[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

September 4, 2025: Application deadline

€250,000 total budget (single call); award duration and number of awards not specified

Supports the modernization and capacity-building of North Macedonia's Ministry of Interior air operations through technical assistance, training, and resources.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity, funded by the European Commission under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA), aims to strengthen the operational capacities of the Ministry of Interior in North Macedonia for conducting air operations. The call focuses on providing technical assistance, specialized training, and resources to modernize and enhance the effectiveness of air-based law enforcement and public safety activities. The initiative is designed to foster institutional development, promote best practices, and ensure the Ministry is equipped to address contemporary challenges involving air operations. --- ## Due Dates - September 4, 2025: Application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget: €250,000 - Funding type: Action Grant - Typical award size: Not specified; likely one or a small number of awards - Duration: Not specified in the call documentation --- ## Eligibility - Geographic scope: North Macedonia - Eligible applicants: Organizations capable of supporting the Ministry of Interior for air operations capacity-building. This may include public bodies, NGOs, international organizations, or consortia, as typically accepted under IPA calls. - Applicants must comply with the requirements set out in the call documents, including mandatory annexes. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/prospect-details/184467PROSPECTSEN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=5&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Required documents include specific annexes (e.g., Annex C1 bis, Annex C9), available on the call page. - Applicants should carefully review the full call documentation on the portal for detailed instructions and eligibility criteria. --- ## Additional Information - The grant is intended to support technical assistance, training, and resource provision for air operations in law enforcement and public safety. - The program is part of the EU's Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance, supporting institutional strengthening in candidate countries. --- ## External Links - [Call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/prospect-details/184467PROSPECTSEN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=5&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission – Funder homepage](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) - [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |----------------------|----------------------------------------------| | Main Funder Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone (EC central) | +32 2 299 11 11 |

MK 21 IPA JH 03 25 TWL "Strengthening the capacities of the Ministry of Interior for conducting air operations"

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