• SUPPORT FOR THE REGIONAL ECONOMY

We help small municipalities prepare and draw on EU funds, as well as implement and execute already approved projects. The Banská Bystrica Self-Governing Region, through the BBSK Development Agency, directly supports municipalities in preparing projects and effectively using available financial resources. This is one of the ways in which the region actively contributes to balancing regional differences within its territory.

Do you have an idea for a development project in the Banská Bystrica region? 

1️⃣ Fill out the contact form for development projects 

– Briefly describe your project plan, estimated costs, and level of readiness.

2️⃣ Our project managers will contact you 

– we will arrange a consultation and help you with the next steps  

3️⃣ Together, we will develop your idea into a real project 

– we will improve the lives of the inhabitants of our region 

  • lProject support for municipalities

The Banská Bystrica Self-Governing Region assists municipalities through the Development Agency of the Banská Bystrica Self-Governing Region, n.o. in the preparation of projects and the use of EU funds. It is one of the forms in which the region directly HELPS in BALANCING REGIONAL DIFFERENCES on its territory.

We offer comprehensive services in the field of project management and grant management for municipalities in the Banská Bystrica region.

We will guide you through the process from idea to project plan, through identifying a suitable call, preparing and submitting an application for support to project implementation.

Experienced project managers in our department will guide you through these processes.

Arrange a free consultation

More information about the services offered

Help us improve project support for municipalities – fill out the questionnaire and let us know what is important to you

  • Areas of assistance for local authorities
  • SR Recovery and Resilience Plan - Support for projects focused on modernising public buildings, energy efficiency, digitalisation and green measures.
  • The Operational Programme Slovakia - the main source of EU funds for municipalities for 2021-2027, finances a wide range of investments from infrastructure to social services to innovation and green projects.
  • Environment Fund - Grants for environmental measures, including waste management, air quality improvement, water protection and energy efficiency improvements in public buildings.
  • Rural Development Programme - Funding for projects in agriculture, rural infrastructure, modernising villages and improving the quality of life in rural areas.
  • Cross-border cooperation programmes - Support for joint projects between Slovak and foreign partners in the fields of regional development, tourism, transport and culture.
  • Sports Promotion Fund - Funding for the construction, reconstruction and upgrading of sports infrastructure, as well as the promotion of youth and community sport.
  • Village Renewal Program - Support for small villages aimed at improving the environment, restoring public spaces and strengthening community life.
  • State Budget Grant Schemes - Funding of projects from the state budget through various ministerial programmes and calls for proposals, for example in the areas of regional development, education, culture, social services and transport.
  • We cooperate
  • Education - ACADEMY programme

Program objective

Support the professional growth of local government employees, provide them with basic knowledge and rules in the field of project management, and teach them how to avoid the most common mistakes in project implementation.

Our goal is to develop competencies, partnerships, and effective solutions that support the development of municipalities in the Banská Bystrica Self-Governing Region.

  • Coming soon

Workshop and networking for mayors

Target group:Representatives of local governments – municipalities with up to 5,000 inhabitants in the BBSK region and selected

RA BBSK employees who focus directly on public benefit development projects within the BBSK.

Expected date: end of March 2026

Form: attendance at the RABBSK premises

Inspirational Communities 2026 Conference 

Link to login coming soon 

Program coming soon 

Date – First half of June 

  • We have implemented

Project Management Academy for Local Governments

Target group: representatives of municipalities or their employees (for municipalities up to 2000 inhabitants)

Deadline: november 2024

Scope: 6 hours

Form: attendance at the RABBSK premises

Project Management Academy for university students

The Development Agency BBSK, n.o. in cooperation with UMB in Banská Bystrica implemented the ACADEMY programme, the aim of which was to provide students with basic knowledge, rules in the field of preparation and implementation of projects financed from external sources, with a priority focus on the European and Structural Investment Funds (ESIF).

Target group: students of 1st - 2nd year Mgr./Ing. Matej Bel University

Implementation date: October 2022 - June 2023

Duration: 19 modules

Method of delivery: combined form (face-to-face + distance/online form)

Smart Communities 2023 Conference

More information here

  • References

"The approach of the lecturers, who explained to the maximum satisfaction all the facts related to the programme of the Project Management Academy."

"As a new mayor, I very much welcomed such a meeting, where I learned a lot of new information that I will definitely use."

"For me it was one of the best training sessions, I appreciate the number of participants, such a more intimate atmosphere, also the professional qualification of all of you presenters, as well as the excellent lunch and refreshments. Keep it up! I will definitely contact you in the preparation of our next projects :)."

"I am extremely satisfied with the event and I welcomed the fact that it was held in an intimate atmosphere. We had space for questions, discussion and so on. The lecturers were knowledgeable and I also appreciated their professional approach."

BBSK Development Agency, n. o.

Námestie SNP 14585/1A
97401 Banská Bystrica

info@dobrykraj.sk

+421 947 798 494