31.03.2023

IN APRIL 2023, AN ADAPTED WORKING ENVIRONMENT PROCEDURE IS ABOUT TO OPEN

Under the procedure of the Human Resources Development Program, with a budget of BGN 100 million, assistance will be provided to enterprises to deal with the new challenges related to the transition to a climate-neutral economy and changing work models. This requires rapid changes in the labor market and necessitates taking effective measures to improve access to employment in quality jobs and adapt to changes in the working environment.

Eligible applicants are companies registered under the Commercial Law. For micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, the grant is 100%, and for large enterprises - 80%.

In addition to the purchase of personal protective equipment and special clothing and the repair and equipment of recreational facilities, eligible activities also include:

1. Development and implementation of "green" models of work organization according to the specifics of specific workplaces in enterprises. Preparation of "green" maps for the organization of work processes at the specific workplaces. Training of persons from the target group aimed at implementing "green" models of work organization. (this is a mandatory activity).
2. Provision of prevention and prevention of "burnout" in the workplace and "effects of the Covid pandemic on mental health" - psychological support.
3. Provision of collective safety measures, including modernization and/or reconstruction, and/or securing of existing sites, technological processes, machines and equipment related to improving working conditions.
4. Provision of social benefits for workers, including repair and equipment of places for recreation, rehabilitation, sports, meals and rest in enterprises, etc.

The following financial parameters of an individual project proposal are foreseen:

Minimum amount of the grant - BGN 50,000

Maximum amount – BGN 391,166.