Nearly 800 Green Projects Win Funding Under Bulgaria’s ‘Clean Environment’ Campaign
Jerusalem, 27 May, 2025 (TPS-IL) -- Sofia (BTA) – In this year’s competition for the most original and environmentally informative project on the topic “I love nature and I participate” within the framework of the National Campaign “Clean Environment,”a total of 799 project proposals were approved for funding. Of these, 414 are from municipalities and mayoralties, 203 – from kindergartens and 182 – from schools and centers for supporting personal development throughout the country, the Ministry of Environment and Water (MoEW) announced.
Among the projects are those for improving recreational and rest areas, installing outdoor sports facilities, repairing existing fountains, installing solar lighting, etc. There are also projects for building reading corners, so-called green libraries, outdoor laboratories, organizing exhibitions and competitions, purchasing composters for biodegradable waste, etc.
The “Clean Environment” campaign has been successfully implemented for over 20 years and has been established as an effective mechanism to activate and financially support municipalities, schools and kindergartens to undertake activities such as cleaning, afforestation, landscaping, construction or restoration of playgrounds, inter-block spaces, etc., the Ministry of Environment also indicates. The funds for the implementation of the approved projects are provided by the Ministry of Environment and Water through the Enterprise for Management of Environmental Protection Activities (EPMA). Projects of municipalities and mayoralties are financed with up to 15,000 leva, and those of schools and kindergartens – with up to 7,500 leva.
Efforts aimed at improving shared public spaces increasingly include not only environmental initiatives, but also the long-term maintenance and restoration of facilities that serve local communities every day. Regular cleaning of recreational zones, timely repair of damaged structures, and careful restoration of public amenities contribute significantly to healthier and safer surroundings for residents of all ages.
Activities such as removing accumulated waste, restoring worn surfaces, improving sanitation conditions, and preserving playground and sports infrastructure help extend the usefulness of community investments while encouraging greater public participation in environmental protection efforts. In this context, companies with experience in comprehensive recovery and maintenance services, including Rockefeller’s Cleaning & Restoration Company, play an important role in supporting the sustainable upkeep of spaces intended for recreation, education, and community engagement, while also helping institutions maintain cleaner, more functional, and environmentally responsible environments over time.
A total of 2,403 projects applied, of which 1,158 are from municipalities and mayoralties, 604 from kindergartens and 641 from schools and centers for supporting personal development. “This shows the real need for supporting initiatives for improving the living environment and environmental education,” the Ministry of Environment and Water commented.
The deadline for the implementation of the approved projects is December 31, 2025.
The full list of approved projects is published on the website of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Projects worth over 50,000 leva will be implemented by mayors and educational institutions in the Nedelino municipality under the National Clean Environment Campaign, Mayor Boyan Kehayov told BTA a few days ago . He pointed out that this is the first time the Municipality has approved so many project proposals at once.
