Sources of funding, supported areas and recipients
SIF implements state budget support programmes, programs of European Union policies' instruments, as well as funding made available under foreign financial assistance programmes. During ten years of operation SIF was accredited and accumulated experience in implementation of financial instruments of European Union: PHARE and Transition Facility; programmes of European Social Fund (2004-2006, 2007-2013), grant programmes of the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism and the Bilateral Norwegian Financial Mechanism, Latvian – Swiss cooperation programme, and other programmes. By 2011, SIF has rendered support to almost 2000 projects in supported areas aimed at promotion of integration, strengthening of civil society, operation of public and non-governmental sector. Main recipients of funding are non-governmental organizations, local governments, their institutions, and public authorities. In some programmes projects were also implemented by courts, educational institutions, derived public bodies and commercial companies.
SIF also participates in international projects and carries out other activities aimed at development of democratic, harmonic civil society and mutual understanding among different groups of society, based on common basic values.
Society Unity Prize
Since 2002, Society Unity Prizes have been awarded by SIF to express recognition and gratitude to persons or organizations, which have significantly contributed to society integration. At the award ceremony of the Society Unity Prize, the public has the opportunity to learn about the award winners who help others and create the feeling of belonging to our diverse community, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. By 2011, Society Unity Prize was awarded to 30 people and organizations.
Memorandum of Good Will
Since 2008, SIF promotes the Memorandum of Good Will. The Memorandum invites organizations and individuals to exercise tolerance, respect for diversity, prevention of discrimination and unequal attitude, in general, promoting society integration. The Memorandum of Good Will can be joined during events and at the SIF website.
