schengen Agreement, energy security, etc. Common Experience and Expertise Similar levels of social and economic development and transformation experience, fight for freedom as a know-how 2

4. Basic Information about IVF: The only institution of V4 Established in 2000 with the seat in Bratislava Supported until now: over 1,600 projects and over 380 scholarships Annual budget: € 5,000,000 (equal contributions of V4 countries) 3

5. Supported Fields of Project Activities Cultural Cooperation Scientific Exchange and Research Education Youth Exchanges Cross-Border Cooperation Promotion of Tourism 4

6. Target Countries: Data from 2000 – 2006 5

7. Project Breakdown (categories): 6

8. IVF Budget Breakdown: Valid as of: 1 Jan. 2007 7

9. Basic Grant Conditions: Having a “Visegrád” topic Cooperation of subjects from at least 3 V4 countries Securing at least 50% of the project’s budget from other sources Not being a state-funded organization (e.g. NGOs, municipalities, private companies) 8

10. How to apply for a grant? Have a V4-related idea? Found partners in the V4 countries? Fill in the Application form Attach letters from the co-organising and/or co-financing institutions Attach copies of founding or registration documents and statutes 9

11. 2008 Budget: € 512,000 Deadlines: March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1 Cooperation of at least 3 of the V4 countries Contractual period: max. 6 months Supported amounts: up to € 4,000 (covering max. 50% of the total budget) E-mail applications: smallgrants@visegradfund.org Small Grants 10

12. Standard Grants 2008 Budget: € 2,200,000 Deadlines: March 15 and September 15 Cooperation of at least 3 of the V4 countries Contractual period: max. 12 months Supported amounts: from € 4,001 (covering max. 50% of the total budget) E-mail applications: standard@visegradfund.org 11

13. 2008 Budget: € 400,000 Deadline: February 15, May 15 Cooperation of all V4 countries Contractual period: 12 - 36 months Supported amounts: usually € 40,000 – 200,000 (max. 50% of the total budget) E-mail applications: strategic@visegradfund.org Visegrad Strategic Programme 12

14. Visegrad Strategic Programme: 2008 Priorities V4 Promotion: Modern Approaches to Raising Awareness of Visegrad Cooperation European Integration Process: Sharing V4 Know- How with Neighboring Regions Creating Better Conditions for Scientific Research Good Governance in the Public Sector 13

15. Capital Investments Own Indirect Costs (electricity-, gas-, water-, phone-bills, etc.) Internal Costs and Expenses (rent of own premises, etc.) Employments Ruled by the Labour Code (including all other related costs, e.g. per diems, social funds, etc.) Non-Refundable Cost Categories 14

16. Printing and Publishing Costs (publications, posters, invitations etc.) Rent of Premises and Related Technical Services Fees for Experts, Fees for Artists Accommodation and Board Transport Costs Translation, Interpretation Costs Awards and Prices Office Supplies and Promotional Materials Advertising Costs (radio, TV, billboards, press, etc.) Webpage Design and Update Refundable Cost Categories 15

17. 31 JanuaryScholarships 15 FebruaryStrategic Grants Visegrad University Studies Grant 1 MarchSmall Grants 15 MarchStandard Grants 15 MayStrategic Grants 1. JuneSmall Grants 1 SeptemberSmall Grants 10 SeptemberVARP 15 SeptemberStandard Grants 1 DecemberSmall Grants Overview of Deadlines: 20

18. Inquiries/Consultations: Address:Kráľovské údolie 8 811 02 Bratislava Slovakia Tel.: +421 259 203 811 Fax:+421 259 203 805 E-mail: visegradfund@visegradfund.org

19. Inquiries/Consultations: Address:Kráľovské údolie 8 811 02 Bratislava Slovakia Tel.: +421 259 203 811 Fax:+421 259 203 805 E-mail: visegradfund@visegradfund.org 21

20. www.visegradfund.org 22

21. www.visegradgroup.eu 23

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