Today, on behalf of the Cooperation Fund Foundation, Presidents Tadeusz Kozek and Jacek Ostrowski signed an agreement with the Center for European Projects for the implementation of the project “Cooperation Paths – Support for Entities Implementing International Cooperation.” This project is being implemented under Priority Axis IV of the Knowledge Education Development Operational Program, co-financed by the European Union through the European Social Fund. Over PLN 21 million has been allocated for project activities.
The “Cooperation Paths” project is a grant-based project providing support to beneficiaries of projects co-financed by the European Social Fund, regardless of the operational program under which they implement standard projects (POWER/RPO).
The project’s goal is to develop and implement 210 solutions that, through international cooperation, will enable participating institutions to improve and create new opportunities to address challenges in the areas of professional activation, lifelong learning, and the development and implementation of public policies (or other specific areas covered by thematic objectives 8-11 of the ESF).
In addition to financial support (grants up to PLN 100,000), the project includes a number of activities to strengthen ESF project beneficiaries before they participate in the grant competition, during the implementation of international projects, and after their completion.
An important aspect of the “Paths of Cooperation…” project is the engagement of international partners with extensive experience in establishing partnerships and implementing international projects. These partners will share their experience and assist in the process of selecting foreign partners for projects and in building a strong network of beneficiaries of international projects.
More details coming soon.
