26.01.2023

MONEY FOR OWN BUSINESS IS GIVEN TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

People with disabilities can receive up to BGN 20,000 for starting or developing an independent business. The funds can be used for the establishment of a new enterprise, investment costs, construction and repair works, workplace equipment, training of the staff and the owner of the enterprise, as well as to cover minimum start-up capital.

It is necessary that the candidates have 50 and more than 50% reduced working capacity and not participate as owners or partners in another company. The project proposals are funded by the Agency for People with Disabilities under the National Program for Employment of People with Disabilities and must be sent by 06.03.2023.

The Agency will finance with up to BGN 50,000 projects with a social focus, which aim to stimulate the employment of people with permanent disabilities in a specialized work environment. Enterprises and cooperatives registered in the Register of Specialized Enterprises and Cooperatives of People with Disabilities at the Agency for People with Disabilities can apply for the funds. Funding is granted to ensure adequate working conditions and workplace adaptation for people with permanent disabilities assigned to them. The deadline for submitting documents is 13.03.2023.

The Agency for People with Disabilities will also allocate funds for business-oriented projects, which aim to increase the competitiveness of specialized enterprises and cooperatives of people with permanent disabilities through training and the purchase of new equipment. For the implementation of these activities, employers can receive up to BGN 90,000. Documents must be submitted by March 28, 2023.

The agency will finance with up to BGN 740,000 proposals for the creation of Centers for protected employment. Participants in the competition can be specialized enterprises and cooperatives of people with disabilities, labor and treatment centers or organizations of people with disabilities, registered under the current legislation. The establishment of these centers aims to build work skills and habits of a minimum of 15 persons with multiple permanent disabilities, with mental disorders and/or intellectual disabilities, together with the provision of a minimum package of personal support services. Documents must be submitted by 29.03.2023.

State, municipal, economic and non-governmental organizations, registered under Bulgarian legislation, owning or managing the sites can apply for the construction of an accessible architectural environment of cultural, historical and sports sites. Through the program, ramps, paths for people with visual impairments, signals for people with visual and hearing impairments, etc. can be built or reconstructed. It is also possible to adapt the internal environment of various objects for independent visit and residence of persons with disabilities. Project proposals are submitted until 21.03.2023.

You can see more details about the projects and how to apply on the website of the Agency for People with Disabilities - https://ahu.mlsp.government.bg/.