- Sector
- Public
- Level of governance
- EUNational
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Lighthouse
- Danube-Black SeaMediterranean Sea basin
- Funding mechanisms
- Grants
- Managing institutions
- General Directorate “Operational Programme Environment” in the Ministry of Environment and Water
- Mission Objectives
- 1. Ecosystems and Biodiversity2. Pollution prevention and elimination3. Carbon Neutral and Circular Blue Economy
Description of the funding initiative
The Programme “Environment” 2021-2027 for Bulgaria is a horizontal tool for implementing environmental and climate change policies. This Programme is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Cohesion Fund. The main investments associated with this Programme cover:
- construction of infrastructure for collection, disposal and treatment of wastewaters, protection of water resources and water supply;
- development and upgrading of household waste management systems and investments in waste sorting facilities as well as measures for rehabilitation of land, contaminated by landfills;
- development of management plans for Natura 2000 sites and conservation;
- measures aimed at decreasing air pollution from household heating and the transport sector;
- implementation of risk prevention and emergency management systems.
Overview of eligibility requirements for applicants
Eligibility requirements are call specific, and dependent on the main investment area. Consult individual call for proposals for details.
Rules on co-financing
Consult individual call for proposals for details.
Procedures to submit proposal
Conditions and procedure to submit proposals are call-specific. Consult individual calls for details.
Calls for proposals and associated information on application procedures are made available at:
Relevant websites
https://www.eufunds.bg/bg/opos
Indicative annual work programmes: https://www.eufunds.bg/bg/opos/term/407
Project guides: https://www.eufunds.bg/bg/opos/term/422
https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/in-your-country/programmes/2021-2027/bg/2021bg16ffpr002_en
Contact points
Managing Authority:
Managing authority of OPE 2014-2020 and PES 2021-2027
William Gladstone St. No. 67
Sofia 1000
Tel.: +359 2 940 60 82
