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Description of sub-projects 1.1 Eligible activities (sub-measures if any): The Fund will support the preparation of individual projects in all priority areas and their respective focus areas of the EEA and Norwegian Financial Mechanisms (except for the Schengen priority area) in the Republic of Latvia. The Fund shall especially support; development of innovative ideas in use of EEA and Norwegian Financial Mechanisms; development of complex project themes and preparation of complex projects and establishment of new partnerships with intention to prepare project applications. 1.2 Eligible applicants: Eligible applicants are public administrations or municipal bodies and affiliated institutions/agencies; educational institution established by the State or a municipality; State scientific institutions; State agencies; societies; foundations or enterprises that are established and registered as legal entities in the Republic of Latvia. 1.3 Minimum and maximum grant amount per sub project: Minimum amount of grant is € 5,000. Maximum amount of grant is € 20,000. 1.4 Duration of sub-projects: There are no restrictions on the minimum duration of sub-projects. The implementation of a sub-project shall be concluded no later than on the date of the closing of the second open call in Latvia. 1.5 Co-financing: A grant from the Fund shall not exceed 90 percent of total eligible costs of the sub-project. The remaining cost of the sub-project shall be provided or obtained by the end-recipient from other sources. 1.6 Eligibility of costs, including in-kind: Costs are eligible if they are justified, necessary and appropriate, and related to the subproject's long term effects and planned results. Further, eligible costs must be duly explained and in line with the Detailed Eligibility Provisions - Expenditure. The main types of eligible costs are salaries, travel & subsistence, external expertise and administration costs. In-kind contributions that fall within Article 2.2 of the Detailed Eligibility Provisions - Expenditure are eligible. In-kind contribution can constitute up to 5% of the total eligible cost of the sub-project.