“…KNOW-HOW TRANSFER AND BEST PRACTICES FROM EU TO NON-EU COUNTRIES…”
The Know-how Exchange Programme (KEP) is an instrument supporting projects and programmes focused on the transfer of know-how and best practices from EU to non-EU CEI Member States. By co‐financing capacity building and technical assistance projects, the KEP offers grants to institutions willing to share their experience with their partners, thus helping non-members to advance on their path towards EU standards and policies. The KEP operates through calls for proposals with funding made available by Italy through the CEI Fund at the EBRD.
To date, 174 projects have been financed for a total CEI Fund contribution of over 5.3 million EUR with an overall project value amounting to over 19 million EUR.
OBJECTIVES
- Enhancing European integration
- Strengthen economic and social advancement of the non-EU CEI Member States.
- Promote principles of foreign development aid and support international collaboration among institutions in CEI member countries
- KEP CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2026 NOW OPEN
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We are pleased to announce the launch of the Call for Proposals under the CEI Know‑how Exchange Programme (KEP).
The Programme supports capacity building, institutional strengthening and technical assistance initiatives, serving as a key instrument to promote regional cooperation and advance the EU integration process.
Through its grants, KEP facilitates the transfer of expertise and best practices from institutions and entities based in EU CEI Member States to partners in non‑EU CEI countries, helping them progress towards EU standards and policies.
Key features of the Call:
• Budget: 550,000 EUR
• Eligibility: applicants shall be public or private entities registered in a CEI Member State
• Partnership requirement: each proposal must involve at least two partners, one know-how provider (registered in an EU CEI Member State) and
one know-how beneficiary (registered in a non-EU CEI Member State. The applicant may coincide with either institution.• CEI grant ceiling: up to 40,000 EUR (maximum 50% of total project costs)
Deadline: Friday, 11 September 2026 - 12:00 noon (midday) CEST.
Call Documentation and Application Package available HERE.
For further information: kep@cei.int
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