Programme Contact Point, Czechia, 2022-2023

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The project corresponds to the operation of the Czech CERV Programme Contact Point (National Contact Point, NCP) in the period 20/04/2022 – 19/04/2023. The Office of the Government of the Czech Republic was designated as CZ NCP on 25 May 2021 and the project follow-ups CZ NCP’s current activities (designed for the period 20/05/2021 – 19/04/2022). Its objective is, first of all, to extensively and comprehensively promote the CERV programme in the Czech Republic and raise awareness of its focus, themes, policy priorities, expected projects to be supported and related grant opportunities among relevant stakeholders. The NCP will also strive to mobilise relevant organisations to get involved into the CERV programme to the maximum extent possible. Furthermore, a complementary objective is providing support to the European Commission and the Executive Agency in the implementation of CERV programme and enhancing its visibility. The CZ NCP has also taken account of the progress achieved in the first year of CERV programme implementation, several launched and completed call for proposals in particular. Therefore, it will strive to transfer experience, know-how and best practices of Czech applicants to entities wishing to join the programme The planned activities are included into single Work Package and specified in detail in the respective Tasks and related Deliverables. They consist of (i) holding workshops, seminars, lectures and similar events, (ii) providing technical assistance and services to applicants and interested actors, (iii) producing promotional materials and securing the programme's publicity, (iv) developing co-operation with the structures of the same nature in other EU funding programmes and (v) various other actions supporting the set objectives. At least 1901 persons as a direct target group shall benefit from the CZ NCP' planned activities and the outputs are 40+ separate events carried out by the NCP.