On 5 July 2010 the Estonian Information Centre (Riigi Infosüsteemide Arenduskeskus, RIA) opened a call for applications designed to provide people with the necessary skills for using digital services and to raise awareness of the dangers of Internet surfing. The deadline for applications is 10 August 2010.

Three days later an information day took place at RIA premises with the purpose of discussing what has been achieved in this field so far while enabling those interested to ask questions on how to apply for grants under this call.

Applications are called for in two domains of activities, namely:

• Projects aimed at enhancing people's knowledge and skills as to the use of digital solutions - public or private;
• Projects seeking to promote safe Internet use. The particular target group is made up of children and youngsters under 21 and the adults they are in contact with (parents, teachers, etc).

The projects that are intended to make the use of digital services easier, more user-centric and more secure are also welcome. Particularly welcome are those projects aiming to increase opportunities for people with special needs and participation in the Information Society.

Eligible applicants are non-profit organisations and foundations, municipalities and groupings of local authorities, public-law legal entities, government agencies and institutions administered by them.

The maximum amount to be allocated by project is €4 million. The whole budget for this call is €18 million.

 

Further information: 

•  Original news article - Estonian Information Centre (in Estonian)