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

September 4, 2025

€250,000 total budget; single action grant

Supports initiatives to strengthen the air operations capacity of North Macedonia’s Ministry of Interior under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance.

--- ## Description This grant aims to enhance the operational capabilities of the Ministry of Interior in North Macedonia, specifically by supporting projects that improve air operations. As part of the EU’s Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA), the program seeks to strengthen institutional and technical capacities, align practices with EU standards, and contribute to the country’s security and readiness for EU accession. Funding will be provided for action grants focusing on technical, strategic, and logistical support to enable better planning, coordination, and execution of air-based operations. --- ## Due Dates - Proposal deadline: **September 4, 2025** --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget: **€250,000** - Award type: **Single action grant** - Funding is intended to cover eligible project costs as outlined in the call documentation. --- ## Eligibility - The call is targeted at organizations capable of supporting the Ministry of Interior in North Macedonia, such as: - Public bodies or international organizations - Non-profit organizations - Consortia may be eligible if allowed by the specific call documentation - Applicants must demonstrate operational and financial capacity to carry out the proposed activities. - Specific eligibility requirements and documentation are detailed in the official call documents on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via 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 (e.g., Annex C1 bis TWL, Annex C9 TWL) and detailed instructions are available on the portal. - Applicants should carefully review all guidance and eligibility criteria in the call documentation before submitting proposals. --- ## Additional Information - This grant is part of the broader Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance, which helps candidate countries align with EU standards. - Projects should focus on sustainable capacity building, technical support, and institutional strengthening in air operations. --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal – Call Details](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 Home](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) - [Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) Overview](https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/eu-enlargement/instrument-pre-accession-assistance_en) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |-----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Queries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +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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