Please note that currently projects cannot be cleared for use of the Facility due to changes in local administrative procedures. The aim is to have the Facility running again as soon as possible. However, planning grants can still be granted.
Objectives
The objectives of the Facility are:
Funds from the Facility are directed towards development of new knowledge on environmental issues in India and Sweden. The Facility will support applied research, joint studies, and limited pilot projects. The Facility cannot support commercial joint ventures, or be used towards the development of one-to-one business partnerships. Information produced as a result of Facility supported projects should be considered open to the public.
Opportunities Available
Partners could be e.g. public institutions, the private sector, civil society and academic institutions. There should be at least one Swedish and one Indian partner. The Swedish entity will be considered the contractual partner.
A maximum of 75 000 SEK can be applied for as a Planning Grant. This is to cover costs related to identification of possible partners in India and towards formulation of the final project goals.
If the planning results in a project, a maximum of 2.5 MSEK, valid for 2 years, can be applied for towards the project implementation. The projects should reflect joint ownership of both Indian and Swedish stakeholders, with the relevant approvals of local government and regulators.
Please be aware of EC Regulation No 1998/2006 and No 800/2008 about grants to private companies. E.g. the regulation states that a company cannot receive more than maximum 200 000 Euros over 3 years as government grants.
Please contact Arati Davis for any questions or clarifications:Email: arati.davis@foreign.ministry.se
Last updated 5 March 2010