11.01.2024
THE MEASURE “SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT FOR DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE” IS OPEN FOR APPLICATION
Employers can apply for project proposals on the measure "Sustainable employment for disadvantaged people". It is under the Human Resources Development Program and its budget is BGN 100 million.
On December 22 last year, the managing authority of the Human Resources Development Program 2021-2027 openings for applying the measure "Sustainable employment for disadvantaged people". The main objective is to provide sustainable employment for disadvantaged people, including by adapting jobs for people with disabilities. Project proposals can be submitted by employers, with the minimum amount of the grant amounting to BGN 40,000 and the maximum amount - BGN 391 166. The projects will be provided with subsidized employment, whose duration for disadvantaged people is until 12 months, and for people with permanent disabilities - up to 24 months. Upon completion of the project, the employer should maintain employment at least half of the new disadvantaged employees for a period of 50% of the period of subsidized employment. For people with permanent disabilities, this period should be at least 3 months. Projects are permissible for the workplace for up to 6 months if the new employee needs it. It is permissible to provide transportation from and to the workplace if the participant in the project works in a settlement, which is different from its place of residence. Employers have the opportunity to adapt the workplace for newly known employees with permanent disabilities. Construction and assembly activities, equipment and furnishings are eligible project activities if the employer does not have the appropriate working conditions for the employee with permanent disabilities. At least 2 910 disadvantaged participants are expected to have a job, including as self-employed persons, when leaving the operation.
The deadline for applying by employers is February 22, 2024. The project proposals are submitted through the information system for management and monitoring EUMIS2020. In the future, the team of the Berkovitsa Consultancy Center will continue to provide up-to-date, free and expert information on the residents of the municipality on the opportunities for financial support with funds from the European Union.
