Public competition for the allocation of funds for projects to non-governmental organizations for 2016

by Mubera Fetahović · Published 24. February 2016. · Updated 28. March 2019.

Based on Article 4 of the Decision on the criteria, method and procedure for the distribution of funds to non-governmental organizations (Official Gazette of Montenegro Municipal Regulations, No. 14/2015)

SECRETARIAT FOR CULTURE, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS

DispJesus

OPEN COMPETITION

FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FOR PROJECTS TO NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2016

The subject of the Contest is the distribution of funds in the amount of €15,000 provided for in the Budget of the Municipality of Rožaje for 2016 to non-governmental organizations registered in Montenegro, with headquarters in the municipality of Rožaje, for projects that are fully or predominantly implemented on the territory of the municipality, from the following areas:

provides solutions to youth problems, diversity and a higher level and quality of services in the field of social, child protection and other forms of protection;
contributes to the affirmation and valorization of the cultural potential, tradition and cultural uniqueness of the municipality, raising the level of urban culture and preserving cultural heritage;
contributes to the development of local democracy;
improving the work of local government bodies, realizing the principles of transparency and responsibility in the work of bodies;

encourages the economic development of the Municipality,
contributes to the preservation of the environment and sustainable development,
encourages gender equality activities at the local level;

The right to participate in the Contest is held by non-governmental organizations that are registered in Montenegro by the date of the Contest announcement.

The distribution of funds is carried out by the Committee for the distribution of funds for projects of non-governmental organizations (hereinafter referred to as the Committee), appointed by the President of the Municipality.

A non-governmental organization submits an application to the Competition.
- The non-governmental organization application form can be obtained from the Secretariat for Culture, Social Activities and Sports or downloaded from the following link – – – FORM

4.2. The application is submitted to the Commission in a sealed envelope through the office of the Municipality of Rožaje.

4.3. A non-governmental organization can apply for the total amount or for part of the funds for the implementation of activities from the project and must indicate this.

4.4. The following is attached to the application:

proof that the non-governmental organization is registered in Montenegro and has its seat in the municipality;
a brief description of the non-governmental organization with data on previously implemented projects;
project or program with which the non-governmental organization competes for the allocation of funds;
guarantee (statement) of the person authorized to represent and represent the non-governmental organization that it did not receive funds or part of the funds from another donor for the implementation of the project it is applying for.
a statement whether the non-governmental organization submitted the nominated project to another donor for consideration in the previous period or at the time of submission to the Municipality's competition.
A non-governmental organization can submit expert recommendations or other relevant documentation along with the above documentation.
The non-governmental organization that used budget funds for the implementation of projects, according to a public tender in the previous year, also submits a report on the implementation of the project with a detailed description of the stages of implementation and a detailed explanation of any deviations, including a financial report prepared in accordance with a special regulation.
If the non-governmental organization does not submit the required reports on the implemented projects from previous years that were financed from the Municipal Budget, it cannot participate in the distribution of funds for the year in which the funds are distributed.

4.5. The project should contain:

name of the project;
name of the non-governmental organization (address, phone/fax and e-mail);
the area to which the project refers and a description of the specific problem, which is solved by the implementation of the project;

project goals (how the project contributes to problem solving);
detailed description of the project (describe by segments and, if possible, quantify all project or program activities and dynamics of project realization with possibly necessary accompanying documentation (sketches, plans, drawings, photos, computer simulations, CD presentation, etc.);

the project budget (detailed item by item as well as the total amount of funds requested);
way of monitoring the project;
authorized (responsible) person for the implementation of the project (name and surname, contact address, telephone and e-mail) i
giro account number of the non-governmental organization.

4.6. In order to achieve equal conditions for all Contest participants, as well as the methodological procedure, a project application form is prescribed, which consists of three parts and which are filled in by the authorized clerk of the Rožaje Municipality, the authorized person of the non-governmental organization and the Commission when deciding.

4.7. The maximum amount of allocated funds for the approved project of one non-governmental organization cannot exceed more than 20% of the total budget of the Municipality for this purpose. The committee is obliged to make a decision on the distribution of funds within 30 days from the end of the competition.

4.8. The decision on the distribution of funds will be publicly announced.

4.9. After the decision on the distribution of funds and the public announcement of the Commission's decision, the President of the Municipality concludes a contract with the non-governmental organization, which regulates mutual rights and obligations, no later than 30 days from the date of the Commission's decision on the allocation of funds.