On 07.01.2020 the acceptance of project proposals under measure 508-1 “Development and promotion of the identity on the territory of FLAG” from the Strategy for community-led local development of FLAG “Burgas-Kameno” was completed. The measure is aiming at the development and promotion of territorial uniqueness through the use of natural resources, cultural heritage, customs, traditions and folklore in order to increase the attractiveness of the region as a tourist destination for various types of alternative tourism – ecological, rural, cultural, folklore, festival and etc. The main goal is to support applicants whose projects contribute to the preservation and development of local natural and cultural heritage and strengthening local communities as a unique social, natural and cultural asset in the settlements of the territory.
With order № МДР-ПП-09-4 from 20.01.2020 of Dr. Lozana Vasileva, Deputy Minister and Head of the MA of MAFP 2014-2020 was appointed Commission to evaluate project proposals under procedure BG14MFOP001-4.030 .The evaluating commission completed its work with an evaluation report from 08.04.2020, approved by the head of the Managing Authority.
The total amount of the approved grant of the four project proposals is BGN 769,826.74, and Administrative contracts have been concluded for the provision of grants under procedure BG14MFOP001-4.030, as follows:
| Approved Budget | Number of project proposal | Name of project | Name of beneficiery | Basic information |
| BGN 325,945.95 of which 85% are provided by the EU and 15% by the state budget of the Republic of Bulgaria | BG14MFOP001-4.030-0001 | Protecting and promoting the identity of the Chengene skele fishing village | Burgas Municipality | The project proposal aims at developing and promoting the territorial uniqueness of the fishing village Chengene Scele and its transformation into a year-round tourist destination with a distinctive appearance and preserved intangible cultural heritage, traditions and nature. The planned activities of the project include the preparation of a study for the conservation and promotion of the intangible cultural heritage related to fisheries in the Bay of Burgas;development of interpretation programs and trainings of animators for their implementation; investments related to the construction of ethnographic complex, development of a concept design and emplacement of ethnographic exposition, promotion activities. The project proposal addresses three main aspects of deficit-related needs in terms of the development of tourist attractions, including intangible cultural heritage, lack of trained staff to implement competitive, tourism policies, tourism seasonality.The Community-led Local Development Strategy indicates that alternative forms of tourism and tourism infrastructure are poorly developed within the FLAG Burgas-Kameno. The implementation of the project proposal will preserve and promote the intangible cultural heritage related to fisheries in the Bay of Burgas;improve the tourist image of the region by creating a new tourism product with the potential to overcome the seasonality of the FLAG Burgas-Kameno; knowledge of traditional crafts, authentic customs and folklore related to fisheries will be enhanced; promotes environmentally friendly use and conservation of environmental resources. The Implementation of the project proposal will create prerequisites for the development of local business, trade and the provision of all kinds of services in the FLAG.Target groups are:foreign and Bulgarian tourists and guests ; children, young people and adults from Burgas region; local population with high representation of the local fisheries community tour operators. |
| BGN 142,147.28 of which 85% are provided by the EU and 15% by the state budget of the Republic of Bulgaria | BG14MFOP001-4.030-0002 | “Development, preservation and promotion of the identity of the intangible cultural heritage in Kraimorie district, Burgas municipality” | LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTER “PETER YANEV”1939 | Study of local traditions, customs and crafts; Promotion of the intangible cultural heritage of Kraimorie Supply of mobile prefabricated stage, spectator seats and professional sound systemInformation and publicity of the project |
| BGN 103,920.00 of which 85% are provided by the EU and 15% by the state budget of the Republic of Bulgaria | BG14MFOP001-4.030-0003 | CHENGENE SKELE – THE FUTURE OF TRADITIONS | DCH – BOARD | Research and preparation for script development. Scripting. Development of a concept and art materials for an advertising poster. Organization and shooting of a 60-minute advertising-historical documentary entitled “CHENGEN SCAFFOLDING – THE FUTURE OF TRADITIONS”. Musical arrangement. Sound design. Localization in Bulgarian, Russian and English; Post-production. Production of 1000 DVD media. Printing of 2000 advertising posters. Making an advertising trailer. |
| BGN 197,813.51 of which 85% are provided by the EU and 15% by the state budget of the Republic of Bulgaria | BG14MFOP001-4.030-0004 | Back to the lutherie and the roots of kailii | Community Center “Prosveta-1927” | Repair works on parts of the building of the Community Center “Prosveta-1927” and equipment of the premises Documentation and research of the craft for making folk instruments – intangible cultural heritage Creation of a tourist product, transmission and promotion. |